SONJA TERPSTRA: RESILIENCE, PUBLIC EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP | BRIDGED BY WORDS
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Sonja Terpstra reflects on resilience, public education, leadership, and the realities of political life. From leaving school in Year 10 to serving in the Victorian Parliament, she shares practical advice on persistence, community advocacy, mentorship, and why leadership begins with listening to people’s lived experiences.
AIV PUGLIELLI: YOUNG LEADERSHIP, REPRESENTATION & HOW CHANGE HAPPENS | BRIDGED BY WORDS
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Aiv Puglielli shares his journey from the arts into the Victorian Parliament and reflects on the realities of public leadership, representation, and political change. From grassroots campaigning to housing inequality and the pressures of public life, he offers an honest perspective on what it takes to step into politics and advocate for community in a rapidly changing world.
SARAH MANSFIELD: FROM GP TO PARLIAMENT | BRIDGED BY WORDS
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Dr. Sarah Mansfield shares her journey from frontline healthcare to the Victorian Parliament, and the moments that pushed her to step up. From witnessing systemic failures as a GP to building change through local government, she offers practical advice for aspiring leaders on finding purpose, navigating politics, and making a real impact in their communities.