THE WOMEN WHO WALKED
The Her Smile Runway
Eleven women. One runway. Every one of them a real Her Smile client.
In 2023, Her Smile held its inaugural High Tea and Fashion Show at The Abbey in Canberra. One hundred tickets, completely sold out. Families and friends of our clients travelled from as far north as Maroochydore in Queensland and as far south as Adelaide to watch their women walk.
These were not models. They were mothers, grandmothers, professionals and survivors, women who had each done the quiet, unglamorous work of coming back to themselves through the Her Smile Empowerment Pathway. On that runway, in front of the people who love them, each one was seen.
These ladies were interviewed on stage by Miss Galaxy Australia, Emily Egan. The Wiggles' own Min-Ah Kim and Bo Jeong, a mother and daughter duo, performed live. My daughter Kirsten hosted and sang Brave. The event raised funds for the YWCA Y Homes Project, supporting older women and women escaping domestic violence because visibility for women is the whole point, on the runway and off it.
Over eleven weeks, we are celebrating each of these women in the order they walked. One woman. One story. One week at a time.
The Women of the Runway
Stephanie
Diagnosed with hip dysplasia at sixteen, a hip replacement at thirty-seven, and a lifetime of being told what her body couldn't do. Stephanie walked first. Read Stephanie's story
Denise
Denise has been with Adele for over ten years and is truly thankful for what she has learned in the way of skincare, makeup, which colours to wear, strength, confidence, and coordination. Read Denise’s story
Phillipa
Phillipa had stopped exercising, and was having trouble moving, and difficulty doing things she could do in the past. Read Phillipa’s story
Wendy
Wendy used to exercise regularly, 5-6 times per week. She got lazy, preferring to unwind on the couch rather than get out and move.
Carol
Carol was looking for some results and changes in her body. She looked fit and healthy, but she wasn’t progressing or seeing any real changes in her shape and definition. Read Carol’s story
Margaret
Margaret is a mother of two boys with special needs and after years of not focusing on herself, she decided to change that! Read Margaret’s story
Caroline
Caroline used to hate walking. The arthritis in her feet was painful and her feet always felt numb whenever she walked. Read Caroline’s story
Tatjana
Tatjana was feeling overwhelmed with life, running around getting kids to school and sports, work, family, and all the obstacles and challenges of life. Read Tatjana’s story
Robin
After retiring from a very demanding career, it was time to re-evaluate her lifestyle. Robin recognised her lack of energy, weight gain and fatigue which contributed to some health issues. Read Robin’s story
Sue
Sue was suffering a lot of pain, in particular in her right hip. She had developed a limp and was very concerned that she may be facing hip surgery shortly. Read Sue’s story
Narelle
Narelle’s goal was to have more energy and confidence. Read Narelle’s story
Their walk could be yours
Every woman on that runway started exactly where you might be right now, unsure, out of practice at being seen, wondering if it was too late. It wasn't. It isn't. You can read what dozens more women have said about their own transformations on our
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