In February 2019, Nayuka Gorrie and Alison Whittaker were invited to speak at the 2019 Stella Prize Longlist Party in so-called Sydney. The event was a celebration of women’s writing, a chance to reflect on the stories and women that inspire and shape our world, as well as the announcement of the 2019 Stella Prize longlist. This conversation was a result of issues raised in both their speeches from the night.