Four diverse, high-profile and successful women will highlight a special International Women's Day Student Brunch in Wollongong on Tuesday, March 12.
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Bluescope operations manager Vicky Collins, Lisa Trujillo Active Wear founder Lisa Trujillo, Culinarius director Monika Armstrong and Waples Marketing executive director Vicki Tiegs will share their success stories.
The annual event draws students from high schools throughout the Illawarra and continues to reflect the ethos of International Women’s Day, which is designed to celebrate and highlight the achievements of women throughout the world.
IWD Illawarra co-founder Vicki Tiegs said the brunch helps young women learn there are many varied paths to success and understand what it takes to reach your goals.
"Our aim is to encourage young women to think about what they want to achieve in life and to give them the courage and support to chase those dreams," she said.
"If, by sharing our stories, we give these students the confidence to believe anything is possible, that is an amazing outcome."
Fashion entrepreneur Lisa Trujillo is looking forward to speaking at the IWD Student Brunch.
A former student at St Joseph's Catholic High School Albion Park, Trujillo was a personal trainer and gym instructor before launching her hit fashion retail business, Lisa Trujillo Active Wear.
Her Booty Boot Camps still often attract more than 250 local attendees each session.
The free IWD Student Brunch will be held at the Inside Industry Visitor Centre - BlueScope Northgate Entrance from 10am to noon.
Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
