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How to Advocate for Yourself in a World That Doesn’t Always See You
Because your voice deserves to be heard, even when others overlook it. Living with hidden disabilities and chronic illness has taught me one thing above all: the world doesn’t always make space for you. Sometimes, you have to claim that space yourself . Advocacy isn’t about being loud or confrontational, it’s about speaking up for your needs, your worth, and your rights in a way that honours who you are. Here’s what I’ve learned about advocating for yourself in a world that d
Justine Martin
Sep 16, 20252 min read


How I Prepare for Speaking Events With Hidden Disabilities
Because resilience doesn’t mean pretending, it means preparing. When people see me walk onto a stage, they see confidence. They see a...
Justine Martin
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Self-Care Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illnesses
Because your health is your business’s greatest asset. Running a business is demanding at the best of times. Add chronic illness into the...
Justine Martin
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Why Entering Awards Matters: Lessons From My AusMumpreneur Wins
Last week, I stood on stage at the AusMumpreneur Awards, my heart pounding as my name was called not once, not twice, but multiple times....
Justine Martin
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Finding Your Voice: A Speaker’s Guide to Confidence and Clarity
Because your story deserves to be heard, loud, proud, and with purpose. When I first stepped onto a stage, I wasn’t confident, I was...
Justine Martin
Aug 14, 20252 min read


What It Means to Be an Empowering Woman of the Year
Winning the Empowering Woman of the Year award was more than just a personal achievement — it was a moment that made me reflect deeply...
Justine Martin
Aug 7, 20252 min read


The Power of Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship
Why building a business around meaning changes everything. When I first started my business, it wasn’t for profit. It was for...
Justine Martin
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Managing Mental Health While Running Multiple Businesses
Because success should never come at the cost of your wellbeing. When people hear I run multiple businesses, speak on international...
Justine Martin
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Creating Real Impact Through Authentic Storytelling
Because when you speak your truth, others find theirs. There’s something magical that happens when you share your real story, no filters,...
Justine Martin
Jul 8, 20252 min read


How to Balance Creativity and Strategy in Business
Because true success comes from vision and structure working together. Running a business isn’t just about numbers, spreadsheets and...
Justine Martin
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Why Lived Experience Speakers Are the Future of Motivation
Because authenticity is what truly moves people. There was a time when motivational speaking was all about polished speeches, perfect...
Justine Martin
Jun 24, 20252 min read


How I Turned Adversity Into Opportunity
Because sometimes life doesn’t give you a choice, but you get to choose what you do with it. People often see the awards, the businesses,...
Justine Martin
Jun 17, 20252 min read


MOXIE: What It Means and Why You Need It
Because life will knock you down, and MOXIE is what helps you get back up stronger. If there’s one word that defines how I’ve built my...
Justine Martin
Jun 9, 20252 min read


The Healing Power of Sharing Your Story
Because your truth can set others free, too. There’s something profoundly powerful about standing in front of an audience or even just...
Justine Martin
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Women in Business: What It Takes to Lead with Integrity
Because leadership isn’t about ego, it’s about example. As a woman in business, I’ve heard it all. “Too emotional.” “Too strong.” “Too...
Justine Martin
May 26, 20253 min read


5 Tips for Delivering a Powerful Keynote (Even When You’re Exhausted)
Because showing up when you’re running on empty takes a different kind of strength. Let’s be honest, keynote speaking looks glamorous...
Justine Martin
May 22, 20253 min read


Living With MS: The Ups, Downs, and Everyday Wins
By Justine Martin – Speaker | Author | Resilience Advocate When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I thought my life was...
Justine Martin
May 7, 20253 min read


Why I’ll Never Let My Disabilities Define Me
By Justine Martin – Speaker | Author | Resilience Advocate When I first heard the words "you’ll never work again," it felt like a full...
Justine Martin
Apr 30, 20253 min read


Why Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling
We live in a world that often tells us to keep quiet unless we have something extraordinary to say. That, unless we’ve climbed Mount...
Justine Martin
Apr 22, 20253 min read


How I Built 5 Businesses From the Ground Up (With an ABI and MS!)
Spoiler: It wasn’t easy. But it was worth it. When people hear that I’ve built five businesses and that I live with an Acquired Brain...
Justine Martin
Apr 16, 20253 min read
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