Some women build businesses. Others build communities. Jo Worthy has built an entire women’s movement.
The Mt Kenya Times 
Jo Worthy
From mentoring programmes to international retreats, the founder of the Women Rise Movement has made it her life’s work to help women step into their power — one courageous decision at a time.
By Anila Bukhari
Jo Worthy is a women’s empowerment leader, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, mentor, multi-published author and the visionary founder of the Women Rise Movement — a thriving community that inspires women to step into their potential and create lives of purpose, confidence and impact.
Driven by the belief that extraordinary lives begin with the decision to invest in yourself, Worthy has dedicated herself to helping women break through self-limiting beliefs, embrace personal growth and become the leaders they were born to be.
At the heart of her work is the Women Rise Movement, a powerful platform built on connection, collaboration and courage. Under Worthy’s leadership, it has grown into a respected community where high-calibre entrepreneurial women come together to build authentic relationships, share knowledge, celebrate success and champion one another’s journeys.
Recognising that meaningful transformation happens through genuine experience, Worthy has created a portfolio of premium events designed to inspire, educate and empower. From elegant networking evenings to immersive retreats, every event is intentionally curated to foster authentic conversations, lasting friendships and collaborative opportunities.
The annual Women Rise Conference has become the movement’s flagship event, bringing together entrepreneurial women from diverse industries and providing an international stage for both emerging and established female voices. More than a conference, it is a celebration of courageous leadership, innovation and the collective power of women supporting women.
Complementing the conference are the highly regarded Women Rise Retreats, where women step away from the demands of everyday life to reconnect with themselves, gain clarity and invest in their personal and professional growth. Through reflection, learning and meaningful connection, participants leave feeling renewed, inspired and equipped to move forward with confidence.
Worthy’s commitment to empowering women extends beyond the stage through online summits that connect participants across Australia and around the world. These virtual experiences ensure that inspiration, education and community remain accessible regardless of location, allowing women everywhere to become part of the Women Rise Movement.
A passionate mentor, Worthy also leads group mentoring programmes built around her signature six-step framework: Mindset, Courage, Confidence, Creativity, Visibility and Self-Care. This proven approach equips women with practical strategies to overcome challenges, elevate their thinking and take intentional steps towards their goals.
As a sought-after motivational speaker, she is known for delivering authentic, heartfelt presentations that challenge women to think bigger, believe in themselves and embrace the courage required to create meaningful change. Her message is simple yet powerful: extraordinary results begin the moment we choose to invest in ourselves.
Her influence extends further through her work as a multi-published author, where she continues to inspire readers with insights that encourage personal transformation, resilience and purposeful living. Worthy also believes that creativity, expressed through writing and speaking, can activate women in profound ways — and she actively encourages others to share their stories, life experiences and wisdom with the world.
What truly sets Worthy apart is her unwavering belief in the power of collaboration over competition. She is passionate about creating spaces where women genuinely celebrate one another, build meaningful partnerships and rise together. This philosophy underpins everything the Women Rise Movement does — every conference, retreat, mentoring programme and initiative she leads.
Today, Worthy continues to expand the Women Rise Movement through transformational events, mentoring, speaking engagements and published works, creating opportunities for women to connect, grow and thrive. She warmly invites women to join the free Women Rise Facebook community and become part of a movement that believes when one woman rises, she inspires countless others to rise with her.
Jo Worthy can be found at worthywomenmovement.com and via the Women Rise Movement Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/womenrisemovement.
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I’m intrigued by how Jo Worthy built such a movement.