International Women’s Day 2025
Wednesday 5 March 2025, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Mr Velvet Ears, Moorooduc
SELL OUT EVENT THE LAST 3 YEARS
Women in Business Mornington Peninsula is thrilled to be kicking off another year of celebrating, supporting and inspiring women with our fourth International Women’s Day event.
This annual flagship event gathers our most influential and innovative community women for a few hours to hear visionary speakers, enjoy local food and drink, music, goodie bags, and a fundraising auction that showcases incredible local gifts with proceeds being shared between two local female-focused charities – Women’s Spirit Project and Women’s Community Shelters/Moonah House.
Our location will be the beautiful Mr Velvet Ears; a beautiful boutique winery in Tuerong that was born from a love of wine, food, dogs, laughter and having a good time with great people…sounds perfect doesn’t it?
And we’ve listened to your feedback and know you want a little more time to chat and connect, so our 2025 event has an extra half an hour of goodness to be had… arrive from 11.30am for a 12 noon start and 3pm finish (plenty of time to pick the little folk up from school if need be).
So clear your calendar and lock in your plans for our 2025 IWD event…set aside some precious time to think about what you and we can be doing to elevate those around us and #MarchForward to speed up the rate of gender parity progress worldwide.
This event sells out and tickets are limited so jump in early to grab your spot. Bring your crew and get a group discount!
Our
Master of Ceremonies
we’re excited to announce
Candice Taylor
will be our MC
A little about Candice …
Your MC on the day is Candice Taylor—a proud Mornington Peninsula local, businesswoman, and performer. For over 20 years, she has run the award-winning Vogue Entertainment Agency, booking some of Australia’s biggest celebrities and bringing unforgettable events to life across the country.
Candice is also a seasoned singer and actor, having performed on stages nationwide. She often lends her voice as an MC to causes close to her heart, supporting fundraising events for initiatives such as assisting breastfeeding mothers in Papua New Guinea and raising awareness for domestic violence survivors.
Beyond her career, Candice and her husband Jeremy are raising three passionate daughters and is deeply committed to community, resilience, and storytelling. She is thrilled to be part of this special event and looks forward to celebrating the incredible women who inspire change.
Our
Special Guest
we’re excited to announce
Berry Liberman
Creative director, impact investor, businesswoman, and storyteller.
Co-Founder of @smallgiants and @dumbofeather.
A little about Berry …
Berry Liberman is a pioneering impact investor, businesswoman, philanthropist, storyteller and filmmaker. As co-founder of Australia’s first B-Corporation, the Small Giants Family Office, Berry and her husband Danny Almagor create and support media, investment, and education initiatives with the purpose of moving towards a Next Economy model: supporting human flourishing within our collective natural limits. Berry is the editor in chief and publisher of Dumbo Feather and is also creative director of Small Giants Academy, an educational initiative providing courses in progressive business, investing, and leadership.
Our
Speakers
we’re excited to announce
Josie Jones OAM
Josie is the Project Manager | Creative Director | Environmental Change Agent of Share Sustainability Agency
A little about Josie …
Josie Jones is an award-winning environmental advocate, creative director, and ocean conservationist dedicated to protecting marine and coastal ecosystems. With a deep passion for sustainability and coastal stewardship, she has spent over 14 years volunteering to reduce litter and promote community-driven environmental action. Her groundbreaking work in marine conservation has earned her numerous accolades, including the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), Australian of the Year Local Hero, and the Australian Good Design Award for Social Impact.
A designer by trade and environmentalist at heart, Josie seamlessly blends creativity with activism, pioneering initiatives such as the Beach Hand Bin project, which has significantly reduced litter along Victoria’s coastline. She has worked extensively in circular economy mapping, sustainability consulting, and community engagement, influencing policies on marine protection and single-use plastics and has recently studied Sustainable Business at Harvard University.
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As a sponsored underwater photographer for Olympus AU, Josie captures the beauty of marine life to inspire conservation and awareness. Her breathtaking imagery not only showcases the wonders of the underwater world but also serves as a powerful tool for education and advocacy.
Josie’s expertise has led to collaborations with leading organisations, including Commisioner for Sustainabilty, Keep Australia Beautiful, government sustainability committees, and environmental NGOs. She has played a pivotal role in reshaping waste management strategies and advocating for low-impact coastal solutions, by proving Mechanical raking was not only ineffective, but is contributing to macroplastics found on our coastlines.
Beyond her environmental work, Josie is a public speaker and educator, inspiring communities to embrace responsible stewardship of their natural surroundings. Whether through citizen science initiatives, policy advocacy, or hands-on conservation projects, her commitment to protecting the ocean remains unwavering.
She currently resides in Rye, Victoria, where she continues to drive change through local governance, grassroots action, and creative problem-solving.
We’re excited to announce
Pippa Hanson
Pippa is the CEO and co-founder of The Sports Injury Clinic
A little about Pippa …
Pippa Hanson is the CEO and co-founder of The Sports Injury Clinic (TSIC), a multidisciplinary Allied Health business she founded in 2004. Under her leadership, TSIC has grown into a highly respected organization, consistently earning recognition within the industry for its commitment to excellence.
