Birkdale Intermediate

Hi Angela,

The talk you gave today was very empowering for our girls. I spoke to many of the girls afterwards, they were buzzing and got a lot from it. Thank you for coming and sharing your time and knowledge with us.

Warm regards

Katrina Bush

Deputy Principal

Birkdale Intermediate School

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Give the model some wit. Said no-one ever. Times are changing but why do so few ads show women as funny or intelligent…

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