Laurie Marsden's Men and Me Too is a searingly honest memoir about powerful players, hidden politics and dark secrets.
Join us for a special in-conversation event as the former elite model turned therapist takes us inside the world of high-stakes fashion, celebrity and gender dynamics.
Leaving an invisible childhood behind, Laurie Marsden seized a rare chance to rise to the top of the fashion industry in the 1980s and 1990s. This propelled her into a world of powerful players, hidden politics, and dark secrets.
In Men and Me Too, Laurie traces her journey from her modelling debut in New York City to whirlwind adventures in Milan, Paris, London, Australia, and Brazil.
As she navigates celebrity encounters and high-stakes jobs, the harsh reality of a ‘pay-to-play’ world clashes against her desire for connection and authentic love. And men, the good, the bad, the influential, are always present.
Now an activist at the forefront of the global #metoo reckoning, Laurie reflects with hard-won wisdom and the expert knowledge she now has as a therapist. She canvasses what it means—and what it takes—to maintain personal power and purpose as a woman in any decade.
Free. Bookings required. For adults. Laurie will have copies of her book available for sales and signing at our event. Arrive 6:15 PM for a 6:30 PM-7:30 PM event.
About the author
Laurie Marsden is a former top model-turned-therapist and women's advocate. She appeared on the covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar before transitioning into psychotherapy, earning a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University.
Laurie publicly shared her experiences in the #MeToo movement, and has since appeared on 60 Minutes, BBC, CBS News, and The Guardian. She has dedicated her career to empowering women and advocating for systemic change.
Her memoir, Men and Me Too, explores power, resilience, and the unspoken rules controlling access and opportunity. Originally from New York, she now resides in Brisbane, Australia with her husband and two children.