She Inspires Me
Australia
I’m searching for Australia’s most inspiring women.
Who are they, what do they do and why are they inspiring?
They stand as the pillars of our community, the unsung heroes who tackle inequality, foster innovation, and serve as an inspiration to others.
We celebrate the contributions and achievements women make in our community on our social media and website. You can find out more about this initiative here.
#tellyourstory
Our #tellyourstory initiative focuses on social issues impacting women in our community who have overcome diversity and have gone on to inspire and provide hope to others facing similar circumstances.
By sharing our stories, we can raise awareness, create change within our community, and influence Government at the State and National levels. You can find out more about our highly successful initiative here
Our Founder
Our story begins with our founder Michelle Boundy who has been working in Government for over 30 years supporting our community’s most vulnerable people. She is highly regarded and respected in Government and has initiated two wellbeing reforms across two (2) Governments winning multiple awards for enhancing the wellbeing of thousands of workers across the country.
Outside of her role in Government Michelle has been a strong advocate for young people and it was through this work she was endorsed as the Integral Community Kindness Champion for the Stay Kind Foundation. During Covid 19, Michelle initiated several highly successful community projects that raised significant funds for local charities and was mentioned in the NSW Parliament for her contribution to her community.
On International Women’s Day in March 2023, Michelle launched She Inspires Me and since then she has traveled all over Australia meeting thousands of women and sharing hundreds of stories which she then shared on her social media and website. Michelle received messages from people over the world, who found the stories inspiring and gave them hope in their circumstances. You can find out more here
Our Focus for 2024
Women at Work
The Women at Work initiative was launched on International Women’s Day in March 2024. It aims to educate, empower, and enhance the lives of women at work and create kinder and safer workplaces for Australian workers, which can be achieved by regular promotion of wellbeing initiatives, activities and programs.
Michelle is a Subject Matter Expert on Workplace Safety, Workplace Culture, and Wellbeing, and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Workplace Safety with over 18,500 followers. She has initiated two (2) wellbeing reforms across two (2) Governments winning multiple awards for her work in this area.
She is a passionate advocate for women at work attending multiple events and sharing her extensive experience, expertise, and passion for creating kinder and safer workplaces for Australian workers. You can find out more here
She Has the Courage to Lead
‘She Has the Courage to Lead’ is cohosted with Allan Sicard, one of NSW’s highly regarded and respected former NSW Senior Police Officers who is the founder and author of The Courage to Lead Book and Podcast Series. On International Women’s Day (2024) our founder Michelle Boundy, launched Women at Work to celebrate She Inspires Me’s first birthday. The Women at Work initiative aims to educate, empower, and enhance the lives of women at work in this country.
Series Three (3) will be launched in September 2024 and will celebrate some of Australia’s biggest names in Media including award-winning Television Personalities, Reporters, and Journalists. We speak with Ministers and Commissioners who will highlight the great work being undertaken to enhance women’s lives within the workplace and our communities. You can review our podcasts here
Gemma Acton Channel 7 Presenter
Kerry Chikarovski Former Premier of NSW
Senator Larissa Waters Queensland Politician
This Month’s Promotion
Liptember
Our are delighted to support Liptember again this year. Since 2010, the “Liptember” flagship fundraising campaign has encouraged people to wear lipstick throughout the month of September as a lighthearted and fun way to raise awareness and vital funds for women’s mental health, raising over $16 million to date. Over the years, Liptember evolved from a fundraising campaign into the Foundation that it is today - the trusted source and respected leader when it comes to women’s mental health. You can support this wonderful initiative here
R U OK? Day
Our founder Michelle Boundy has been a R U OK? Workplace Ambassador for many years. This year she proudly support R U OK? Day initiative and we encourage others to get involved.R U OK? is a national suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times. Our work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life. R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and building the capacity of informal support networks – friends, family and colleagues - to be alert to those around them, have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they're in crisis. You can find out more here
Our Featured Events
Sydney Fringe Festival
Our founder is thrilled to participate in various events celebrating the 2024 Sydney Fringe Festival. Located in the dynamic core of Sydney's inner east, our lively outdoor festival area will host the incredible Sydney Spiegeltent and the electrifying Vault. Sheltered beneath twinkling lights and brimming with delicious food, handcrafted cocktails, robust G&Ts, and craft beers, the Spiegeltent Festival Gardens is the ideal spot for drinks before or after the show. More information can be found here.
You’re Making a Scene!
Six comedians team up to create sketches off the top of their heads to win your laughter and your points! Join host and Wollongong-based comedian Liam McCann (Sydney Comedy Festival, Wollongong Comedy Festival) as he invites some of the funniest people he knows to the stage for an evening of unscripted laughs. You can find out more here
Roaring '20s Gala at the QVB!
Welcome to the Roaring '20s Gala at the QVB! Get ready to step back in time and experience the glitz and glamour of the 1920s at the Queen Victoria Building. Put on your best flapper dress or suit and dance the night away. Sip on classic cocktails and indulge in delicious hors d'oeuvres while mingling with fellow partygoers. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of nostalgia and fun. Join us at the stunning Queen Victoria Building for an evening that promises to be both, glamorous and memorable. You can find out more here
Workplace Health & Safety Show 2024
Our Founder Michelle Boundy is honored to be a Guest Panelist at the Workplace Health and Safety Show in Sydney, in October 2024. The event is Australia's premier gathering for safety technology, products, and services, designed to enhance safety standards in the workplace. Featuring a wealth of exhibits, live demonstrations, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities, it attracts thousands of health and safety professionals. This comprehensive event offers the insights, tools, resources, and connections necessary to attain world-class safety standards. You can register here to join the community of people building the world’s safest companies.
We Proudly Support
Women in Media
Women in Media is a not-for-profit registered charity that exists to help women in media excel, learn, contribute, and connect. With over 6,400 members nationwide and branches in each state and territory, members work in all facets of the media including journalism, communications, production, public relations, advertising, marketing, publishing and digital media. Our initiatives aim to increase gender equality, extend leadership and economic participation opportunities for women, and build a safer, more respectful culture in Australian workplaces.
Women in Law
Connecting Lawyer Mums was founded by Lauren Cassimatis, who is an Ambassador of She Inspires Me. Lauren is dedicated to boosting the well-being, confidence, and careers of criminal lawyer mums and related professionals throughout Australia. With over 7,530 subscribers the network offers informative and engaging events, support in a secure online forum, valuable resources, and professional networking. Membership is free and inclusive, and you can support this initiative here.
Lance Reis Photography
We are honored to collaborate and promote the incredible work of Award-Winning Photographer Lance Reis. His work has appear on the Shark Tank, New York Times, BBC, Washington Post, India Times, Wall Street Journal, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Vogue, Cosmo, VICE, Good Morning America, and Ripleys Believe it or Not, British Vogue, Avants, Barber Magazine, and others.
As a photographer Lance has worked for notable clients like Nike, Torrid, Daily Grind Beard Co, Ivy City Co, Fashion To Figure, Playful Promise, and the Discovery Channel. We encourage you to review his beautiful work here: LANCE REIS Photography. When he’s not working with clients, Lance works on passion projects like wildlife photography and bringing awareness to hard hitting topics like addiction, depression, PTSD, bullying, homelessness, and domestic abuse. You can see is work on Instagram HERE
“The Women in the Car”