Brimbank’s very own Harlene Del Rosario is set to star at the Th!s Is Me event, celebrating all women.
International Women’s Day falls on March 8 every year, and to celebrate, on Saturday, March 2, the Th!s Is Me festival is returning to the Collingwood Town Hall.
Ms Del Rosario said she was a volunteer at the event a few years back, and the stories she heard that day inspired her to tell her own story.
“I was inspired by those amazing women… so a few years later I decided to be one of those women and speak about my journey through life,” she said.
“My life has been a journey of learning, growing, hardships, hitting rock bottom, and getting back up.
“If you knew me growing up, I was probably the shyest person you could ever meet. Not being able to talk to anyone and being the quietest in the room.
“I never thought I’d be able to talk to a crowd of people or walk out and model, it took a lot of pushing myself out of my comfort zone.”
She said the fashion show element of the event is exciting and she cannot wait to be part of it.
“I have always loved fashion and think it is a great way to express yourself, showcasing your individuality through clothing,” she said.
“I went back to University as a mature aged student, and I am currently doing the course I have always wanted to do, which is Fashion Design.
“It is never too late to do something you love. This is what I love to do and I am lucky that I can do it now.”
All funds raised from the event will be donated to not for profit enterprise Full Circle – supporting disadvantaged children in India to help try to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
Gerald Lynch
