Nicolette Fraillon was just 12 when she set her sights on becoming a conductor. The only problem was all of her role models in the world’s orchestra pits were men. Fraillon’s dream profession was steeped in tradition and females were persona … Continue reading
“I guess that’s alarming when we look at the changes in the trends that we’re having as a society in terms of childbearing. So globally we have less children. We are breastfeeding for a shorter period. And we tend to … Continue reading
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
MH: So what’s a day in the life of in your family? Do you tick your boxes in terms of nutrients or do you look at what your body is craving? MT: A little of both. I do try to listen to … Continue reading
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
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
“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
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
“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
“We lived for two years on about 200 dollars a week. Failure was not an option because we would have lost everything… But it’s worth it, they say you work hard enough, smart enough, long enough and eventually you’ll get there.” … Continue reading