Isobel Marshall

In this presentation, Isobel discusses the large-scale structural, social and cultural factors that influence an individual’s experience of menstrual health and wellbeing in many different populations around the world. The intrinsic connection between period poverty and gender inequality is discussed, highlighting the way that both of these injustices perpetuate the poverty cycle. Who this is for: Audiences that seek to understand how a person’s biology can negatively impact on their future, and the societal structures that facilitate these inequities. Key Takeaways: - The factors that contribute to period poverty - The personal and large scale impacts of period poverty - Period Poverty in Australia and globally - How we, as individuals, corporations and communities can help to eradicate period poverty

This keynote follows Isobel’s professional and personal learnings as she and her cofounder Eloise Hall planted and grew a social enterprise from just 18 years old. Isobel will discuss the leadership skills required to direct a group towards a shared mission, and explore entrepreneurship as an opportunity to challenge the norms around us. The role and responsibility of business and innovation is discussed and encouraged to be used as a tool to challenge injustice and provide practical support to social and environmental causes. Who this is for: Schools, Teachers, Educators, entrepreneurship/business groups, leadership summits Key Takeaways: - Encouragement that you are never too young or too old to be an entrepreneur - Evidence and reasoning behind why having a clear purpose and mission is so important - A toolkit for sustainable and effective leadership

The history of Reproductive Healthcare gives us an insight into the state and progression of gender equality over the decades. In this presentation, Isobel will discuss menstruation from a healthcare perspective, considering what has been overlooked in the past, and what we need to focus on now to ensure the menstrual health and wellbeing of all Australians. Isobel will unpack how a good understanding of one's menstrual and reproductive health can support a menstruator in reaching their full potential, regardless of their biology. Key Takeaways: - Why it is so physically and mentally empowering for an individual to be in tune with their menstrual cycle and reproductive health. - What needs to change as we teach menstrual healthcare and sex education - Not everyone that bleeds is a woman, and not every woman bleeds