In Ashani Dante's extraordinary journey, compassion, empowerment, and self-discovery intricately weave the vibrant tapestry of her life. Once a dedicated pediatric speech pathologist, she has evolved into the visionary force behind Flourish Girl, recently transitioning to Founder & Non-Executive Board Director, marking a conscious step into a new chapter of her mission.

Ashani's initial path was paved with an unwavering passion for giving children a voice in. From the transformative corridors of speech pathology clinics, she witnessed communication's impact, guiding young minds to express themselves and navigate the world.

In 2016, a persistent itch for women's empowerment beckoned Ashani beyond her paediatric practice, birthing Twnty Something, which later blossomed into Flourish Girl in 2018. This charity, is the largest feminine-led Rites of Passage organisation across Australia, delivering rites of passage programs for teenage girls and gender-diverse teens in schools, and has touched over 20,000 lives across 100+ schools in Victoria.

Flourish Girl became the canvas where Ashani channeled her expertise, compassion, and fervor into a force transcending age and circumstance. The shift from speech pathologist to visionary force wasn't just a career pivot; it was a soulful evolution, a deep-seated desire to initiate transformative conversations with young women.

Ashani's dual roles reflect a harmonious balance—nurturing the voices of the future as a speech pathologist and empowering the women who guide them. What began as giving a voice to children now extends to empowering women across diverse backgrounds, a collective force unlocking true magic.

As Ashani continues to paint her narrative on the canvas of empowerment, her story stands as an inspiration—a testament to the seamless fusion of passion, purpose, and evolution. Join Ashani on a journey from pediatric clinics to the expansive landscapes of Flourish Girl, where every voice, whether of a child or a woman, is celebrated and empowered to resonate authentically and with strength.