Category Archives: Women’s rights
Why I dance on V Day and my Vagina Conversations story
Written on January 26, 2017 at 10:40 am, by storytree
I entreat you. If you have never taken part in the One Billion Rising V Day flashmob dance in Byron Bay before, consider doing so this year. Then make a day of it and come to the rich and stimulating Vagina Conversations in the evening of the same day or the next. This is NOT aContinue Reading
The Russian Cinderella and Mother’s Day Gifts
Written on April 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm, by storytree
As we all know, mothering is a pretty big job. Modern women have parenting courses, books and blogs to help navigate this challenging pathway. In ancient times, some cultures had initiation rites, not only for young men, but also for young women. These rites of passage helped girls to overcome their fears and develop resilienceContinue Reading
Creativity, Vulnerability and Dr Brene Brown
Written on December 4, 2014 at 12:48 pm, by storytree
I love the work of Dr Brene Brown! When I coach people to tell stories and or become more confident at giving presentations or speeches a huge percentage of what I need to do is work with inner gremlins that create negative ‘psychobabble’ as I like to call it. But Dr Browns work applies toContinue Reading
Why I am dancing against violence on V-Day …and what V-Day has to do with storytelling…
Written on February 5, 2013 at 1:21 pm, by storytree
The ‘One Billion Rising’ movement was initiated by Eve Ensler, author of the ‘Vagina Monologues’.The scale of the movement is breathtaking and exciting: currently 187 countries have signed up to join in. Authors, politicians, filmmakers and celebrities have recorded You Tubes about why they will ‘strike, dance, rise’ on Feb 14. The one billion rising orgContinue Reading
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