To destroy the myth of inferiority a woman needs to carry her own sword of truth, sharpening her blade on the stone of discernment. Because so much of women's truth has been obscured by patriarchal myths, new forms, new styles, and a new language must be developed by women to express their knowledge. A woman must find her own voice.
- Maureen Murdock
Bio
Gutsy for Life. Mamma. Biracial. Artist. Writer. Conscious Leader. Mentor. Earthshaker.
Not for the faint of heart, my work dives deep into social justice and personal sovereignty:
I have a wealth of knowledge and learning gained from trauma, transition and personal transformation.
I am a gutsy leader, artist, speaker, teacher and writer.
- I disrupt spiritual and entrepreneurial spaces with my#dearselfstyledguru letters calling out for better representation of diversity.
- I compiled the Reading and Resources for Activists list, an essential resource of social justice writings, tools, education and programs.
- I teach women and girls Gutsy Leadership, Gutsy Activism, conscious business strategy and to be the leaders of their own lives.
I have a wealth of knowledge and learning gained from trauma, transition and personal transformation.
I am a gutsy leader, artist, speaker, teacher and writer.
The tip of the iceberg...
I am an eternal student in the areas of social justice, social change, metaphysics, energy work, creative healing arts, spirituality, holistic counselling, youth mentoring, emotional intelligence, feminism, racial identity, ancestral healing, akashic records and trauma.
I am here for gutsy and sensitive women and girls who want to amplify their superpowers, express and accept themselves fully and become the leaders of their own lives.
I hold qualifications in business studies, advertising and Indonesian Language & Culture. 23 years of corporate experience and professional development in advertising, publishing and communications, legal research and contracts management in engineering, shipbuilding and defence environments integrated with 8 years of personal growth, writing and speaking, energy work and spiritual development training and conscious business.
My work is about going deep into the shadows, remembering and reclaiming wholeness through sovereign and gutsy soul work and taking people on soul journeys to their real and raw truth.
My style is mentoring and facilitating healing. I am a gatekeeper of crossroad journeys with a wealth of knowledge and learning gained from lived experiences and many times of transition and transformation throughout my life.
What I know is that some stories have to die in order for new ones to be birthed. It’s up to us to shed our skin and renew ourselves.
I have discovered that my gifts are about lighting the way and guiding others so they can live their lives on purpose. I help people find their path, their truth and themselves and most importantly, liberation through self-expression, self-awareness and self-trust.
I facilitate as a Coach and Guide.
I write my truth and share personal stories and poetry for my exclusive community on Patreon.
I believe in sovereignty and being an active participant in life, no matter what. (Thought: Seeing, reading and personally knowing pain, racism and trauma means that I know with depth, breadth and knowledge, the resilience, tenacity and inner strength it takes to unearth, go the distance and navigate the road ahead.)
I am here for gutsy and sensitive women and girls who want to amplify their superpowers, express and accept themselves fully and become the leaders of their own lives.
I hold qualifications in business studies, advertising and Indonesian Language & Culture. 23 years of corporate experience and professional development in advertising, publishing and communications, legal research and contracts management in engineering, shipbuilding and defence environments integrated with 8 years of personal growth, writing and speaking, energy work and spiritual development training and conscious business.
My work is about going deep into the shadows, remembering and reclaiming wholeness through sovereign and gutsy soul work and taking people on soul journeys to their real and raw truth.
My style is mentoring and facilitating healing. I am a gatekeeper of crossroad journeys with a wealth of knowledge and learning gained from lived experiences and many times of transition and transformation throughout my life.
What I know is that some stories have to die in order for new ones to be birthed. It’s up to us to shed our skin and renew ourselves.
I have discovered that my gifts are about lighting the way and guiding others so they can live their lives on purpose. I help people find their path, their truth and themselves and most importantly, liberation through self-expression, self-awareness and self-trust.
I facilitate as a Coach and Guide.
I write my truth and share personal stories and poetry for my exclusive community on Patreon.
I believe in sovereignty and being an active participant in life, no matter what. (Thought: Seeing, reading and personally knowing pain, racism and trauma means that I know with depth, breadth and knowledge, the resilience, tenacity and inner strength it takes to unearth, go the distance and navigate the road ahead.)
Who I am...
I am a biracial, first generation Australian woman and mother and I stand for inclusivity, fierce self-compassion, kindness and anti-racism. My roots are Irish, Chinese and Indonesian. My parents migrated to Australia from their respective countries in the 1960’s and 1970’s working in an array of jobs, on sheep and cattle stations, in manufacturing and aged care. They worked hard to create a life for the three of us.
I believe in social justice and supporting social enterprises providing services to people in need. Since 2015 I have been a Joining Hands Ambassador, a social enterprise providing wellbeing services to vulnerable and homeless young people in Brisbane, Australia. I donate to charitable organisations and campaigns in Australia and around the world.
