The panels featured words from Nat Panagarry, Paige Williams, Becs Leach, Abigail Hallam, Kate O’Sullivan BEM, Linda Evans, Hannah Quinn, and Tineka Jennings.
Their presence created a space that felt grounded, open, and genuinely inspiring.
The audience played a huge part in that atmosphere. The guests asked thoughtful questions, challenged ideas, and shared their own experiences, turning the event into a proper dialogue rather than a one‑way conversation.
The level of engagement showed how much appetite there is for honest discussions around women’s+ sport, and how important it is to create spaces where these voices are heard.
Each panel speaker brought their own perspective on performance, leadership, health, and the realities of navigating sport as a woman.
The conversations felt refreshingly real and honest, rather than polished or performative.
Written by Lydia Shale