Kirsty Nancarrow - Media Trainer/Keynote Speaker/MC/Author

19/09/2025

When two powerhouse women sit down over coffee, ideas flow, perspectives expand, and our cups are truly filled. Grateful for the inspiring exchange today Kirsty Nancarrow - Media Trainer/Keynote Speaker/MC/Author.

15/09/2025

Starting the week with a book club talk.

I genuinely love connecting with readers, hearing what resonated, answering questions, and deepening their understanding of Nepalese culture, and the work of .nepal and in striving for gender equality and access to education in Batase Village.

Thank you for your interest in Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang and your support.

13/09/2025

Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang is a finalist in the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards Book of The Year.

This powerful biography captures the extraordinary journey of Som Tamang - child slave, survivor, and now a global changemaker.

From the shadows of poverty and civil unrest in Nepal to a life of impact and purpose in Australia, Himalayan Dreams reveals the incredible resilience of a man whose mission to protect girls from trafficking and child marriage has transformed countless lives.

Som's journey is both harrowing and deeply hopeful, proving that one person can change the world.

Som has been back in Kathmandu this week, watching the next chapter in his turbulent country's history unfold. His work to improve the lives of Nepal's young people through Friends of Himalayan Children continues.

The events this past week in Nepal have been dramatic and devastating, but hopefully pave the way for a future with greater equality and economic opportunity for everyone who calls Nepal home.

May Nepal's first female Prime Minister, Sushila Karki,
lead with humility and integrity, and inspire peace and unity.

If you'd like to learn more about Nepal's history and the events that have shaped this beautiful country and its people, grab a copy of Himalayan Dreams.

Available in paperback, ebook and audiobook in all the usual places and through www.kirstynancarrow.com

11/09/2025

Every day is a good day to talk about mental health and check in on our mates, colleagues, and family members.

Today, I reflect with gratitude on a decision I made in 2016 to accept I needed help.

I started talking to people close to me about the darkness inside. I didn't recognise myself and I felt so desperate I almost left.

Reaching out to my trusted network no doubt saved my life, a life that has been so worth living ever since.

Thank you to those who were there for me at that crucial time. I hope I can continue to be that person for anyone who needs someone to listen - without judgement, without having all the answers, just to be there in that moment to support.

Remember, people may be suffering and unable to pick up the phone, so it is up to us to check in with those we love regularly.

Lifeline: 131114

03/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended today's author talk about Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang at U3A.

Today's event raised $120 for the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise RAWCS project to extend Batase School to Grade 12.

You can donate here: https://donations.rawcs.com.au/28-2023-24

Friends of Himalayan Children Inc.

02/09/2025

Happy birthday Som.

Thank you for coming into my life. You have taught me so much about what is important and the power we all have to change our own lives and make a significant impact.

Wishing you a fun and peaceful day with family and a year of adventures ahead.

02/09/2025

I had my judging panel interview last Wednesday....fingers crossed!

Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang by Kirsty Nancarrow is nominated for Book of the Year.

This powerful biography captures the extraordinary journey of Som Tamang, child slave, survivor, and now a global changemaker. From the shadows of poverty and civil unrest in Nepal to a life of impact and purpose in Australia, Himalayan Dreams reveals the incredible resilience of a man whose mission to protect girls from trafficking and child marriage has transformed countless lives. Kirsty Nancarrow masterfully chronicles a story that is both harrowing and deeply hopeful, proving that one person can change the world.

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