British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell inspired a room full of Wairarapa women earlier this week when she spoke of her life achievements.
About 150 women turned out at Copthorne Resort, Solway Park on Monday night to hear the commissioner speak.
She was the latest speaker in the Bubbles and Inspiration series, which aims to help Wairarapa women share stories, ideas and to socialise.
Co-organiser Carissa Fairbrother said that Mrs Treadell was "amazing" and they have already received great feedback from those who attended.
"She spoke for over an hour but it felt like five minutes," she said.