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From Marie Curie to Ada Lovelace, women have been integral to the history of invention, research, and development in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine. There are many strong women working in these areas here in Perth, and yet, all too often they are made invisible, or sometimes placed under enormous pressure, simply because of their gender. Rule Breakers was a story collecting project focusing on women working in STEMM at Curtin University. The stories collected share the individual and unique stories and achievements of women in Perth. This collaboration aims to enlighten academics, fellow researchers, future students, and the general public, in order to value, recognise and herald the importance of these women. This is our opportunity to celebrate the work of women in these areas, to share in their pursuit of excellence, and to listen to the important lessons they teach everyone no matter where we are. Dr Zoe Brafield is Vice President of the Australian College of Midwives, a lecturer at the School of Nursing at Curtin University, and a feminist empowering midwives, mothers and families. Zoe Bradfield's story is about chasing your dreams, supporting women, and fighting back against the casual sexism women endure every day.