International Women's Day

There is much that is written and said about women at this time of the year.

The theme of International Women’s Day this year is?Embrace Equity.?What does that mean? We all start from different places and situations, so sometimes equal opportunity isn’t enough to make a difference. True inclusion and belonging may require extra resources or support….for anyone in our society, not just women.

We are proud to be female founders, living in a country that recognises the value women bring to all aspects of our community and is trying to remove barriers that may have inhibited success in the past.

This month, we’re celebrating the women and men who give selflessly to protect our community through the State Emergency Service Queensland. We are proud to support this organisation as volunteers, trainers, and videographers.

- Kirsty Nancarrow & Suzie Cray

Listen to Kirsty’s International Women’s Day interview on Cairns FM 89.1

Upcoming workshops

We’re on the road again next week, taking our Smartphone Video Workshop to Alice Springs for the third time.

First Nations Rangers from across Central Australia will be learning how to capture the work they do and share important messages from their remote communities through video during the annual Central Land Council Ranger Camp at Ross River.

We’ll also be running a workshop for the Central Desert Regional Council and MacDonnell Regional Council.

We still have openings for private coaching in video editing, smartphone videography, and media training during our visit on 20 and 21 March so if you’re in Alice Springs and would like to learn more,?please get in touch.

Places are already filling up for our next?1 Day Smartphone Video Workshop in Cairns?on Saturday 6 May at Spinal Life so please book in soon to avoid disappointment.

Congratulations to the newly elected Cairns Business Women’s Club Board.

eMotion Video Training and Production has been a proud sponsor of the Club for the past four years.

Incoming CBWC President Kearley Dent joined Kirsty for a Presentation & Media Coaching Session to get some tips on handling interviews with confidence and engaging the audience. There's still time to nominate your favourite women in business for the 2023 Cairns Business Women of the Year Awards.

It’s been a busy month for video editing workshops. We launched two new courses,?1 Day Video Editing on a Laptop?and a?Half Day Smartphone Video Editing. Suzie also delivered a free workshop at?Launch YEP on the best editing apps for your phone.

If you would like to explore personalised training in 2023, please?get in touch.

Top Tips: Get ready for your media interview

You’ve got a journalist interested in your story…so what can you do now to make the most of your media opportunity? Here are our top 5 tips:

1. Do your homework:?Find out who will be doing the interview and the format - is it live or pre-recorded, for news sound bites or a longer feature?
2. Know your message:?What are the three key points you want the audience to remember?
3. Prepare for common questions:?Put yourself in the journalist’s shoes and prepare answers for questions they’re likely to ask, including the ones you fear most!
4. Rehearse:?Have a practice run with someone who can give you feedback.
5. Be natural:?You don’t need a special voice or persona, just be yourself.

Whether you’re talking about yourself or your organisation, a well-executed media interview can be a powerful tool for promoting your brand and reaching new audiences.

Events: Speed Networking

Have you been to a?Trading Mate?event yet? If you’re in Cairns, this is a great network of businesses covering a wide range of industries from alternative therapies to finance, marketing, coaching and everything in between. Your first event is free.

Join the?next monthly event at The Red Beret on Wednesday 29 March 5-730pm?for Speed Networking, where you’ll have 1 minute with every person in the room to give an elevator pitch for your business. See you there!

Social Enterprise Grants Now Open

If you are a small to medium-sized business in Queensland operating as a social enterprise, you may be eligible for between $5000 and $25000 to purchase production equipment and access skills development and coaching programs.

We love helping organisations that support our community so if you’re interested in applying for funds to upskill in video so you can raise awareness and build your social media profile, or perhaps learn presentation skills,?talk to us.

The Queensland Government’s Social Enterprise Growth Grant Closes on 27 April.

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