Women in Media NSW celebrates #IWD2023
Event description
Join us for our first event of the year to celebrate International Women's Day 2023.
Enjoy a discussion led by industry professionals on the IWD theme 'Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender-equal future.
When: Tuesday 7 March 2023
Where: Honkas Bar and Eats, 11 Roslyn St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30 pm
Cost: $30 (plus GST and booking fee) Includes yummy canapes and drink on arrival
We are thrilled to announce our 3 marvellous speakers for our Women In Media NSW International Women's Day event!
Uma Patel - News Lab Lead, Australia & New Zealand, Google + Partner, Women In Media Relaunch Project
At Google, Uma works alongside academics, newsrooms, nonprofits and community groups around Australia and New Zealand with the focus on tackling misinformation, growing diversity within the industry and supporting digital transformation for journalists.
Women in Media and the Google News Initiative have joined forces for the Relaunch Project. It is an exclusive series of workshops, mentoring sessions and online training aimed to develop the skills of talented women in media to empower them to successfully return to the workforce
Caroline Swift - Head of Entertainment, Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia
With a 30+ year career spanning much of the television industry, most recently overseeing the entire slate of Warner Brothers entertainment shows, such as The Bachelor franchise, Celebrity Apprentice, The Masked Singer and Fboy Island, Caroline Swift (aka Spence) is only too happy to discuss this year's IWD theme of Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender-equal future.
Sam Trattles - Twice Published Negotiation Advocate
After her impressive talk and negotiation workshops at the Women In Media National Conference, Strategic Deals Negotiator Sam Trattles wants to change the way we feel and think about negotiations. Representation and equal pay go hand in hand with creating parity and Sam is eager to speak on these topics and more, utilizing skills she honed working as the General Manager of Sponsorship, negotiating deals for an Aussie brand with THE most comprehensive sponsorship portfolio in Australia. We all have a lot to learn from Sam!
Some of the Silent Auction Items available include:
A $500 voucher for Camplify, where you can hire campervans and motorhomes all around Australia for a holiday!
https://www.camplify.com.au/
A $300 assortment of kits from Frank Body, clean, cruelty-free skincare.
https://www.frankbody.com/au
$200 Pyjamas from Luxury French Linen company Carlotta and Gee
https://www.carlottaandgee.com/
$1400 Celebrity Chef dinner for 4 aboard luxury vessel The Jackson on Sydney Harbour during Vivid Festival in May.
https://www.thejackson.com.au/
Olivia Arezzolo Sleep Kit including her book, sleep coaching and an array of goodies to help you sleep better.
https://oliviaarezzolo.com.au/
And some very exciting prizes and gifts on the night!
Please feel free to share with any women you know in any facet of the media industry; all are welcome. Further details to follow.