Standing tall didn’t come easily for Tall Poppies Founder Kim Lancer. As a young girl, she was singled out and teased for her curly hair.
Today, she celebrates that same uniqueness and inspires others to embrace their own.
Growing up in a working-class migrant family, Marina shares how she went from attending Australia’s longest-running arts festival to helping run one of Perth’s biggest calendar events.
Curtin Health Promotion grads Nicolette Beard and Kate Raston turned a road trip into a mission. Inspired by their own experiences, they’re revolutionizing sexual health education in Australia.
Curtin alumna Joanna Dutosme’s journey post-graduation is inspiring. As the Head of Social Media at YOUNG IC and owner of Kwento Agency, Joanna shares her three biggest lessons she has learnt on the job.
Emma Pei Yin, a Curtin University Creative Writing & Publishing grad, has always been passionate about writing. After defying expectations and moving to Australia, she’s on the brink of releasing her debut novel, When Sleeping Women Wake.
As the Founder of yinfluence and Senior Content Manager for Future Women, Emma is committed to amplifying Asian voices in Australian literature. She shares three key lessons learned from her journey of overcoming rejection.
Amy Salapak’s career path took an unexpected turn during her journalism internship at The West Australian. The skills she honed – research, interviews, and understanding diverse perspectives – ignited a passion for law.
Planning Law expert Denis McLeod has been shaping the future of planning in WA through his decades of teaching at Curtin University. His generous establishment of the McLeod’s Prize in Planning Law supports aspiring planners and recognizes their academic achievements.
Curtin University graduate Brittany G. has come full circle, opening her seventh Pretzel Australia store on the Curtin Bentley campus. This special moment marks ten years since her graduation. Brittany shares her top pretzel picks to celebrate this milestone.
Curtin Mauritius graduate Elisa Colimalay shares her insights on overcoming self-doubt and stepping outside your comfort zone. The young entrepreneur, who launched her events business, OhTop Events, at 19, emphasizes the importance of action and mindset shifts in achieving success.
Curtin University graduate and successful entrepreneur Nilesh Makwana overcame challenges as an international student to co-found illuminance Solutions. Now, he’s dedicated to helping other migrants achieve their dreams.
Curtin Master of Human Resources graduate Tamara Berryman is making a splash with her innovative water-saving device, Wata Watcha. This World Water Day, discover how this simple device can detect household leaks, saving water and money.
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Curtin law graduate Paris McNeil shares practical steps for creating social change. Inspired by her experiences at Curtin Volunteers! and the criminal justice system, Paris encourages us to take action, no matter how small, to make a positive impact on our communities.
Curtin WA School of Mines graduate Jade Singleton shares her inspiring journey from navigating international mining projects to becoming a leader in diversity and inclusion in the WA mining sector. Discover how her passion for cultural understanding fueled her mission to break barriers and create a more inclusive industry.
