If there’s one thing we’ve learnt about this whole motherhood thing, it’s that being part of a community is essential for survival. Where would we be without our peers and our mentors? Speaking to likeminded women is what gets us through the ups and the downs. And it’s exactly this that inspired our new event series GRACE TALKS. The feedback to our first event was mind-blowing and we can’t wait for our second event...
Now the countdown is officially on – where does the time go? – five weeks to go until our second GRACE TALKS event on Friday 17th of November from 10am-12pm in Centennial Park’s Wisteria Room in Sydney. We’ll be discussing the juggle, the struggle and the joy of motherhood, and we have four incredible women lined up to share their insights from business to babies, health and happiness, fashion and finance. The Grace Tales founder Georgie Abay will be in conversation with the most phenomenal group of women – you’re going to love them. You’ll meet Dr. Libby Weaver, bassike founders Deborah Sams and Mary-Lou Ryan, financial planner Canna Campbell of SugarMamma.TV and psychologist Belinda Williams. These women are not only inspiring, but you’re going to walk away with new ideas and tools for how to manage many aspects for the motherhood juggle (did we mention you’ll also walk away with a fantastic goodie bag?). Light breakfast and coffee will be served. Come and join the GRACE community – there will be plenty of time to chat to other guests and speakers. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE So let’s get to know the speakers…
Dr. Libby Weaver - Leading nutritional biochemist, number one bestselling author and international speaker
Dr. Libby is a nine-times number one bestselling author (add these three to your list: Rushing Women’s Syndrome, Women’s Wellness Wisdom and her latest book What Am I Supposed To Eat?). Her message embraces a unique three-pillared approach that explores the interplay between nutrition, emotions and the biochemistry of the body. Her mission? “To educate and inspire, enhancing people’s health and happiness, igniting a ripple effect that transforms the world.” She’s passionate about helping women to take charge of their health and happiness through her books, talks and nutritional support range, Bio Blends. A highly respected international speaker, Dr Libby’s expertise in nutritional biochemistry has led her to share the stage with Marianne Williamson, Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Dr Oz. As an authority in the health and wellness industry, she has also been featured in The Times, The Huffington Post, and The Sydney Morning Herald, and regularly appears as a guest on breakfast television and radio. Dr. Libby Weaver will be breaking down the most complex concepts into health messages we can all embrace as busy mothers and sharing her insights with our GRACE TALKS audience on achieving and maintaining ultimate health and wellbeing. Follow @drlibby | Go to www.drlibby.com
Deborah Sams & Mary-Lou Ryan - Founders of Australian fashion brand bassike
Entrepreneurs and mothers Deborah Sams and Mary-Lou Ryan are the masterminds behind cult Australian label bassike, which was founded in 2006, with a simple yet powerful commitment to creating wardrobe basics made from organic cotton jersey via sustainable manufacturing processes. The best friends and business partners have evolved the brand to now have nine stand-alone stores, including a US post in Venice Beach, a thriving online business and major stockists around the globe where their laid-back yet highly coveted designs mix comfort and style seamlessly. Deborah and Mary-Lou will take to the GRACE TALKS stage to share their entrepreneurial story of creating a growing fashion empire based on their design philosophy to create beautiful, uncomplicated clothes that focus on quality, sustainability and wearability above all else. Follow @bassike | Go to www.bassike.com
Canna Campbell - Founder of Sass Financial & Sugar Mamma.TV
Financial planner and single mother Canna Campbell is your go-to finance guru. She made her first investment at 18 and hasn’t looked back. It was a memorable moment in her life and she’s since carved out a career as a successful financial planner and has also created a YouTube channel called Sugar Mamma.TV, where she educates women on how to set themselves up financially for life. She’s a regular guest on the Today show and has just written her first book, which launches early 2018. Canna believes that most women don’t realise how much power they hold in their hands and that even the smallest bit of knowledge can make a huge difference in your financial future, headspace and relationship with money and wealth. Canna will be educating our GRACE TALKS on why managing your financial affairs is empowering and easier than many of us might think. She’s passionate about helping women create a future where money is not an issue, but a powerful tool. Follow @sugarmammatv | www.sugarmamma.tv
Belinda Williams - Psychologist and career coach
Sydney-based Belinda Williams is a mother of two and co-founder of The Bumpy Road, which specialises in psychology for mothers. Whether you are conceiving, growing a little person, navigating those first 12 months or beyond, Belinda knows that there are many bumps in the road. As an experienced psychologist, The Bumpy Road offers support you through motherhood, parenting, relationships and career. Belinda is passionate about supporting women who are navigating career challenges and changes while balancing family. She’s inspired by the idea that by investing in the wellbeing of women, we can enhance the well-being of families, relationships and community. Belinda will be sharing her expert insights with our GRACE TALKS audience. Follow @the_bumpy_road | Go to www.thebumpyroad.com.au
Holding image: Gui Jorge