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.