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SAY THEIR NAME DAY - mARCH 25
For those unsure why Say Their Name Day exists—this is why.
Saying my daughter’s name—Billie—has often been met with discomfort. I’ve had conversations abruptly change. People walk away. Moments shut down before they even begin.
It’s enough to make any parent hesitate, to second-guess whether talking about their baby will only make others uncomfortable. And in that silence, another grief takes hold—the fear that their child is being forgotten.
This is the weight of stigma. It isolates families, making them feel like they have no space to share their grief, no room to speak about their love, and no support to carry it all.
But here’s what I’ve learned: the more you say their name, the more you talk, the more you create space for others to do the same. Grief isn’t something to be hushed or hidden—it’s a reflection of love. And love deserves to be spoken.
That’s why Say Their Name Day matters. March 25 is a reminder that every name, every story, and every loss matters.
Who will you be saying the name of on the 25th?
The 411
This Week at Room Eleven
Momentum… iT’S BUILDING BABY!
This week, we’ve had some success. Globber Scooters has signed on as a sponsor, providing new scooters for me and my entire family! They’re also the option of extra gear and scooters we can use for fundraising raffles. I’ll be honest—this wasn’t the major partnership I was chasing, but I’m incredibly grateful they believe in the mission. Every step forward counts!
Call me Scooter McQueen! I’ve got a meeting with the team at Calder Park Raceway to explore hosting the 24-hour Guinness World Record scooter challenge at their venue. It might go nowhere, or it might be a game-changer. Watch this space.
Other than that, it's been all about outreach, outreach, outreach.
Weekly Musings
Quote I’m Pondering: "Growth can also feel like loss."
At first, it feels contradictory—growth is supposed to be positive, right? But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.
When you grow, you inevitably let go of parts of yourself—old habits, routines, even relationships that no longer align with where you’re headed. And if those things were a big part of your life, their absence can hit you like a loss.
But that doesn’t make it a bad thing. Growth means change, and change means progress. And without progress, how can you expect to make a difference in the world?
What I’m Reading: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
Check out the Audible version here!
I took a break from comic books and finally got around to a book I’ve had on my list the past few months. So, I’ve just started it, and already its inspiring me to start finding ways to focus on processes and repeatable actions to make Room Eleven a launching pad for sustainable growth. The core idea? Invest in ways to buy back your time so you can focus on what truly matters.
It’s easy to get caught up in doing everything yourself, especially when you’re building something from the ground up. I’ve definitely fallen into that trap—thinking that if I just work harder, push more hours, and take on every task that comes my way, I’ll get there faster. But Martell flips that thinking. The goal isn’t to work more—it’s to work on the right things and create systems that allow you to succeed.
This is something I’ve been trying to apply to Room Eleven. The big shift for me is recognising where I’m spending time on things that aren’t pushing the needle or could be delegated to automated systems, versus where my time is best spent. If I want to grow Room Eleven, I can’t be stuck in the weeds doing every little task—I need to focus on storytelling, speaking, building relationships, and creating impact. That’s what actually moves the needle.
It’s a work in progress, but I can already see how reframing my time as an investment rather than just a resource to be spent is a great takeaway.
What I’m Watching – Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
This just dropped on Disney+, and since my son has watched the first one so many times that I can sing every song by heart—whether I like it or not—I was keen to see the next chapter. If nothing else, just to watch these characters do something new.
And honestly? It was a good movie. I enjoyed it. Sure, it followed the same formula as the first but with more characters, and a bigger final battle scene—but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It was fun and hit the beats you’d expect from a Disney adventure. The music isn’t as iconic but it still brings the same Moana vibes.
Predictable? Yeah. But enjoyable? Absolutely. So I’d chalk this up as a win for Disney.
Whether it’s talking about grief, growing into a new version of yourself, or finding ways to free up your time, the common thread this week is making space. Space to remember, space to evolve, space to focus on what truly matters.
So here’s my challenge to you:
What’s one thing you can let go of this week to create space for something more meaningful?
Let me know—I’d love to hear what you come up with.
See you next week!
Rob
Giving Back
Donate a Still Billie Box
Our care packages for families who’ve lost their baby, named after our baby daughter Billie. Offering comfort during what should be a joyful season. Your donation can make a real difference in allowing us to provide free Still Billie Boxes to hospitals across Australia.
Room Eleven is a social enterprise business and does not qualify for DGR status.