DaphineDays

My name is Tarra, I am half Chinese / half Australian living in Bondi, Australia with my English husband and our cavoodle pup, Chip. I am the Global Brand Manager at FAITHFULL THE BRAND heading up their marketing department with a team based between Sydney and Bali.

I would say my first introduction to the industry was when I was 13 years old on a family holiday in Thailand and we met the Deputy Editor of VOGUE Australia. We were quick to become friends and it went from there where I was given my first internship at VOGUE at the age of 16 assisting on fashion week and the launch of VOGUE GIRL to Australia. From there I interned at many magazines including Yen alongside Imogen Barron and Madison alongside Stevie Dance.

It’s not complicated, over styled or too much, it is laid back with a sense of ease.

People inspire me both close and far, past and present and for all different reasons. My mother inspires me to always love myself and others and never stop caring. The directors at FAITHFULL THE BRAND Helle Them-Enger and Sarah-Jane Abrahams inspire me to continue to learn, grow and educate. I have some girlfriends who also continue to inspire me both personally and professionally – a close and supportive network or girlfriends is paramount in my life. My father is also a huge inspiration not just for me but I know for almost everyone he meets – the most positive, fit (both mental and physical) person I know. A little quote from him ‘Mind over matter’ is ingrained in me and with this in my head, nothing is impossible. 

Lastly my brother and husband, constantly inspiring me to be my best self, supporting me through life and loving unconditionally.

When founders, Sarah-Jane and Helle set out to launch FAITHFULL THE BRAND they had community at the forefront with an ethical emphasis on people and the environment. Still today, Sarah and Helle continue to speak with each and every employee like they are an extension of their family, listening to their needs and respecting the surroundings in which the business runs. 

A signet ring from my parents with my birthstone and initials engraved when I was about 7 years old. 

I am currently typing this answer looking down at my mother’s wedding ring stack (a 3 piece ring set consisting of her engagement ring, wedding band and an eternity ring to seal). My mother gave me these rings just before my wedding three years ago as they no longer fit her and she wanted me to always wear a piece of her and my father. At forty years of marriage, I also feel like wearing these rings bring me luck and a long and loving marriage with my husband.