Generation Women Sydney - Stories of Celebration
Get ready for ‘The Holiday Show: Stories of celebration’! This event marks the end of another amazing year of Generation Women before our two-month summer break. Let's bid farewell to 2024 in style, with stories that capture the magic of the season and all things celebration. Don't miss out – grab your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of storytelling!
Our performer line-up:
Team 20s: Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis is a passionate global youth leader, researcher and educator. A Former UN Youth Representative, she is an advocate for addressing social inequality, determinants of health, intersectionality and youth. Named by the UN as one of 23 Young People Leading Resilient Recovery, she also enjoys creative projects and uplifting the voices of communities worldwide.
Team 30s: Shirley Le is a Vietnamese-Australian writer from Western Sydney. Her debut novel, Funny Ethnics, was published by Affirm Press in 2023. She is also a member of the Sweatshop Writers Collective, a literacy movement based in Western Sydney.
Team 40s: Beck Feiner is an illustrator, designer and author. Her children's books include Aussie Legends Alphabet, If I Was Prime Minister and Big Love, which received a 2022 CBCA Notable Award. She recently published her first adult book, Look At Moi Ploise: Celebrating Aussie life through the decades.
Team 50s: Kyra Geddes gave up a successful marketing career to pursue her lifelong dream of writing, combining motherhood with a return to study and years of research. The result is her recently released historical novel, The Story Thief. Of mixed German-Italian heritage, Kyra does her best to live la dolce vita!
Team 60s: Dr Fiona Ninnes has had more than 45 years’ experience working in informal and formal education settings (particularly in cross-cultural situations) with students ranging in age from 3 to 80. At 59, she was age-managed out of her job. She is now an active member of the Older Women’s Network Theatre group.
Team 70s: Shauna Jensen is an accomplished vocalist with a diverse career spanning Australia’s live music and recording scenes. She’s performed internationally and toured with icons like Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel. Known for her soulful, versatile voice, Shauna has sold out shows, including her celebrated Aretha Franklin Songbook at the Sydney Opera House.
Generation Women is an award-winning cross-generational storytelling night founded in New York in 2017, Sydney in 2018, and Melbourne in 2020. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s, and her 70s+.
This event is proudly presented by Generation Women Australia, founded by Donna Logue. The event will be hosted by Jen Ward. Generation Women was created by Georgia Clark.
THE BERESFORD
354 BOURKE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2016
DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM
Want access to discounted tickets? Become a Generation Women Member to get $10 off the price of your ticket. More info here.
Generation Women Melbourne - ‘My Biggest Secret’
This month, get ready for an evening of gripping tales and hidden truths. From heart-wrenching confessions to jaw-dropping revelations, we've got it all. Join us as we shine a light on the stories that have been kept in the shadows for too long. Don't miss out – grab your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of storytelling!
Our performer line-up:
Team 20s: Arundhati Subhedar is a 26-year-old editor who grew up in India and moved to Melbourne in 2020. She’s an all-round nerd, passionate about books, movies, TV and games. She has more opinions than she should and will die on any hill, as long as the hill is interesting enough.
Team 30s: Kat John is an authenticity coach and author of Authentic: Coming Home to Your True Self. Through her work, Kat guides people to reconnect with their true selves, offering practical tools and insights to live true to who they are. Kat is dedicated to leading by example when it comes to genuine, fulfilled living, offering a no-nonsense approach that has resonated with people globally.
Team 40s: Caroline Brunne is a survivor coach, breathwork facilitator, author, professional speaker and Founder of INSupport Community. Caroline has shifted her lived experience of trauma into transformation, sharing her healing journey and guiding both survivors and supporters as they face the complexities of their journey of healing.
Team 50s: Stayci Taylor is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT, teaching media production and creative writing while pursuing research in screenwriting, queer screen and nonfiction. She was National Leader in Field (Film) in The Australian Research Awards (2022). Originally from New Zealand and with a background in theatre and television, Stayci produced the 2024 Melbourne WebFest and performs with cabaret trio Queen Beaver.
Team 60s: Liza Dezfouli has written short stories, plays, articles, a novel, and writes and performs her own songs. She has acted in film and theatre, performed cabaret, stand up comedy, spoken word and poetry, and does art and illustration. Recently she was awarded the Darebin Mayor’s Creative Writing Prize for 2024.
Team 70s: Christina Gillies AM is winding down from being a non-executive director and executive mentor. Prior to her board career, Chris’s roles included Executive, Group Services at St George Bank; CIO, Bank of Melbourne; and Consulting Director, DMR Group. Chris has over 50 years of experience in business management, organisational change and information technology.
Generation Women is an award-winning cross-generational storytelling night founded in New York in 2017, Sydney in 2018, and Melbourne in 2020. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s, and her 70s+.
Hosted by Rebecca Lister. Produced by Donna Logue, Hopepunk Productions. Created by Georgia Clark.
7-11 DAWSON ST, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM
Want access to discounted tickets? Become a Generation Women Member to get $10 off the price of your ticket. More info here.