The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 23: Spring 2022 | Page 18

BATH AND SOMERSET ’ S MOST INSPIRING WOMEN

CELEBRATING OUR AREA ’ S MOST INSPIRING WOMEN

By Anita Jaynes Founder of The Business Exchange
We ’ re celebrating Bath and North East Somerset ' s most inspirational women to mark International Women ’ s Day 2022 which this year takes place on Tuesday 8th March . Through our social media channels , we asked our readers which women in our community inspire them and here ' s our list of 22 for ' 22 .
I came up with the idea having recently been named in the f : Entrepreneur ‘ ialso100 ’ 2022 . A UK-wide campaign which celebrates the multi-achievements of women running businesses in the UK today . I was humbled to be recognised alongside 99 amazing women from across the UK including one other from our area , Natalie Sherman , Founder of Corsham-based social media agency , Naturally Social .
I knew we had lots of amazing women
doing all kind of great things in our area but working on this list introduced me to many new faces I ’ d never heard of before who are most definitely deserving of recognition .
Congratulations to all the women nominated for this list and a huge thank you to them all for the fantastic work they do in our community which makes the area we live and work in a special place to be .
Throughout March we will profile these women on our website and social feeds
finding out more about their work . The coverage of our ' Bath and Somerset ' s Most Inspiring Women ' feature is sponsored by Milsted Langdon accountants . Milsted Langdon decided to support this activity as they are passionate about supporting women in business and helping local communities thrive through their work with business owners , charities and not-forprofits .
Gill Freeman , Partner and Head of
Charity and Not for Profit at Milsted Langdon said ,“ The business world is full of hugely talented and successful women who not only run businesses or work in demanding roles , but they often also juggle caring responsibilities at the same time .
“ It ’ s important to highlight the contribution that women make to the wider community , and to support each other whilst encouraging and empowering the younger generations .”
Rachel Yi Yuan Communications & Events Manager at Bath ' s Museum of East Asian Art
For more info : www . meaa . org . uk
Stephanie Seckington Founder , Get With The Programme
For more info : www . getwiththeprogramme . com
Grace Farrimond , Founder and Prinicipal Florist , Young Blooms
For more info : www . youngblooms . co . uk
Helen Bedser , Chief Executive , Julian House
For more info : www . julianhouse . org . uk
Natasha Bye , Founder , Strategy Doctor
For more info : www . strategydoctor . co . uk
Sarah Baker , Founder , Worship the Ground
For more info : www . instagram . com / worship . the . ground
Jayne Davis , Principal & Chief Executive , Bath College
For more info : www . bathcollege . ac . uk
Amie Rackham , Operations Director , Promote Online
For more info : www . promoteonline . co . uk
Felicia Severns , Managing Director , Odyssey World
For more info : www . odyssey-world . co . uk
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