12/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined Women in Media South Australiaโs Carve Your Own Path professional development symposium at Adelaide University ๐
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 todayโs media landscape.
A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors and supporters โ SA Government, Thomas Foods Australia, WRP Legal, Wakefield Press, ABC Adelaide, Channel 44 and Adelaide University ๐
We were also delighted to have an incredible lineup of special guests and speakers:
๐ Women in Media Patron, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith
๐ Minister for Women Katrine Hildyard MP
๐ Elma Li, Associate, WRP Legal
๐ Rebecca Morse, host of In the Genes Podcast
๐ Monique Bowley, Independent Podcast Consultant and Strategist
๐ Amy, Sophie and Kate Taeuber, hosts of Outspoken The Podcast
๐ Lauren De Cesare, host of Adelady and Adelady Unfiltered
๐ Lauren Hillman, Station Manager, Channel 44
๐ Rubina Carlson, Head of Marketing, 90 Seconds
๐ Sarah Larsen, Behind the News
๐ Kathryn Jensen, Social Media Manager, ABC
๐ Katie Spain, journalist and writer
๐ Jo Dyer, theatre and film producer
๐ Kate Hannon, media and communications specialist
๐ Dr Collette Snowden, Senior Lecturer in Public Relations, University of Adelaide
๐ Jessica Haynes, SA Digital Editor, ABC
๐ Laila Ferrier, State Manager, IPWEA SA
๐ Alisa Burns, Owner, Align Wealth Management and Advice
๐ Kara Jung, The Advertiser Digital Editor and Premium content Editor
๐ Louise Pascale, Media Consultant
๐ Arna Eyers-White, Senior Academic Integrity Officer, Adelaide University
And a magic performance from award-winning cabaret artist Charlee Watt ๐
Together, we're helping women in media carve their own path and thrive in an evolving industry.
๐ท: Naomi Jellicoe photography ๐
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