She Inspires Me
I’m searching for Australia’s most inspiring women.
Who are they, what do they do, and why are they inspiring?
She Inspires Me celebrates the contributions and achievements women make in our community. Since International Women’s Day in March 2023, founder Michelle Boundy has travelled across Australia, meeting inspiring women and sharing their stories through her #TellYourStory initiative on her social media and website. The stories went viral, sparking thousands of messages from people around the world who found the stories inspiring and gave them hope in their own situations. Today, She Inspires Me #TellYourStory is one of Australia’s most loved initiatives, recognised globally for championing women who lead with courage and kindness, and empowering others to do the same in their communities and workplaces.
Woman at Work
The Women at Work initiative, founded by Michelle Boundy on International Women’s Day 2024, is dedicated to educating, empowering, and enhancing the lives of women in the workplace. It champions kinder, safer, and more inclusive environments, inspiring meaningful change and supporting women to thrive at every stage of their career journey. As part of this work, Michelle actively meets with Ministers, Commissioners, WHS Regulators, and Unions to address the issues women face at work. She also champions the outstanding efforts being undertaken to enhance the lives of women at work and strengthen their ability to thrive in Australian workplaces. You can find out more here
The Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth
Women's Safety Commissioner Dr Hannah Tonkin
She Has the Courage to Lead
She Has the Courage to Lead is a podcast featuring Australia’s most inspiring and influential Government leaders, Ministers, and Commissioners, who oversee thousands of employees. Each episode explores what it means to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage in complex public sector environments. These leaders, both men and women, share their experiences, challenges, and insights on advancing workplace safety, wellbeing, and culture, as well as supporting women in leadership and driving meaningful change across government and the communities they serve. You can review our podcast here
Tim James, Shadow Minister for Small Business, Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety, and Building, and Member for Willoughby
Work Health & Safety Commissioner ACT, Jacqueline Agius
The State Emergency Services (SES) Commissioner Mike Wassing (AFSM)
Our Speaking Events
Michelle is the host of She Has the Courage to Lead Podcast, a series celebrating women who have overcome adversity to achieve extraordinary leadership and impact. With decades of experience in law, public service, and community leadership, Michelle shares stories of courage, resilience, and empowerment that inspire audiences to lead with heart and make meaningful change. Attendees leave inspired, motivated, and equipped with practical strategies to lead courageously, overcome challenges, and support others in their community and workplace. You can find out more here
Michelle is honored to be invited to speak at multiple events during National Safe Work Month, including World Mental Health Day for DEL, a global American technology company, and Australia’s leading provider of technology solutions, services, and support.
Safety Symposium 2025
Michelle is thrilled to be MC at the ACT Safety Symposium on Thursday, 16 October at QT Canberra (ACT). This full-day event will bring together leading voices in health and safety to share insights, practical solutions, and opportunities for connection. The program features expert sessions on psychosocial legislation, sexual harassment risk management, WHS data reporting, workplace violence prevention, and more. Early bird ticket specials are available until 1 October, and you can find out more about the conference here
NSW Police Force International Women’s Day 2025
Michelle was deeply honored to deliver the keynote address at the NSW Police Force International Women’s Day event in March 2025. The event brought together over 120 distinguished guests, including the Hon. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb APM and Assistant Commissioner Dean Smith. Michelle’s inspiring speech, titled “She Has the Courage to Lead,” highlighted the vital role of women in leadership and the need to lead with courage, integrity, and kindness. Centered around this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, the event served as a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we unite to drive meaningful progress in gender equality.
The Safety Spotlight
Our founder, Michelle Boundy, was honored to be invited as a special guest on The Safety Spotlight with WorkSafe ACT Commissioner Jacqui Agius and ABC Reporter Lish Fejer at Safework ACT in Canberra. The Safety Spotlight is a limited-edition podcast series featuring some of Australia’s most influential Subject Matter Experts in Workplace Health & Safety to join conversations about our WHS requirements, common safety challenges, and practical, cost-effective strategies to foster a 'safety first' culture. Listen to real-life case studies, understand the importance of proactive safety measures, and learn how to navigate WHS responsibilities effectively, regardless of your business size. You can listen to the podcast here
Lance Reis Photography
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Lance Reis for allowing us to feature his captivating “Women in the Car” series photographs. Lance is a talented content creator based in Portland, Oregon, with his photography gracing the pages of publications of British Vogue, Avants, Barber Magazine, and others. As a photographer, Lance has worked for notable clients like Nike, Torrid, Daily Grind Bread Co, Ivy City Co, Fashion to Figure, Playful Promise, and the Discovery Channel. Lance is passionate about projects that raise awareness on crucial topics such as mental health, bullying, homelessness, and domestic violence. You can explore more of Lance’s work his website is here
Acknowledgment of Country
She Inspires Me acknowledges the Traditional Owners on the lands of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land and I pay my respect to the Elders both past and present and emerging.
