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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Why this photo of Red Roses star Abbie Ward and her daughter hits so hard
England’s Red Roses winning the World Cup isn’t just a victory for women in sport - it's a moment for everyone who grew up being told what girls can’t do
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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“I became an accidental activist by advocating for flexible working - we’re closer to the future my daughters deserve, but the job isn't done"
Journalist and campaigner Anna Whitehouse, also known as @mother_pukka, is on a mission to give people the choice to work flexibly
By Ellie Fennell Published
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"We needed to make menopause the new vegan" says MTick founder, confessing she was "totally unprepared for perimenopause"
Heather Jackson tells us how and why she co-created the MTick – a shopping symbol for menopause-friendly products
By Kathryn Lewsey Published
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"After a sudden stroke at 45, I wasn't sure if I'd ever speak again - now I'm back covering F1 on Radio Five Live"
Jennie Gow shares her journey to recovery after a serious stroke left her unable to speak
By Ellie Fennell Published
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“How I became a winefluencer and unexpected TV star in the male-dominated world of wine”
Helen McGinn credits her girlfriends’ frequent requests for wine tips with inspiring her pivot from wine buyer to acclaimed author, wine judge and TV presenter
By Ellie Fennell Published
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‘It’s not as glamorous as you might think!’ Meet the women bringing London Fashion Week to life
What's it like behind the scenes at London Fashion Week? Its dazzling catwalk shows and glitzy events take months to create, and these women are at the heart of making LFW unforgettable
By Ellie Fennell Published
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"Let’s be honest: women have been enduring for centuries" – inside the rise of female endurance athletes
Adventures, freedom, mental strength and greater confidence in everyday life are some of the benefits these women report from taking up long-distance running, cycling and swimming
By Lauren Crosby Medlicott Published
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"I created World Childless Week to help women just like me"
Stephanie Phillips felt lost when she discovered that she couldn’t be a mum, but through the power of community and connection, she’s using her voice to raise awareness
By Kathryn Lewsey Published
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Meet Britain's most amazing women
Introducing the woman&home Amazing Women Awards 2025, sponsored by NHS Charities Together
By Steph Clarkson Published