meet the WOMEN

BEHIND THE FESTIVAL

GATHERING MOTHER

Amanda Stephenson

Through being of service to women in the birth space and bringing women together in sacred circles, Amanda discovered the personal and collective healing powers that rise when women gather. This led to the creation of the community now known as the Earth Daughters Collective.

Amanda is the Mother, Steward, and Guardian of Earth Daughters Collective - a role that continues to be a calling and deep initiation.

Amanda nurtures this collective with the devotion of a Mother, pouring forward true devotional care and sustenance, praying over its growth and evolvement, witnessing its unfolding and embracing the growing pains and celebrations along the way.

Often feeling its divinely relentless presence, the Earth Daughters entity pours through her, gifting her the role of Steward and vision holder.  She leads the web of creation, spinning anew each year. Weaving the teams, connections, collaborations, logistics, productions and overseeing the collective’s growth. 

Amanda recognizes the innate brilliance in women and the power we can cultivate both individually and collectively when we come together -  to honour our biological seasons, reclaim our rites of passage, and attune to the interconnectedness of the whole. This in turn, supports the foundational shifts the Earth needs now.

While this space was being established Amanda’s womb grew life, her vulva birthed life and her breasts sustained life. And with each bleed, she renews her vow to uphold the mission and integrity of this space.

Although this is a space for female women, Amanda acknowledges the necessity and existence of spaces where all beings are supported to heal and thrive, while remaining steadfast in her commitment, as Guardian, to keeping this space female - only (with the exception of a few male support roles when necessary).

One can not build and sustain community alone. Earth Daughters Collective is a true collaborative co-creation. Bowing to the women of the past, present and future who contribute to the vision. From core members to volunteers, artists, guides, and event attendees - all leaves her unique imprint that continues to ripple through and support each year.

Amanda’s hope is that Earth Daughters may ignite and initiate you forward, into the inherently wild and powerful woman you have the potential to access in this lifetime.