The theme of International Women's Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. Laser Clinics Australia chooses to challenge gender bias and inequality as well as honouring women's achievements.
Meet some of our sisterhood and read their stories about their career, families, and female role models:
Meet Malakah, a Laser Clinics Australia Manager and Therapist
Describe your greatest achievement or proudest moment.
"Being a mum of five, I challenged myself to be where I am today. After six years of hard work, I'm proud to be a Clinic Manager at Laser Clinics. My next goal is to become a Clinic Owner within our network!"
What role do you think skincare can play in making women feel confident?
"I believe good skin is important, it makes a woman feel confident and youthful! A woman's 'canvas' tells her story."
Who is your greatest female role model, and why?
"Oprah Winfrey. I've always looked up to her. She's empowering, inspiring and an incredible businesswoman."
Meet Lydianti, a Laser Clinics Australia Therapist
Describe your greatest achievement or proudest moment.
"My proudest moment is being a mother. It is a rewarding but challenging experience. It is a lifelong learning journey."
What role do you think skincare can play in making women feel confident?
"Daily skincare routines contribute to our confidence. For me, skincare is a self-care ritual that makes me feel good about myself."
Who is your greatest female role model, and why?
"My mother with her 'you can do it' attitude, wherever I am feeling down. She also introduced me to my first skincare routine."
Meet Tanya, the Laser Clinics Australia General Manager of People Medical and Culture.
Describe your greatest achievement or proudest moment.
"Fighting for my education and raising my nephew."
What role do you think skincare can play in making women feel confident?
"Our daily skincare ritual affirms the care we take of ourselves."
Who is your greatest female role model, and why?
"My grandmother for many reasons. As a young girl, my grandmother taught me to take care of my skin - moisturise morning and night. She taught me that these rituals were important."
Meet Claudia & Kate, Franchise Partners from Laser Clinics Prahran
Describe your greatest achievement or proudest moment.
“Claudia - moving overseas to study and play tennis.
Kate - my two beautiful children. Starting our own business, Laser Clinics Australia Prahran, three years ago from the ground up was certainly another very proud moment.”
What role do you think skincare can play in making women feel confident?
“Investing in your skin from an early age is so important. A skincare regime, including treatments and products catered to your skin type, can keep you looking youthful and confident at any age!”
Who is your greatest female role model, and why?
“Our wonderful mother. She has always taught us the importance of family, working hard, staying true to our values, learning from mistakes and seeing the positives in every situation.”
