Join us for an afternoon that celebrates the creativity and flair of South Asian women. Together, let's shine a spotlight on our heritage and raise a glass (or a cup of chai) to the women who inspire us to 'Be' anything.

Whether you call yourself a brown girl or someone with an incredible tan all year round, this afternoon is for you. Hear from women who are pushing the boundaries of work and life as they embrace their identities, and weave their story into the fabric of South Asian history.

Tickle your taste buds with a local high tea whilst being serenaded by the voice of Amritha Shakti and feasting your eyes on this season's latest bridal wear curated by luxury Indian fashion brand BY ELORA.

Together, let's learn more about this thread that binds us.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Sugar

Afra is a the owner of the Sydney based cake business, Oh That Be Good. A Sri Lankan-Kiwi, Afra brings together flavours and ingredients of all places she calls home in cakes bursting with flavour, adorned with some of nature's finest. Afra run a series of cake decorating workshops ‘In Good Company’ where she shares her love of baking and helps you unleash your creativity through the art of cake decorating.

Spice

Bhavna is a home chef and runs The Modern Desi Co. She has been showcasing the beauty and authenticity of real Indian food through her cooking for over 10 years. “The Modern Desi Co" is a symbolic representation of the person, culture and product of India who is living her cultural roots whilst balancing an evolution that has come with time, experience and her adventures in Australia. Bhavna recently started ‘The Modern Desi Dinners’ treating food lovers to a 7-course degustation dinner every Saturday night.

Everything Nice

Poonam runs a successful Indian wedding blog, The Maharani Diaries for Indian brides in Sydney. Launched in 2016, her blog is making its mark on the online wedding market as the most exclusive and go-to platform for the modern day bride. Poonam connects brides with local and international suppliers who can help them achieve the wedding of their dreams. In a few months, Poonam is officially launching her bridal consultation services for brides in Australia.

PAYING IT FORWARD

We've chosen to partner with Humanitix for our ticketing to ensure that every dollar spent goes a little further. Together we are supporting Room to Read with all the booking fee profits funding education programs for young girls in South East Asia and Africa. As three women who were fortunate enough to reap the benefits of education, this cause deeply resonated with us. For every $70 we generate; 1 girl learns to read and write for a year. So join us as we ensure that future generations can dare to dream; just like we do.

PEOPLE WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE

FASHION SHOW - BY ELORA
HAIR & MAKE UP - KAUR COLOURS
HAIR & MAKE UP - HAIR & MAKE UP BY SHAIRY
MUSIC - AMRTIHA SHAKTI
PHOTOGRAPHY - PANNILA PHOTOGRAPHY
JEWELLERY - RANI COLLECTION
CHAI TREATS - CHAI ROOM
FLORAL DECOR - SAI GARLANDS
STATIONERY - RATANJI RANI
VIDEOGRAPHY - SPARK AND KINDLE PHOTOGRAPHY

To Note: This is an adults only event; open to attendees 18 years and over. We encourage you to bring along some friends and enjoy an afternoon of festivities with us.