I believe that glass ceilings were made to be shattered and that it starts with knowing, understanding, trusting and believing in ourselves.
I believe in social justice and supporting social enterprises providing services to people in need. Since 2015 I have been a Joining Hands Ambassador, a social enterprise providing wellbeing services to vulnerable and homeless young people in Brisbane, Australia. I donate to charitable organisations and campaigns in Australia and around the world.
I believe that glass ceilings were made to be shattered and that it starts with knowing, understanding, trusting and believing in ourselves.
Diving deeper...
With lived experience of physical and sexual assault, bullying & racism throughout my entire schooling experience, bullying in the workplace, post natal depression, anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder, I have survived and developed the resilience, sensitivity and compassion to be a guide, gatekeeper, advocate and speaker of truth for others who have lived through these too.
I have a thirst for knowledge and have studied creative writing, advertising, business studies, creativity, visual art, goldsmithing, online business, Reiki, energy anatomy and energy medicine, intuition, workshop facilitation skills, metaphysics, shamanic painting, breathwork, mindfulness, Indonesian language & culture while living in Central Java, Indonesia, youth mentoring, women's leadership and 3 years of priestess studies and spiritual leadership. In 2018 I'm studying Holistic Counselling.
Born during a Dark Moon, my approach is highly intuitive and instinctual. I combine my superpowers with my understanding and knowing of being at the threshold of new beginnings, crossroads and transitions. I am a pathfinder working in the shadows to empower others to bravely transform, reveal, unravel and source their creative power and potential.
I have a thirst for knowledge and have studied creative writing, advertising, business studies, creativity, visual art, goldsmithing, online business, Reiki, energy anatomy and energy medicine, intuition, workshop facilitation skills, metaphysics, shamanic painting, breathwork, mindfulness, Indonesian language & culture while living in Central Java, Indonesia, youth mentoring, women's leadership and 3 years of priestess studies and spiritual leadership. In 2018 I'm studying Holistic Counselling.
Born during a Dark Moon, my approach is highly intuitive and instinctual. I combine my superpowers with my understanding and knowing of being at the threshold of new beginnings, crossroads and transitions. I am a pathfinder working in the shadows to empower others to bravely transform, reveal, unravel and source their creative power and potential.
The sacred land I live on...
I reside on the stolen lands of the Turrbal people, the Australian Aboriginal Nation in Brisbane, Queensland. Residing between two mountains on the outskirts of the city, I connect with nature daily and am surrounded by trees and bird life.
Media
Podcasts
The League of Extraordinary Introverts Episode 19
The Soul of Sensitivity Episode 18
Dream for Others Episode 25
The League of Extraordinary Introverts Episode 19
The Soul of Sensitivity Episode 18
Dream for Others Episode 25
Writing
A Call for Inclusion: I'm speaking to you white speakers, coaches and spiritual teachers medium.com
Fever Pitch, a poem medium.com
Raising Gutsy Girls, Soulful Living Collective
Co-Authored 365 Ways to Connect with your Soul and Goodness Abounds
A Call for Inclusion: I'm speaking to you white speakers, coaches and spiritual teachers medium.com
Fever Pitch, a poem medium.com
Raising Gutsy Girls, Soulful Living Collective
Co-Authored 365 Ways to Connect with your Soul and Goodness Abounds
Testimonials
Sharyn is a potent and vulnerable speaker and she honestly moved me to tears. Her forthright approach to confronting topics about race, trauma and resilience are heartfelt and so necessary in our progress towards a more loving and inclusive society. Hire her for your next speaking engagement. She will leave a powerful and lasting impression.
- Tahlee Rouillon
Sharyn is a compelling speaker with a powerful message.
Delivered in her signature gentle yet fierce style Sharyn’s story and message fully engaged every person in the room. Through sharing her story and message Sharyn empowers women to live an unabridged life, to become leaders in their own lives and demonstrates that in doing so we all contribute to creating an inclusive community that nurtures gutsy girls.
If you are looking for an empowering, gutsy and powerful speaker for your event, I would not hesitate to recommend Sharyn.
- Jade McKenzie
Many people waver, when it comes to owning their passion, their unique creative expression, and their gifts. This is where Sharyn naturally stands out: she colours waaaaay outside the lines of conforming and with this, is a brilliant leader in connecting to one's truth, one's creativity and above all, the feminine nature of women.
Through her words and guidance, she has inspired countless numbers of women to follow their path, as unconventional and non-linear as it may seem, to create pure magic, and live their lives in the flow and on purpose. I am deeply honoured and blessed to know Sharyn and to be a part of her world.
- Vienda Maria
The power woman. The warrior that beams lightness and strength. After attending a couple of Sharyn's events I have walked away inspired to move, change and expand. Always a collective of like minded souls to connect with, and Sharyn brings real life depth and learnings through in an easily digestible and relatable way. Love her work. Yeowwww.
