Confession: I was once one of the many journalists who feared and resisted the digital revolution, refusing to open a Facebook account because I was hoping it would all go away. Like the rest of my profession I’ve been forced to adapt to the new … Continue reading
One of the things I enjoy most about appearing on an all-female SKY news panel is I get to put other women forward for the role. The success rate has been pretty good and Derryn Hinch is certainly very open to suggestions for both … Continue reading
Such a thrill to witness years of hard slog and tenacity being celebrated at the Telstra Business Woman of the Year awards last night. NPY Women’s Council CEO Andrea Mason was applauded for her leadership in breaking the cycle of domestic … Continue reading
Do you want to make your mark on the world? To create a better place for future generations? Since founding Engaging Women I’ve fielded many questions on how you can find your own platform. This got me thinking. What if we gave you a … Continue reading
A social media post just stopped my scrolling thumb in its tracks.. $4000 grant? For girls and women who dare to dream? Could she be describing our girl gang any better? The amazing Layne Benchley AO – seven times … Continue reading
“It was only when I started saying ‘yes’ that things started happening. It was the wrong way around from what I’d imagined.” Cyan Ta’eed Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year. Cyan Ta’eed co-founded super-successful digital goods company Envato from her … Continue reading
Hagar’s fourth annual ‘Lunch to Liberate’ was billed as a fun, empowering, inspiring afternoon where women come together to raise awareness and funds for survivors of slavery. As you can see, it didn’t disappoint. Four hundred women turned out, raising an incredible … Continue reading
So thrilled to see our latest Ambassador for good, psychologist and business coach Naomi Arnold making the news for her upcoming event. She has joined forces with Capricorn coast networking group Busi women to raise money and awareness for local charity Strengthening Family Connections. Guest … Continue reading
WHO: Engaging Women CAUSE: Fair Agenda MOVIE: Suffragette GUESTS: Brilliant women and men of Melbourne. The Dalai Lama is onto something when he says, “The world will be saved by women.” Who would have thought we’d get a strong turnout for an advanced screening of … Continue reading
WHO: Melissa Jeffcott – Ambassador for Good CAUSE: The Luke Batty Foundation Never Alone Campaign MOVIE: Mother’s Day – starring Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts GUESTS: Bayside Melbourne change-makers. Last Friday night another group of change-makers took time out from their busy lives … Continue reading