Real Women Raw Stories
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026
7pm - 10pm
MCFADDEN'S CENTRE
CHRISTCHURCH
"Stories that aren't often shared but deserve to be told"
Be Inspired by Real Stories of Strength, Courage and Resilience
This inspiring women’s event will empower you with real-life insights to help yourself—or support someone you love—through life’s toughest challenges.
Hear from four incredible women who have experienced profound ups and downs, and discover how their journeys have shaped the lives they lead today. Their honest and powerful stories highlight the strength that comes from facing adversity and finding a way forward.
Sharing personal stories is a powerful way to inspire healing, build resilience, and create connection. At this special event from Real Women Raw Stories, you’ll be inspired by the courage and determination of our speakers and gain practical insights to help you navigate life’s challenges and live life to the fullest.
Violence and Healing:
A journey to reclamation and empowerment.
.png)
Details to come soon
Maybe You’re Not Broken: Rethinking Symptoms, Hormones, and the Female Body
.png)
Details to come soon
A fantastic evening hearing from some brave wāhine. The food and the cool beverages were delicious. I am definitely returning next year!!
Emma Thompson
Stumbled over this event and very glad to have had opportunity to attend. Glad I had courage to buy a ticket and go by myself after reading the brief on the 4 amazing woman presenting . Some discussions close to my heart .
Looking forward to next year's event
Averil Gwynne
The Story of Real Women Raw Stories
The Real Women Raw Stories event was born from a shared conversation about a social media post by ‘She Is Not Your Rehab’. It made me aware of how common these issues are for so many people.
This conversation sparked an idea of wanting to help. I originally wanted to help my Mum who was trapped by past trauma. At the time I felt unable to help her so instead I wondered how I might help others.
I am grateful that I was able to tell Mum prior to her passing that this event was designed for her and that it will be her ongoing legacy.
