Yeah The Girls 40 Plus Digital Magazine - Magazine - Page 44
September 2025
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MEET OUR FINALISTS
Leadership with Heart & Resilience
Meet Chantal Gerardy, finalist in the Trusted
Mentor and Coach Award at the Celebrate
Women Awards 2025.
Arriving in Australia as a single mum of three
with no money or support, Chantal rebuilt her
life and business from the ground up. Today,
she mentors women with the same
compassion, clarity, and courage she once
longed for—helping them simplify chaos,
reclaim confidence, and step into empowered
leadership.
Her story proves that mentorship isn’t about
perfection—it’s about creating safe spaces
where women can rise, lead, and thrive.
Reclaiming Power & Pleasure
Introducing Vanessa Tarfon, finalist in the
Trusted Mentor and Coach Award at the
Celebrate Women Awards 2025.
As a Sex Therapist, Vanessa saw the gap society
leaves for women navigating life transitions like
postpartum and menopause. While much is
taught about reproduction, little is said about
reclaiming desire, identity, and confidence as
women evolve. Through her work, Vanessa
creates safe, shame-free spaces where women
can reconnect with their sensuality, strengthen
relationships, and lead more fully.
Her bold message is clear: pleasure is power,
and when women embrace it, they unlock
confidence, clarity, and courage in every area of
life.
