Ria Hebden

Founder & CEO

Ria Hebden is a powerhouse television presenter, award-nominated entrepreneur, and fearless champion for diversity in the media. She is the Founder and CEO of Wonder Women—an influential network elevating underrepresented women in TV and the Creative Industries—and founder of the production company Carpe Diem Media Productions. Her mission? To tell bold, diverse stories that spark change and inspire the next generation.

With a career spanning top-tier broadcasters and global media giants, Ria is a regular face on ITV’s Lorraine, bringing viewers the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. She’s fronted BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live, co-presented ITV’s All Around Britain, and reported for Good Morning America at the King’s Coronation. She’s also hosted red carpet coverage for the BAFTA Film Awards on BritBox America, and interviewed A-list stars including Harrison Ford, Idris Elba, Kim Cattrall, and John Boyega.

Through Wonder Women, Ria has built a transformative platform offering year-long mentorship, masterclasses, and headline-making live events—including the Wonder Women Conference at BAFTA. Under her leadership, the brand has become a go-to resource for elevating mid-level women from marginalised backgrounds​.

Off-screen, Ria is a magnetic host and moderator for film premieres, awards shows, and global media events—working with major players such as Disney, ScreenSkills, MIPCOM, and PromaxUK. As a celebrity contestant, she’s raised​ over £​130K for charity on Celebrity Catchphrase and The Chase, dazzled audiences on Dancing on Ice, and appeared on Celebrity Mastermind.

Before stepping into the spotlight, Ria was a high-impact publicist for Disney, Discovery, Fox, and Channel 4. Today, she’s a BAFTA voting member, proud ambassador for MAMA Youth Project and Peer Power, and the recipient of multiple National Diversity Award nominations. Ria Hebden is not just a presenter—she’s a visionary leader changing the face of British television.