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A mum-of-two and former Lynn News reporter is celebrating after winning a She Inspires award for her women’s health campaign. Kath Sansom Kath Sansom founded Sling The Mesh in 2015 and has won in the national agent of change category in a ceremony celebrating women who have made a difference through their leadership, achievements and contribution to society. Kath, 54, of March said: “It has been wonderful to be recognised for all the hours of hard work and tears that goes into running the campaign. “All done voluntarily in my spare time. Surgical mesh is one of the biggest health scandals of…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/D5E3C044-5622-4953-862B-8D263A3C7D15.png" title_text="Suzy Orr Finalist in 3 Categories " _builder_version="4.4.4"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]"Imposter syndrome is a real thing but something I am learning to deal with especially after being nominated in three categories for the 2020 She Inspires Awards! I am really excited to be a finalist in the amazing Women in Leadership category, with so many other wonderful women. Event Organiser of the Year - I didn't think I organised events until a colleague pointed out that in between the networks and…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/729FB5D9-C9DA-4EBD-939D-0A068805DD95.jpeg" title_text="729FB5D9-C9DA-4EBD-939D-0A068805DD95" _builder_version="4.4.4" hover_enabled="0"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]It sounds silly to think that one email notifying you that you’re  a finalist can have this impact on your thought process!  I was at Tesco, feeling frustrated amongst panic buyers and nearly bare shelf’s trying to find pull-ups for my 2 year old boy   when I found out I was a finalist. This one bit of positive news meant a lot to me in that moment and  truly put a couple of things into perspective for me. Firstly, that whatever…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7C4603D6-C850-485F-856A-998277604B77.jpeg" title_text="7C4603D6-C850-485F-856A-998277604B77" _builder_version="4.4.4"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]My name is Becki. When I found out I was a finalist I was so overwhelmed with happiness. I couldn’t believe it and it took a few days to process! I am a mum to a lovely 10 year old girl. I have autism, ADHD, OCD and a hearing impairment. I am a professional dancer, human rights activist, a leadership coach at inclusion north and a carer for my older sister who has Rett syndrome. I…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/63974DCA-0D31-42EB-9640-FBDE42F01834.png" title_text="63974DCA-0D31-42EB-9640-FBDE42F01834" _builder_version="4.4.4" hover_enabled="0"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]I feel extremely honoured to have been chosen as one of your finalists for the Volunteer of the Year Award, in memory of my precious son Aaron. I set up The Aaron James Dixon Memorial Fund after losing my only son Aaron suddenly to an undetected heart defect. Aaron was 23 and extremely fit and healthy. My life has been devastated, no Mother should have to bury her child but I knew I had to…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/B52AE69A-F69C-4C87-9C60-58843300F342.png" title_text="B52AE69A-F69C-4C87-9C60-58843300F342" _builder_version="4.4.4"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]“I am very proud and humbled to be a finalists, more importantly, sharing the limelight and platform with so many amazing women of our region. “ Lisa Edge is a force to reckon with. She is driven, focused and very approachable. Lisa is a finalist in Leadership and Event Organiser categories of The 2020 Inspire Awards. Not content with being a full-time mum and a foster carer, Lisa Edge runs GB Shared Ltd. Lisa’s first business was Lancashare,…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/D662CDC0-31D0-4563-9BEB-50AD9E8625EB.png" title_text="D662CDC0-31D0-4563-9BEB-50AD9E8625EB" _builder_version="4.4.4"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]It’s not every day you are informed you have been nominated for an award in your personal life. So I was delighted when I received the news I had been nominated and now a finalist. I feel a bit of a fraud! The reason being, I am a regular, mum of two, married and work as a detective in the Police . However, I have had some challenges throughout my life, that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. These…

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/56D94B75-5467-4DD9-A4FC-4AD183AAEA54.png" title_text="56D94B75-5467-4DD9-A4FC-4AD183AAEA54" _builder_version="4.4.4"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Since setting up agoodwriteup, I’ve never put myself forward for any awards. I was nominated for this wonderful ‘Inspire Women in Business’ Award, though, so the opportunity felt really special - especially as I was nominated for it by a dear friend and colleague (sneaky as she is)! I’m amazed and so grateful to have been shortlisted as a Finalist. I’m a really confident person but being at that ceremony is going to freak me out, to be…