Panel: Wise Women
Panelists
Johanna Bodewes
Johanna is a passionate homeschooling parent, facilitator of women’s retreats (Rewilding Women) and travel adventures (Seven Sisters Journeys) as well as a beekeeper, eco dyer, snowboarder, massage therapist and custodian of The Freedom Farm. She wants to encourage women to find their heartsong and step into their power through education, community, ceremony and connection with the ultimate wisdom of Mother Earth.
Jannette Blainey
Janette has witnessed and has been a catalyst for change, as people the world over adapted from life post WW11, to the age of information, communication and the technology of today. Learning about learning has been her lifelong passion. Her learning was enhanced through family, then through careers in education, child care, intercultural communication, community development and in supporting custodial people in their plight to care for country, in culturally respectful ways. Janette holds at her core, a deep respect for ‘relationship’. She believes that to truly live by the saying ‘We are One’, will enable a wholesome future for all.
Lou Pollard
Lou is an actor, professional fool, writer and MC. She works in Sydney hospitals as a Clown Doctor, and gives seriously funny, inspiring talks as a speaker for The Humour Foundation, a charity dedicated to promoting good health. Lou also writes comedy, non-fiction and short stories, and was awarded an Australian Society of Authors mentorship. Lou has written shows for the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, Adelaide Fringe and Woodford Festival QLD. Lou is also a feminist single mum with a mission to share the joys and struggles of single mothering.
Brynnie Goodwill
Brynnie is passionate about establishing a paradigm where we are our most creative, connected selves, living sustainably and in harmony with one another and the planet. She has spent several decades seeking to bring valuing of diversity, holistic thinking and sustainability into business, communities and everyday life. With a background in law, politics and an entrepreneurial flare, Brynnie has helped grow numerous organisations in the health, education, sustainability and environmental spaces. She loves living in the bush in Wonnerua Country, growing food organically and creating a space for people to re-connect with spirit and the land.