Girl in Motion
Empowering Female Migrant Entrepreneurs in NZ
About Girl in Motion
Migrant women, building businesses and backing each other.
Girl in Motion is a community for migrant women in Aotearoa. We share our stories, come together and help each other grow.
Together, we're rewriting the migrant story, one business at a time.
Her Migrant Spirit launch, 2026
Why we exist
Building a life in a new country takes courage.
We packed our bags, left people we love and started again somewhere new.
We bring skills, experience and drive. But the system isn't always built with us in mind. Our qualifications don't always count here, our networks start from scratch, and business support can be hard to find or hard to access. Add self-doubt to the mix, and it's easy to feel like we're always a step behind.
When migrant women thrive, all of Aotearoa thrives.
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We're not here to give you something you lack. We're here to remind you that everything you need is already within you.
Nat, Founder
What we do
Three ways we show up.
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Confidence, through storytelling
Her Migrant SpiritThe story told about migrant women needs to change. We're not a problem to be solved. We're entrepreneurs, leaders, mothers and innovators. Her Migrant Spirit puts our stories front and centre. Because when a migrant woman sees someone who looks like her thriving, it changes what she believes is possible.
Read our stories →
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Community, through connection
A place to belongStarting over is less lonely when you're not doing it alone. We run events, workshops and gatherings where migrant women can meet, learn and grow together, without needing to have it all figured out. Come as you are.
Follow along on Instagram →
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Know-how, through learning
Coming 2027You've got the drive. We're building the know-how. Practical, jargon-free learning to help migrant women start and grow a business in Aotearoa, from registering your business to finding your first customers.
Join to be first to know →Our approach is research-backed.
Our founder spent her Masters research talking with migrant women and gathering data on what holds us back in business, and what helps us succeed. The answer was clear: community, confidence and practical know-how. That's why we show up in these three ways.
Girl in Motion
Get to know us.
A little peek behind the scenes. ✨
Her Migrant Spirit launch 🎉
Love notes to our younger selves 💛
What we stand for
Our values
Proudly Migrant
Being a migrant is a strength, not a problem to fix. Every woman deserves to be seen and respected exactly as she is.
Success on your terms
There is no "right" way to be a business owner. Whether it's a side hustle or an empire, your ambition is valid. We meet you where you are.
Courage in small steps
Courage is found in the small wins: sending that first email, attending a hui, or practising your pitch. These are the moments that move the needle.
Business should be fun
Joy is a legitimate part of the business plan. We believe in creating ventures that feel good for your whanau, your body, and your spirit.
Community, not competition
We lead with whanaungatanga and manaakitanga. We create spaces where your success fuels mine, turning a lonely journey into a collective one.
Tech with a heart
Technology should feel human and kind, not cold or intimidating. We use digital tools with aroha to create a positive impact for our communities.
Meet our founder
Hi, I'm Nat.
Argentine roots, Aotearoa heart, 24 years in between. I'm a mum of three, a migrant, and the founder of Girl in Motion.
In 2014 I quit the corporate world, built a business that completely changed my life, and never looked back. Now I want the same for you.
I built Girl in Motion because I kept looking for a space that celebrated migrant women like us and couldn't find one. So I stopped looking and started building.
"What makes you different makes you extraordinary. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
Can't wait to meet you. Nat x
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Help build Girl in Motion.
Girl in Motion is built by us, for us. We share what we know, show up for each other and grow together. Share a skill, run a workshop, welcome someone new. Want to be part of it? Tell us how you'd like to help.