Every so often we like to profile a Women Howling at the Moon member. Here are Pam Blamey and Jo Holden, both of whom will have tales to share at our next Women Howling at the Moon on Friday 2 March. 

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​Here's the low down ... 

We are.... 
Women Howling is a vibrant community of women who are passionate about creating a just and sustainable world, and the conversations and actions to have that happen.

We come from diverse backgrounds, professions and age groups. We meet on the night of the full moon (or close to) to dine together. We share our visions and passions. We share stories of challenges and courage, we laugh lots, we focus on a particular topic that would make a difference in our lives - and oh yes, sister, we howl! We leave the evenings uplifted, inspired by ourselves and others, with new friends and with renewed hope and energy for our lives and the world. And we go away and make stuff happen. 

Join us. You know it's time! The world needs your voice and what you have to offer, now more than ever before.

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We'll network and connect in a gorgeous relaxed setting by the Brisbane River for dinner, cake and celebrations - and of course laughter, loving and deep diving conversations. 
For the conversation starter themes, we'll have....

• a small panel of Women Howling women who will share insights into their own journeys and their 'why'. 
• women sharing stories about the role that Women Howling at the Moon - or another circle of women we have known - has played in our lives. 

Whether this is your first, your fifteenth or your sixtieth Women Howling, you'll feel at home the moment you'll arrive, and you'll be so pleased you came.
And get this. The most amazing aspect isn't the howling!! It's the welcoming you'll feel, the beautiful vibe, and how good you'll feel about yourself as well as others. 
Plus all this is FREE!!! All you do is bring a small plate of food to share. And a chair or cushion to sit on. There's no sales, no hidden agendas. 

You're coming?

EXCELLENT! 6 pm - 9.30 pm, at the Rotunda, New Farm Park, Brunswick St, New Farm, Brisbane. Park inside the park or in the street outside. Or catch a bus or CityCat ferry, both of which stop right at the park. I can't wait to catch up. 
Click here now to RSVP.
 
You're too far away to attend or you have other things on?
We invite you to be with us in spirit anyway! 
One great way you can do that is to email me back with a comment or a story about what Women Howling is/has been for you. Even if your participation has been from the other side of the world! Perhaps a good thing that has come out of your connection with Women Howling. We'd love to hear - and if you're comfortable with me doing so, I'd love to read your comment out on the night. That way you WILL absolutely be there anyway!
 
You'd like to contribute in another way?
Cool! We've now instigated a lucky draw for each month. Is there something you'd like to contribute from your business or your own pursuits? This could be a complimentary session, a gift pack of something, a bottle of wine.... If so, email me! While there's no selling at Women Howling evenings, this is a lovely way for others to get to know what you offer.  Email me or phone me on 0437 327 890. 
 
Click here to RSVP. 
See you soon!
To Your Magnificence

 Chris
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This coming week is International Day of Peace Week.

This is way more than a day on the calendar.

Countries at war have held a ceasefire for a day, and much more. I invite us each to find a way to acknowledge and further the goals of peace in OUR lives and world.

There are a heap of events that I know of coming up in Brisbane over the next few weeks. Here's a start to keeping track of them, to not miss out on any. :-). All these are exceptionally reasonably priced. You could even attend every one of them as they don't overlap.


18 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm : WITHOUT BORDERS: MUSICIANS AS PEACEMAKERS. Hosted by Musicians without Borders. Qld Conservatorium Griffith University, Grey St Sth Brisbane. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1964207697127399/

20 September, 5pm : STREET PICKET FOR ABORTION RIGHTS (George St CBD at Reddacliff Place). 
https://www.facebook.com/events/114970245854326/

Thurs 21 September :INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE LECTURE - St John's Cathedral. Prof Henry Reynolds:* Australia's Unnecessary Wars* (7-9pm, however arrive at 5pm for recognition of Ralph Summy as Brisbane agent of peace. Also live music and free supper and networking.) 
https://www.facebook.com/events/217935915397278/?active_tab=discussion

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Friday 6 October, 7pm - 11pm : The SCENE (Social Change Education Network and Exchange). This month: With Jessica Walker and Mojhan Shamsalipoor. Jessica is Deputy Principal at Yeronga SHS which has stood up for Mojhan, the Iranian asylum seeker who the Aust govt still has under threat of being sent back to Iran.https://www.facebook.com/events/2151366148423716/. 

