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Dear ,


Yes, it took just two words to get me on Em Rusciano's side.


It was 2004 and she had just finished a performance on Australian Idol.


A judge likened her to Pauline Hanson in their critique. It was cruel - like many such moments in the early days of reality television.


But then, totally unexpectedly - came her reply. It was one of the first honestly GOOD moments from Idol that I remember - completely off-the-cuff and perfect in its delivery:


“Please explain.”


That was it. A blend of wit and humour that was direct, open and endlessly self-aware. I was hooked.


So of course, I was excited to hear that Em Rusciano would be speaking at the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023.

MEET THE SUMMIT 2023 SPEAKERS


Okay... I made a very silly cartoon face and audibly gasped on a Google Meet link with my colleagues.

It wasn't my first fangirl moment, and it won't be the last.


When Em addressed the National Press Club in August, and detailed her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD, the affinity made sense.


I recognised her grief. She mourned her ten-year-old self, who always felt out of place.


I remembered a loud little girl who felt every judgement like a deep cut. People described her as a bit 'too much' - but she was bold, creative and energetic.


Truth is, I really miss her.


Since being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, I think about her a lot. I struggle to forgive all the times shame made her smaller - less brave, more fearful.


But there's plenty of reason to hope. Finally, the neurodivergent community are sharing their story - the utter exhaustion of fighting to fit into a system designed for everyone else.


The conversation is shifting, and fast. And it joins a growing chorus of people daring to ask: how do we change our systems to reflect and honour our diversity?


It's one of the things we'll have in mind at the Leadership Summit next March, as we catch up with you, and the incredible community you’ve built here at Future Women for two days of insightful discussion, deep thinking and profound storytelling.


So whether we're seeing you in person in Sydney or Melbourne, or from the comfort of your homes (complete with comfy track pants and cosy socks) - be sure to get your tickets early and block out the time in your calendar.

And remember, as a Future Women member - you get a 20% discount on all ticketed events. Book below to access your members-only ticket price.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Yours, in shared adoration of women like Em, who help push the dial on behalf of us all,


Bojana Kos,

Senior Content Producer and proud ADHD-haver, Future Women


With special thanks to our Presenting Partner

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