What We Do

We inspire, empower, and elevate women at every stage of their career through a proven ecosystem of:

  • Live Events: Curated experiences that connect, celebrate, and inspire women across the UK.

  • Podcast Platform: A motivational content series featuring trailblazing female voices in media and business.

  • Membership Hub: A digital platform offering exclusive resources, community access, and curated learning.

  • Mentorship Programme: A year-long, nationwide initiative matching high-potential talent with senior industry mentors.

Here’s what some of the brilliant 2025 mentees achieved during their time with us.

Our Impact to Date:

  • Thousands of women have attedended our live events in the UK

  • We are contributing to measurable progress in social mobility, employability, and diversity & inclusion in a historically underrepresented industry

  • Strong brand equity and partnerships with leading industry organisations that include Amazon, WBD, ITV, Fremantle, Banijay, All3 Media

  • In 5 years, 159 women have completed the Wonder Women Mentoring Programme

  • 98% remain working in the sector and at a more senior level

  • In March 2026, Ria Hebden was recognised as Media Champion of the Year by the British Diversity Awards

  • In 2025, Ria received an Honorary Degree in recognition of the profound impact Wonder Women is making to improving diversity, inclusion and equity in the Television industry from Brunel University.

  • Last year, Wonder Women was also shortlisted in the UK Social Impact Awards in the categories of Social Enterprise Women’s Champion of the Year & DEI Justice Award.

  • Read testimonials from our brilliant alumni here.

Wonder Women is poised for its next stage of growth. We’re seeking strategic investment and aligned partners to amplify our impact and scale our reach.

  • Proven Model with national reach and sector relevance

  • Scalable Infrastructure to expand across creative industries and international markets

  • High-Impact Mission aligned with ESG and DEI priorities

Why Work With Us?

Testimonials

“Wonder Women creates a network of supportive and empowered women, who are encouraged to believe in themselves and take calculated risks. I feel very much a part of this as a mentor and as a coach delivering the How to Pivot workshop. It’s been wonderful getting to know my mentee and meeting other mentors and mentees at the Wonder Women networking events.”

Lara Akeju, Executive Coach, Executive Producer & 2026 Mentor

“Accessible, disruptive and inclusive, Wonder Women has a different tone and take to some of the more traditional professional bodies and groups in TV. The vibe and vision is positive and distinctive, powered by Ria Hebden's energy and commitment to practical, visible change.”

Emma Bell, Executive Producer, Media Consultant & 2025 Mentor

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“I was promoted to the role of Executive Producer this year and learning those skills in tangent to this scheme I think has given me the confidence to body that role, and be a nurturing and inclusive leader.”

Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt, Executive Producer / Director & 2025 Mentee

“Last year I couldn’t find work for 6 months, which was the first time I didn't have continuous work in my 15 years of working in documentaries. Now I’m ending the year on a high after various work projects secured through contacts made on Wonder Women.”

Michaela Storm-Moir, Producer/Director & 2024 Mentee

“This programme has changed me as a person. It has made me believe in myself, have self-worth and feel proud of what I've achieved. Thank you so much, it has been the best experience ever and I feel very lucky to have been a Wonder Women mentee.”

Michelle Eagleton, TV Presenter - 2024 Mentee

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“This scheme has made me feel connected to an industry I love, at a time when it’s so disconnected. I’ve made life-long friends. My network is now bigger than ever. The insights from these incredible legends in TV are priceless.”

Anupreet Bains - Producer - 2024 Mentee

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Success Stories

“As a young girl growing up in Yorkshire, I used to dream of making movies. To now find myself having series-directed a new period drama-documentary about regency England for the BBC, is an absolute dream come true! I feel huge amounts of gratitude to my Wonder Women community for cheering me on.”

Ali Naushahi, Director - 2024 Mentee

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“I’ll apply what I’ve learned on Wonder Women at every step of the way, especially when meeting new people. I’ve realised that I need to back myself more, because I’m actually better than I think I am! The speakers overall were quite incredible. Ria’s energy is infectious!”

Charlotte Smith, Executive Producer/ Showrunner - 2024 Mentee

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