At the beginning of 2024 I came across Justine on LinkedIn. I was impressed at some of her posts and noticed she had been an award-winning speaker. It was just what our program needed. I reached out to her and asked a question about her interest in being a speaker. She identified that she would be available for the final forum, and I was wrapped but forgot about it (although put her on the booking sheet). One month prior to the celebration forum I received a message asking about the details for speaking at the forum from Justine. I was so impressed, she not only volunteered but valued the opportunity as much as we did in her speaking to us. I mentioned this to my wife, and she referred to me some of her accomplishments, she was impressed but am not sure why she doubted Be Bold Be Heard. Justine was proactive in her impeccable organisation and ensured that we had a common understanding about what we wanted to deliver to our students. In a way it held me accountable to raising the standard for the forum, which I also appreciated.
Further to this, Justine approached the program with clarity, calmness and was supremely professional. Her story which enthralled 170 staff and students was inspiring to all. The journey through her numerous conditions and challenges kept us on the edge of our seats, had us wondering at what she was going to do next, then had us in awe at the direction she took to reach new heights in something else. Justine inspires resilience through a life-lived mantra that included “there are no barriers, just different directions” (my approximate recall of it). Even had an old PE teacher looking for his next opportunity to paint something after she talked about renovating her house to build an art studio. I look forward to reading the book and hope to continue to maintain a connection as the value in her delivery of self-belief is so important to our Be Bold Be Heard girls whose confidence, thanks in part to Justine has grown significantly.
Brad Headlam
Be Bold Be Heard
Deputy Principal of North Geelong Secondary College
Justine is such an inspiring presence. Her story comes across raw, unrehearsed is told entirely from the heart. She does not preach a certain way of living one's life, she simply walks the audience through the various roadblocks that she has faced and describes the mindset that she
adopted to overcome them, not just to survive, but to thrive. She delivers with such warmth and humility that one finds themselves drawn into the story and hoping for her not to finish speaking.
Martin Jellinek
General Manager Learning Services Skyline Education Foundation Australia
It was an absolute honour to hear the inspiring entrepreneur Justine Martin speak in Northern Ireland in late 2023. Justine’s ability to speak from the heart, sharing her journey in a way that is authentic, real, and incredibly moving was a joy to listen to. Her resilience and strength in the face of layers of adversity, reminds anyone who is struggling with disability or chronic illness to not be limited by others’ views on how your life must look. I highly recommend Justine as a speaker to any organisation looking to inspire and empower their audience. She leaves everyone in the audience feeling a resounding “I can achieve”.
Bianca Stawiarski
Owner/Managing Director at Warida Wholistic Wellness
Justine Martin is truly a beacon of empowerment and advocacy in the realm of disability awareness and inclusion. As a distinguished expert and passionate publisher, Justine's journey is not merely a narrative; it's a catalyst for profound change and societal transformation. I could listen to her speak all day long!
With unwavering commitment and unparalleled insight, Justine navigates the landscape of disability with grace and determination. Her lived experiences serve as both a compass and a map, guiding individuals and organizations toward a more inclusive and compassionate future.
What sets Justine apart is her humanity and innate ability to harness adversity and transform it into a force for positive impact. Through her platform, she not only amplifies marginalized voices but also creates spaces where diversity thrives and barriers dissolve.
Justine's work transcends mere advocacy; it's a testament to the power of resilience and the boundless potential of the human spirit. She challenges assumptions, dismantles stereotypes, and paves the way for a world where everyone is celebrated for their unique abilities.
In a world that often overlooks the contributions and perspectives of individuals with disabilities, Justine stands as a beacon of hope and possibility. Her dedication to fostering understanding and empathy resonates deeply, inspiring others to join the journey toward a more inclusive tomorrow.
For anyone seeking a speaker who embodies passion, expertise, and a relentless commitment to positive change, Justine Martin is the unequivocal choice. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and transformed by her remarkable insights and unwavering advocacy.
Karen McDermott
CEO/Founder at KMD Books
"What an amazing & inspirational lady you are Justine Martin! I have just sat in on Justine’s talk tonight that she gave at her old home town of Glen Innes. I would be amazed if anyone has had so many illnesses & diversities in their life as this beautiful lady & been able to fight back to live a very full & rewarding life at the same time as building up 6 businesses, co authoring 4 books, illustrating one & writing & illustrating a children’s book. Justine has to be a National Treasure.
Congratulations on making it into 4 categories of the ROAR Finals & good luck Saturday night. You damn well deserve to win the lot, however what ever the outcome you have been a winner by just having your name in there. Thank you for sharing your story with the captivated audience tonight. May you continue to manage doing what a you are doing & keep inspiring others."
