{"product_id":"help-queen-shirle-represent-aotearoa-on-the-global-stage","title":"Help Queen Shirl'e Represent Aotearoa on the Global Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoal: NZ$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKia ora, Talofa lava and warm Pacific greetings,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy name is Queen Shirl'e, an independent recording artist, entrepreneur, community leader, and founder of QS Productions Ltd and Queen Shirl'e Academy in South Auckland, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, I have dedicated my life to empowering young people, women and families through music, podcasting, artist development, entrepreneurship and community programmes. My mission has always been to create opportunities for others, inspire future leaders, and create lasting impact in our communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, I have been given one of the biggest opportunities of my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been invited to attend the \u003cstrong\u003eSHE-EO Leadership Bootcamp 2026 in Mauritius\u003c\/strong\u003e, hosted by the Female Founders Initiative Global. This prestigious international event brings together women entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders from around the world to learn, collaborate and build meaningful global partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the event, I will also be honoured at the \u003cstrong\u003e50 Under 50 Awards Gala\u003c\/strong\u003e. I have officially been recognised as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Pasifika woman to receive this global honour\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrating my leadership, entrepreneurship, music career and commitment to empowering youth, women and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a proud Samoan woman from South Auckland, this recognition means so much more than receiving an award. It represents every young Pasifika person who dares to dream, every single parent pushing through adversity, every entrepreneur building something from the ground up, and every community that has believed in me throughout this journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don't see this as my achievement alone — I carry my family, my community, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I'm Fundraising\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is to raise NZ$25,000 to help cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn international flights for myself and my support person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHE-EO Leadership Bootcamp registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeals and daily expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance and travel-related costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creation equipment to document the journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport person travel expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery dollar raised helps make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGiving Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I return to New Zealand, I will share everything I've learned through community workshops, youth programmes, podcasts, speaking engagements, social media and Queen Shirl'e Academy so that others can benefit from the knowledge, global connections and inspiration gained throughout this experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the trip, I'll also be sharing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily behind-the-scenes updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo diaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterviews with global women leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness and leadership insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural experiences from Mauritius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical lessons to inspire the next generation of Pasifika entrepreneurs and community leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow You Can Help\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you donate $10 or $100+, every contribution brings me one step closer to representing Aotearoa and the Pacific on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unable to donate, you can still support this journey by sharing with your family, friends, workplace and social networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💛 Donate Directly to My Bank Account\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a direct bank transfer with zero fees:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccount Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQS PRODUCTIONS LTD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBank Account\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38-9023-0060998-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMauritius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use \u003cstrong\u003eMauritius\u003c\/strong\u003e as your payment reference so we can track your contribution. Thank you so much! 🌺\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith heartfelt gratitude,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Shirl'e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder | QS Productions Ltd\u003cbr\u003eFounder | Queen Shirl'e Academy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Dreams become reality when a community believes in them together.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QS PRODUCTIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49954129281253,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/6691\/7605\/files\/B7CE7CA9-7F86-4885-A43F-93FDA997AEB3.jpg?v=1783405322","url":"https:\/\/qsproductions.co\/products\/help-queen-shirle-represent-aotearoa-on-the-global-stage","provider":"QS PRODUCTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}