This month, we're shining a spotlight on stories of sheer determination in the face of all odds. Whether it's personal challenges or navigating the political landscape, we're diving deep into tales of persistence. Expect to hear about those moments where persistence paid off big time, or maybe even a hilarious take on a situation where persistence probably wasn't the best idea. Join us as we celebrate the unstoppable courage and grit of women from all corners of the globe.
Our performer line-up:
Team 20s: Tamala Shelton is a Bundjalung (northern New South Wales) and Lama Lama (far north Queensland) actor, audiobook narrator, writer and spoken word artist based in Naarm (Melbourne). She has worked in film, television and theatre for over twelve years and recently began her journey as a spoken word performer. Tamala has narrated over thirty audiobooks for companies including Penguin, Bolinda and Audible, the majority written by First Nations authors.
Team 30s: Caroline Kell is a proud sovereign Mbarbrum woman whose family hails from far north Queensland, but she was born and raised in Melbourne/Naarm on Kulin Lands. A TedX speaker, qualified counsellor and coach, consultant, podcaster and writer, Caroline passionately champions the well-being of Aboriginal people, helping to improve outcomes in mental health, justice, community engagement and Treaties. When she's not working with her community, she loves spending time on Country and prioritising collective liberation, rest and joy.
Team 40s: Karen Pickering is a feminist writer and organiser. Her work includes the feminist talk show Cherchez La Femme, the Girls On Film Festival, and the books About Bloody Time and Doing It. Her next book, The Mother of All Shocks, examines the impact of new motherhood and will be published by Pantera Press. She’s a proud single mum and sole carer, late diagnosis neurodivergent, and frequently erased bisexual who wants to make the world better for her son, herself and everyone else.
Team50s: Karen Garton supports women to have confidence in their voices. She’s a WomanSpeak Circle Leader, the host of Story Nights (an open-mic storytelling event for women), a retreat convenor and author. She shares her story of childhood sexual abuse to disrupt the stigma and taboo too often associated with the topic.
Team 60s: Sara Timms is a storyteller who enjoys sharing stories about her many journeys, her love of cooking Middle Eastern food and the many small pleasures of life. Sara is a schoolteacher working in Special schools where she has a number of different roles that focus on student welfare.
Team 80s: Brigid Arthur is a Brigidine Sister who trained as a primary and secondary teacher. She both taught and was principal of schools for many years. Brigid is the joint coordinator of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers’ Project. She was awarded an AO in 2022.
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
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