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Isobel Marshall
PrintIsobel Marshall is the 2021 Young Australian of the Year and a social entrepreneur. At 17 and 18, Eloise Hall and Isobel Marshall crowdfunded $56,000 to kickstart TABOO Period Products; a social enterprise that sells high quality certified organic cotton pads and tampons with all company profits dedicated to eradicating period poverty. TABOO has a strong focus on educating, campaigning and advocacy efforts, aiming to dismantle menstrual stigma and free the conversation of periods to create practical change.
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Testimonials for Isobel Marshall
Awesome. Inspired the audience with their story, honesty and the power of social purpose organisations. We considered it a privilege to have them speak to us.
The CEO Institute
Very informative and Isobel was very passionate and inspiring. We had another speaker at our conference whose major focus was building toilets in India so girls could continue their schooling when they start menstruating. Rotary has 6 humanitarian areas of focus of which one is Child and Maternal Health so it was a well received presentation.
Rotary
Both Isobel and Eloise were fantastic additions to our IWD program. The interview style worked well - particularly as it was curated for our online audience. It made the content more dynamic. Isobel and Eloise were eloquent, knowledgeable and passionate.
UN Women Australia
Cowell Clarke's general feedback is that we were absolutely thrilled to have Isobel and Eloise present to our clients. They did a wonderful job explaining their journey and addressing the whole purpose behind their start-up. We really appreciated the positive feedback in relation to Megan's work with TABOO and how it has been a pleasurable experience. Guest feedback = they were overwhelmed and in awe of Isobel and Eloise. Everyone had a wonderful time and definitely weren't afraid to talk openly about menstruation on the night! Well done girls.
Cowell Clarke Lawyers
Isobel was a host for our podcast series, The Discovery Pod. She did a fantastic job. She was confident speaking to academics across a broad range of topics; she was always well presented and reliable; and she brought extra light to our podcast with her warm and bubbly personality.
The University of Adelaide
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Isobel Marshall's Biography
Isobel Marshall is the 2021 Young Australian of the Year and a social entrepreneur.
At 17 and 18, Eloise Hall and Isobel Marshall crowdfunded $56,000 to kickstart TABOO Period Products; a social enterprise that sells high quality certified organic cotton pads and tampons with all company profits dedicated to eradicating period poverty.
TABOO has a strong focus on educating, campaigning and advocacy efforts, aiming to dismantle menstrual stigma and free the conversation of periods to create practical change. They have also partnered with many Australian organisations, providing free access to pads for Australian women who require menstrual support.
Isobel is the Director of Health and Education at TABOO and is partway through her degree in Medicine at the University of Adelaide. Isobel is passionate about reproductive health and education programs and has been awarded the 2021 Young Australian of the year.
Speaking Topics Include
Menstrual Health and Wellbeing: A Global Context (Option to present with Eloise Hall)
This presentation closely follows the journey of TABOO’s co-founders in uncovering what period poverty looks like, and the development of their passion. It discusses the significance of menstrual health and wellbeing as a
personal experience, and where those collective experiences sit within the bigger picture of our world and different populations. Period poverty is discussed in depth, and the consequences are explained in the context of gender inequality, the poverty cycle and the environment.
TABOO - Shaping Consumer Behaviour to Eradicate Period Poverty (Option to present with Eloise Hall)
This presentation follows the journey of TABOO Period Products’ founders in establishing a social enterprise that eradicates period poverty. It explores the decision-making processes that lead them to sell a premium product in consumer markets to make significant social and ethical change. The opportunity for consumer funded impact is embellished, further unpacking the impact made to eradicate period poverty through the company’ sales.
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
This keynote follows the professional and personal learnings of the TABOO Co-Founders as they planted and grew their social enterprise from just 17 years old.
We discuss the leadership skills required to direct a group towards a shared mission, and explore entrepreneurship as an opportunity to challenge the norms around us. We share how TABOO has used the power of business as a tool to eradicate period poverty and how breaking the mould to challenge injustice can be so a powerful force fuelled by passion and dedication.
Reproductive Health and Gender Equality
The history of Reproductive Healthcare gives us an insight into the state and progression of gender equality over the decades.
In this presentation, I will discuss menstruation from a healthcare perspective, considering what has been overlooked in the past, and what we need to focus on now to ensure the menstrual health and wellbeing of all Australians.
We will explore how a good understanding of ones menstrual and reproductive health can support a menstruator in reaching their full potential, regardless of their biology.