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Fierce Females Making Industry Inroads

  • March 23, 2016

The Collective x H&M present #ladylike

These woman say, “Yes, we can”.

by Bridget de Maine

Jess Gallagher, athlete
The first Australian to win a medal at both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, Jessica has represented Australia in alpine skiing, athletics and track cycling – all with a rare eye disease, cone dystrophy, that has caused her significant vision loss.

What does ‘ladylike’ mean to you?
To me, ‘ladylike’ means treating others with respect, dignity and kindness. Displaying trust, honesty and authenticity, and remaining true to who you are. It’s a wonderful feeling when people show genuine mutual respect and support to one another.

What fires you up the most?
I’m fired up by the positive change, momentum and understanding that is occurring. I’m an optimist, it excites me to see how [gender equality] is being embraced by all of society – for example, the recent introduction of women’s AFL. Yes, there is still work to be achieved, but we are on the right path and we are all playing our individual part to reach these collective goals. I would hope that gender equality would never take precedence over general equality for all.

What do you want women to know?
Every one of us has the ability to make our world a better place. I want women to know the time is now, and to strive for what you are passionate about and believe in. The future is powerful and bright, and I would love to see the experience of women, and their pursuit of equality, being used in a broader world of equality and have women lead this charge.

Photography Dan Knott; hair and make-up Sylwia Lukosz; H&M blouse AU$34.99, H&M pants AU$39.99, H&M jeans, $59.99.

Originally published by ‘The Collective’: Magazine March 2017 edition, Online March 23, 2017: https://collectivehub.com/2017/03/fierce-females-making-industry-inroads-jess-gallagher/

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Last year during lockdown I passed the 10 year ann Last year during lockdown I passed the 10 year anniversary of being a @visionaustralia ambassador. An organisation I'm incredibly passionate about after receing support from them as a 17 year old recently diagnosed as legally blind. There is no overstating the fact that their support is life changing for so many & it's a privilege for me to be able to support others living life with low vision & blindness. Thanks to Ron & the team for my plaque & here's to the next 10 years! (well 9 now 😂)
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It's recon day! Zipping around this fab city makin It's recon day! Zipping around this fab city making sure the sports tour we've created has the perfect mix of sport & Melbourne! I'm so excited for this tour!!! #DiscoverMelbourne #feeltheflow
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It's time to eDiscover Melbourne with #Rapha, #Bos It's time to eDiscover Melbourne with #Rapha, #Bosch eBike Systems, #Lug&Carrie ..and me. 😀

We have created curated eBike tours that celebrate what #Melbourne is most famous for - sport, food, coffee, while being immersed in its cultural diversity. 

I'm beyond excited to partner with @boschebikesystems  @boschaustralia @lugandcarrie and @rapha_australia. We are offering the community the opportunity to feel the flow of the city with an exciting guided eBike tour experience. I will be hosting the Sport eBike tour & @marco_lori  hosting the food tour! 

Unfortunatrly the tours sold out within a couple of hours  BUT the tours will be available as self guided tours so everyone can cruise our beautiful city! 

I've been OBSESSED with my ebike & zipping around on it. It's such a fun way to get around & the perfect way to see the city (& go up hills 🤣) If you're looking for a fun day out this is the perfect activity!
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It's hard to put into words just how special last It's hard to put into words just how special last night was. ❤

It still feels like a dream that my story inspired a writer & director from the #MelbourneWritersTheatre to create a play, especially as a big fan of theatre. 

The Best. The Fairest. The First shared the stories of inspiring Aussie sportswoman from the first women to compete in Swimming at the Olympics in 1912 Fanny Durack & Mina Wylie, cricket legend Betty Wilson in the 1950's, marathon runner Sinbad Diver & myself. Each with such unique stories yet so many themes threading the stories together. It was very surreal seeing my story come to life at @gasworksartspark

Last nights closing show was hugely emotional as I sat on stage post show for a Q&A getting to speak about the power of our Aussie sportswoman & the sharing of their incredible stories. So many stories people need to hear.

I can't wait to receive some photos of the evening & share some particularly special moments we had but for now hear is one of writer Clare & I deep in conversation reflecting on the creation of the show.
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