The fighter

Interview with Ann Billington

Earlier this year I went to a dinner party and met a woman whose story deserves to be shared. Ann Billington is a mum of three boys. Her youngest, five-year-old George is known as an “adorable kid” who makes a positive mark on many. George was diagnosed … Continue reading

Melbourne Opera director

Interview with Anastasia Fai Kogan

Anastasia Fai Huge congratulations to Anastasia Fai Kogan after being appointed youngest director in the history of the Melbourne Opera Board.  She will serve as a Non-Executive Director and is expected to bring energy and fresh, connective thinking to the … Continue reading

The media agent

Interview with Virginia Hyland — HM Communications.

“That’s the trick with digital now you can’t just put beautiful work out there you have to be able to measure it and give tangible results to clients.” Virginia Hyland.   Time to hear from someone who backed herself and … Continue reading

The digital publisher

Interview with Mia Freedman

“You know I’ve had bad jobs; I’ve had bad relationships, I’ve had really bad circumstances in my life but I’ve always been very, very driven to change them.” Mia Freedman.   What is it about Mia Freedman that drove her … Continue reading

The philanthropist

Interview with Tanya Hamersfeld

Young film maker Eli Mak captures jewellery designer Tanya Hamersfeld creating a jewel encrusted mask valued at 42K. The Melbourne mum of three later donated it the AIDS Benefit Ball. You may remember Tanya from a post a few weeks back when I took you inside her glamorous … Continue reading

Letter from Quentin Bryce to her teenage self

Interview with Quentin Bryce

The former Governor General joined other prominent Australian women as part of the ‘Because I’m A Girl’ campaign. A worthy, shareable initiative which deserves all our support.     The Honourable Quentin Bryce AD, CVO To my teenage self,   … Continue reading

WATCH: BRILLIANT 'HE FOR SHE' SPEECH

This week I was contacted by Plan International Australia, a global children’s rights organisation. They are asking blogs like mine to help break barriers faced by so many young girls; such as child marriage and being denied an education. Plan International drew my … Continue reading

SABINA'S HOME, THE AFTER LIFE

Interview with Sabina Klein — Artist.

Sabina Klein, artist. I’ve always found women who reinvent themselves inspirational, that’s why I’m excited to share the story (and beautiful home) of Melbourne artist Sabina Klein. Sabi’s world was rocked eighteen months ago after the sudden death of her father. It … Continue reading

CONGRATS THE NAPPY COLLECTIVE

It’s hard to fathom how much The Nappy Collective has achieved in just one year. For one they’ve collected a whopping 109,669 NAPPIES. Giving practical and emotional support to so many mothers and children in crisis. SERIOUSLY AMAZING. I was so honoured to … Continue reading

The energy disorder scientist

Interview with Dr. Elena Tucker — Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

“The first experiment I did that proved a gene was responsible for disease.. when I did that experiment and got the results on a dip stick I felt super excited, here I was discovering disease and I was the only … Continue reading