Her story of reclamation and resilience is inspirational, never shying away from the unconventional. Deeply connected to nature and her sense of self, Gina Chick shares how she walks between worlds.
Embracing being a misfit early in life, Gina Chick has grounded herself in the rhythms of the natural world. With an innate ability to bring barefoot wisdom into her daily life, Gina has dedicated her time to helping others be guided by their internal authority.
Gina’s steadfastness has allowed her to overcome adversity at every turn. Her journey is truly one of a kind – surviving a cancer diagnosis, losing her only child to the same illness and enduring 67 days alone in the Tasmanian wilderness. After becoming the inaugural winner of Alone Australia, Gina’s story has been detailed in her memoir “We Are The Stars”. Celebrated for the authenticity and aching humanity that leaps off the page, Leigh Sales and Bri Lee are counted among its fans.
With a boundless sense of humour and relentless spirit, join Gina Chick – writer, adventurer and survivor – in an intimate exploration of possibility and potential.
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