The Wo-Down

In celebration of International Women's Day, we organised #BeTheChange, an event with a panel of change-makers for women's equality!

On the panel, we were joined by a courageous, passionate and formidable woman, who fought tirelessly for the victims of the Rochdale grooming scandal. Sara Rowbotham fought tirelessly for the victims of the Rochdale grooming scandal, and in 2012 her persistence helped bring about the conviction of nine men!

We sat down with Sara after the event and she shares her personal story, how she fought tirelessly for young people and how to create real change in any environment.

For the very first episode of this new series, we are honored to be joined by ‘The Lord Mayor of Liverpool Anna Rothery, The Lord Mayor speaks about her passion & commitment to the community, equality, and diversity.

Hello and welcome to the very first Wo-down of 2020! What a treat we have ahead for you. We have got together a panel of inspiring, talented and award-winning women from Liverpool. Who will be giving their wisdom and insight to help make the start of this decade the best one yet!

On the panel we have:

Irene Afful

Founder & Director of Ametrine Enterprise Solutions a Coaching & Consultancy company.

Irene pursues her passion for diversity and inclusion, supporting businesses and individuals to be more effective by offering a variety of tools, bespoke workshops, and consultancy services.

Jacqueline Daley

A business advisor at The Women’s Organisation, Jacqueline Daley encourages entrepreneurship by providing business-related advice and guidance, supporting women to set up or grow their own business within the Liverpool City Region.

Denis Chilton

is an Executive Business and Leadership coach championing women business owners and senior women leaders in business to confidently step up into leadership roles and be successful in all areas of their professional and personal life.

A special Christmas recording with the radio legend - Roger Phillips.

Roger shares his accidental journey into radio and why having two daughters changed his view of the world.

Alishia birthed her company M0ther in 2017 after noticing how many highly skilled mothers were forced out of work by their inability to commit to full time working hours.

It became a priority of hers to make mothers the life and soul of the business, and encourage them to raise businesses and babies at the same time.

On top of being a mother herself, a few months ago she brought out the world’s first bespoke gin devoted to the most important women in our lives. Mothers!

A Journalist for over 15 years, Becky shares her experience working on breaking news, high profile stories and imposter syndrome.

The Wo-Down speaks out about the importance of your mental health: Marketing manager and self-confessed workaholic Lisa Pearson encourage us to speak up about our internal struggles and mental health.

This Month, The Women’s Organisation is asking YOU to #StandProud. From working at The Women’s Organisation as Digital Marketing & Engagement Officer to Community Lead at Avenue HQ, our WO-Down guest Abi Inglis spoke to us about career milestones, leadership and the power of vulnerability.

The Wo-Down meets media marvel Lizzi Doyle: from interning seven days a week to producing the world-famous LFC podcast listened to in over 80 countries, the Anfield Wrap

The Wo-Down aims to inspire as many women as possible to take the leap of faith and realize their ambitions and their business and personal dreams.

We got to sit down with the charismatic and talented Ngunan Amadu, radio presenter, producer, and social entrepreneur. Ngunan shares how her passion from a young age was the catalyst for her social enterprise and her belief in " if your brain is rested .. than you can spot opportunities".