Di Westaway OAM

Business Woman, Philanthropist, Women's Health Expert & Keynote Speaker

A former athlete, Di has led global hiking expeditions and trained countless women to unlock their full potential. Her dynamic approach inspires women to push boundaries and embrace new challenges, both in fitness and life.

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Founder and CEO of Wild Women on Top, a social purpose enterprise designed to inspire and empower women to break through their limits and achieve what they once thought impossible. Through her company, Di created Coastrek, a series of iconic fundraising hikes that blend adventure, fitness, and personal transformation, allowing women to experience the joy of hiking while pushing their boundaries in some of the most stunning landscapes.

Twenty-five years ago, Di was fatigued, unfit, and at a personal crossroads. Then, an invitation to climb Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Southern Hemisphere, changed her life. Although the climb didn’t reach the summit, it sparked a lifelong passion for fitness and adventure. Di realized that true fitness isn’t just about appearance—it’s about the experiences it opens up, from summiting mountains and swimming in glacial lakes to jumping off waterfalls. This revelation ignited her mission to help other women discover the same joy and freedom through fitness.

A former athlete with a relentless drive to inspire, Di has led expeditions around the world and trained countless women to unlock their potential, both physically and mentally. Her mission is simple: to help women soar beyond their wildest dreams.

A passionate advocate for women’s health, fitness, and adventure, Di’s dynamic and inspiring approach will motivate you to embrace new challenges and pursue your own wild adventures.

In 2020, Di was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service to women’s sport and recreation, as well as to charitable initiatives.

Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us. I for one left that night feeling a little lighter and with a feeling of anything is possible firmly within my grasp and I know I wasn’t the only one! The number of questions you fielded on the night clearly demonstrated the fact that you had struck a chord with so many women and I have received quite a few emails thanking us for the inspiration you provided. Working Women’s Network
Di's rivetting stories kept our finance department spell bound as they relived the adventures of her amazing Wild Women. She proved to us that we can all achieve remarkable goals if we "never, never, never give up" and that an extreme adventure challenge will inspire us to be the healthiest we've ever been. Citigroup
Now I get it. We’ve tried all sorts of social activities, drinks nights and things. Trying to get the staff communicating better. But nothing has ever worked like a Wild Walk. Stellar Group
Di's energy and vitality came oozing through every word she spoke, passion and commitment was never in question. The fact that she conveyed her message that every 'woman' (really everyone) has their own mountain discover it and go conquer it but never never never give up on yourself. WIMBN
Just wanted to Thank you for a fantastic presentation today. Your energy was so contagious, and what appealed to me the most was that the stories (both yours and your team's) reflect every day, ordinary women achieving their dreams and goals. Very inspirational. Personal Mortgage Advisor
It was an absolute pleasure to have you inspire and motivate some of the women in our workplace. It was a brilliant way to start the day and the things you talked about really resonated with a lot of us working in a career in finance which is so time intensive. I have learned that I can push a little harder and fit more things into my day if I want to. We appreciate you coming in an offering some insight into how you set and achieve what seem like "unattainable" goals. It just shows that us ordinary people who never never never give up can really have it all! Barclays Capital, Commodities