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There are moments in the She Inspires journey that quietly hold everything together — and our annual Judges’ Meet is one of them. This year’s gathering was more than a date in the diary. It was a celebration of shared purpose, a reaffirmation of community values, and a space to hold the sacred work of judging with care, clarity, and heart. With over 90 remarkable people in the room — finalists, judges, exhibitors, supporters — the energy was unmistakable. What brought us together wasn’t just process. It was trust. Trust is the cornerstone of She Inspires. With over 100 judges involved across all categories, transparency is not a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Every finalist, every nominee, every story shared deserves to be seen and ...

There are some events that go beyond the schedule, the speaker list, or the venue — they stay with you. Speakeasy, beautifully hosted by Katie Webster and Sue France, is one of those rare gems. An independent, heart-led evening built on connection, courage, and the untamed magic of women sharing their stories. The format is beautifully simple: a room full of women, and a series of 10-minute storytelling slots. No slides, no sales — just real voices, speaking from the heart. And what voices they were. Funny, raw, bold, moving. Each story reminded me just how powerful it is when we speak up — and how even a few minutes of honesty can shift something in someone else. What made the evening even more special was the atmosphere. The room felt safe, war...

Every May, Dying Matters Awareness Week encourages us to have honest, heartfelt conversations about death, dying, and grief—conversations that many of us find difficult, but deeply necessary. This week is a reminder that while death is part of life, it’s also something we can prepare for with intention, compassion, and care. For me, this is more than a topic—it’s personal. I’ve experienced the deep, life-altering pain of losing loved ones, including my wonderful mother. Losing her changed everything. It made me realise how fragile life is, and how important it is to plan for what we so often avoid talking about. Why Talking About Death Matters Talking about death doesn’t make it happen. But not talking about it can leave our families unprepared, emotionally ...

Nalan Şahin My name is Nalan Şahin. I’m a 20-year-old volunteer leader, campaigner, and advocate for change. Since the age of 16, I’ve led social initiatives focused on access to quality education, women’s rights, youth empowerment, and climate justice — both locally and nationally. I work to create space for unheard voices, to empower young people, and to help shape a more just, sustainable world. I don’t simply support change — I organise it, live it, and strive to sustain it. Growing up in a place where women were silenced, young people dismissed, and nature overlooked, I learnt early that injustice is not something we can wait to be fixed — it’s something we must confront. At times I felt alone. At times, I was silenced. But within me, there was always a quiet voice that said...