Feminessence®

SM—In one sentence, tell us who you are? ST—I am an interior decorator and have an Instagram page called @coastalhamptonstyle. I share home tour videos of beautiful Australian homes, including my own building journey, and I am about to launch my own linen shirt company called @susannatolo. SM—Y do you do what you do Susanna? ST—I do it to inspire people. I want everyone to know that you can recreate magazine worthy homes and you can learn along the way. SM—If I was to open your nightstand, what would I find? ST—Lip balm (I religiously apply lip balm before going to bed), my kindle, earplugs (my husband snores), headache tablets, hand cream and a diary to write down any business ideas that pop into my head. SM—What is the best…

‘Underestimate me. That’ll be fun.’ Doesn’t this just ooze gumption? I read it on a T-shirt online a while back and it’s always stuck in my head. I love its power, conviction and pure confidence, which to me screams Feminessence®! Maybe we should do our own T-shirt line. What do you think? As you hold issue two in your hands, you are holding the culmination of over six months of work from our beautiful team of 10 incredible women who make this magazine possible. And let’s not forget our stunning 14 profiled ladies and, of course, Jessie Li. (More about her in a moment!) Since launching our Feminessence® movement in 2020, we have seen our Facebook group double in size, applications to be profiled filling our inbox and too many…

United we stand, arms linked, embracing the now and excited to meet our future selves. As we unleash our Feminessence® to the world, we will be reminded that we always had these gifts. We always knew we were amazing and we always knew we were destined for greatness. And it’s time ladies… it’s time we lean back into our feminine energy and unleash our Feminessence®. Unapologetically. Confidently. Gracefully. We want to honour this feminine energy and the women who personify it in their daily lives. Thousands of women have already heard the call and our tribe of FemSistas have created a thriving, supportive and high-vibe community of support, inspiration and energy–we are a community like no other. And there is room at the table for you gorgeous… will you join…

Samantha Richards Public Speaking and Communication Coach There’s a small island in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 80km south of Sicily, called Malta. That’s where I was born on 11 January 1969. I was the last child to be born in the British Military Hospital in Mtarfa—well, that’s what my dad told me anyway. Of course, I have no recollection of my time there as we left when I was two. From Malta, we returned to the UK for a couple of years where my brother, Mike, was born in 1971. We then moved to Iran (formerly known as Persia) in 1974, where I spent the next four-and-a-half years. A lot of my memories of Iran are of a time filled with joy and mischief-making. Mike and I spoke the language…

Speech rate counter1 Speech can be fast, slow or somewhere in-between. An effective speaker will be able to vary their speech rate to give impact. You… can… speak… slowly… to convey a deeper meaning to your point or convey the boredom you felt when doing something. You can speak quickly (but not so fast that you lose the listener) to show excitement in something. Your speaking pace can create and maintain an illusion of the picture you create with your words, create a dramatic effect or assist in clarity of speech. It is important to note that a controlled speech speed is essential for clear pronunciation. If you speak too quickly or too slowly, you may find that you lose the most important people in the room–your listener! A good…

“Don’t let negativity stop you. Put your head down, work hard and prove them wrong!” Jessie Li Entrepreneur, Influencer & Country Chair of Inspiring Girls Australia Up until three years ago, my life was very different. I had a successful career in investment banking. Whilst on the outside, many would have deemed my work in the corporate world to be a success, on the inside, it didn’t fulfill me, and I felt discontented. So, I decided to explore something new. Becoming an entrepreneur with a popular social media platform where I can keep others inspired and help them to become their best self has improved my happiness immeasurably. It has allowed me to build my career around my passions while empowering others. I truly love my job! Since I left…