Saturday 7 October, 2pm - 3.30pm: STOP ADANI BIG DAY OF ACTION. (Brothers Rugby Club, 103 Crosby Rd, Albion). Joining up with Sea Shepherd to create a huge human sign to photograph. See the link for what to wear etc. Followed by Stop Adani talks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1668437343201426/

Saturday 7 October, 6pm -9pm : WOMEN HOWLING AT THE MOON - SPEAK FROM THE HEART. (Inner Brisbane venue) A gathering of women in Brisbane and environs passionate about a joyous life and creating a just and sustainable world, and the inner/outer work for that to happen. FeaturingJanelle Manton. (Women only)https://www.facebook.com/events/1712486665713323/

Sunday 8 October, 9pm - 1pm : HALF DAY WORKSHOP FOR COURAGEOUS WOMEN LEADERS : Create the Mindset to be Unstoppable on Your Terms! with Chris Henderson.(Light Centre for Transformation, Fig Tree Pocket.). A joyous practical focus on the key elements for shifting realisation of our respective visions and results to another level. (Women only). 
https://www.facebook.com/events/117248922291445/

Sunday 8 October, 2.00pm - 5pm : WILPF 2017 PEACEWOMEN AWARDS - Brisbane Women Peace Makers. (Stone Restaurant, Mantra South Bank). Includes presentation of new research on the forgotten women peace makers of Brisbane from WW1 to the 1030s. Plus honours peace activists of Brisbane in the early 1960s. (All welcome)
https://www.facebook.com/events/666636806870436/

Metamorphosis: "a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism" 

This was and continues the metamorphosis of women and of Howling!

METAMORPHOSIS : THE WOMEN 
For more than four years and over two hundred participants, Women Howling at the Moon has been the catalyst for subtle through to profound changes for many women. 

Plus there are a few hundred more who have connected via our online Howling group and newsletter updates.

July's Howling provided a unique opportunity for our whole community - all who could make it along - to share and celebrate the transformations; to identify what we consider the most important learnings; and to pay homage and activate the futures we choose to create.

We shared and celebrated four years of women making a difference for themselves and the community of Brisbane and beyond. We heard Women Howling at the Moon members share the challenges, delights and what keeps them flying.

A sparkly panel along the lines of December's very popular Fly Me to the Moon gala event spotlighted women such as Elina Juusola who is about to publish her second book and is contributing to the global conversation about a social justice issue. Plus there were 'pop-up panels' for those who would like take the plunge and begin to share their changes or plans. 

The moment a vision is shared and energised, it begins to become real. Metamorphosis in action in your life and those around you.

For more of the adventure, subscribe to updates by adding your contact info in the opt-in form at top right of this page. And we look forward to your company.

This was the start of our new format Women Howling dinner on Wednesday 9 August. The theme - ongoing - is Communities of Empowerment: a space for sharing and being inspired by good news with substance and affirmative action. 
We dined at the perfect place for this: Mu'ooz at West End.

​We were joined by Mu'ooz' founder Saba, a courageous freedom fighter back in Eritrea. Saba has continued her inspiring work in her adopted country through empowering women refugees to gain employment and set up businesses of their own. Thus the restaurant provides training as well as superb cuisine.
Like TED talks, Communities of Empowerment is an idea to be shared! Please do so. Tell everyone - and invite the women in your life. These dinners are not-for-profit and run by volunteers. We depend on your sharing to help make the difference.
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The idea is also going online through the Communities of Empowerment Facebook group. Note that this isn't only for women. It's for EVERYONE who has a commitment to building the common good, and to sharing those brilliant and gutsy initiative stories that you want to keep tabs on, and come across more often. The site will be launched at this next dinner. Meanwhile, I invite you to go there and start sharing your favourite initiatives that inspire and help make the difference that's needed. And invite your social justice/ environmentally conscious friends to also contribute. 

Women Howling at the Moon women's business network with a difference offers a series of monthly not-for-profit dinners featuring liberating conversations and presentations by courageous women leaders. 

The community The community includes women activists, social change agents, nonprofits, forprofit social enterprises and women passionate about contributing in some way to a peaceful, just and inclusive world. 

September's Howling featured a conversation with Juanita Wheeler who is founder and licensee of TEDxBrisbane - and also founder of Full & Frank, the Brisbane-based boutique consultancy established to build the performance and success of nonprofits, social enterprises and profit-with-purpose organisations.
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By the way, the catalyst for Juanita to move out of her corporate job and follow her passion was the power of a group of women. In the words of Anne Summers, their group that "set out to inspire people to change their lives, their futures and ultimately their world". The focus was empowerment. 

While this blog space has been silent for a while, those who follow me on Facebook, receive my newsletter or come along in person to Women Howling at the Moon and other events will know, there has been LOTS happening. 

