What was initially born out of an industry need to build a diverse and inclusive community among freelancers and to share the collective wisdom from the most experienced women in Television, Presenter and CEO, Ria Hebden founded Wonder Women TV in 2017.
Steered by an exceptional advisory board of female leaders, Wonder Women is a Community Interest Company that is proudly impacting social mobility, employability, and diversity and inclusion in Television and the Creative Industries.
ABOUT US
RIA HEBDEN
Founder & CEO Wonder Women
HAYLEY BRADY
Legal Counsel
SHARON EZZELDIN
Media Relations Expert
NICOLA HILL
Managing Director Orchard Studios
ANNE-MARIE DOUGLAS
Founder & Co-CEO Peer Power Youth
REMI OLAJOYEGBE
Systemic Leadership Coach
NICOLE MARIE JOSEPH
Senior Production Accountant Studio Lambert
Purpose
Wonder Women inspires, empowers, and connects the next generation of diverse, female leaders from all backgrounds and identities, through a unique, intersectional approach, that supports their professional and personal development through a series of live events, an inspirational podcast and year-long, nationwide mentoring programme.
Mission
To elevate diverse women from underrepresented and marginalised groups, who work in Television and the Creative Industries, who are at mid-senior level in their careers.
Through our intersectional approach and executive career development training, our mission is to retain and support the advancement of diverse women into senior leadership positions.
“Ria’s passion for uplifting women in the industry shines brilliantly through Wonder Women. Her fervour is not just about levelling the playing field; it's about elevating everyone on it. This isn't just another initiative; it's a movement.”
Dawn McCarthy-Simpson MBE - Former Managing Director of Business Development & Global Strategy, Pact
Vision
Diversify senior leadership in TV and the creative industries, enriching the sector overall by inspiring, empowering and connecting the next generation of diverse, female leaders.
“Practical, accessible and endlessly empathetic, Wonder Women is paying it forward. From the women who are elevated through the Wonder Women Mentoring Programme to the established women leaders and trailblazers who are spotlighted as beacons of change and inspiration in the Wonder Women Podcast - it is simply impossible not to respect and recognise.”
Babita Bahal - Group Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Fremantle Media Group