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Empowering Keynote Address by Gulnaz Brennan at Bolton Sixth Form’s Luncheon

14Dec

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Empowering Keynote Address by Gulnaz Brennan at Bolton Sixth Form’s Luncheon

In a momentous event, Bolton Sixth Form College welcomed Gulnaz Brennan, Founder of the SheInspires Network, as the keynote speaker for their "Women into Leadership" luncheon. This empowering gathering provided students with a unique opportunity to connect with influential women leaders and marked a significant milestone in personal and professional development. Gulnaz expressed gratitude for the warm reception from the Bolton Sixth Form community. She commended the students for their outstanding efforts in organizing a successful Raffle, raising an impressive £1400. Highlighting the achievements of Bolton Sixth Form, Gulnaz celebrated the institution's double victory at the SheInspires 2023 awards and the recent positive rating from the OFSTED inspection. Her words resonated wit...

Bharatnatyam pro Sohini Roychowdhury opens up about her collaboration with Farah Daoud and Kristina Veselinova

Danseuse and author Sohini Roychowdhury has had a busy calendar. She launched her book and wrapped up a performance in Kolkata where she performed alongside Farah Daoud and Kristina Veselinova, who hail from Iraq and from Bulgaria respectively. CT caught up with the Bharatnatyam pro and her collaborators to talk about their creative journey, their love for the form, their thoughts on Shaktism and more. Excerpts from the interview: Sohini, when did you meet Farah and Kristina?I met Farah in Madrid when I moved to the Spanish capital and started my dance school. I met her at a dance workshop; she was a beautiful, determined 16-year-old. I realised she was passionate about Bharatanatyam. She would tell her family that she was stepping out for English tuition since dancing is frowned up...

Bolton women help others to achieve high and succeed

A group of Bolton’s women leaders got together to discuss how to help aspiring local women and encourage girls to achieve. The Leaders’ Lunch at the Mayor’s Parlour was attended by some of the 22 women identified by the SheInspires Awards’ movement as influential and important to the town. Explained organiser Gulnaz Brennan: “They are women, often at the top of their profession or field, who can make a difference to life in Bolton - and especially to women and girls - with their example and inspiration.” However, she pointed out such women need help and support, too. “It can be a lonely place as a leader. They need a safe space too.” She added: “So, we will be launching The 22 Leaders’ Lounge which will primarily focus on leaders’ wellbeing, support, a safe space and quarte...