Ashani Dante is an award-winning keynote speaker, podcast host and Founder of The Flourish Journey, a preventative mental health organisation impacting over 25,000 young people across 170+ schools nationally.
Recognised for her leadership and social impact, Ashani has received multiple awards for her contribution to youth wellbeing and community change, cementing her position as a trusted voice in modern leadership and mental health advocacy.
She is also the co-host of Mamamia’s But Are You Happy?, a leading mental health and self-development podcast blending psychology with lived experience, reaching a national audience.
As a founder turned board director, Ashani brings a rare perspective on feminine leadership, resilience and identity in high-performance environments. Her work explores confidence beyond comparison, redefining ambition, and creating cultures where women don’t just survive but lead.
Her keynotes blend powerful storytelling with practical, actionable frameworks, leaving audiences not only inspired, but equipped to lead with clarity, courage and impact.
Talking Points
Beyond the Smile: The Invisible Pressure High-Achieving Women Carry
Behind performance often lives perfectionism, comparison and silent self-doubt.Beyond the Smile: The Invisible Pressure High-Achieving Women Carry
This keynote explores:
- The cost of over-functioning
- Why comparison erodes confidence
- How to build internal validation in high-pressure environments
- A framework for sustainable ambition
Perfect for: Corporate IWD events, women in leadership forums.
Redefining Feminine Leadership in Modern Workplaces
Leadership is evolving, and so is power.Redefining Feminine Leadership in Modern Workplaces
This keynote challenges outdated leadership models and introduces a new paradigm rooted in:
- Emotional intelligence
- Self-awareness
- Soft power as strategic strength
- Leading without losing yourself
Audiences leave with a practical framework to embody confidence without compromising authenticity.
The Comparison Trap: From Competition to Contribution
In fast-paced environments, comparison fuels burnout and disconnection.The Comparison Trap: From Competition to Contribution
This session provides:
- Tools to shift from self-judgment to self-trust
- Strategies to build confidence from within
- A mindset that supports collaboration over competition
Highly resonant for emerging leaders and high-achieving women.
The Pandemic of Loneliness: Why Belonging is the New Performance Strategy
Loneliness is rising, even in connected workplaces.The Pandemic of Loneliness: Why Belonging is the New Performance Strategy
This keynote explores:
- Why belonging drives retention and performance
- The link between identity safety and productivity
- Practical ways leaders can foster deeper connection
Video
Mandy Kota: Helping Girls Flourish
Mandy Kota has impacted the lives of thousands of young people across Australia and the world. Mandy's passion originated from being a speech pathologist, where she empowered children with a range of communication disorders to find their voice. Towards the end of 2016, Mandy found that the rate of depression, anxiety and eating disorders amongst teenage girls were on a rise and it was in that moment that she found herself shifting her passion and focus towards giving teenage girls a voice.Studio 10 x Flourish Girl
Our Founder, Ashani Dante & a past participant from Rainbow College, Tessa sat down with Studio 10 to share more about the importance of our work in schools across Victoria.Mecca Power Panel
Mandy is highly professional, insightful and a dynamic speaker who was able to harness the power of women truly supporting each other to face their own individual challenges. As a Psychologi ... keep reading Mother
I know how to be a better version of myself now after being with Mandy. I can't thank you enough!
Ashani was relatable to the audience, she was humble, engaging and likeable. By sharing her own stories it enabled the audience to open up about their own which created an opportunity for the audience to learn from others and made them feel a part of the presentation.
Ashani read her audience, treated them with respect and was engaging, personable and content was interesting and supportive of our brief. The way she easily connected with the target audience and elicited genuine, positive interaction and shared relatable personal stories and insights.
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