WONDER WOMEN LIVE LONDON

“In my 30 years of working in Television, I’ve never been to an event quite like it!”

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Now in its 8th year, Wonder Women Live! the inspiring women’s network dedicated to elevating diverse women into senior leadership roles within television and the creative industries expanded its offering, featuring two events—one in London and the first of its kind in Manchester—to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The events showcased a remarkable line-up of trailblazing senior female leaders, offering a platform for thought-provoking discussion, powerful keynote speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities.

Industry leaders included;

BAFTA-winning Executive Producer & Quay Street Productions Chief Executive, Nicola Shindler (Fool Me Once, Missing You, Happy Valley)
Executive Producer and the first woman to be BBC One Controller, Lorraine Heggessey
BBC Assistant Commissioner & Creative Diversity Partner Content & Nations Disability Lead, Nichola Garde
Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and founder of Greenacre Films, Nadine Marsh-Edwards (Riches, Unsaid Stories)
Banijay’s Head of Branded Entertainment Business Development, Carlotta Rossi Spencer
Television and Radio presenter, Angellica Bell.

The event serves as a powerful platform to hear from inspirational industry leaders while fostering a supportive and dynamic networking environment. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to share their experiences, discuss key issues affecting women’s advancement in the workplace, and connect with one another in a safe, empowering space.

The London event took place at The Westworks, White City Place on Wednesday 5th March, with:

Angelica Bell, Television and Radio Presenter
Carlotta Rossi Spencer, Head of Branded Entertainment Business Development, Banijay
Nadine Marsh-Edwards, Executive Producer and founder of Greenacre Films
Lorraine Heggessey, Executive Producer and the first woman to be BBC One Controller

Compèred by Television Presenter Ria Hebden, who is also the founder and CEO of Wonder Women, the annual women’s networking event brings together 100 diverse women from the television and creative industries.

Three women at a social event holding glasses of champagne, smiling, with other guests in the background, and a wooden ceiling interior.

Group photo of nine women and two men at a celebration, with a sparkly gold and pink background, pink and gold balloons on the sides, and some people wearing black shirts with pink lanyards, one person holding a camera, and a woman in the center wearing a bright pink dress.

A woman with short red hair, wearing a dark blazer and pearl necklace, speaking at a clear podium during a presentation or event. Behind her, a bright pink background with the words 'WOMEN'S' in large letters and part of the word 'CONFERENCE' visible.

Three women sitting on stage, engaged in conversation, with a pink backdrop that reads 'WOND' and 'COLLECTIVE'. The woman on the left wears a red dress with white polka dots and ruffled sleeves, holding a microphone. The woman in the middle, with long dark hair, wears a black blazer and holds a glass of water.

Five diverse women stand side by side in front of a sparkly gold and pink backdrop, smiling for the camera, dressed in colourful clothing.

Two women hugging on stage at a Wonder Women Live event, with pink background reading 'Wonder Women: Collective Wisdom Shared', and the audience are seated in front.

Two women smiling at an event, each holding glasses of champagne. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress with white floral patterns, and the woman on the right is dressed in a blue and white checked blazer with a scarf.

A diverse group of women seated, smiling, and engaged at an indoor event.

Two women engaging in a conversation on stage, one with curly blonde hair wearing a pink dress, the other with braided hair in an orange dress with a pink polka dot pattern, holding a microphone.

Four women standing together at a social event, smiling, one holding a glass of champagne, all wearing colorful and patterned clothing.

Three women smiling together at a festive event, standing in front of a gold and pink sequin backdrop.

A woman with curly blonde hair standing on stage speaking to an audience at a women's event called Wonder Women, with a pink backdrop and large screen behind her with the words 'Wonder Women' and 'Collectively from Shared'. There are plants and flowers on stage and people in the audience listening attentively.

A diverse group of women attending a seminar or presentation, sitting in audience chairs, listening attentively.

Panel discussion at the Wonder Women event, with four women on stage and a large pink screen behind them that reads 'WONDER WOMEN Collective Wisdom Shared'.

WONDER WOMEN LIVE IN MANCHESTER

The Manchester event took place at The Coronation Street Experience, on Thursday 6th March, with:

Nichola Garde, Assistant Commissioner, BBC and Creative Diversity Partner Content & Nations Disability Lead
Nicola Shindler, Executive Producer and Chief Executive, Quay Street Productions
Channique Sterling Brown, Actor Coronation Street

Through candid conversations and structured networking, attendees gain valuable insights and build lasting relationships, fostering collaboration and boosting social mobility and employability within the sector.

Wonder Women Live! is produced by Wonder Women CIC and is supported in London by White City Place, Holland and Barrett and Wonder Women’s official music partner, Audio Network and in Manchester by the BFI and ITV.

Let's accelerate action!

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Four women, including a girl, sitting on a panel at an event, laughing and smiling. Behind them, two screens display the text 'Wonder Women Collective Wisdom Shared'.

A woman with curly blonde hair wearing an orange dress speaking at a podium in front of an audience during a presentation titled 'Wonder Women: Collective Wisdom Shared' displayed on a large screen.

Two women hugging warmly, one with braids and gold rings, the other with shoulder-length brown hair and a leopard print blouse, smiling while seated in a room with other people.

Three women sitting on stage at a panel discussion or event, with a pink background that has the words 'WONDER WOMEN'. They are engaged in conversation, smiling and laughing, with one holding a microphone and another holding a glass of water.

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Four diverse women standing on a stage in front of a pink screen that reads 'Wonder Women Live'. They are smiling, dressed in colourful outfits, with chairs and pink pillows behind them.

A woman with gray, curly hair, wearing a pink shirt, talking to another woman with blonde hair and glasses, in a busy indoor setting.

Three women sitting and talking at a conference or seminar, with other attendees in the background.

Four women standing together at a social event, smiling at the camera, some holding drinks, with a rack of clothing in the background.

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Black tote bag with pink text that reads, "YES, YOU GO GIRL!" and a small pink URL, www.wonderwomentv.com, on it.

Audience of diverse women attentively listening at a conference or seminar.

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