
Our Inspirational Women series of interviews aims to highlight amazing women across the globe, showcase their achievements and raise their profiles. Over the years, we have interviewed so many amazing women such as Cherie Blair, Angie Greaves, Baroness Mary Goudie, Sarah Willingham and many more.
Our HeForShe interviews celebrate men who promote and support women in the workplace, whether it is through campaigning, mentoring or giving opportunities to women.
HeForShe: Adrian Levy | Founder and CEO, PeppoAdrian Levy is Founder and CEO of Peppo – a not-for-profit community interest company providing high quality GCSE and A Level tutoring to all children.
Read Adrian’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Menna Fitzpatrick MBE | British alpine ski racer & one of Britain’s most-decorated Winter ParalympianMenna Fitzpatrick is a visually impaired alpine skier competing with British Army Officer Jennifer Kehoe as her sighted guide on the World Cup circuit.
Menna and Jen became Britain’s Most-Decorated Winter Paralympians at the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Games, winning one gold, two silver and one bronze medal.
Read Menna’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Dr Mandeep Kaur Rai Dhillon | Thought Leader, Speaker, Broadcast Journalist & AuthorDr Mandeep Kaur Rai Dhillon is the author of The Values Compass: What 101 Countries Teach Us About Purpose, Life and Leadership.
Mandeep is a global authority on values, working with companies, institutions, and individuals around the world.
Read Mandeep’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Iember Gordon | Head of Marketing, American GolfI’m a passionate marketeer with over 20 years’ international sports retail experience. I believe I learnt the best way, by getting to know all facets of retail, from the ground up, before heading into the marketing office.
Read Iember’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Vanessa Jacobs | Founder & CEO, The RestoryI’m a native New Yorker but moved to London 16 years ago when my then, Swedish fiancé (now husband) got an opportunity to come start a company here. In New York I was a financial analyst at an investment bank and when I came to London I spent the first 8 years as a management consultant with Accenture before starting The Restory.
Read Vanessa’s full interview here.

Michaela Weaver is the world’s leading authority for enabling highly successful women to embrace life without alcohol.
Based in the UK, she has worked with countless high achieving women globally including corporate board members, company directors, industry leaders, senior lawyers, medics, entrepreneurs and other career professionals.
Read Michaela’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Liza Pulman | Singer & ComedienneAfter wowing sell-out audiences with her comedy trio Fascinating Aida and her highly acclaimed West End tour de force Liza Pulman Sings Streisand, Liza returns with her brand-new show and album The Heart of It.
The Heat of It is produced by veteran producer Chris Porter (George Michael, Sir Elton John, Take That) and was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios.
Read Liza’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Catalina Kim | Football Agent & Founder and CEO, C&P SportsCatalina Kim is the only female Asian football agent in Europe. She brokers multi-million pound deals between European football clubs including Manchester City, AC Milan, Real Madrid and many more, and successful Asian brands. At 38 she could retire tomorrow, but she won’t because she is top of her game, showing that women, Asian women, can make a mark even in the male-dominated white male world of European football.
Read Catalina’s full interview here.
Inspirational Profile: Louise Palmer-Masterton | Founder & CEO, Stem & GloryI am founder and CEO of plant-based brand Stem & Glory. I have been self employed or running my own business almost my entire working life. Stem & Glory isn’t my first business, I previously owned a multi site leisure business that I exited in 2019. Before that I ran a digital arts company and had a long career in the music industry. I’ve also worked in radio and TV. I love tech and and am a bit of a geek!
Read Louise’s full interview here.
Inspirational Woman: Claire Macpherson | Founder, She Impacts The WorldI’m Claire, Founder of She Impacts The World. Over the last 13 years, I’ve helped tens of thousands of women to live life on purpose, step out of their 9-5 & create incredible businesses with way more freedom, way more joy & way more abundance. I originally ‘fell’ into coaching quiet by accident, I had previously been a secondary school drama and music teacher, I left my job after having my 2 boys just 13 months apart and decided to be ‘mum’ for a year or so.
Read Claire’s full interview here.
November
13nov10:0016:00Start Up and Small Business Expo | Polka Dot Events/ Avidity Hotels
13/11/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+00:00)
Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel
Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 2AE
Come check out the Start Up and Small Business Expo, where you can discover new businesses and network with fellow entrepreneurs! Start Up and Small Business Expo Welcome
Start Up and Small Business Expo
Welcome to the Start Up and Small Business Expo! Join us at the Rockingham Forest Hotel for a day filled with networking, learning, and growth opportunities for your business. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, discover new products and services, and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your small business to the next level, this event is the perfect place to be. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your business horizons!
13nov13:0014:00The Rebellious Business Networking Event | Rebellious Business
13/11/2025 13:00 - 14:00(GMT+00:00)
No beige small talk. No boring intros. No salesy nonsense. Just real people, genuine conversation, and business magic waiting to happen. What’s This
This isn’t your average “so what do you do?” Zoom snooze-fest.
This is The Rebellious Business Networking Event — the one that refuses to play by the boring corporate rules.
We’ve ditched the stiff intros, awkward icebreakers, and those weird, staged elevator pitches that make everyone’s soul leave their body.
Instead, you’ll get one hour of genuine connection, plenty of laughs (and probably a few spit-out-your-tea moments), and a room full of humans who actually get it.
Zero Corporate SH★T – Be yourself. That’s literally the point. No pretending. No LinkedIn voices.
Connection-First Games – Fun breakout challenges that help you meet people naturally (and remember their names afterwards).
Real Conversations – None of that “so… what do you do?” small talk. You’ll actually talk about stuff that matters.
Collaboration Energy – Meet your next client, partner, or business bestie without it feeling forced.
Surprise Rebel Moments – You might win something. You might laugh-snort on camera. Either way, you’ll leave buzzing.
You, if you’re a coach, consultant, creative, service provider — or just a business rebel who’s over the fake, buttoned-up networking scene.
We’re talking about people who’d rather connect than pitch. People who build businesses with personality.
If that sounds like you, welcome home.
We’re Cordelia & Caroline, your rebellious ring-leaders.
We met at a networking event (yep, the irony’s not lost on us), became business besties, and built Rebellious Business, a company for entrepreneurs who are bored of the beige.
We’ve hosted thousands of rebels, helped countless people find clients, collaborators, and even business “love stories”… all through connection that actually feels human.
This isn’t just a networking event. It’s a movement for people who want to build businesses their way, real, rebellious, and full of personality.
Come hang out, meet your people, and see why rebels never network alone.
19nov10:0013:00MenoMinds – Free Training for Women in Business | Menospace & Minds That Work
19/11/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+00:00)
Introducing MenoMinds – Free Training for Women in Business We’re excited to share MenoMinds, a fully funded programme created by Menospace and
We’re excited to share MenoMinds, a fully funded programme created by Menospace and Minds That Work, supporting women in business, freelancing, or entrepreneurship through the emotional and mental challenges of menopause.
Wednesday 19th November | 10:00am – 1:00pm (UK)
Live on Zoom | 💷 Free (funded by NEBOSH’s Social Purpose Programme)
Menopause can affect confidence, focus and wellbeing — MenoMinds helps you take back control with practical tools and a supportive community.
You’ll explore the CARE Framework:
Includes a digital workbook and invitation to monthly community groups on sleep, nutrition and stress management.
Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and women in small or micro-businesses (under 50 employees).
Facilitators: Haley White (Menospace) and Victoria Brookbank (Minds That Work)
19nov12:3018:00Masculinity in the Workplace - 2025 (In-person)
19/11/2025 12:30 - 18:00(GMT+00:00)
Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Brought to you by Token Man and The Hobbs Consultancy. Welcome to Masculinity in the Workplace, designed specifically to

