Gina Field, a security professional and entrepreneur, is one of the contributing authors in the book Begin It Now, which is being included in exclusive gift bags presented to nominees at the 98th Academy Awards, taking place on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
This year’s Academy Awards nominees include:
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone – Bugonia
Begin It Now is a collaborative anthology featuring the stories of women from around the world who have chosen to take bold steps toward their dreams, leadership, and impact. This book is a powerful call to action for every person determined to follow their dreams — a reminder that courage doesn’t come before action, it grows because of it.
As part of the Academy Awards gifting experience, copies of the book will be shared with nominees and leading figures in the global film industry, placing the voices and experiences of these women into the hands of some of the world’s most influential storytellers.
The Academy Awards celebrate the art of storytelling on a global stage, recognising films and performances that inspire audiences around the world. The inclusion of Begin It Now in the gifting experience highlights the growing importance of diverse voices and the power of women sharing their stories.
The anthology was published by WCW Press and features contributions from women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across multiple countries and industries.
Stories written by women, now shared on the world stage.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on 15 March 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, celebrating the year’s most outstanding achievements in film.
Begin It Now features the voices of:
Aaila Greene, Alicia Nukuri, Anna Abesadze, Amanda Mullin, Gina Field, Jessica Hansen, Katy Garner, Laura Muirhead, Laurelle Jno Baptist