This is a bookmark and reminder for me to return shortly and share a few treats from this year so far. See you shortly. And if you'd like to stay posted, subscribe to updates via the opt-in form here on the right hand side of this page >>>> 

I'd like to introduce you to Women Howling at the Moon.

We are a Brisbane-based, not-for-profit, women's business-networking-with-a-difference community which has been creating a unique, expanding space for self discovery and making a difference in the world.

Women Howling at the Moon are inspiring, down to earth women from diverse walks of life and age groups who enjoy connecting authentically with other women to share deep diving conversation on things that matter while having a fabulous time together. 

We share a passion for contributing to a life and a world that works for everyone and the planet, particularly around dimensions such as peace, social justice and the environment. 

We’ve been largely flying under the radar since we began almost four years. But now with increasing evidence of  the massive difference this remarkable initiative is making for our participants, we feel that it’s time to celebrate our achievements in a way that enables more women to experience whether they might want to join this community of courageous change makers.

From my perspective as a courage catalyst and coach to women, Women Howling at the Moon is creating the context to expand what is great in us at both individual and community levels.  New learnings from neuroscience and conversational intelligence put us at a really exciting tipping point over this coming year for taking all of our conversations - those that limit or expand our personal greatness and that of our communities - to whole new levels and results. 
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My belief is that women realising their vision for the world is critical for a sustainable planet and global community. Women Howling at the Moon is contributing to that. I would deeply love every woman with a big vision to have the opportunity to experience these monthly gathering and what becomes possible.  
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I hope this gives a sense of what Women Howling at the Moon is about, and helps you to decide whether you’d like to consider being a part of our dynamic community.

If you sense this could be a community for you, we extend an invitation to join us for the final Women Howling at the Moon gathering of the year. This is our gala celebration of women in Brisbane and beyond who are up for making a difference. It’s being held on 13 December. The evening's theme, "Fly Me to the Moon", will be perfect for celebrating, supporting and inspiring each other with the visions we hold for ourselves and our world. 

• Watch a vignette of the November gathering on the topic of procrastination - and read what two Women Howling participants have gained.
• Subscribe to Women Howling updates for more information.  
• Click for details of the December gala event and to register. (Note that bookings end 5 December.)
  
  

Remember: Bookings for the gala celebration end on 5 December. Click here to register. Be bold. Step out into the unknown in a commitment to be your best self while having fun changing the world.  

Women Howling at the Moon is an inspiring community of down to earth women from diverse walks of life and age groups who enjoy connecting authentically with other women to share deep diving conversation on things that matter while having a fabulous time together. 

We share a passion for contributing to a life and a world that works for everyone and the planet, particularly around dimensions such as peace, social justice and the environment - and in being all that WE can be to have that happen.   

Each month we focus on a particular topic that will make a difference for our lives and further afield. Topics we have addressed during 2016 included honouring self, stepping into our courage, the art of saying NO, boundaries, befriending your inner critic and claiming our greatness, amongst many others.

Big thanks to the Howling partipants who were filmed: Deb Graham, Therese Flynn-Clarke (fibre artist and teacher), Natasha Alexander (psychologist) and Denise Bolland (artist). 

Also special thanks to Howler, film producer and online media strategist Wendy Rogers for suggesting it's time to share this work with the world, and for creating the first video vignette of a monthly gathering. Neat!​

Feedback about the Women Howling experience and results for individual women is consistently and powerfully positive.

Examples of participant feedback can be found here - and below, in Melina's and Margot's stories. 
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​Margot's story

Margot, a health industry senior manager,  attends Women Howling anytime she can between travelling for her job and travelling for pleasure. Recently back from Mexico, Margot sent this note out of the blue about her new position and the contribution that being part of this sisterhood has and is continuing to make in her life.
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If you sense this could be a community for you, we extend an invitation to join us for the final Women Howling at the Moon gathering of the year. This is our gala celebration of women in Brisbane and beyond who are up for making a difference. It’s being held on 13 December. The evening's theme, "Fly Me to the Moon", will be perfect for celebrating, supporting and inspiring each other with the visions we hold for ourselves and our world. 


Click for details and to register for the December gala event. (Note that bookings end 5 December.)

Get set up with these full moon dates in your diary.
Times are 5.45 pm for 6 pm -  9.30 pm.
Stay tuned via the newsletter for details.​
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• Tuesday 13 December (book by 5 Dec)
• Thursday 12 January 
• Saturday  11 February
• Monday    13 March
• Tuesday   11 April