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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Dame Sarah Mullally confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury - but why does a woman in charge still feel historic in 2026?
Her appointment is a milestone worth celebrating, but also exposes how rare female leadership still is, and why women at the top are judged differently
By Ellie Fennell Published
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'I found a way for my autistic daughter to flourish' – the woman who met heartbreak with hope
Mother Bridget Wood tells us why she decided not to give in, but to fight to help her daughter and other young autistic people to live full, independent lives
By Helen Renshaw Published
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From breeding tiger cubs to training pigeons for movies, meet the women enjoying fulfilling careers with animals
They say never work with animals – having furry, feathered colleagues can be unpredictable but also amazing, as these 4 women tell us
By Ellie Fennell Published
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'We took the leap and moved to a completely new place – and it transformed our lives'
Many of us dream of upping sticks and creating a new life. We talk to two women who did just that
By Michelle Rowley Published
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New Year heroes: meet 4 volunteers putting others first
From hospital wards to mountain rescues, for these women, it's all about giving back
By Mel Hunter Published
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‘Laugh and the world laughs with you’ says our columnist Kathy Lette
Laughter really is the best medicine – it's a cliché worth remembering at all times
By Kathy Lette Published
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'I'm so proud to have a Christmas Day baby'
Gilly tells us how that Christmas 34 years ago changed her life – and how they mark their December 25th-born daughter's birthday
By Kim Willis Published
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'I decided to take a chance – and fell in love at Christmas'
Alison Wainwright was fed up of lonely Christmases after her divorce. She tells us how a spontaneous trip led her true love
By Kim Willis Published
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‘Female friends are human Wonderbras’ our columnist Kathy Lette reminds us
So keep them close to your chest
By Kathy Lette Published
