Join us this June for an unforgettable evening as Generation Women presents: 'Coming of Age: Stories of Wising Up'. Delve into the timeless theme of aging as our esteemed storytellers take the stage. Are we truly getting wiser as we grow older? Find the answer in this heartfelt celebration of female voices across generations. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and uplifted as we explore tales that challenge norms and inspire change. Don’t miss out on being a part of this empowering event!
Our performer line-up:
20s Esmé Louise James
Esmé Louise James is creator of the social media series #Kinky History, which has amassed 3.5 million followers across all platforms. She is author of Kinky History: The stories of our intimate lives, past and present and host of the top-rated podcast Kinky History. Esmé was named one of the Top 30 Emerging Writers by SBS Australia, a Rising Star Alumni by the University of Melbourne and received an AACTA nomination for Best Digital Creator.
30s Rebecca Willink
Rebecca Willink is a mum, special education teacher and founder of Make the Space, a movement committed to inclusion and greater representation of women of colour in Australia. Her petition for supermarkets to begin stocking make-up for dark skin tones, with support from the public and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, led to Coles and Woolworths introducing a new range of shades for the first time.
40s Emma Fulu
Dr Emma Fulu is a feminist activist, founder and CEO of the Equality Institute, and leading expert on gender-based violence, appearing widely across the media, including on CNN, the BBC and Q+A. She is the author of Domestic Violence in Asia and is currently writing a memoir. She lives in Naarm (Melbourne) with her three children.
50s Kerry Pietrobon
Kerry Pietrobon is a vibrant, silver-haired fashion designer who strives to design pieces that make women feel powerful and confident. As a member of the Peripausers, Kerry advocates for women's health, challenging silence and sparking change. Committed to authenticity and kindness, she shares her life stories in the hope of inspiring and helping others feel less alone.
60s Cherie Scott
Cherie Scott, aka ‘Chez’, is a celebrant, Certified NVC Trainer, storyteller and host of Story Wise Women. For her, empathy and compassion are crucial, learnable skills much required in today’s world. Cherie loves the circular economy and supporting people in their journey of Advance Care Planning. Travel, trees, dancing and the beach are her bliss.
70s Kathleen Mary Fallon
Kathleen Mary Fallon is an award-winning writer and academic. Her film Call MeMum won several AFI awards and was short-listed for a NSW Premier’s Award and an AWGIE. She has written for theatre and opera, has a PhD and has worked as a creative writing lecturer at the University of Melbourne, a book editor and a special education teacher
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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