Carol Parry
Attendee at Glen Innes RSL
"Justine has spoken at Business in Heels events on a number of occasions. Her messages are always very clear & simple, they are heartfelt especially as she shares her own journey & challenges. The audience is always impressed and leaves inspired to do more."
Lisa Sweeney
CEO at Business In Heels
Thank you, Justine, for the support you have given me in so many areas. I have had the privilege of hearing Justine speak on a couple of occasions around Geelong. On each occasion, I have learnt more about resilience, MS, and so much more.
Justine’s dedication not only to the MS community in educating those afflicted by MS and the education of the public at large about the plight of MS sufferers is unsurpassed.
Justine’s talks are always inspirational for anyone facing adversities of their own
Deb Fribbins
Rotaract Geelong
I was so unbelievably inspired by listening to Justine's life story. I knew her as a child and even then remember how driven she was but I had not seen her in about 15 years, so hearing her many battles I was baffled. Justine spoke with such raw honesty that the world needs more of and in-between tears and laughter listening to her was such an eye opener.
Justine speaks beautifully & hearing her story really helped to put things in my own life into perspective. What a wonderful way to spend an evening, thanks so much for your strength..
Kathy Sharman
“Captivating” “The audience were spellbound”
Justine spoke to my group of business leaders and immediately after her 40 minute session, an attendee said they could have listened for another 40 minutes, it was that good.
Book this lady now before she gets to be too famous. I couldn’t recommend Justine Martin highly enough.
Les Watson
Creating Success Program
‘I truly believe that Justine WILL inspire anyone who is in attendance
Rachel Jillet
RD Photography
Justine has a great story to tell with her artistic flare. Justine has great energy and doesn’t let life’s challenges hold her back from stepping out of her comfort zone to reach her goals.
Avril Cornwall
Justine spoke at two events we ran to celebrate the life and art of Geelong's own Chrissie Amphlett and to raise awareness of MS. If you wants someone who can quieten a rowdy crowd at a venue like Cherry Bar in AC/DC Lane with nothing other than her heartfelt words of personal experience and universal feelings, I can't recommend Justine highly enough.
Dave Stevens
Fantastic speaker, easy to understand. happy and light hearted. Highly recommended for any public speaking. Appreciated Justine travelling interstate to speak about MS at an Art Relief workshop in 2019.
Thankyou again.
Narelle Carla Whitham
Justine is a very inspirational person with a very positive outlook on Life , I could not recommend her as an inspirational speaker highly enough.
Julia Uren
“It was incredibly valuable hearing Justine’s story and she was such a good public speaker. The humour in her presentation helped hearing a lot of sad life events and how she’s navigated through.”
Sally K.
Attendee at MS Australia Event
“Justine is an engaging, informative and clear public speaker. At no point did I lose interest in, or lose track of where we were in her presentation – excellent public speaker.”
Andrew N.
Attendee at NDIS Talk
“Justine’s story is an inspiration to us all. To be able to overcome all the adversity she has faced just goes to show how strong she is, and gives so much hope to others.”
Ella F.
Attendee at NDIS Talk
"Justine was an engaging informative and clear public speaker. At no point did I lose interest or lose track of where we were in her presentation. Excellent public speaker.”
National Disability Insurance Agency
"Fantastic speaker, easy to understand. happy and light hearted. Highly recommended for any public speaking.
Appreciated Justine travelling interstate to speak about MS at an Art Relief workshop in 2019.
Thankyou again."
Narelle Carla Whitham
Justine is such an inspiring speaker. She has a unique way of reminding each of us that we are capable of embracing who we truly are. Her words made me realise the importance of not giving up and continuing to push forward, no matter the challenges. She is a great inspiration, especially to me, and I can't thank her enough for igniting the spark of resilience and hope within me. Thank you, Justine, for sharing your journey and empowering us all!
Mylen C.
Justine is an accomplished and very professional speaker that I’ve had the privilege of listening to many times and I always enjoy her messaging and delivery. I would highly recommend Justine as a speaker for any event and would also recommend her as an ideal keynote speaker.
Robyn Baker
After my first session with Justine I felt like I had direction and goals in place… our next session was one week later and it was great to be able to tell her how much I had achieved following her guidance. So glad I reached out to her.
Charlene
Justine came highly recommended to me as I was struggling with myself and my business. I was in a state of scattered overwhelm with a huge lack of self confidence. I felt I needed a helping hand. Justine was able to clear the thick fog in my head and provide me with some invaluable strategies to organise myself plus enable a positive growth mindset.
I now have an amazing scheduling system with a well structured planner and I have outsourced so I can be the talent in my business. Justine is passionate and cares. I highly recommend her services as it made a huge difference for me. She has guided me back to a clearer path towards personal and professional growt
Kat Rattray
Founder Kats Art Club