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RISE 2025 at The Midland: Why We Moved From Stage to Strategy

RISE 2025 at The Midland: Why We Moved From Stage to Strategy

For more than a decade, She Inspires Awards has done one thing beautifully: celebrate women who change the world. But as the years went by, a question kept returning: What happens after the applause? Women were winning awards, gaining visibility, and stepping into new confidence. But they were also asking for something more: space to talk policy, trade, leadership routes, funding, health, innovation, and the future of work. Not just in passing, but in depth. That is how RISE – Women Leading the Future was born.  From Celebration to Conversation On 23 June 2025, women from across sectors gathered at The Midland, Manchester for the first…
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Partner Spotlight: Slater Heelis – Law, Leadership & Community in Action

Partner Spotlight: Slater Heelis – Law, Leadership & Community in Action

We are proud to welcome Slater Heelis as a key sponsor for RISE 2026 — and it’s not a token partnership. Their story and values echo much of what RISE stands for. A Firm With Deep Roots and Modern Values Slater Heelis is a full-service law firm with more than 250 years of history, serving clients across the UK and internationally from its North West base.  Over those centuries, they’ve evolved with the communities they serve — working with businesses, families, and organisations on everything from commercial and employment law to family matters, real estate, and dispute resolution. But what really connects Slater Heelis with RISE isn’t…
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Partner Spotlight: Dematic – Innovation, Automation & the Future of Work

Partner Spotlight: Dematic – Innovation, Automation & the Future of Work

In a world where supply chains, logistics, and automation are reshaping how we live and work, Dematic sits at the heart of that transformation. And that makes their support of RISE especially meaningful. Who Dematic Are Dematic (often stylised in conversation as DEMATIC/DEMATICS) is a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services designed to optimise the supply chain.  They form part of the KION Group, with operations and teams in more than 35 countries and a long track record in warehouse and logistics innovation — from robotic picking systems to warehouse management software.  Innovation With Responsibility Dematic’s work is not just about…
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RISE 2026 at The Midland Manchester: Scaling Up the Vision

RISE 2026 at The Midland Manchester: Scaling Up the Vision

If RISE 2025 was the pilot, RISE 2026 is the scale-up. We’re returning to The Midland, Manchester, but this time we’re taking more space, more rooms, and more of the building — because the demand, and the ambition, have both grown. From One Room to a Whole Ecosystem With the expanded footprint, RISE 2026 will be able to offer: Parallel sector streams – so women can choose sessions most relevant to their journey More roundtables – focused on health, trade, tech, education, finance, sustainability, and culture Dedicated spaces for: Youth and early-career leaders International delegates Policy and civic leadership conversations…
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From Awards Night to National Agenda: What “Stage to Strategy” Really Means

From Awards Night to National Agenda: What “Stage to Strategy” Really Means

“Stage to strategy” is more than a clever phrase. It’s a promise — and a design principle for everything She Inspires is building. Stage: The Power of Being Seen The She Inspires Awards give women something many have never had before: a moment on stage where their story, work and impact are publicly honoured. That visibility is powerful. It can shift careers, open doors, and change how women see themselves. It’s the spark. But a spark on its own is not enough. Strategy: Turning Stories Into Structures RISE was created to take the energy and stories from awards night and…
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 She Inspires Champions the Next Generation of Women Leaders at The Sixth Form Bolton

 She Inspires Champions the Next Generation of Women Leaders at The Sixth Form Bolton

An afternoon filled with hope, ambition, and leadership unfolded at The Sixth Form Bolton during the annual Women in Leadership Luncheon — an event growing in impact, legacy, and meaning year after year. The afternoon featured two inspiring keynote speakers: Gulnaz Brennan, founder of She Inspires: Empowering Women, and Chief Inspector Justine Topping. Together, they shared powerful reflections on resilience, adaptability, and the importance of always having a “Plan B” in life and leadership. Speaking to a room brimming with young women full of ambition and curiosity, Gulnaz Brennan highlighted a truth too often forgotten: that leadership begins not with titles, but with the courage to dream,…
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A New Chapter Begins: RISE 2025

A New Chapter Begins: RISE 2025

For over a decade, SheInspires has celebrated the voices, achievements, and impact of incredible women across the globe. We’ve witnessed the transformative power of role models, how visibility creates possibility, and how each woman’s story has the power to inspire meaningful change. Now, it’s time to take the next step. We are proud to announce RISE 2025: The Women’s Leadership Conference, launching on 23rd June at The Midland, Manchester. This event will bring together leaders, pioneers, and aspirational changemakers from all sectors to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of women leaders. Why is this important? Because women’s leadership isn’t just about…
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SheInspires’ Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs: A Thriving Start to Our Business Support #SEEDSTOSUCCESS Series

SheInspires’ Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs: A Thriving Start to Our Business Support #SEEDSTOSUCCESS Series

At SheInspires, our mission has always been clear—celebrating, empowering, and supporting women. We know that women entrepreneurs face unique challenges, from access to funding to meaningful networking opportunities. That’s why we have launched a new monthly business support series—Twilight Sessions, in collaboration with Innovate UK and Bolton College. Our first session, held on February 25th, was a sold-out event, proving just how valuable and necessary these sessions are. With a limited group of 20 attendees, we ensured meaningful connections, providing women in business a space to learn, grow, and collaborate. The focus? AI and its use for small businesses—a game-changing tool that every entrepreneur needs to understand. We had incredible speakers sharing their expertise. Billy Gilchrist delivered…
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A Journey of Empowerment from Horwich to 10 Downing Street

A Journey of Empowerment from Horwich to 10 Downing Street

Meet Denise Silcock, a beacon of empowerment and the SheInspires Volunteer of the Year 2023. Denise's journey took an unexpected turn when she received a prestigious invitation to 10 Downing Street for an International Women's Day celebration. Amid her tireless efforts with Lend a Hand in Horwich, Denise discovered an email reading 'Invite to 10,' sparking disbelief. As a SheInspires winner, Denise, radiating humility, walked up Downing Street, stood outside Number 10, and mingled with remarkable women from diverse backgrounds. The event, a tribute to female empowerment, connected Denise with military personnel, businesswomen, and Paralympic Gold Medalist Ellen Buttrick. Denise…
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Cambridge Worldwide Academy received the royal honour to be included in the prestigious commemorative publication “ The Commonwealth at 75”

Cambridge Worldwide Academy received the royal honour to be included in the prestigious commemorative publication “ The Commonwealth at 75”

On the occasion of the Commonwealth celebrating its 75th anniversary on 26th April and  in recognition of its historical and current standing as a leader in its field, Cambridge Worldwide Academy received the royal honour to be included in the prestigious commemorative publication “ The Commonwealth at 75”  Screenshot Dr Amina Wakefield, CEO of Cambridge Worldwide Academy commented: “I feel immense pride for myself and my organization as we continue to be recognized for the award winning work that we do in education and trade in the Commonwealth countries and globally. It is humbling that out of the 56 Commonwealth…
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