She Inspires Me
I’m searching for Australia’s most inspiring women.
Who are they, what do they do, and why are they inspiring?
She Inspires Me celebrates the contributions and achievements of women across our communities. Since International Women’s Day in March 2023, founder Michelle Boundy has travelled across Australia, meeting inspiring women and sharing their stories through her social media platforms and website. The stories went viral, sparking thousands of messages from people around the world who found the stories inspiring and gave them hope in their own circumstances. Today, She Inspires Me is one of Australia’s most loved initiatives, recognised globally for championing women who lead with courage and kindness, and empowering others to do the same in their communities and workplaces. The initiative proudly shines a spotlight on some of the country’s most influential leaders, changemakers, and advocates who are driving real and lasting impact.
Tell Your Story
Our Tell Your Story initiative amplifies the voices of those working to create better, more inclusive workplaces and stronger, healthier communities. It celebrates individuals and organizations, whether in businesses, charities, or advocacy groups, who are breaking barriers, challenging biases, and redefining success. By sharing these stories, we shine a light on the people and organizations making a difference, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. You can find out more here
She Has the Courage to Lead
She Has the Courage to Lead is a podcast series that brings together some of Australia’s most influential women to share their personal stories and experiences of leadership. Each episode explores what it truly means to lead with purpose and authenticity, and why it is crucial to support and uplift women in the workplace. These conversations highlight the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way, offering powerful insights for women looking to lead with impact and create positive change in their careers and communities. This initiative is by invitation only and you can find out more here
Woman at Work
The Women at Work initiative, founded by Michelle Boundy on International Women’s Day 2024, is dedicated to educating, empowering, and enhancing the lives of women in the workplace. It champions kinder, safer, and more inclusive environments, inspiring meaningful change and supporting women to thrive at every stage of their career journey. As part of this work, Michelle actively meets with ministers, commissioners, WHS regulators, unions, and senior government officials to address the issues women face at work. She also champions the outstanding efforts already underway across sectors to enhance women’s lives in the workplace and strengthen their ability to thrive long term. You can find out more here
The Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth
Women's Safety Commissioner Dr Hannah Tonkin
Our Speaking Events
Michelle is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of experience in Government, including 15 years dedicated to workplace safety and wellbeing. As a recognized Subject Matter Expert in Workplace Safety, Wellbeing, and Culture, she is a sought-after keynote speaker, guest speaker, mediator, and panelist. Michelle has won multiple awards for her contributions and has successfully initiated two (2) wellbeing reforms across separate Government sectors, enhancing the lives of thousands of workers. Michelle was a guest speaker at multiple events in 2024, including the National Safety Conference in Sydney, the Public Service Association (PSA) Women’s Conference, the NSW Police Force International Women’s Day Conference and Safework ACT - The Safety Spotlight. You can find out more about our services here
International Women’s Day 2025
Our founder, Michelle Boundy, was honored to be invited as the keynote Speaker for the NSW Police Force International Women’s Day Event in March 2025, with over 120 distinguished guests, including the Honorable NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb AMP and NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Dean Smith. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, is a powerful call to unite and drive real change for gender equality. Official photos will be released soon.
Worksafe ACT & ABC
Our founder, Michelle Boundy, was honored to be invited as a special guest on The Safety Spotlight with Safework ACT Commissioner Jacqui Agius and ABC Reporter Lish Fejer at Safework ACT in Canberra. The Safety Spotlight is a limited-edition podcast series featuring some of Australia’s most influential Subject Matter Experts in Workplace Health & Safety to join conversations about our WHS requirements, common safety challenges, and practical, cost-effective strategies to foster a 'safety first' culture. Listen to real-life case studies, understand the importance of proactive safety measures, and learn how to navigate WHS responsibilities effectively, regardless of your business size. You can listen to the podcast here
Lance Reis Photography
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Lance Reis for allowing us to feature his captivating “Women in the Car” series photographs. Lance is a talented content creator based in Portland, Oregon, with his photography gracing the pages of publications like British Vogue. Lance is passionate about projects that raise awareness on crucial topics such as addiction, depression, PTSD, bullying, homelessness, and domestic abuse. You can explore more of Lance’s work his website is here
Acknowledgment of Country
She Inspires Me acknowledges the Traditional Owners on the lands of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land and I pay my respect to the Elders both past and present and emerging.
