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Sarah Liberty: Founding Australia’s First Online Human Rights NGO
The internet is still in its infancy. Like an infant, it lacks rules and self-control. As it grows, flaws emerge – lack of data privacy,...
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Pan Sandar Myint: The Migrant Media Founder Empowering Others
Pan Sandar Myint is a Sydney-based human rights advocate and founder of Empower Success Media. She’s also the very first Rohingyan...
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Anna Thairs: Bursting Adland’s Diversity Bubble
Anna Thairs is an award-winning Strategy Director and a strong advocate for diversity and mental health. Being open and vocal about her...
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Why Brands Need Purpose To Survive
By Mirella Arapian. "Never let a good crisis go to waste.” – Winston Churchill. Recent global events have proven that purpose—a phrased...
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3 Reasons Why You NEED To Fail
By Alicent Wong. I love this quote by an unknown author: “Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your...
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Stefanie DiGianvincenzo: ‘Embrace Your Difference’
Think of the most creative person you’ve ever met then add empathy, humour and unwavering professionalism. Meet Stefanie DiGianvincenzo,...
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'Capitalising On Blood': Why We're Boycotting Dark Mofo
By Leah Morris. Spanish artist Santiago Sierra’s proposed ‘Union Flag’ artwork has triggered abhorrence across Australia, as Mona’s Dark...
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7 Things Men Can Do For Gender Equality Now
Distressed by women's inequality issues in the media recently, and want to help? Here are 7 things you can do right now to become an ally...
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Aïcha Wijland: Art, Ads & Authenticity
Born in the Netherlands, raised in NZ and now one of Australia’s best art directors. Aïcha Wijland (pronounced Ah-ee-sha, like the song)...
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Summer Gwynne: How to Navigate Work & Parenthood
According to a recent study from the Advertising Council of Australia, women only make up 27% of agency management roles. So where are...
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Sarah Gross & Cass Mackenzie: Founding a Purpose-driven Agency
There’s a new breed of agency on the horizon and two female founders are at the forefront of this change. Introducing Storyfolk, a...
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Georgie Waters: Making A Statement On Sexual Harassment
There’s nothing Mavens appreciates more than defending our right to safe, respectful workplaces. Which is exactly what Sydney-based...
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Facebook’s Faceplant: Why Unfriending Aussie News Was a Dumb Move
By Leah Morris. On Thursday Feburary 18, Australian’s woke up to empty news feeds across every Australian media profile on Facebook. The...
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Joana Inch: Is Imposter Syndrome Holding Us Back Financially?
Brilliant women and their imposter syndrome: could combatting it help bridge the gender pay gap? Here’s a controversial question I’d love...
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6 Resolutions to Make at Work in 2021
By Emma Edwards, The Broke Generation. At the start of a new year, most of us have some kind of stab at being a better person. Fitter,...
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Alicia Grabowski: Insights From the Newsroom
Former news reporter and Melbourne Press Club committee member Alicia Grabowski has done what many women in media consider at least once:...
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Kylie Blatsis: How to Be Fabulously Confident in Any Scenario
One of the most important assets to any ad agency is a confident, strategic and steadfast individual to head up their client team. Kylie...
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Alicent Wong on Embracing Failure & Driving Your Career
Brisbane-based marketing specialist Alicent Wong has spent 20 years developing smart, effective strategies for clients in Australia and...
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5 Tips for Thought Leadership: a Guide for Women
By Kathryn Goater (neé Van Kuyk), Co-founder and Co-CEO, Media-Wize More than half of our population is women but you wouldn’t know that...
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Why Adland Can’t Innovate Without Diversity
Sexism. Racism. Ableism. Ageism. Fatphobia. Homophobia. Transphobia. These ugly biases live within the fabric of our culture, not always...
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