International Women’s Day – celebrate in the North East

Lauren Wedderburn, Founder of Something Good Newcastle.

What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

“At Something Good we’ll be marking International Women’s Day this year by celebrating all of the fantastic women who produce so many of the wonderful products we sell – women are leading the way when it comes to sustainable product innovation! We’ll also be celebrating what we’ve achieved so far as a female-led, independent business.”

Why is it important to celebrate the impact that women have when it comes to shaping modern business culture?

“I hope that by celebrating women’s achievements in business, we can continue to develop the conversation around the challenges that women often face in accomplishing their goals. I feel lucky that my gender has never really affected my career (either in my previous role as an architect or in launching my business), but I know that this isn’t the case for everyone. It’s great that International Women’s Day provides these discussions with a global stage!”

What advice would you give to any woman looking to get started on her dream business venture?

“Just start! It’s important to know your product/service/sector inside out, so invest time in some thoughtful research and careful planning, but then just start. You’ll never feel ready, there’ll always be an excuse to stay right where you are, and there’ll always be so many unknowns. You’ll never have the perfect business from day one, so you have to accept that you’ll learn and change as you grow (something I’m trying to remind myself every day!).”

https://www.somethinggoodnewcastle.com/

Lisa Eaton, Managing Director of Unwritten Group Creative Communications.

What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

“It’s a day to celebrate all we are and all we’ve achieved. It’s the opportunity for a conversation on gender equality and for us to highlight what still needs to be done to drive change.”

Why is it important to celebrate the impact that women have when it comes to shaping modern business culture?

“Women are hugely under-represented in the business world and this absolutely needs to change. There are still monumental strides to be made with regards to the Gender Pay Gap and seeing women in leadership positions. By celebrating the impact women make, their successes, and progression, it raises awareness of how important a diverse workplace is.”

What advice would you give to any woman looking to get started on her dream business venture?

“At Unwritten, we champion each other across the team and instil that anything is possible. My advice is just to take the leap! Go for it – you’ll never look back. Seek support and help from those around you. Build a strong network of trusted advisors you’re able to call upon when needed – they’ll be invaluable to you. Prepare to put your all in – it will be worth it.”

https://www.unwrittengroup.com/

High Life North x NatWest x Miss Menopause – Together

Here at High Life North, we’ve joined forces with NatWest and Miss Menopause to create an evening celebrating the notion of collective individualism. Together will celebrate female empowerment with talks on real topics. We will be discussing everything from menopause and therapy to overcoming adversity and starting a business. All ticket sales will go to Smart Works Newcastle, a local charity supporting local woman to help them get back into work by providing interview clothing and coaching, with an excellent success rate.

A Celebration of Women in STEM

STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and maths) experience some of the largest gender imbalances of all modern workplaces, and International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to share ideas on how we can tackle this. Female scientists have shaped our daily lives and this talk will outline some of the most important work carried out by women in STEM professions. The event will be an encouraging, expert-led discussion on the value of encouraging new generations of women into STEM based roles. Register for your tickets and learn how young women can truly shape the future.

International Women’s Day: Writing Your Feminism

Channel your girl power into words this International Women’s Day with Florienne Murphy, a renowned North East based author. Join Florienne in Durham for a workshop which delves into the art of creating feminist fiction. Writing has been one of the most important tools for women throughout time – from Emmeline Pankhurst’s writings on the suffragette movement, to Margaret Atwood’s popular dystopian works on the female status. Whether you’re an experienced writer or a first timer, this could be the perfect way to express yourself this International Women’s Day – get your tickets and find a new hobby.