The First Word

28/08/2025

Love this peice by the formidable for Women blazing the runway & global fashion & beauty campaigns in the years about 50. What a good news day.

Women, like a fine wine.

28/08/2025

A story I couldn’t recommend more highly.

There are daily taboos associated with life in general - but specific and incredibly unique taboos when it comes to cancer, and the various forms cancer can take.

These taboos need to be dismantled for the sake of human kindness and comfort. Nothing should be left swept under the rug - because when that happens, somebody is made to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

This story of Colon Cancer opened my eyes to the elements of illnesses we subconsciously allow our minds to skip over because they are uncomfortable to think about and consider.

But while some of these elements may seem granular compared to the cancer itself - they’re mammoth in size to those who endure them.

Toilet use, bowel movements, regularity, s*x, the femininity we hold vs the masculinity.

Brave, eye opening, honest - Laurie Abraham has penned an incredible piece here - worthy of everyone’s time. 💪🏼

26/08/2025

What a breath of fresh air & a step fwd for women in 2025. Motherhood pauses nothing . Motherhood opens yet another bubble of women’s endless capabilities. Collective bravo to

25/08/2025

Healthy ovaries lead to mothers & children. Growing families & sweet traditions. Memories, togetherness, places to belong.

The world could be just 1 year away from protecting all of this with a blood test designed to detect early stages of Ovarian Cancer, stopping the disease in its tracks. This will allow mothers to stay and grow old with their children and grandchildren. The way it should be.

Currently, over 75% of women are diagnosed in late stages when it’s often too late. By 2050, the number of woman around the world diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer will rise over 55% to 503,438. The number of women dying from the disease each year is projected to increase to 350,956 - an increase of almost 70% from 2022. The surge is due to population increases, our aging population (re Australia) amongst other factors.

The early-stage signs are very subtle, vague and often mistaken for everyday issues like digestion problems, stress, or aging. That’s why Ovarian Cancer sometimes called the “silent killer.

This can all be changed with deeper funding. Women’s health is still deemed taboo too much of the time. But the reality is, we couldn’t be here without women and their life giving ovaries.



had raised over 2.5 million dollars in the last 5 years. Watch the campaign and join their army if it’s available to you 🖤

29/07/2025

27/07/2025

This is a brilliant piece written by a beautiful mother on her relationship with her daughter. for

10/07/2025

In all her glory

01/07/2025

Vogue is she.

30/06/2025

BOOIE and ByStorm brilliance. Bravo for the launch of this senseational collab; X .beauty championing both accessibility and inclusivity. Two little blue gems - a world of warm hearts (and flawless makeup)

WHO CAN USE THEM?
Created for people who have an upper limb disability, arthritis, limited grip strength, tremors, injury recovery or those who simply want easier application - we see you.

05/06/2025

Flick for 2 excerpts I personally loved in this relatable theme peice

07/05/2025

I am loving the voice of young female writers at the moment (aka the divine 20-somethings) This particular essay by Amanda Brownn (Good Riddance on Substack) was as beautifully poignant as it was relatably blatant.

“… real love should never feel like surveillance.“

It made me think. Loved it. Subscribed.

17/03/2025

Throw back to back one my favourite movies ever Ladybird … a coming of age, mother/daughter gem by the great