To help celebrate International Women’s Day, female media and influencers (including me!) were invited to the Heart Café in Bondi Beach courtesy of The Body Shop. Aren’t I lucky?!

I was surrounded by incredible women from all walks of life, and the energy in the room was crackling with excitement. Mutual admiration was felt all-around for such strong, gifted, driven ladies all in one space. I felt so privileged to be invited, and check out the beautiful new Shea Range from The Body Shop at the same time. Did you know all their products are not tested on animals? They’re also VEGAN now
Speakers included Australia’s first female Foreign Minister The Honourable Julie Bishop MP (who incidentally demonstrated how to check your breasts for lumps – what a legend!), author and academic Dr Susan Carland, CEO of the Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria Antoinette Braybrook, and specialist breast cancer surgeon Dr Chantel Thornton. Whilst they all were all rockin’ totally different careers – the underlying message was the same: realising gender equality.
I’m such a fan of The Body Shop as a brand – they’re huge supporters in empowering women and have been for many years. The stories of their humble

Check out the beautiful snaps from the day below.
Sydney to recognise women’s empowerment and hear from some of Australia’s most influential and inspiring women.