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In this blog, we speak to Sue Rorbach, customer Service Manager for Ibstock Brick Ltd. She talks to us about why she chose this industry, how she got to where she is now and what her key motivators are. Can you tell us a bit about you and your career:…

'I’m just extremely grateful for the women who have come before us, who broke so many boundaries, and those who continue to do so.’ In this blog, we speak with Kat Bailey, founder of The Mother Lode- A unique Public Relations & Communications company with a focus on music. Kat…

Sophie Le Brozec- has helped women launch new careers, save marriages and leave dead-end relationships, given them support, and taught them self-love! In this blog, we speak with Sophie Le Brozec, Entrepreneur, Life Mentor, Author, Teacher and Online Trainer. Sophie has never let anything hold her back in her mission…

Inspirational CEO of suicide prevention charity 'Harmless', Caroline Harroe has written this incredible blog about her experiences. This honest blog may help others going through similar situations and so feel free to share it with someone who you think it could help. Further help and information can be found on…

In this blog, we speak with Imogen Harding, a Shift Production Manager for Ibstock and the Eclipse factory. We chat to Imogen about her career, why she chose this industry and what she would tell her 16-year-old self! Can you tell us a bit about you and your career: My…

I didn't like being told it wasn’t a role for a woman and that I should do something else. In this blog, we speak with Reina Reeves, a branch manager for Lords Builders Merchants in Beaconsfield. On equality in the workplace, diversity and overcoming confidence knocks. Reina talks about what…

In this blog, we talk to Trixie Blue, Principal Enchantress of the Burlesque Enterprise House of Trixie Blue, about what inspires her and how she aims to inspire others in becoming more self-confident! What was your first job? Ah one of my best jobs, I adore my first job. I…

The following blog was contributed by Naomi Rothwell-Boyd founder of Tribe And Seek, a poignant story on overcoming trauma and using it as ammunition to fuel a fight. Demonstrating the perfect example of a #YesSheCan inspirational women. Naomi’s company ‘Tribe And Seek’ strive to help people in their 20s &…

In this blog, we speak with Meggan Watson, Community Engagement Lead for RISE. An organisation based around offering practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accommodation to those in urgent need. Meggan talks about a typical day-in-the-life and how she got to where she is now… Can you tell…

On the 12th Nov, the latest Hampton-Alexander rankings were published. The Hampton-Alexander review is committed to getting 33% women on boards and leadership teams of FTSE 350 companies by 2020. In other words, the Top 350 companies (PLCs) in the UK are targeted to have 33% female representation on their…

 The Journey From Corporate Lawyer To Charity Founder I started life as a corporate lawyer but quickly realised it wasn’t the profession for me – not enough human interaction, so after a couple of years teaching English in Japan I returned to the City and joined a recruitment company –…

In this blog, we were thrilled to get the opportunity to interview Louise Parkes, CEO of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Louise told us all about her fascinating role as head of the amazing charity, her passions and the challenges she faced on her journey to becoming a female…