The Aspire Series Summit Wrap-Up

It's been a few months since I returned from Bali and the Aspire Series Summit, and I'm still reflecting on the magic of it all. Mumma Bali always has her own way of weaving something special, but first, the Summit itself.

This was my second year attending the Aspire Series Summit, and what I love most about the experience is the connections formed, ideas explored, and showcase of real life human impact.

I am going to try and summarise the takeaways from each speaker, but there are so many wonderful humans out there doing big work that I will never do them justice. I hope these glimmers provide some inspiration to you too.

Setting Intentions

This year, I arrived with the intention of being fully present and grounded, soaking in the wisdom and energy of those around me. Last year was a wonderful experience, but it felt like a whirlwind, being surrounded by so many incredible souls with big messages to share. This time, I was ready not only to receive but also to claim my own space within it.

I also carried a personal intention: to invite joy back into my life. The year had felt heavy, weighed down by things outside my control, and I realised I had lost touch with my lightness. There is something powerful about changing your environment. Being immersed in a space that fuels your soul can shift everything.

Womb Wisdom Workshop

Before the Summit officially began, I attended a Womb Wisdom workshop at The Yoga Barn with the wise and wonderful Chocolako. My relationship with my womb had been largely medical in recent years, and whilst necessary, I felt the balance shift too far in that direction. As someone who values both medical and holistic approaches, I knew I needed to reconnect with the sacredness of my body.

Our womb space, our sacral centre, is the seat of creation, whether that is life or other forms of magic. This workshop reminded me of that innate connection we, as women, hold.

Opening Rituals

The Summit began, as it always does, with a sunrise cleansing ritual. I will not share too much, because there is something beautiful about holding that experience in presence rather than words. For me, it set the tone for the days to come.

That evening, we were welcomed with a traditional Balinese ceremony, followed by a panel with three young Balinese women sharing what it is like to grow up in Bali today. They spoke of the push and pull between tradition and modernisation, of the opportunities, challenges, and identity shifts that come with both.

It was a powerful reminder of what we in the West often miss, that deep connection to tradition our ancestors lived by. Modernisation brings many gifts, but it can also cost us inner peace, something so many of us are now trying to reconcile.

Having lived in Cambodia and worked with Cambodian women, I have heard similar stories. Tradition feels like home, but globalisation and social media open the door to possibility. What struck me most was the strength and resolve of these young women to embrace opportunity without losing the fabric of their culture, even as it evolves with time.

The evening closed with a beautiful traditional dance and energy healing with Neda, a magical end to the first day.

Day Two: The Call of the Wild

Opening you to your greater vision, innovation, and going beyond the things that hold you back

Day two began with belly dancing led by Heena, followed by a grounding opening circle with Michelle and Leslie. The morning sessions were deeply moving, centred on how life experiences can be transformed into purpose.

I was captivated by Jo, Florence, and Heena, who shared very different life journeys that led them to the work they do today. Rather than choosing victimhood, they transformed their challenges into soul medicine and meaningful businesses. Their stories left me in awe of what can grow from a simple idea, nurtured with energy and momentum into something with real social impact.

What I really took from this day was how to use your experiences in life like a seed that can be nurtured and built around. Many of the speakers shared the various things that have happened to them or what they noticed as injustices within their local communities, and how they began to take small tangible actions that have grown into movements of their own with the energy to continue expanding that impact. It reminded me that you do not need to start with changing the world. You can begin by addressing a small need, and like a flower, watch what that blooms into. For these speakers, success has included community empowerment, multi million dollar businesses, and books.

In the afternoon, Melissa and Karima continued this theme, showing how their own healing journeys became gifts they now share with others. I was especially intrigued to learn more about my astrocartography and discovered that both Newcastle and Indonesia hold exciting lines in my chart.

That evening, we celebrated the 55 Faces book. I was honoured to be recognised alongside three fellow authors for our contributions. Staying true to my intention, I allowed myself to be fully present in the joy of that moment.

Day Three: Money + Power = Love Amplified

Helping big hearted women like you to access the resources and inner power to amplify their mission and live well

This day was fun, because at these events it can often be very soulful and heavy (and I am all for that). However, it was such a great day mixed with the practical, energetic, and applied tools that anyone can bring to their lives.

The day began with a cacao ceremony with Unagh. I have sat in sacred cacao circles before, but this experience deepened my connection to it in a new way. Something shifted within me, unlocking how I want to bring more ceremonial cacao into my life.

The sessions that day were practical and insightful. Shaye and Mabble shared tangible financial and strategic tools for business, whilst the afternoon sessions reminded us of the mindset shifts needed to embrace our worthiness to be seen.

This day reminded me of the importance of having structure, but that does not just mean the overt day to day practicalities. It is really a holistic blend of inner and outer structure within your life, from what you say to yourself, to your finances, to what you digest. Structure can really support anyone to flourish.

Day Four: Renewal

Helping you to recover, heal, renew, restore, integrate... and ground into your new reality

The fourth day was particularly meaningful for me. For the first time, I shared my story of burnout and recovery to renewal in front of an audience. This journey has shaped so much of my life, and though it has taken a lot out of me, it has also opened doors I never expected. Sitting in conversation with Michelle on stage felt natural and expansive. It affirmed that this is a space I am meant to be seen in.

It was a talk of deep truths, open heart, and realness. Renewal is a concept that many of us navigate through a range of life's turns, and so it was such an honour to be part of this day and reveal that side of me that loves being on stage. If you want to create change, it often takes many layers and shifts to come into effect. And like life, curveballs continue to come, but ensuring that I could discern the direction I was going to take them, that was the magic I wanted to share.

Following me, Kylie Butler spoke about recovery, and I was surprised to learn that highly sensitive people are more prone to addictive behaviours. That rang true for me, particularly with eating, scrolling, and online shopping, habits I am consciously shifting away from.

I also heard from the lovely Stephanie and Michelle looking at mindful eating through women's cycle transitions, which was held in a beautiful circle to provide nourishment.

We also heard from Alyona, who encouraged us to express ourselves through content without fear. She had been a joyful presence all week, capturing content to celebrate our experiences.

Later, Robin Lim shared her powerful work as a midwife and advocate for women's reproductive health, including cervical cancer screening and treatment that happens on the spot. It left me reflecting on how complex and drawn out our systems can be in comparison.

The day closed with a meditative movement session with Karen Clance, grounding and nourishing.

Gala Night

The gala on the final evening was extraordinary. We celebrated award winners, danced to the band The Munchies, and soaked up the festive, joyful energy.

Final Day: Closing Circle

On the final morning, we gathered for a closing circle with Lesley, who shared her Native culture and spoke of her upcoming book featuring stories of Native American women. It was in this closing circle that the sense of connection and bond settled strong and interwoven. 

That felt powerful. We are all interconnected to ourselves, each other, the land and the world we reside in, and there is no competition. We can really amplify one another. It was a beautiful and grounding way to close the Summit.

Coming Home

As I reflect on my time at the Summit and in Bali, there is a feeling that keeps rising to the surface. Coming home. Not just to a place, but to myself. Bali has always had this quality for me, but this time felt different. This time, I was surrounded by an amazing tribe of women claiming their work in the world, and in witnessing them, I felt more permission to claim mine too.

There is something profound about being in a space where women are not dimming their light, where big visions are encouraged, and where the messiness of the journey is honoured alongside the beauty. This Summit reminded me that we are not meant to do this alone. We are meant to gather, to share, to hold each other as we step into what we are here to create.