Prior to founding TSIC, Pippa had a distinguished 18-year career as a Detective with Victoria Police, where she gained extensive expertise in administration, governance, and policy. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Management and an MBA in Human Resources and has also lectured in Business and Human Resource Management.
A passionate advocate for empowering women and fostering work-life balance, Pippa is an active member of her local community. She currently serves as Vice President of the Frankston Dolphins VFL Football Club, is a member of the Committee for Greater Frankston and Mornington Peninsula, and is an integral part of the Women Connect Frankston network.
Pippa’s exceptional leadership and business acumen were recently recognized with the Australian Women’s Small Business Entrepreneurs award, solidifying her reputation as a prominent figure in Australian small business and entrepreneurship.
We’re excited to announce
Gab Banay
Gab co-owner of Yolky Dokey Eggs
A little about Gab …
In 2018, the journey of “Lil’s Yolky Dokey Eggs” began…
In February 2018, my wife Jacqui’s daughter Lily Grace was tragically killed in an 4WD accident at the age of 20. In the grief-stricken days that followed, the vision for Yolky Dokey was born. Lily’s dream was to own a bush block, have pasture raised chooks and sell their free-range eggs. Lil’s dream is now a reality in Dromana.
Fuelled by a passion for sustainable practices and high-quality products, the farm quickly became a beacon for those who valued ethical agriculture. In November 2023 we won the Agriculture and Manufacturing Award in the Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards.
Gab’s experience with the Kitchen Garden Foundation was transformative, intertwining passion for gardening with a commitment to education and sustainability. Joining the foundation, Gab found a vibrant community dedicated to promoting healthy eating habits through hands-on gardening.
Through workshops, Gab facilitated engaging training sessions that combined growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing food. She relished helping children discover the flavours of fresh produce and understanding the importance of where their food came from. The Kitchen Garden Foundation’s ethos of sustainable practices resonated deeply with her values, encouraging a lifestyle that not only benefited individual health but also the environment.
Gab’s time with the foundation not only enriched her knowledge and skills but also ignited a lifelong passion for promoting wellness through food. The experience solidified her belief in the power of community and education, encouraging her to continue advocating for healthy eating and sustainable living.
We’re excited to announce
Kristy Kendall
Kristy is the Principal of Toorak College, Mt Eliza
A little about Kristy …
Kristy Kendall commenced her role as the 16th Principal of Toorak College, Mt Eliza, in 2016.
She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and Drama) and then went on to complete a Diploma of Education (2000). In 2011, Kristy completed her School Principal’s Training at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, this inspired her to complete further study, and in 2013 completed her Masters of Education (Monash University) with her thesis focused on the development of an adolescent’s abilities to understand another individual’s perspective.
Kristy has been a VCAA assessor for VCE Psychology, authored eight VCE titles in the subject and maintains an ongoing involvement in publishing in this area. Kristy is also the state presenter for Unit 3 & 4 Psychology for Edrolo and teaches thousands of students a year through this highly regarded program and is a member of their Advisory Board.
In 2019, Kristy co-founded CS in Schools, a national initiative that puts volunteer coding professionals into over 120 schools across Australia to ensure every student learns to code and every teacher is supported to teach coding themselves.
Kristy is an incredibly passionate educator who knows she is in the most fabulous profession in the world, which allows her to spend every day with brilliant young people.
Our
Musician
we’re excited to announce
Heidi Luckhurst
Feelings of Folk, Rock & Country
A little about Heidi …
Australian singer/songwriter HEIDI has enjoyed 22 years penning her poetry and 10 years writing songs. HEIDI has inherited success with her heart felt melodies and ‘straight out of the horse’s mouth’ lyrics, drawing many humble and down-to-earth lovers of music and story. Every song has its haunting notes, honest lyrics and melisma, combining together to bring an enormous energy and charisma to the stage.
Our
Photographer
we’re excited to announce
Lisa Atkinson
Commercial Lifestyle and Fine Art Photographer
A little about Lisa …
Lisa Atkinson is a Commercial Lifestyle and Fine Art Photographer who specialises in Spaces, Places, Faces… and All Things Lifestyle. Her fresh, light, and natural ‘visual storytelling’ style of photography is inspired by a love of natural light, and the beauty of living by the beach on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.
EARLY BIRD SOLD OUT
Price: $89.95* non-member | $69.95* members
Bring your Crew | Group Tickets $74.95* (5+ tickets purchased)
(member discount code in our member facebook group)
Prices include unlimited drinks – wine, beer & cocktails, food, live music and nationally recognised, groundbreaking speakers.
All ticket sales are final, your ticket can be transferred or donated but unfortunately, refunds are not available. No smoking site.
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Date/Time: Wednesday 5 March 2025, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Mr Velvet Ears, 101 Graydens Road, Moorooduc VIC 3933
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