Starting life an unwanted child, an early pregnancy and tragic death of her fiancée was the catalyst for realizing who she was. Now, embracing the essence of the adversity, Trina is passionate about sharing the message of the freedom available to us all when life is lived as your authentic self.
As a child growing up in a home with family violence, Brisbane author Jas Rawlinson often felt alone, fearful, and uncertain. After struggling through her teens, losing her dad to suicide, and then experiencing sexual assault at age 20, she fell deeper and deeper into depression. Often, suicide felt like the only way out. But in the back of her mind, there was a small flicker of hope; a desire to one day help others so that they didn’t have to suffer the same traumas alone. Slowly, Jas began to regain control of her life, and explore her passions, eventually becoming a freelance journalist, the founder of Brisbane’s first domestic violence memorial, and the author of the suicide prevention book ‘Reasons to Live One More Day, Every Day.’
Kylie had a rough childhood, followed by an extremely traumatic domestic violence relationship. Many times she suffered from suicidal thoughts, and was constantly on the run or seeking refuge in women’s shelters. Tragically, Kylie lost both her father and brother to suicide, but has risen from the ashes and turned her life around; creating an incredible and purposeful life that now inspires many others. This is her story…
As a child, I was lonely.
At 17, I decided to embark on what I termed a life-apprenticeship and, in addition, believing I was bored, which, I much later realised, was driven by a deep loneliness, this search for fulfilment manifested in two ways:
1. Hedonism; and,
2. Significantly helping others especially through systems.
My life-apprenticeship and ‘boredom’ drew me to warzones – as a humanitarian aid worker, I went to Iraq and Liberia.
However, Liberia deeply traumatized me. In retrospect, it scratched at other unresolved/unbeknown issues in my childhood.
Eventually, I wrote.
Typical start up journey although MiVote is a not for profit. Start with an impossible idea. Test it with experts in the market (who all said it wasn’t possible). Refine and hone the details and model anyway.
Launch to much skepticism. A few years later find myself as a guest speaker at the Stanford, World Economic Forum (Davos), March for Our Lives (Houston), World’s Top 50 Innovators Conference (London). Met with multiple head of State, politicians, billionaires, community leaders along the way.
MiVote now on four continents and may have elected reps in the next 8 weeks.
My autistic son changed the trajectory of my life.
Raising him in a world not ready to embrace his differences inspired me to help others understand the needs of children, parents & teachers dealing with autism.
After a heartbreaking bullying incident at school, I chose to speak directly to my son’s peers via a YouTube video asking them to be kind. This received a huge response & reached his peers.
I then wrote a book, but it wasn’t enough, I wanted to provide a solution.
We all crave a sense of belonging and want to feel connected. The MATES programmes were created based on this premise.
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I have completed 73 orbits around the sun, and still have much work to do. During my journey I have taken various paths: from the poverty and struggle of my childhood, to the composer, conductor and teacher of my youth, to consulting with some of the world’s innovative corporations, mentoring of some of the world’s most successful individuals, and eventually becoming one of the most sought-after strategists and foresight practitioners as founder of the Centre for the Future.
Elysian Dreams is Anita’s escape and sanity. The artistic outlet of a single mum of three, who is challenged by her life every single day determined not to give up, but to persevere for her children and for everyone out there searching for a more meaningful life.
We’re often held down by our past and overwhelmed by our present struggles, however “this has nothing to do with your future at all” says Candice… after battling bullies, depression, and alcohol she’s now building her own record label to help the new generation of musicians have a better experience than her own.
Meet David Okeby, founder of Manward a community where men come together, build strong bodies and minds through fitness and mateship. David’s vision to help man find their inner compass is deep-seated, with its roots originating from his own trials and pitfalls.
It’s hard as a young adult because you actually look up to your parents… putting themselves in certain situations… you can sometimes think… that’s what life is about.” says Angelina’s brother. It is tough growing up in domestic violence and perhaps the only even more challenging task is fixing yourself as an adult… if you even reach adulthood.
