Alexis Versaci knows the power of stitching moments into meaning. 

At 10 years old Alexis lost her dad in a trucking accident, her world shifted in an instant. The grief was overwhelming — but more than anything, it was isolating. 

"Because I was so little, my experience with grief was so confusing," she says. "I always felt sad but never fully understood why. I also felt very alone because no one around me could fully understand how I was feeling."

Grief has become a constant companion for Teanna  Ramsamy.

Each day she wears a necklace with her four children names. It has become a personal talisman to remind her no matter how many times she falls, she is not the only one who lives with loss.

Emma-Kate Knezevic (Stampton) has always been able to feel the extraordinary in the ordinary.

There is joy in the smallest of moments.

Drinking her morning coffee in the sunlight.

Feeling the grass under her feet as she waters her garden.

Listening to the after-school stories her son tells her each day.

“My heart expands at the beautiful basic stuff.

Learning that her  body isn’t fighting against her has been one of Scout Fraser’s most challenging battles living with Endometriosis.

Not only has it completely shaped how she sees her body, at times her body has betrayed her and kept Scout from living her best life.

When Samantha Weller made the decision to leave her marriage and become a single mum to three young daughters, she wasn’t chasing a new life. She was reclaiming the one she almost lost.

Wendy Steindl doesn’t just talk sustainability — she lives it, every single day. Whether she’s helping someone swap out toxic products, running her pre-loved clothing market Sweet Repeats, or picking up rubbish on a solo beach walk.

When Cody-Maree Allsop Collins steps on stage as Miss Bailey Bliss, she isn't just performing burlesque. She’s reclaiming the narrative around women’s bodies, one unapologetic dance at a time.

As the founder of Burlesque by Bailey and JSP’s first Modern Muse Award recipient, Cody has made it her mission to challenge the idea that a woman’s worth can be measured by a number on the scale or the latest body trend.

When CJ, founder of FemCo, hit her lowest point, she was no stranger to hormones, health, or hard work. A certified menopause coach, a champion of women’s wellness, and an educated professional in fitness and nutrition — but all of that knowledge didn’t shield her from the storm of menopause.

For celebrant and community builder Bianca Dixon, life hasn’t just thrown her curveballs—it’s handed her grief, uncertainty and heartbreak in rapid succession. And yet, she continues to show up. With grace, grit, and generosity.

When Charlotte Heller started Project Pink, it wasn’t just about fitness. It was about freedom. It was about giving women and children—especially those affected by domestic violence—somewhere to feel safe, seen, and strong again.

Sarah Brown doesn’t just preach body love—she performs it, photographs it, lives it, and shines a big, hot spotlight on it.

As a journalist for Mackay and Whitsunday Life and Core Magazine, Hannah has quickly transitioned from a beginner to a skilled storyteller, using her platform to give a voice to those often unheard.