Dr Lana del Porto is an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) in Melbourne. Dr del Porto has published, lectured and been featured in over 200 scientific journal articles, professional meetings, and magazine articles. She hosts her own podcast and has thousands of followers on Instagram. She has operated on thousands of people and is the number-one rated ophthalmologist in Melbourne on ratemds.com , with 185 five-star reviews from happy patients.

Why I Joined Inspiring GIrls

“When I was a little girl I noticed that girls were treated like we were less valuable than boys. I decided when I was a child that I needed to chose a career that ensured I was treated with respect. That's part of the reason I became a doctor.”

Charlene Davies is Founder and Creative Director of Culturesse, and is also known for her distinctive and trend-setting street styles appearing in leading fashion digital magazines such as Vogue, Vogue Runway, Vogue Australia, Vogue UK, Vogue Italia, Vogue Spain, Vogue France, Vogue Singapore, Harper Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire and more. Charlene works with local and international high profile fashion & beauty brands and retailers, always delivering individuality and personality to her fashion profile.

“It costs a candle nothing to light another candle. If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it.”

“I am passionate about uplifting others and because of this, I am pursuing a future in Psychology. I am currently working as a Behaviour Support Therapist with children with disabilities. I am dedicated to making a positive impact and working towards creating a more inclusive and brighter society.

I wanted to be a part of this amazing project because I know that if we can change just one girl's mind about her future and the things she can achieve, we are changing the future for all women.”