12/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined Women in Media South Australia’s Carve Your Own Path professional development symposium at Adelaide University 💜
Featuring keynote speaker, Australian journalist Dominique Schwartz, the program explored AI, national podcasting, online safety (including legal and regulatory considerations), finance, career strategy, and the realities of today’s media landscape.
A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors and supporters — SA Government, Thomas Foods Australia, WRP Legal, Wakefield Press, ABC Adelaide, Channel 44 and Adelaide University 🙌
We were also delighted to have an incredible lineup of special guests and speakers:
💜 Women in Media Patron, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith
💜 Minister for Women Katrine Hildyard MP
💜 Elma Li, Associate, WRP Legal
💜 Rebecca Morse, host of In the Genes Podcast
💜 Monique Bowley, Independent Podcast Consultant and Strategist
💜 Amy, Sophie and Kate Taeuber, hosts of Outspoken The Podcast
💜 Lauren De Cesare, host of Adelady and Adelady Unfiltered
💜 Lauren Hillman, Station Manager, Channel 44
💜 Rubina Carlson, Head of Marketing, 90 Seconds
💜 Sarah Larsen, Behind the News
💜 Kathryn Jensen, Social Media Manager, ABC
💜 Katie Spain, journalist and writer
💜 Jo Dyer, theatre and film producer
💜 Kate Hannon, media and communications specialist
💜 Dr Collette Snowden, Senior Lecturer in Public Relations, University of Adelaide
💜 Jessica Haynes, SA Digital Editor, ABC
💜 Laila Ferrier, State Manager, IPWEA SA
💜 Alisa Burns, Owner, Align Wealth Management and Advice
💜 Kara Jung, The Advertiser Digital Editor and Premium content Editor
💜 Louise Pascale, Media Consultant
💜 Arna Eyers-White, Senior Academic Integrity Officer, Adelaide University
And a magic performance from award-winning cabaret artist Charlee Watt 💜
Together, we're helping women in media carve their own path and thrive in an evolving industry.
📷: Naomi Jellicoe photography 💜
If you took any photos, please feel free to share in the comments 📸