In Episode 66, Mayank and Sunny sit down with the legend herself, Ashani Dante, also known as Mandy.
She is a thought leader, speaker, visionary and Founder of Flourish Girl, with a proven track record in the social impact & business space. Flourish Girl is a mission-driven charity focused on promoting feminine leadership and young women's mental health. With a background in speech pathology and thousands of hours working alongside leading schools, Ashani has become a powerful voice for mental health advocacy among young women and gender diverse adolescents.
Over the past seven years, Ashani has grown Flourish Girl from an idea into a highly successful charity, alongside her team that has impacted the lives of over 17,000 teenage girls and gender diverse teens across more than 100 schools in Australia. Her work has earned the recognition from various organizations, including 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian Australian and 7 News Young Achievers Award 2022.
Ashani's journey of self-discovery and cultural reclamation has inspired countless women to embrace their unique identities and celebrate their cultural heritage. She is an advocate for cultural diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to forge a more compassionate and understanding world.
Widely recognises as a unique voice in this space, she has been an ambassador, speaker and writer for brands such as Channel 10 (Studio 10, T2, Kikki K, MYOB, Supre, Saari Collective, Ashani continues to expand her reach and inspire positive change in the world. Her impact is nothing short of extraordinary, and she is destined to be a conscious leader of our time, guiding and uplifting women everywhere. Ashani Dante is a trailblazer, a guiding light, and an inspiration to us all.
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Where can you find Mandy Dante:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashani-mandy-dante-57453197/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashanidante/
Where can you find the Flourish Girl
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-girl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishgirl_/
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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.
LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/
Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/
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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.
Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!
If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.
For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.
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