About Us

SELF

May 23

We met in the early ’90s at Dolly magazine, where we earned the trust of our readers by telling it as it was. Add 30 years, and we now have a lot more to share.

Between us, we have buried parents and had children, explored all kinds of relationships, hit personal highs, run away, launched businesses, gone back to basics, loved, lost and experienced the consequences.

We have launched Tonic as a lighthouse where like-minded women can find information, inspiration and conversation. Just as we did at Dolly, we base our approach on inclusiveness and mutual support – only this time, we are older, wiser and better.

We are Generation Visible, the women over 45 who refuse to fade away and who call it as they see it. We believe women should feel honoured, valued and recognised. Please join us as we tackle mid-life with honesty, humility and hilarity.

Patricia Sheahan

Now journalist Then Dolly sub-editor I can’t get enough of travel Favourite books to re-read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dracula by Bram Stoker.

Marina Go

Now chair and non-executive director of a range of companies Then Dolly editor I care deeply about injustice and inequality, especially gender and cultural discrimination. Very few things upset me or motivate me more My hidden talent is discovering great talent.

Megan Morton

Now author, stylist, interiors consultant, founder of The School Then Dolly Club founder (still pinching myself!) and editorial co-ordinator Most people don't know I would prefer it if everyone would keep their fruit separated out rather than mixing them together in the one fruit bowl If I could go back in time, I'd do it all again!
theschool.com.au

Ute Junker

Now writer, editor, podcaster Then Dolly sub-editor I’d describe myself as 90 per cent workhorse, 10 per cent show pony I care deeply about kindness – such a small thing, such a big impact. utejunker.com.au

Rachelle Unreich

Now journalist Then Dolly staff writer Most people don't know I have a law degree and studied at film school in Los Angeles The phrase I hate “My bad” – it short circuits every grammatical instinct in my brain.

Carlotta Moye

Now photographer Then Dolly fashion editor I’d describe myself as easygoing and focused at the same time The phrase I hate “We can fix it in post”. carlottamoye.com

Aileen Marr

Now fashion director and stylist Then Dolly beauty editor On my bucket list travel to Morocco and Japan I was changed forever when I became a mother. aileenmarr.com

Lou Fay

Now Sydney-based creative director Then art director The person who would play me in a movie is Chloë Sevigny because she’s a cool customer with attitude, teamed with totally out-there style Most memorable work moment shooting fashion at Casino de Monte-Carlo for Condé Nast.
misslulufay.myportfolio.com

Theo Chapman

Now editor Then Dolly chief sub-editor On my bucket list visiting Patagonia in South America and Petra in Jordan The phrase I hate “reach out” (you can only say this if you’re a member of the Four Tops).