I was very intrigued when my 10-year-old granddaughter said to my six-year-old grandson, "no, no boys can be doctors not girls: girls can be nurses".

I then asked her, why do you say that and her response was "that's the way it is, isn't it"?

It was a great opportunity to talk about the value of their individual gifts that don't need to be limited to certain expectations.

This up and coming generation benefit from encouraging mentors who will allow them to see that their gifts are not to be bound by convention, but to be released and expressed in creative and vibrant ways.

Occasions such as International Women's Day provide a great platform to launch the conversation.

International Women's Day began in America in 1911 and the March 2020 theme is #EachforEqual.

Having had the conversation in the car with my grandchildren, I realise just how important it is to celebrate this day and keep women's achievements, abilities, goals and hurdles in the spotlight.

It is an opportunity to champion the cause of women from all backgrounds who dare to innovate, lead and uplift others to a more inclusive society.

To celebrate those women who have gone before us to challenge mindsets and behaviours. There are women all around us who demonstrate the courage to inspire us to collectively make positive change happen and create a community of equality for all.

Women on Wheels is also a base for women to connect, encourage, develop and grow using the opportunity to receive accredited training at the Tocal Campus on Yanco Agricultural Institute.

This is for women of the land affected by the impact of the drought to come together to share stories, connect with one another and enjoy building skills and knowledge; learn to operate tractors, drive a forklift or try a little yoga.

Women supporting and building women; contact Vicki Magann on 0448 293 188 you'll be glad you did. These events connect and engage to build a thriving community.

There will be events all around the globe that vocalise that an equal world is an enabled world. Activate your superpower in your community and rise to the occasion to celebrate one another not just once a year, but every day. Maya Angelou was an African American woman, an American Civil Rights Activist and an inspiration to many with her courage and wisdom "my mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some humour and some style".