She Leads

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…

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…

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…

The advantages of being nominated for an award are obvious – the recognition for your work, the kudos, the PR opportunities, perhaps a little extra finance to undertake a project… so why then does it feel so awkward when it comes to nominating yourself for an award? It’s an issue I’ve been discussing lately with a couple of clients. Both women in executive leadership roles. Confident, accomplished women, women who have worked extremely hard and deserve to be recognised for their huge steps in self-development and business triumphs. And who both shy away from the thought of nominating themselves as…

22 Leaders Issue 1 is an endeavour to make the truly inspiring #womenleaders #ofBolton visible. The Book will share the inspiring stories of #BoltonWomen who truly reflect #breakthebias sentiment. These women are either born, work or live in Bolton. Sometimes visible, more than often not, they are the driving force and backbone of their organisation and our town. They have challenged existing norms – norms that are so ingrained, we might not even normally call them into question. There will be series of photoshoots and #sheleads events. Huge thanks to The Sixth Form Bolton, Sandra McManus, Gemma Webster, photography students…

March 7, 2022 She Inspires Awards Bolton hospital manager – who lost so much to Covid – wins top award A BOLTON woman who lost six members of her own family to Covid has been honoured with a Key Worker award. Meena Patel was recognised for inspiring both her patients and fellow staff. Meena who is manager at the Monet Lodge Independent Hospital in south Manchester picked up the ‘She Inspires Woman Key Worker of the Year’ for leading her teams through the pandemic. Despite losing six of her own family members to Covid, Meena continued to support patients with complex needs…

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…