Our Story
What began as a digital talk show—where Ria Hebden sat down with three inspiring women to share their career insights—quickly ignited into something much bigger. The overwhelming response to those early interviews gave rise to Wonder Women Live: an unmissable annual event held on International Women’s Day, bringing together 100 women who work in TV for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, inspiration, and sisterhood.
Now in its 8th sell-out year, Wonder Women Live has welcomed some of the industry’s most respected trailblazers to the stage. Each year, four powerhouse senior leaders share not just their career journeys, but the real stories—about breaking barriers, pushing past limitations, and smashing the glass ceiling for the next generation.
Fuelled by this momentum, the Wonder Women Mentoring Programme was born. Now in its fourth year, it’s the only year-long initiative of its kind in the UK TV industry—supporting 31 mid-senior level women with one-on-one mentorship from 31 of the most influential leaders in TV.
Designed to tackle the reasons so many women leave the industry—lack of flexible working, limited leadership training, and systemic barriers—this game-changing programme is helping women step into their power and stay there. It’s also been twice nominated for Gender Equality at the National Diversity Awards.
This Summer, Ria Hebden will receive an Honorary Degree in recognition of the profound impact Wonder Women is making to diversity, inclusion and equity in the Television industry.
In another milestone, Wonder Women hosted its annual flagship conference at BAFTA, welcoming 250 diverse women for a full day of powerful panels, a dynamic leadership masterclass, and vibrant networking - creating real opportunities for connection and career growth.
Wonder Women CIC
Now an official Community Interest Company, Wonder Women CIC is on a mission: to uplift working women and mothers, nurture the next generation of leaders, and transform the face of senior leadership in Television and the creative industries. Through every event, programme and partnership, Wonder Women continues to drive forward social mobility, employability, and true diversity across the industry.
“People are the heart of any business and freelancers are the backbone of the creative sector which is why investing in their training and development is key to retaining the workforce during challenging times. I’m so proud of how Wonder Women CIC is developing the next generation of conscious leaders making the sector more inclusive, equitable and creative for all.”
Ria Hebden, Founder & CEO
