Companies and individuals need to take the lead, we can’t simply wait for the government to make reforms and acts. During our Journey to Excellence forum, our panelists and audience discussed numerous ways in which we can create change, from speaking out about gender diversity and pay equity, starting education first and foremost in the...
If you were to look for albums made entirely by men, it wouldn’t take too long to lose the ability to count them on both hands. Albums made entirely by women? Well that is a different story. Georgia Nott noticed this gap and decided she needed to do something about it, and so The Venus...
Emma Parry Doctor, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Lifemum Medical Ambassador, Businesswoman I’d name my autobiography: ‘Women, Vaginas and Success’! It’s the working title of a book I started writing a couple of years ago. It’s semi-autobiographical and focuses on the stories of the women and families I’ve cared for. I figured it would fly off the...
Millicent Austin Florist, La Femme Fleur I’d name my autobiography: The Flower Lady To me success means: Success is convincing my local community to see flowers as a necessity, not a luxury. And having their homes full of beautiful blooms every week. My most treasured possession: My dog Freida. The gender stereotype I can’t stand:...
On March 8th, 2018, International Women’s Day, women were again celebrated for their tenacity and resistance in the face of past and present challenges. In honour, we are celebrating 13 women who are working to create a better and safer life and planet for current and future generations. Eleanor Roosevelt was an influential and respected...
Gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace should not be something we still have to discuss. Yet, New Zealand woman are still getting paid 9.4% less than men and under 30% of top-listed board directors are women*. M2woman decided it was time to take charge and influence meaningful change by starting the conversation with...
Jessica Chastain is devoted to empowering women, from playing a significant role in #MeToo and #TimesUp, to encouraging women to break free of societies’ ideals of what it means to be a woman and decide for themselves. It is this devotion that made Chastain the perfect choice as the face of Ralph Lauren’s new fragrance and...
Skincare that doesn’t cost the earth Complicated skincare can aggravate skin and even confuse the best of us. Naturally derived Sukin skincare takes us back to basics with a simple 1, 2, 3 regime. Reminding us that we need to get the basics right first before we get caught up in trend-focused or gimmicky beauty buys. Sukins signature range...
As self-care vibes are flooding our modern day, wellness-focused society, holistic health is on the rise. Emma Taylor spoke to the experts to find out how we can embrace this approach to wellness for a healthier body and mind. Over the past few years, we have seen an emergence of routines that focus on the...
Keep your mind and body in check with these new wellness products. More than a Number When it comes to scales, there are a lot of conflicting opinions from wellness folk, many of whom are concerned at people simply focusing on the number and not other factors such as muscle. Scales, however, are often seen...
Embrace the latest in New Zealand-made food and drink and the return of a beloved burger. Energy Source A lot of us are beginning to understand the importance of protein in our diets, and why post-gym protein is not reserved for bodybuilders. The problem we now face is picking a protein powder that is palatable,...
Gender inequality is stubbornly persistent. Even today, despite best efforts, it remains strongly weighted in favour of men. Jo Swinson is a mother, a feminist, a member of parliament in the UK, and now an author, and she is making a difference to gender equality. In 2017 sexual harassment allegations filled headlines and the pay...
Investment 101 Investing is not something that invigorates everyone, but it is something many of us are curious about, and no matter if you are a millennial or a Gen X, we all wonder whether we should have a dabble. A recently developed New Zealand website allows everyday Kiwis to get started in investing, with...
