Inspirational Women
Mary Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap, says women are undervalued and overlooked. But when women, especially older women, do get to lead everyone’s lives improve
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Women’s football was banned for 51 years, and now the Lionesses are making history
ITV sports reporter Katie Shanahan on how the Lionesses' achievements are changing the game for women of all ages
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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"When I first joined The Magic Circle, all I could see were white-haired men in ties... now I'm its first female chair"
Laura London's passion for magic began when she was eight years old. Bringing punk attitude to the male-dominated institution, she's working to bring more women into magic
By Ellie Fennell Published
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"I've rebuilt my life working as a doctor in the UK after fleeing Venezuela in disguise"
Dr Niloha Rangel tells the story of fleeing for her life with her son, and going on to help others
By Ellie Fennell Published
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"We opened our home and our hearts to a Ukrainian refugee – three years on, she’s part of our family"
When war broke out in Ukraine, Kara Dexter felt compelled to make her home a place of refuge. She shares how the experience has enriched her family’s lives.
By Michelle Rowley Published
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"I became a doctor in my 40s – if you're thinking of changing course in life, you should go for it"
Joanna Cannon made a drastic career change - and has never looked back
By Ellie Fennell Published
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"I'd given up hope of finding a job after a 10-year career break, but finally I've secured a job I love"
We hear the story of a woman who, after 10 years away from paid work to raise her son, felt locked out of her former career.
By Ellie Fennell Published
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"I've no intention of hanging up my dancing shoes, even after 50 years as a choreographer in London's West End"
Jenny Arnold, 77, has choreographed scores of shows from Jerry Springer the Opera to Grease and Anything Goes, and she isn't stopping yet – in fact, she's prepping for a world tour
By Ellie Fennell Last updated
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“Retirement was boring – so I became a foster mum at 75”
Patricia Swan has embarked on a joyful new chapter in life. We hear the septuagenarian's inspirational story...
By Kathryn Lewsey Published
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"You’re doing two full-time, emotional jobs" – 3 women share their 'sandwich carer' experiences
Balancing caring for parents and children with looking after yourself is a lot to take on – we spoke to women doing just that, and got their advice for others
By Ellie Fennell Published