“ Working across creative industries has taught me that confidence is everything- back yourself, back your ideas and don’ t wait for permission to take up space. Some of our biggest growth has come from saying yes before we felt completely ready. Just as importantly, champion other women as you climb; there’ s room for all of us at the table and success feels so much sweeter when you bring others with you.”

Sam Ready, MD, Sideways Media

“ I’ m lucky enough to work with lots of Kent vineyards, promoting wine tourism. It’ s joyful and rewarding, but it is also a challenge when the only person with 100 % focus on the goal is me. At times when I doubt myself, I have to remember that I am experienced and qualified to do this and, although no-one is indispensable, I am the best person for this job. So, let’ s crack on!”

Jo Ginn, brand manager, Wine Garden of England

“ The biggest lesson I’ ve learned as a leader is that real success comes from bringing out the best in the people around you. When you create the right conditions, remove barriers and empower people to fulfil their ambitions, everyone succeeds. My proudest achievements come from championing equity and bringing my expertise in discrimination law into the neurodiversity space- advocating for people, helping them be heard and shaping the practical steps that help them thrive at both work and in learning environments.”

“ One of my proudest moments was standing on the TEDx stage and realising I wasn’ t just sharing my story, I was giving voice to my relationship with nature as my ally, mentor and guide in both life and business. Nature taught me to celebrate my own uniqueness, rather than compare myself to others. That shift helped me move past‘ not-enoughness’ and build work that feels truly aligned.”

Tansy Dowman, founder, Tansy in the Wild