AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Rosie Batty has been named Australian of the Year and although I wish she didn’t have to receive an award for her tireless advocacy to raise awareness for domestic violence victims I’m so glad she did. It is painfully obvious … Continue reading

The director, her ascent

Interview with Marion Potts

Just heard one of our Engaging Women, Malthouse Theatre Artistic Director Marion Potts is leaving Malthouse this March for a prestigious role of Director of Theatre at the Australia Council for the Arts. Under her guidance the theatre has performed … Continue reading

The app developer

Interview with Neva Elliott — Author/app developer.

Gold Coast mum-of-two Neva Elliott, who has been busy sprinkling her version of parenting magic into the world. She’s produced an adorable App with an extensive library of low-cost ideas to help little imaginations thrive, a book and website Busy Little Kids.   … Continue reading

The Academy Awards ® Governors Ball Producer

Interview with Cheryl Cecchetto — Event Director .

“Listen to be a film star is magnificent, but then to have a background of giving back like the three names I just mentioned just layers who they are.” Cheryl Cecchetto.   Cheryl Cecchetto has produced, designed and directed the Academy … Continue reading

Insights from the top business women in Australia

Interview with Samantha Kourtis — Managing Partner Capital Chemist Group.

Many of us don’t feel comfortable flying our own flags. Well, if there’s one thing I discovered after interviewing Australia’s rock star, successful business women it’s that they are comfortable speaking about their achievements. They own it. It is something they have generally perfected … Continue reading

The Telstra business woman of the year

Interview with Anne Cross — UnitingCare QLD CEO.

“At 16 I thought you could change the world, I actually went off to uni and studied science. Whilst I was there I started to meet people who were working in other areas so I swapped into social sciences. I … Continue reading

The Australian Ballet's Cinderella

Interview with Leanne Stojmenov — The principal artist.

“For me, the most beautiful thing watching a show is being able to see a person’s soul. I don’t think you can hide that when you’re out on stage.” Leanne Stojmenov.   Leanne Stojmenov is a mesmerising Cinderella before and … Continue reading

The Malthouse Theatre Director

Interview with Marion Potts — The Malthouse Theatre.

A few readers have asked me to name my favourite interviews so far. Hand over heart; I love every chat. Why? Because we share and we learn from each other. This conversation with the Malthouse Theatre’s Marion Potts inspired many… Martine: You have been … Continue reading

KATIE'S HOME, UNDERWATER DREAMING

Interview with Katie Mckinnon

Katie McKinnon, artist. Katie McKinnon is barely two minutes into talking about her journey as an artist before she starts listing all her talented friends I should also feature on Engaging Women. Anyone who has ever met her will be familiar with this generosity. … Continue reading