By Mary Jane Coppock Boundaries are defined rules or limits that someone establishes to protect their security and wellbeing around others; we identify and express how other people can behave around us so that we feel safe. Boundaries can include setting expectations about how much alone time you need in a romantic relationship, preventing family members from speaking negatively about loved…
By Madeline Hislop To really survive and scale in business, a platform of technology should be driving your organisation. That’s the advice of one Australia’s most recognisable entrepreneurs, Jo Burston. Sixteen years ago, when Burston founded her first company Job Capital, there was no such thing as a digital manager, and as she told Women’s Agenda recently, she didn’t know that many CTOs.…
By Bonnie Darves Nearly two years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to surge, traveling for fun was pretty much out of the question. But now, as the world cautiously opens back up, more and more people are becoming comfortable with booking a flight again—and let’s be real, we all deserve to travel. But you probably also want to avoid getting sick,…
The group is a small slice of the internet where politics and divisive topics are left at the door, in favour of fun, humour, and kindness. By Madeline Hislop Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb are two of Australia’s most high-profile political journalists, but away from their day jobs, they don’t take themselves too seriously. They love to laugh, talk about the…
By Women’s Agenda 50% of Wiggles merchandise sales are attributed to Emma alone. Here’s what she meant to audiences – and what happens next, writes Liz Giuffre, from University of Technology Sydney in this article republished from The Conversation. When Emma Watkins took over as “The Yellow Wiggle” in 2012 there were huge headlines. Her casting was a seismic shift for those who grew…
BY ROSE MINUTAGLIO After the Vietnam War, Annie Vang’s parents escaped persecution in Laos and traversed the Mekong River in the dead of night to seek safety in Thailand. “My family had no choice but to flee or die,” she says. Vang and her family are Hmong, an ethnic and cultural group who lost their land—and way of life—after siding with…
By Nora Kipp As mid-October takes hold, midterms are swiftly approaching! For some strange reason, it feels like the Spring semester just began a few short weeks ago. Yet, the midpoint of the semester is upon us and with it comes heaps of assignments and important tests. Before we know it, finals week will be right around the corner as well. If you’re anything…
By Emma Taggart Many great teachers have a positive influence on future generations, making a career in education hugely rewarding. No one could agree more than Dr. Jill Biden, who is the first first lady to work full-time while living in the White House. She’s been teaching her students virtually for over a year due to the pandemic; however, this…
By Sindhu Kashyaap When it comes to models, we, for years, have been used to seeing thin airbrushed women, featuring on magazine covers, billboards, and walking the ramp. For long, thin had become the definition of beauty. However, with changing times, the idea of beauty restricted to a certain body mass index or weight category is slowly fading. Shattering these norms…
By Aisha Beau The phrase “self-care isn’t selfish” has been making the rounds on social media. And although this is very true, it can feel easier said than done. In a recent survey, 40% of Shine members said they don’t practice self-care as much as they’d like because they prioritize the needs of others before their own. Despite the benefits of helping those around…
