EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENT
Conversations, Workshops and Community Events
At The Resilient Journeys, we create and participate in events that inspire resilience, leadership, inclusion, and meaningful community
connection.
Through workshops, speaking engagements, panel discussions, storytelling sessions, and collaborative initiatives, we aim to empower individuals and organisations to create positive change.
Upcoming Events
Join us for upcoming workshops, speaking events and community conversations.
Resilient Business -Victoria Street Safer Workshop
An inclusive workshop for local traders of Victoria Street and their customers to build resilience, share solutions and create safer streets together – delivered in partnership with the City of Yarra and Victoria Street Business Association.
- 18 June 2026
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- The Learning Bank, North Richmond
Past Events and Collaborations
Explore some of our past workshops, speaking engagements and community collaborations that have inspired connection, resilience and meaningful conversations.
Resilient Futures - Cultural Confidence & Connection
We delivered a free one-day program on 13 June 2026 to support migrant women to build confidence, resilience, and meaningful connections in a culturally safe space in partnership with the City of Yarra, Professional Migrant Women and Wellbeing Face.
Asian Australians Behind the Scenes
We were proud to contribute to the 2026 Waratah Program VIC (run in partnership with Monash University and Asian Australian Foundation) through guest speaking and panel participation focused on leadership, resilience and community empowerment.
Finding Our Voice Across Cultures
We presented a keynote for Cultural Diversity Week at Merri-bek City Council, creating space for authentic conversations on identity, belonging and empowering culturally diverse communities.
In Conversation with .. leadership series
Featured as a guest speaker for the “In Conversations With…” leadership series run by Professional Migrant Women, sharing insights on resilience, inclusive leadership and navigating complex sectors to drive meaningful change.
Master of Ceremony - Professional Migrant women
Served as Master of Ceremony for the Professional Migrant Women 6th Anniversary Celebration, guiding an evening of leadership, storytelling and community connection attended by over 200 guests.
From Invisible to Unstoppable: Owning your voice as a woman of colour
Delivered a keynote session, “From Invisible to Unstoppable,” at the Women of Colour Melbourne Inc. Gathering 2025, empowering women of colour through conversations on visibility, leadership and authentic voice.
The Power of Visibility: Personal Branding & Career Growth
Participated as a panel speaker for STEM Sisters discussion on “The Power of Visibility: Personal Branding & Career Growth,” exploring authenticity, resilience and leadership for women of colour in STEM.
Breaking Barriers: Science, Stories and Strategies to Empower Female Founders
Invited as a panel speaker for StartSpace’s “Breaking Barriers” event, sharing insights on leadership, entrepreneurship and navigating systemic challenges as a migrant woman in business.
Career Re-imagined: Embracing Change and Growtrh
Served as MC for the Australian Professionals of Colour “Career Reimagined” event, facilitating inspiring conversations on resilience, career growth and embracing change in professional journeys.
Women in Transport
Participated in a fireside chat at Victorian Department of Transport and Planning’s Women in Transport event, sharing mentoring insights and lived experiences to empower migrant and culturally diverse women to grow in confidence and leadership.
What they say
I wholeheartedly recommend Sarita Narayan as a strategic consultant and DEI/empowerment coach. Her ability to lead, mentor, and inspire is unparalleled, and her impact on my career and personal growth has been profound. Sarita influenced and created opportunities for staff to openly celebrate their identities, have a voice, and enable mutual learning through effective advocacy, support, and engagement on CaLD-related issues. Sarita's presence fostered a dynamic environment where every participant felt valued and acknowledged. I highly recommend Sarita to anyone seeking an inspirational speaker who can engage and uplift their audience with authenticity and skill.