Welcome to Masculinity in the Workplace, designed specifically to engage men with creating inclusive cultures. Marking International Men’s Day, the objective of our event is to give men both the reason and the skills to lean into the conversation, while also providing women and non-binary people with the confidence to engage more men in culture change. Because ultimately we can only make real change by working together.
Date: Weds Nov 19 2025
Time: 12.30pm to 6pm
Location: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Our speakers will share their insights and experiences, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of masculinity, leadership and culturein diverse work environments. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, participate in interactive sessions, and network with like-minded professionals.
The theme for this year is ‘Supporting Boys to Men to Role Models’. This year’s event will seek to understand the concerns and barriers that are in the way for boys and men, particularly looking at key inflection points in their lives. It will equip parents, leaders, friends and persons of significance in the lives of young men with the tools for self-reflection, effective role modelling and courageous conversations..
It will suggest that status-seeking and risk-taking behaviours are innate as boys become men, look at how this shows up for boys in 2025 and question what support could help these boys have a more positive initiation in to adulthood so that they are ready for the workplace. We know that there is a reverse gender pay gap and that schools aren’t preparing students in the same way to enter the professional workplace – what needs to be done?
We will look at the behaviours that are role modelled by men once they are in the workplace. Is it healthy for us to look for male role models, or is a search for positive behaviours more effective? What can we learn from how men are represented on screen and in the media? And what can we do to support our men once they are in the workplace?
This site is for the in-person experience. Otherwise you can register for the online version here.
FYI – lunch will not be provided

This event is for anyone passionate about creating more inclusive, equitable, diverse and human workplaces, and we welcome attendees of all identities and expressions.
Historically, our audience has included around 60% men and 40% women or non-binary people, with a wide range of roles and lived experiences.
This year, we’re especially keen to welcome CEOs, HRDs, CMOs, Inclusion & Diversity leaders, People & Culture teams, and anyone working to engage men more effectively in their organisations. Whether you’re a parent, people manager, or someone invested in systemic culture change, this event is for you.
By attending, you’ll be joining a growing community of people committed to reshaping masculinity, unlocking allyship, and building workplace cultures where everyone can thrive – from boys and young men to senior leaders and everyone in between.
20novAll DayDigital Transformation Conference
20/11/2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
Mercure London Earls Court
London
Ready to transform your business in the digital age? The upcoming Digital Transformation Conference UK promises an exceptional opportunity for leaders who want to accelerate change, embrace innovation and shape
Explore how industry leaders are redefining digital and business transformation. Learn proven strategies, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with peers shaping the future of technology and enterprise. Tactical & practical content to drive your transformation efforts.
Throughout the day, delegates can look forward to a diverse programme of content exploring every aspect of digital transformation, business change, and innovation. Hear best practices, lessons learned, and insights into real-world challenges from leaders driving progress across digital, technology and IT.
If you’re a C-suite leader, head of innovation, transformation or IT, this is the place to be. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to scale up, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, new contacts and a renewed sense of direction.
