What She Said, which explores inspiring speeches from women throughout history, delving into how and why they were so impactful in creating positive change. Given the recent powerful speeches from Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, Monica shares her public speaking hacks.

Communication expert and author Monica Lunin has curated and analysed 40 of the greatest speeches made by a diverse group of strong and empowering women throughout history. These inspiring and powerful speeches changed minds, communities and the world, and teach us valuable lessons in the art of persuasion and creating our own positive change.

From Queen Elizabeth I to Maya Angelou, Greta Thunberg, Julia Gillard, and Michelle Obama, Lunin examines 40 masterful speeches and explores not only what was said but also how the speech worked and why it was effective. Across 10 chapters, each representing a different theme—from inspiration to activism to storytelling—What She Said shows how you too can harness and leverage the power of the spoken word.