Thoughtful, practical sessions grounded in fit, customer understanding and lived experience, with clear takeaways and meaningful change for teams and audiences.
I speak to fashion teams, educators and professional audiences about clarity, decision-making and designing systems that genuinely work for customers, because when these choices are considered well, they shape trust, confidence and long-term brand sustainability.
Recent sessions include Melbourne Fashion Week, fashion education programs and leadership networks.
Speaking, Training & Workshops
Who This Is For
Teams and audiences I regularly work with include:
Fashion brands and retail teams
Fashion schools, TAFEs and universities
Secondary schools (career pathways, industry talks and guest sessions)
Industry bodies, festivals and forums
Councils and community organisations
Leadership and professional networks
Training and workshops are also available for brands seeking internal learning sessions or facilitated conversations.
Speaking Topics
Fit Is a Love Language
Keynote / Talk
A thought-provoking session exploring how fit, sizing and design quietly communicate who belongs — and how the systems behind clothing, products and services shape dignity, confidence and trust.
This session reframes fit as a form of communication and invites audiences to think more deeply about inclusion, customer experience and long-term brand impact.
Best for
Fashion and retail audiences
Design, product and customer experience teams
Industry events and conferences
Making Your Next Move Count
Talk
A reflective, story-led session about growth, visibility and decision-making when the next step feels unclear or daunting.
Drawing on lived experience across brand ownership, consulting and career pivots, this talk encourages aligned decision-making - without pressure, hype or hustle culture.
Best for
Founders and business owners
Leadership networks
Professional communities at a crossroads
Panel Moderation & Facilitation
A structured, thoughtful approach to moderating panels and facilitating conversations that prioritise clarity, inclusion and meaningful dialogue.
Using clear prompts and audience-aware facilitation, I create space for honest discussion while keeping conversations focused and engaging.
Best for
Industry forums and festivals
Councils and community events
Education and training settings
Coming of Age: Stories of Wising Up
Storytelling
A deeply personal storytelling piece exploring identity, self-worth and the quiet wisdom that comes from learning to listen to yourself over time.
Blending reflection, humour and lived experience, this session resonates across generations and settings.
Best for
Professional audiences
Women’s networks
Community and storytelling events
Speaking formats & delivery
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Keynotes, talks, guest lectures, panels and facilitated conversations - delivered in person or online.
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Tailored training sessions and workshops are available where deeper, hands-on learning is needed.
These are often built from speaking topics and adapted to suit your audience, context and learning goals.
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All sessions are tailored to your audience, event format and objectives.
Indicative budgets are helpful and allow me to shape the scope appropriately.
What I Speak On
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Fit, sizing and design quietly communicate who belongs. This thought-provoking keynote explores how the systems behind clothing (and beyond) shape dignity, confidence and trust.
We’ll reframe fit as a form of communication and translate that into practical, human takeaways your audience can apply immediately.
Best for: fashion, retail, leadership and community audiences.
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A practical, insight-led session on forecasting trends using instinct, observation and customer understanding, not just reports or prediction tools.
You’ll learn a clear framework for filtering trends through brand identity, values and real-world context, so teams can make smarter, more confident decisions.
Best for: fashion students, emerging designers, brand teams and creative businesses.
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A practical, empowering session exploring how fashion psychology, fit and comfort can be used as tools for confidence in professional settings.
Rather than focusing on trends, this talk helps audiences build a reliable wardrobe and communication toolkit for meetings, presentations and high-stakes moments.
Best for: corporate teams, leadership groups and professional audiences.
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A reflective, story-led talk about growth, visibility and decision-making when the next step feels unclear or daunting.
Drawing on lived experience across brand ownership and career pivots, this session encourages aligned decision-making, self-trust and confidence.
Best for: leadership networks, professional communities and founders at a crossroads.
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A thoughtful, structured approach to moderating panels and facilitating industry conversations that prioritise clarity, inclusion and meaningful dialogue.
Using clear prompts and audience-aware facilitation, I create space for honest discussion, balanced perspectives and shared learning.
Best for: industry forums, festivals, councils, education and training settings, and community events.
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A deeply personal storytelling session exploring identity, self-worth and the quiet wisdom that comes from learning to listen to yourself over time.
Blending reflection, humour and lived experience, this piece reframes growth as self-trust rather than achievement.
Best for: community audiences, storytelling platforms and intergenerational groups.
Why Work With Me?
25+ years across design, fit, production, retail and eCommerce
Former founder of an Australian plus-size fashion brand
Melbourne Fashion Week panellist, moderator and white paper contributor
Experienced educator, facilitator and speaker
Known for clear, grounded and thoughtful delivery
I’ve also appeared as a podcast guest, bringing real-world insight into fit, retail and pop-ups, inclusive design, making in Australia, fashion business and personal growth.
My Approach
I’m passionate about working with teams and audiences to understand why knowing your customer matters, listening to them, treating them with respect, and clearly communicating what they need, especially around fit and information.
When teams understand their customer and their “why,” they build trust faster, create better experiences, and ultimately support stronger, more sustainable businesses.
If you’re planning a keynote, talk or guest lecture and want practical insight with clear takeaways, I’d love to hear from you. Training and workshops are also available where deeper learning is needed.
Let’s talk about your audience
Sessions are tailored by audience, age group and context. Content is always adapted to suit students, professionals or community audiences.