Those of you who know me will know I am studying the law and I have always been passionate about human rights. It therefore made sense that, sooner or later, I dip into Amal Clooney’s life to see how she operates in her world, external to her husband. I hope you all enjoy my takeContinue reading “Amal Clooney”
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Weekend Read: You Make My Skin Crawl
Quick warning for those offended by the swears – I got a little angry writing this one. There are a few nasty words from “nasty woman”. Talking to one of the lovely humans in my life this week I realised why this bothered me more than other similar experiences I have had. I have previouslyContinue reading “Weekend Read: You Make My Skin Crawl”
Bonus Post: Lee Lin Chin Resigns from the SBS
Quick update to say Lee Lin Chin has announced her retirement from the SBS. Timely given her recent feature in my feature this week. After a 40 year career this absolute boss has refused to identify the ‘why’, saying she may do so one day but for now she didn’t wish to. At the endContinue reading “Bonus Post: Lee Lin Chin Resigns from the SBS”
Lee Lin Chin
On proofing this, I see that I have thrown in a lot of “Aussie lingo” to this post. It seems Lee has brought out my little bogan country girl that lives in my heart. Should you require translation, let me know! 🙂 ** Lee Lin Chin has been reading the news since before I wasContinue reading “Lee Lin Chin”
Guest Post – Attention is the Rarest and Purest Form of Generosity
Thank you to my beautiful guest for contributing this post. Leave a comment for her below and show your support for her lovely post. We are all trying to strike a balance between reclaiming ourselves/doing things for ourselves and remaining connected with the friends, families and contacts in our lives. ** “Attention is the rarestContinue reading “Guest Post – Attention is the Rarest and Purest Form of Generosity”
Aya Kamikawa
I love Japan, but there are challenges to the society and the culture that must be spoken about. Just like Australia. Just like America. We can’t stay silent on what is uncomfortable, because otherwise those who are held back from achieving their goals because they are different will never get a chance. ** There areContinue reading “Aya Kamikawa”
Weekend Read: How do we stop inviting the trauma in?
This is not an anti-social media post. This is a PRO-self investment post! Get on the comment feed and tell me what you do to reengage with the world and reconnect with yourself – I can’t wait to hear from you! Happy reading! ** [If I asked you “what brings you joy?” what would youContinue reading “Weekend Read: How do we stop inviting the trauma in?”
Kiran Bedi
Let’s dive straight into Kiran Bedi – the first woman to join the Indian police force. Here is a quick summary of Kiran’s life: Kiran was one of four daughters. Growing up, her father disobeyed traditional expectation and educated all four daughters. She has an undergraduate degree in English, a master’s degree in political science,Continue reading “Kiran Bedi”
Guest Post – An Open Letter: Why we are more powerful than the problems we face.
Thank you to my beautiful friend for writing this entry. You are a kind, clever and inspirational human and the things we are going to achieve knows no bounds. ** An open letter to the change-makers, to the hopeful souls and to the perpetually afraid. Dear human, I guess it’s about time we came clean.Continue reading “Guest Post – An Open Letter: Why we are more powerful than the problems we face.”
Weekend Read: You Are Such an Old Soul
Please let me know what you think of the new weekend reads! Thank you so much for those who have been reading my entries and engaging with me. I love hearing how my entries have influenced you. ** I love reading and hearing about people who have “done their learning”. I spent sooo many days,Continue reading “Weekend Read: You Are Such an Old Soul”
Karen Dolva
I love hearing about entrepreneurs and how people have taken a simple concept or a “gap” in their market to achieve fabulous things. Please leave me a comment if you have a link to a start up or fabulous individual making positive waves in their community through their clever thinking and proactive attitude! Happy reading!Continue reading “Karen Dolva”
Weekend Read: An Open Letter to a Fading Friend
If my article has brought up any challenges for you, I want you to always feel welcome to reach out to me for help. Whilst I always welcome contact I must stress, however, that I am not a psychologist and I cannot offer you professional help. Please reach out to your GP for access toContinue reading “Weekend Read: An Open Letter to a Fading Friend”
Beth Chatto
Leave me a comment about what your passion is, and how you let it contribute to your “legacy“. Read on to find out more! I am turning my attention this week to a topic that I am so attracted to but, like so many others, tend to fail miserably at: gardening. But what brought meContinue reading “Beth Chatto”
Sister Ellen Savage
I know so many selfless, helpful, kind, and generous people. They work as social workers, psychologists, doctors, emergency services personnel, policy writers, carers – the list goes on. I love all of these people and try to emulate their unwavering efforts to help others in my own work and daily life. The nurses I haveContinue reading “Sister Ellen Savage”
Aung San Suu Kyi
Welcome to yet another human that is both revered and distrusted by the international community. Today I am introducing you to Aung San Suu Kyi. Her background is as follows: Suu Kyi was born in 1945 Her father, Aung San, was assassinated when she was two years old She was educated in India and theContinue reading “Aung San Suu Kyi”
Martha Abari Bartholomew
It has taken nearly 10 years but I am slowly coming to realise that it truly is small business, entrepreneurs, social activists and industry experts with business and marketing savvy who possess the greatest ability to ‘agitate’ for the change they desire. Martha Abari Bartholomew is a South Sudanese entrepreneur and I will use herContinue reading “Martha Abari Bartholomew”
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a South African activist during the Apartheid. She had a career in social work, she was an activist, she was the President of the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League and was elected to Parliament in 1994. She was also the wife of Nelson Mandela. Winnie passed away on the 2nd ofContinue reading “Winnie Madikizela-Mandela”
Henrietta Swan Leavitt
This week we are swinging all the way back to the 1860’s to meet Henrietta Swan Leavitt – an American astronomer ‘known for her discovery of the relationship between period and luminosity in Cepheid variables, pulsating stars that vary regularly in brightness in periods ranging from a few days to several months’ (source). … IfContinue reading “Henrietta Swan Leavitt”
Sadia Khatri
It’s time to meet Sadia Khatri! Sadia is pushing against the entrenched problems of sexual violence in Pakistan through her initiative ‘Girls of Dhabas‘. To quote directly from their Facebook page: ‘Girls at Dhabas is an open community of women and non-binary folks who wish to occupy public spaces on their own terms and whims,Continue reading “Sadia Khatri”
Ingrid van Beek
You can be the most forward-thinking, inclusive human being on this planet and still find yourself clutching your bag closer when a man who looks drug-affected sits next to you on the train, or averting your eyes to the homeless person sitting on the street because you’re worried he’ll be aggressive to you for noContinue reading “Ingrid van Beek”
Immskar 