Hi, I’m Jas Rawlinson.

 

A little bit about me…

 

Storyteller, domestic violence survivor, book coach, and best-selling author…

I go by many names, but what you may not know about me is that I once lived a life that was VERY different to the one I now have.

I wasn’t always confident and outspoken.

In fact, as a child growing up in a home with a perpetrator of domestic violence, fear and depression were all I knew for a very long time.

Often, my life was permeated by a sense of never-ending hopelessness that I felt would never leave.

In those dark moments, there was one thing I held on to. A promise I made to my teenage-self.

One day I would find a way to help others so they didn’t have to suffer in silence.

 

But first…I had a lot of stuff to acknowledge and heal.

A decade of family violence; the suicide of my Dad at age 18; trauma and abuse…I definitely had my work cut out for me!

In 2012 I moved to Brisbane to pursue my creative passions further, and this is where I discovered my heart for speaking out against social injustice.

I wasn’t interested in ‘fluff’ pieces about diets and fashion. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.

And so, slowly and consistently, I took every opportunity that came my way.

And through the process, I found my voice…

Since then…

I’ve written 4 books, starred on an award-winning TV series in front of 100 million people, filmed a mini-documentary, and inspired hundreds of thousands across the globe.

A few of my proudest moments include:

  • Investigating illegal brothels & helping vulnerable women to navigate unsafe situations

  • Becoming an anti-human trafficking ambassador for Project Karma and Destiny Rescue, and spending time in SE Asia with undercover rescue agents and survivors of human trafficking.

  • Leaving a legacy by co-founding Brisbane’s first permanent Domestic Violence Memorial and being inducted into Queensland's ‘Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll.’

  • Swimming with sharks on the travel TV series ‘Adventure All Stars’ to raise over $10K for an anti-child slavery charity

Today I’m a strong advocate for hope and healing.

My life work is about giving a voice to anyone who has ever felt voiceless. And truly, what better gift could I give to the world than this?

Thanks for being a part of my journey!

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Key Speaking topics:

  • Coercive control & boundary-setting

  • Transforming shame into strength & thriving despite adversity

  • The power of storytelling as a vehicle for trauma recovery

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