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

PAMELA'S HOME. HISTORIC MANSION

Interview with Pamela McLaren

Pamela McLaren, curator. Pamela McLaren adds personality to her historic 1880’s home in Melbourne’s leafy Camberwell by layering eclectic, earthy finds from Africa and Asia and respecting age-old craftsmanship. ‘Ailu’ the Victorian Italianate home of Pamela and Campbell McLaren, their sons Lachy and Wes … Continue reading

Nicolette - the chief conductor

Interview with Nicolette Fraillon — The Australian Ballet.

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 women were persona … Continue reading

The inspired adventurer

Interview with Justine Curtis — Inspired Adventures CEO.

“He led me around the corner to a tiny apartment and we went in the room and before me was a tiny, very elderly man and he was surrounded by so much light, you just felt his energy. (I’ve met … Continue reading

Freddie, technology blogger

Interview with Frederique Bros — Women Love Tech.

French-born Frederique Bros  is a Graphic & Web Designer who started her own online lifestyle technology magazine www.womenlovetech.com/ to empower women with technology. It’s a helpful blog with lots of quick technology tips and reviews. Meet Freddie. Martine: Freddie what in your view … Continue reading

CAECILIA'S HOME, ECLECTIC VICTORIAN

Interview with Caecilia Potter

Caecilia Potter, architect. Expect the unexpected when you walk through the doors of this rock star Australian home. ‘Huntingtower’ – the story filled, fun home of Caecilia and James Potter, their boys Jasper and Cyrus and two cats Cicero and Francis Bacon. … Continue reading