Thrive - Rowena Morais

UPCOMING MEETUP

Format: Online
Date: Friday, 18 April 2025
Time: 11.45AM – 12.30PM AEST
Location: Zoom call

Registration of interest is required. No fees apply for online meetups.

Self-promotion that feels awkward. The fear of being scrutinised. Worries about jealousy or criticism. And let’s not forget that persistent whisper of imposter syndrome – these are just some of the reasons many of us shy away from being more visible.

But here’s the thing: visibility opens doors. It can lead to increased income and opportunities you’ve only dreamed of.

People can’t support you, collaborate with you, or champion your work if they don’t know you exist. The key is to build visibility in a way that feels authentic and that reflects your authority, credibility, and values.

So, how do we do that?

There’s a path forward I’d love to share with you.

Over many years of supporting employability and personal branding, I’ve seen firsthand the power of taking ownership of your narrative. My guest for this session, Krista Goon, has been doing just that too – empowering women entrepreneurs through her podcast, Womenpreneur Asia.

And now, after a two-year hiatus, the Thrive Meetups are back.

In this upcoming session, Krista and I will dive into the power of visibility and how you can craft a strong and authentic profile – whether you’re a corporate leader or running your own business. Krista is involved in several activities and projects that allow her to bring her fullest self to the forefront — as an entrepreneur, trainer, consultant, author, and podcast host.

We’ll talk about:

why visibility is key to gaining leverage in negotiations and collaborations
the importance of owing and telling your story
how to advocate for yourself with confidence
navigating imposter syndrome
developing strategies that ultimately align with your unique strengths and values

The meetup runs for 45 mins. We’ll begin with a relaxed fireside chat with Krista, then open the floor for questions and broader discussion.

Registration is required. Seats are free, but limited – so sign up quickly.

Hosted by Rowena Morais, Thrive Meetups are monthly gatherings — held either face-to-face or online — designed to support your learning, networking and community building. These sessions are open to women from all walks of life, no matter where you are in the world.

ABOUT THRIVE

Thrive is a women-only private group that I founded in 2017. I created what I was looking for — a safe space where career women could gather regularly or whenever they felt able.

The goal has been and continues to be to empower and elevate women in several ways: by focusing on what we can do to build our professional brand and profile, by facilitating new and growing connections with other women, and by sharing ideas on how to build and showcase our body of work.

Thrive is for women anywhere, supporting those at the start of their careers as well as those who are well-established.

Thrive Meetups are face-to-face or online meetups running monthly. Meetups are typically capped at 14 guests to facilitate optimal discussion and engagement. While Thrive Meetups can provide opportunities for learning, they are ultimately opportunities to gather, engage and network. It is not intended to be a passive experience.

Note: Due to work commitments and a return to study, the meetups were paused for 2023 and 2024.

MEETUP GUIDELINES

Online meetups are complimentary to join for career women only but require registration. Our face-to-face meetups incur a small registration fee as refreshments will be provided. Meetups are limited to 14 guests to ensure optimal engagement and participation for all. If you have signed up and need to cancel thereafter, please provide at least 48 hours notice. This enables others to register. While informative and educational, the online meetup format means that guests are expected to put their video on and to mingle, chat and ask questions. Meetups begin and conclude on time and guests are expected to be punctual. Late entrants (more than 10 minutes) will not be allowed in to avoid disruption.

2017 – 2023 MEETUP THEMES AND FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS

Overcoming the inner critic with Lisa Gaines
Developing a personal brand, network and content that resonates with Rosie Chong
Entrepreneurship, resilience and innovation with Julie Nichols
How to Achieve More Autonomy and Financial Independence with Serina Bird
Supporting diversity, equality and inclusion with Fabiola Campbell
Crossroads, second chances and that viral campaign with Tania Singh
Decide like a cheetah with Ioana Jago
Finding your voice with Joan Collar
Protecting yourself, protecting your business with Shalini Nandan-Singh
The career pivot with Hester Spiegel van den Steenhoven
Things I am good at, things I am passionate about with Stephanie Looi
Don’t be afraid to shine your own light with Alice Rixon
Finding and pursuing your passion with Dana Rubin
Prioritising wellness at work with Elizabeth Kirk PhD
Developing a hacker mindset with Angela Bee Chan
Courage as a skill with Sandra Ford Walston
Strong brand visibility with Nina Shahril Khan
Media | mastery | mindfulness with Noelle Lim
Developing a kickass LinkedIn profile – Q&A with Rowena Morais
Easy networking tips you can use today with Shamila Gopalan
Developing the mindset that helps you succeed with Ulrika Brunner
Becoming a more visible leader with Nirmala Doraisamy
Branding, the heart of every business with Jia-Ping Lee
Using setbacks to build resilience and to lead with Malisse Tan
Reinvention: repurposing your career with Claudia Cadena
Better mental health and resilience with Urmila Dass
The tech entrepreneur with Shi-Ying Lau
Rising to the top with Jocelyn Ng
How to pivot into a new career with Nellie Wartoft

THRIVE MEETUPS 2020

THRIVE MEETUPS 2019

THRIVE MEETUPS 2018 Q3&4

THRIVE MEETUPS 2018 Q1&2

THRIVE MEETUPS 2017

PAST MEETUP HIGHLIGHTS

While the meetups began as face to face gatherings in 2017, they transformed into online gatherings from 2020. These are a selection of the most recent meetup themes.