Join us for a beautiful evening of conversation, connection and courage at our May Soirée on Tuesday, 12th May from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Have you ever felt the quiet nudge that something needs to change?
Just that gentle pull toward something more aligned.
Have you wondered what it would feel like to pursue work you’re truly passionate about?
To pivot.
To begin again.
To redefine success on your own terms?
You are not alone.
At SCBWN, we know that growth doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks like courage in small steps. Sometimes it looks like reinvention.
This special evening brings together two remarkable women who have navigated powerful personal and professional transitions, each in their own season of life.
Shelley Dark - retired cattle farmer and award-winning Australian author.
Through historical fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction, Shelley explores identity, belonging and reinvention. She is the bestselling author and publisher of Son of Hydra and Hydra in Winter, both Global Book Award winners.
Jaya McIntyre - driving force behind Empire Art Photography and Coaching and Women Inspired, an award winning professional photographer, mindset transformation coach, and creative director with a fierce passion for helping women step into their power. A breast cancer survivor, Jaya brings deep empathy, resilience, and real life perspective into her work, creating safe and empowering spaces for transformation.
With over 29 years in the creative industry, she combines storytelling, branding, and human behaviour to deliver experiences that shift both mindset and visibility. As a Master NLP and Timeline Therapy practitioner, Jaya blends neuroscience, mindset, visual identity, and strategy to help her clients feel confident, seen, and ready to lead in their business and life.
Together, Shelley and Jaya will share honest reflections on navigating change with resilience, authenticity and purpose; no matter the season.
Expect meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and a room full of women who get it.
Come as you are.
Leave with clarity, confidence and community.
We’ve got your back!
