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16 October 2025

Real Women Raw Stories 2025

An uplifting event with key takeaways to empower women to take charge of their lives – stories that aren't often shared but should be told.

This event is designed to be uplifting and provide practical steps and takeaway points that can ultimately empower women to take charge of their lives.

The topics we will cover are:

  • Faatali Taulago-Leauma (“Tali”) – The silent struggles of a young widow
  • Bernice Tuffery – Making peace with sleep – My life beyond insomnia
  • Anna Gibbons – Parenting through a mental health pandemic: Turning pain into purpose
  • Karen Hattaway – “C.R.E.A.M” It rises to the top. From cheese rolls to award winning restaurants

So many people have lived through these situations and these stories have the power to help others heal and improve their lives. They may not have gone through these experiences themselves, but it may help them understand someone close to them.

  • Thursday 16 Oct 2025, 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Friday 17 Oct 2025, 7pm to 9.30pm

Where:


McFadden's Centre
64 McFaddens Road
St Albans
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This event is designed to be uplifting and provide practical steps and takeaway points that can ultimately empower women to take charge of their lives.

The topics we will cover are:

  • Faatali Taulago-Leauma (“Tali”) – The silent struggles of a young widow
  • Bernice Tuffery – Making peace with sleep – My life beyond insomnia
  • Anna Gibbons – Parenting through a mental health pandemic: Turning pain into purpose
  • Karen Hattaway – “C.R.E.A.M” It rises to the top. From cheese rolls to award winning restaurants

So many people have lived through these situations and these stories have the power to help others heal and improve their lives. They may not have gone through these experiences themselves, but it may help them understand someone close to them.

Location
McFadden's Centre, 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans

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