NZ’s parental leave system is set up to fail
If you want to do something to make our society better for your friends and family, it is in your power to. Continue reading NZ’s parental leave system is set up to fail
Pattern review: Myosotis Dress
It’s cute, chic, comfortable and has a swoosh-y fairy godmother feeling to it. Continue reading Pattern review: Myosotis Dress
Was it planned?
Why you might want to think again before asking someone ‘Was it planned?’ Continue reading Was it planned?
Pattern review: Maternity Bettine Dress
I sewed this pattern a year ago, before I was pregnant. When I was desperate for a baby and it wasn’t my time yet, it was helpful to feel like I was proactively doing something. Continue reading Pattern review: Maternity Bettine Dress
The uncomfortable truth about gender equality in leadership
I recently saw a LinkedIn post by kiwi entrepreneur Sir Ray Avery. He announced he will no longer be attending black tie events that celebrate the top 20% while there is so much still to work on for the rest of society. I get it. Last night I had the privilege of attending the Women in Governance Awards, where New Zealand Trade and Enterprise was … Continue reading The uncomfortable truth about gender equality in leadership
Pronouns and how to use them
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility and I wanted to use the opportunity to share a piece on gender pronouns: What are they? Why are people talking about them? Do I need to do anything if I’m not LGBTQI? Feeling a bit lost and confused by it all? Start here… What are pronouns? Time for a quick grammar refresher. Gender pronouns are words that … Continue reading Pronouns and how to use them
The Writing Half 