Recapturing first impression on a cruise visit to Fiji in 2010.
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consultation, conversation, communication and compassion
-helping you grow your skills-
About
Michelle was born on the Fraser Coast of Queensland in 1965, she lives in the Fiji Islands. On the cusp of a Fijian sunset, amongst the debris of betrayal, is where Pineapple Rise was born. Pineapple Rise is a platform to encourage women to write their experiences and share them.
The vision is to share our stories which requires us to be brave and in the act of sharing we become more empowered.
The mission is to improve writing skills, encouraging conversation and to foster compassion.
The goal is for emotionally and psychologically healthier lives, so we can raise our children in a brighter future.
The vision is to share our stories which requires us to be brave and in the act of sharing we become more empowered.
The mission is to improve writing skills, encouraging conversation and to foster compassion.
The goal is for emotionally and psychologically healthier lives, so we can raise our children in a brighter future.
VALUES
Offering a mix of professional services and community engagement for women who have been through it.
consultation
A seasoned communication professional, Michelle who can assist with writing your communication strategy, impart branding advice, or conduct market research. Just ask.
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Specifically for women, this forum is to start conversations about things that impact your life. Whether it is in your workplace or your home life, your past, present or future. The hardest conversations to have are the ones that bring us the most healing and growth. Writing is therapeutic and sharing our story inspires others and empowers us to move forward.
communication
Are you writing a book? Copy or content editing, proof reading or critiquing including plagiarism checking, readability and accessibility feedback are all available. Something less creative? Like report writing or a strategic plan, services are on offer.
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Finding others who share similar life experiences brings us closer together as women. Some of the most gracious gifts we can give, as humans, is compassion and understanding. Being brave enough to share requires being vulnerable. Let's applaud those who are brave and offer the understanding and compassion needed.
Blog
A collection of short stories from life and imagination.
A short nap was short lived ending in a series of disasters.
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Questions to make the mind boggle.
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Confrontation is not always easy but sometimes necessary. A story of drawing boundaries, addressing issues and the emotional reactions for all sides.
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An unexpected encounter with heart attack.
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A quick snapshot of reality vs advertising.
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A short story of the end days of a same sex relationship.
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A tale of one woman's breaking point. When boundaries had been crossed for too long and finally too far, this is when she could see through the manipulation and find self love.
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We are all leaders in our own way. We have a responsibility to those we lead.
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Contact
- Lautoka, Western Division, Fiji