Let's Explore Empowerment with Melinda Waters & Kim Hanskamp
Kick-ass Queens
I remember the morning so clearly. The sun was yet to rise, and the dark winter morning offered no warmth to ease my nerves. A cold breeze, and my own anxiety, left me trembling. Seated in my car in an empty car park at 4.45 am, doubt filled my mind. There’s still time to turn back. You don’t need to make a fool out of yourself. Go home, back to your warm bed. No-one will ever even know you’ve been here.
Melinda Waters felt terrified of what faced her when she stepped into an unusual gym. Photographer Kim Hanskamp was there to record Melinda’s journey — and those of the remarkable women she met along the way.
Biography
Melinda Waters is an Australian writer from the Gold Coast, with a Bachelor Degree in Public Communications and Journalism. She manages the marketing department of a local bridal company. Melinda is also a Muay Thai fighter affiliated with Skadi Performance and is training to becoming a professional fighter.
Biography
Kim Hanskamp is a visual artist, with an endless curiosity for life. Her work is strongly influenced by the ocean, travel, sports, friends and all the interesting people that she meets along the way. Her work is a combination of raw and powerful document-style images and editorial stylized portraits.
