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Culture Collage: A Picture of Who We Are

05

Oct

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Culture Collage: A Picture of Who We Are

How do you tell your story through pictures? Where do you begin, and which parts of your culture feel most like you? These were the ideas behind our Culture Collage session at Bolton Sixth Form College on 30 September. With plenty of magazines to explore, young people were invited to find pictures that resonated with their cultures, interests and identities, then bring them together into a collage. There was some hesitation at first. Getting creative with people you are still getting to know can feel a little daunting. But as the young adults began rifling through the magazines, something caught…

Fifty Thousand Dreams, One Unforgettable Afternoon

16

Sep

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Fifty Thousand Dreams, One Unforgettable Afternoon

Fashion, friendship, fearless performances and a community united at Cloud 23 High above Manchester, something very special happened. The She Inspires community came together at Cloud 23 for an afternoon filled with colour, laughter, conversation and purpose, all in support of Empower 50K Girls. It was glamorous. It was joyful. It was powerful. There was a beautiful fashion show, a fabulously fearless Chair Burlesque performance by Sammy Jo Htekseh and Annemarie Hlavacova, gorgeous displays from our exhibitors, a wonderful afternoon tea and a charity raffle that became a performance in its own right. But the real magic was in the people.…

Henna, Heritage and Happiness: An Evening of Culture and Connection

14

Sep

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Henna, Heritage and Happiness: An Evening of Culture and Connection

There was something truly special about seeing women come together for our Henna, Heritage and Happiness session as part of the Bollywood Bliss Dance, Art and Wellbeing Festival. The evening was filled with colour, creativity and conversation as women explored different styles of henna and shared stories about its place within South Asian culture. Henna is so much more than beautiful decoration. For generations, it has been part of weddings, Eid, festivals and important family celebrations. It represents joy, love, good fortune and the coming together of families and communities. As the henna flowed, so did the conversations. Women who may not have known…

She Inspires India Chapter Launch Opens a New Bridge Between Recognition and Opportunity

14

Sep

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She Inspires India Chapter Launch Opens a New Bridge Between Recognition and Opportunity

Some moments feel significant not because of their size, but because of the people, ideas and possibilities that come together within them. On 5 September 2026, the She Inspires India Chapter was officially launched at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. In the room were previous She Inspires winners, judges, founders, entrepreneurs, cultural voices, public servants, leaders and women encountering the She Inspires community for the first time. It was a wonderful reflection of what She Inspires has become: a global community in which relationships grow across countries, women return to support one another and recognition becomes the starting point for something much…

New Beginnings: Tailoring Training Empowers Women Across Kolkata and Howrah

27

Aug

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New Beginnings: Tailoring Training Empowers Women Across Kolkata and Howrah

There’s a particular kind of energy in a room full of women picking up a needle and thread for the first time—a mix of nerves, curiosity and quiet determination. That energy was evident this month as new groups began the Basic Tailoring Training programme at two Collaborative Health centres—Gulermat, Kolkata, and Mourigram, Howrah—with the programme supported by She Inspires. The first day started, as it always does, with an orientation session, a chance for trainees to meet one another, ask questions, and settle any nerves before the real work begins. From there, they’ve dived straight in, learning the essential sewing…

Founder’s Reflection: What a Month of Listening Has Taught Me About Women’s Progress

18

Aug

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Founder’s Reflection: What a Month of Listening Has Taught Me About Women’s Progress

For almost a month, She Inspires Awards judging has taken place back-to-back, nearly every single day. There have been long mornings leaning into afternoons, different panels of judges, hundreds of pages of nominations and global time zones to navigate. We have listened to remarkable women from different sectors, communities and countries—and no two stories have been the same. Women building businesses and social enterprises. Women transforming education, healthcare and technology. Women creating jobs, strengthening communities and opening doors for others. Women who have carried grief, illness, discrimination, financial pressure and enormous personal responsibility, while still finding the strength to lead.…

Founder’s Reflections: Building the Third Pathway

24

Jul

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Founder’s Reflections: Building the Third Pathway

This week, we welcomed Nicola Sands as the tenth Founding Member of the She Inspires Marketplace. Reaching ten founding members is a milestone we are incredibly proud of, but what excites me even more is what it represents. Every founding member has chosen to believe in a vision before it has fully unfolded. As Nicola joined our growing community, I found myself reflecting on a question I’ve been asked many times over the years: why a marketplace? The answer is simple. The Marketplace was never about creating another platform. It was about completing a journey. At She Inspires, everything we do is guided…

Founder’s Reflection, June 2026 | A Month That Reminded Me Why We Do This

06

Jul

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Founder’s Reflection, June 2026 | A Month That Reminded Me Why We Do This

Every now and then, a month comes along that leaves you with little time to pause, but gives you so much to reflect on afterwards. June was one of those months. It was busy, demanding and full of movement, but when I look back, what stays with me most is not the logistics, the planning or the long days. It is the people. The conversations. The moments of connection. The quiet reminders that She Inspires has grown into something far bigger than an awards programme. The month began with one of the most important dates in the She Inspires calendar,…

She Inspires Global Community Connect: Where a Global Community Comes to Life

06

Jul

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She Inspires Global Community Connect: Where a Global Community Comes to Life

There are moments that remind you why you started. Our first She Inspires Global Community Connect, held online on 3 July, was one of those moments. Created as a global extension of our annual Judges Meet, the session was designed to bring finalists together before the interview process, offering an opportunity to meet members of the judging panel, ask questions, gain valuable insights and, most importantly, feel part of the She Inspires community from the very beginning. We hoped it would be useful. What we didn't expect was the extraordinary response. Within days, all 100 Zoom places had been booked. Soon afterwards, more than 40…

RISE 2026: Where Conversations Became Catalysts for Change

06

Jul

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RISE 2026: Where Conversations Became Catalysts for Change

Some conferences are measured by the number of delegates they attract or the calibre of their speakers. Others are remembered for something much harder to quantify—the conversations that continue long after everyone has gone home. That is what RISE 2026 was all about. Held at the iconic Midland Hotel, Manchester, RISE 2026 brought together founders, senior leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, innovators and emerging leaders for a day dedicated not simply to discussing the future, but to shaping it. Every conversation, every panel and every introduction was designed with purpose, creating an environment where ideas could flourish, partnerships could begin and opportunities…