We Rise Networking Liptember Melbourne Event

We Rise Networking brings you LIPTEMBER 💋 ‘Bold Lips, Brave Conversations’ Melbourne Event!

Sunday 28th September

10am - 12:30pm

📍Boho Boutique Lounge, Bentleigh

🅿️ On street parking is available

We have a powerhouse panel of speakers lined up for you who will all talk into mental health issues and help us to have the bold conversations…

Introducing Marie Bernardo 💋

Marie Bernardo is the founder of Co-Active Life Design® and creator of the Wellness Wings® program, a trauma-informed, neuroscience-backed approach to resilience and well-being. She helps high-functioning women restore inner strength and amplify outer impact - redefining their power, reclaiming their calm, and realigning with themselves.

Marie will be talking into the topic…
Breaking the Strong Woman Myth

The “strong woman” is often praised as endlessly capable, resilient, and unshakable. But strength without softness can come at a cost - leaving many women quietly carrying exhaustion, self-doubt, and the weight of perfectionism. Marie’s talk opens up a brave conversation about letting go of the myth, moving from self-sacrifice to self-acceptance, and embracing a more authentic, sustainable version of strength.

She will share how adopting new approaches - enhancing compassion and psychological flexibility, listening to the body before it sounds the alarm, and shifting from stigma to strength in women’s mental health - can help women thrive through life’s pressures.

Introducing Amy Livingstone 💋

One year ago, Amy co-founded her business, Manava Wellness and Retreats, a natural health practice specialising in holistic therapies for injury rehabilitation, nervous system care and women’s health. She is now opening her practice in Melbourne Bayside and Macedon Ranges.

As a practitioner, Amy is most passionate about supporting women through life’s key transitions of matrescense and menopause with proven therapeutic modalities. She hosts regular events and retreats designed to support busy women to create space during the hustle to pause, breathe and rest for better nervous system health and mental wellbeing.

Amy is also the co-ordinator of We Rise Networking in the Macedon Ranges and loves co-creating with the monthly container of support, connection and inspiration where we can share and celebrate success as women.

Amy shares her personal journey with Lymes Disease, chronic pain and mental health. She also extends her insights towards the experience of navigating mental health within her family which resulted in suicides, addictions, and abuse.

At We Rise Liptember, she will also share her wisdom as a HeartMath Trainer and Coach to empower you with simple techniques that she has found to be personally lifechanging. Amy’s intention is to uplift and inspire others with the everyday strategies she uses herself to stay grounded and take back control of her health and happiness.

What you’ll walk away with...

✨ A heartfelt reminder that you’re not alone in facing challenges like chronic illness, pain, or family struggles

✨ Real hope that even after tough times, it is possible to rebuild your wellbeing and feel more like yourself again

✨ Simple, practical HeartMath tools that you can start using straight away to calm stress and bring more balance into your day

✨ A spark of inspiration to treat yourself — and others — with more kindness, resilience, and courage on the journey ahead

Introducing Amanda Thompson 💋

Amanda Thompson is a financial strategist, IRONMAN athlete, and business leader known for her calm authority and clear thinking under pressure. With over 20 years in financial services and senior leadership, she brings depth, discipline, and lived experience to her work with teams and executives.

As founder of Endurance Financial, she helps individuals and organisations rethink confidence, resilience, and success. Drawing from challenges both personal and professional, her keynotes offer tools that are practical, not performative.

Amanda will explore the less visible side of resilience - what it takes to lead while navigating personal challenge or loss. Drawing from her own lived experience, Amanda shares practical tools for building confidence, managing under pressure, and making clear decisions when things are far from stable. A timely session for leaders operating in high-stakes, high-change environments.

Can’t wait to hear from these amazing women!

Are you joining us?

Wear your boldest lippy, and come to connect with other likeminded women. You can expect a few little surprises as well as a delish brunch spread and tea/coffee on arrival.

💋 Lipstick Station with @gladalloverau Choose your shade and wear it proud

💕 Hear from a panel of empowered speakers talk on the topic of women’s mental health

☕️ Enjoy a delish brunch spread and barista tea/coffee included in your ticket

💝 Feel good that your attendance is contributing to a great cause with a portion of your ticket going directly to the Liptember foundation

Whether you’re a regular at our events or a first timer, this event will be fun!!! It’s all about connection, empowerment, and smashing the stigma around mental health.

#togetherwerise

💋Silent auction Liptember 💋

Join us in making a difference... Sponsor our Liptember Silent Auction supporting Women’s mental health.

Funds raised from the Liptember Campaign go towards improving the mental health of Australian women by three interconnected focus areas: Research, Advocacy, and Education.

Each focus area plays a vital role in creating long-term, systemic improvements in how women’s mental health is understood, supported, and addressed across society.

$35 – Contributes to awareness campaigns to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
$55 – Addresses specific gaps in women’s mental health support programs.
$110 – Drives national conversations and influences policymakers to ensure better mental health outcomes for all women.
$200 – Helps fund critical women’s mental health research.

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💋MELBOURNE LIPTEMBER EVENT 💋

To make an even bigger impact to support the Liptember charity we will be running a silent auction at our event on Sunday 28th September

And you could help!

We have a couple of spots available for businesses wishing to sponsor the event by donating items for our event's silent auction. All proceeds go to Liptember and in exchange for your donation you will be listed as an event sponsor and get some great exposure for your business!

*Donations must close Monday 22nd September 10pm. Physical donations need to be dropped off at a Boronia or Bentleigh location or brought with attendees to the event

If you are interested in sponsoring the event with a donation please fill in .

If you would like to learn more about Liptember and the amazing work they do, please head to their website.

We would love to collaborate with your business on this special event and get you some great exposure!

💖 Hope you can make our first Liptember connection event and making an impact with us!

GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE 👇

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