A Her Seat Conversation
MELBOURNE . AUGUST 20 . THE ROYCE HOTEL
Every seat at this table was made possible by the people, brands and hands behind it. Meet the founders, speakers, and partners bringing this Melbourne conversation to life.
Our Speakers
Melissa Yu is a brand strategist, speaker and Founder of MCO Events, helping founders and leaders build trust, strengthen their reputation and lead with greater influence.
With more than 15 years across psychology, hospitality and business, Melissa combines human behaviour, brand strategy and live experiences to help organisations shape how people think, feel and act.
Her work has supported organisations including the Australian Open, NBL and Lifeline, while advising founders and executives through periods of growth, repositioning and increasing public visibility.
Melissa Yu
Georgie Collinson knows what it means to have your mind convinced you were in danger when you weren't.
Her debut book, The Anxiety Reset Method, caught Oprah's attention and introduced a new way of thinking about anxiety, not as a flaw to manage, but as a nervous system asking to be understood. Drawing on naturopathy, nutrition, clinical hypnotherapy and applied neuroscience, Georgie has helped thousands of high achievers, from seven figure entrepreneurs to corporate executives, move from chronic stress into a calm that actually stays.
Her work has been featured on Oprah Daily, The Today Show, ABC Radio, Body + Soul, FutureWomen, New Idea, Women's Fitness Magazine and hundreds of podcasts.
Georgie Collinson
Head of City
MELBOURNE
Mika believes true wellbeing is cultivated through the way we live each day, for ourselves, for others and for the moments we share. Drawing on her background in wellness and hospitality, Mika creates spaces and experiences that invite people to slow down, reconnect and rediscover what truly matters. She believes our environments have the power to shape the way we live each day, and that true nourishment is found in the spaces we create, the connections we cultivate and the care we extend to ourselves and others.
As Her Seats’ Head of City: Melbourne, Mika is committed to fostering a community where women can connect authentically, find a genuine sense of belonging and be reminded that we were never meant to grow alone.
Mika Nguyen
Our Community Sponsors
MEDIA PARTNER
A management and investment company that guides a diverse portfolio of businesses across hospitality, manufacturing, retail, property development, media and creative communications. Through its ecosystem of brands, including S Sanctuary Group, Bloom Vista, NTC Space and SoulEttes, the group is committed to creating places, businesses and experiences that enrich communities and create lasting impact.
NTC Space
EVENT STYLING
With over 15 years of experience in the wedding and events industry across Australia and internationally, Kerr Events & Weddings specialises in elegant, bespoke celebrations. With a focus on thoughtful planning, refined styling and seamless coordination, the team creates timeless experiences tailored to each client's unique vision.
Kerr Weddings and Events
CELEBRATORY CAKE
A Melbourne artisan cake studio renowned for creating handcrafted cakes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Combining exceptional craftsmanship with premium ingredients, each cake is thoughtfully designed to celebrate life's most meaningful moments.
Kekry Cakes
GUEST GIFTS
A mindful living destination in Da Nang, Vietnam, designed to inspire a more intentional way of life. Through thoughtfully curated spaces and meaningful experiences, guests are invited to reconnect with themselves, others and the present moment, celebrating the beauty of how we live, connect and appreciate each day.
Maha Mangala
GUEST GIFTS
Good Living Only is a Bondi born, Australian owned skincare brand founded by Jess Jackson, built around biodegradable bio cellulose sheet masks infused with collagen, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. The brand story is founder led and personal, framing Jess's journey from makeup dependency and bad skin to going makeup free and discovering sheet masks as both a skincare ritual and a meditation tool, with each mask designed to be scanned for a guided meditation that links calming the mind to improving the skin.