04/06/2026
Bringing people together for honest conversations is where change happens.
Last month, Jess from our team attended the Prelude Australia Women in Leadership Fundraiser, an event Mezzanine was proud to sponsor. And it was the kind of night that reminds you why this work matters.
One of the speakers, Viv Allanson OAM stood up and asked the room: "What are you prepared to lose today?" Not what are you prepared to gain. What are you prepared to lose. That question lands differently. It asks you to look at where your values stop being comfortable, and whether you're willing to honour them anyway. (We loved that her Rundle Tailoring suit is literally lined with her guiding values. Now that's wearing your purpose.)
She also spoke about building teams "who would go to battle for you". Through trust, genuine care and a shared sense of purpose. Because that's what people give everything for. Not a job title. A reason.
It was great hearing from Ben Jeffries, Mikaela Koelma and Nuatali Nelmes GAICD who also shared their own stories and insights on the night.
Congrats to Kimberly Lewis and the entire Prelude team on another incredible event. We're proud to support organisations like Prelude, showing up every single day for the people who need it most in our community.