- Bodhi Whitaker
You have reawakened my curiosity and this will allow me to change my focus and interests in certain areas in my life. Your guidance and wisdom is fantastic, as I said to you the world needs more women like yourself, heeding the call and sharing your journey.
- J.M.
Sharyn's Sacred Circle Leadership Training has so far been a soul quenching experience for me. The content has allowed me to explore myself in such a sacred environment and I have discovered many things hidden deep within my heart that have been locked away for some time. I am learning that I am a strong and amazing woman and to live my life with authenticity, sovereignty and to unearth the leader that I feel I truly am. I feel very grateful to be a part of this life changing opportunity. Sharyn is an inspiring leader, teacher, healer and Wild Woman. Women all over the world can learn a great deal from the training and sisterhood that she shares.
- Amanda Smith
I am deeply grateful that you are giving us a complete personal and soul development journey. It is exactly what I have needed and looked for for such a long time. I feel such a connection to you and I am honoured for this opportunity to be mentored, guided and led by you.
- Sarah Finlay
It was a truly amazing couple of days. I loved connecting with the other people attending the course. It's so nice to spend time with like minded people and I really don't get to do that enough. I feel like I made some really amazing friends over those two days. Sharyn led the workshop beautifully and I felt her genuine care and guidance truly made the weekend. I would highly recommend it and would also love to attend future workshops with Sharyn to build on the experience further.
- Sophia McEvoy
Sharyn is a potent and vulnerable speaker and she honestly moved me to tears. Her forthright approach to confronting topics about race, trauma and resilience are heartfelt and so necessary in our progress towards a more loving and inclusive society. Hire her for your next speaking engagement. She will leave a powerful and lasting impression.
- Tahlee Rouillon
Sharyn is a compelling speaker with a powerful message.
Delivered in her signature gentle yet fierce style Sharyn’s story and message fully engaged every person in the room. Through sharing her story and message Sharyn empowers women to live an unabridged life, to become leaders in their own lives and demonstrates that in doing so we all contribute to creating an inclusive community that nurtures gutsy girls.
If you are looking for an empowering, gutsy and powerful speaker for your event, I would not hesitate to recommend Sharyn.
- Jade McKenzie
Many people waver, when it comes to owning their passion, their unique creative expression, and their gifts. This is where Sharyn naturally stands out: she colours waaaaay outside the lines of conforming and with this, is a brilliant leader in connecting to one's truth, one's creativity and above all, the feminine nature of women.
Through her words and guidance, she has inspired countless numbers of women to follow their path, as unconventional and non-linear as it may seem, to create pure magic, and live their lives in the flow and on purpose. I am deeply honoured and blessed to know Sharyn and to be a part of her world.
- Vienda Maria
The power woman. The warrior that beams lightness and strength. After attending a couple of Sharyn's events I have walked away inspired to move, change and expand. Always a collective of like minded souls to connect with, and Sharyn brings real life depth and learnings through in an easily digestible and relatable way. Love her work. Yeowwww.
- Bodhi Whitaker
You have reawakened my curiosity and this will allow me to change my focus and interests in certain areas in my life. Your guidance and wisdom is fantastic, as I said to you the world needs more women like yourself, heeding the call and sharing your journey.
- J.M.
Sharyn's Sacred Circle Leadership Training has so far been a soul quenching experience for me. The content has allowed me to explore myself in such a sacred environment and I have discovered many things hidden deep within my heart that have been locked away for some time. I am learning that I am a strong and amazing woman and to live my life with authenticity, sovereignty and to unearth the leader that I feel I truly am. I feel very grateful to be a part of this life changing opportunity. Sharyn is an inspiring leader, teacher, healer and Wild Woman. Women all over the world can learn a great deal from the training and sisterhood that she shares.
- Amanda Smith
I am deeply grateful that you are giving us a complete personal and soul development journey. It is exactly what I have needed and looked for for such a long time. I feel such a connection to you and I am honoured for this opportunity to be mentored, guided and led by you.
- Sarah Finlay
It was a truly amazing couple of days. I loved connecting with the other people attending the course. It's so nice to spend time with like minded people and I really don't get to do that enough. I feel like I made some really amazing friends over those two days. Sharyn led the workshop beautifully and I felt her genuine care and guidance truly made the weekend. I would highly recommend it and would also love to attend future workshops with Sharyn to build on the experience further.
- Sophia McEvoy
I'd love to hear from you! Want to exchange postcards? Send me one (include your address!) and I'll send you one back. Snail mail isn't dead!
My mailing address is:
Sharyn Holmes - Gutsy Girl
PO Box 765
Paddington QLD 4064
Australia
My mailing address is:
Sharyn Holmes - Gutsy Girl
PO Box 765
Paddington QLD 4064
Australia
