Join us on International Women’s Day, where the great and the good of the TV industry come together for Wonder Women Live!
The annual women’s networking event, which brings diverse women who work in Television and the Creative Industries together, to hear stories of inspiration, from their careers and to expand their network.
Wonder Women Live
“In my 30 years of working in Television, I’ve never been to an event quite like it!”
This year's speakers included some of the industry’s most respected and trailblazing leaders, former Channel 4 Editor at large of News & Current Affairs, Dorothy Byrne gave a galvanising keynote, before ITV News Anchor and News Journalist and Loose Woman host, Charlene White and CEO of Fremantle UK’S Amelia Brown, the BBC’s Head of Entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight spoke in the pan-industry panel discussion for the very first time.
“Don’t be influenced by what success looks like to others, define success for yourself.”
Dorothy Byrne, former Editor at large of Channel 4 News & Current Affairs
Hosted by Wonder Women Founder & TV Presenter, Ria Hebden this year’s panellists discussed the impact of imposter syndrome and not allowing it to hold you back, the importance of learning new skills and having a growth mindset to get ahead in your career.
The inspirational event was also attended by the Worshipful the Mayor of Hammersmith & Fulham, Cllr Patrcia Quigley and women who work for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky Amazon and All3Media International.
“While there is progress in gender equality in broadcasting, with more women in senior roles on and off camera in TV, there is still work to be done.”
Ria Hebden, Wonder Women Founder & TV Presenter
Wonder Women Live provides a much needed forum for 100 women who work in Television to share their experiences, to discuss the pressing issues affecting women’s progression in the workplace, and a safe space to forge new connections with industry leaders.
“The more people you meet and the more people you work with in different situations, the better you will be at your job. Nobody thinks the same, not one person is the same and that is brilliant about humans.”
Amelia Brown, CEO Fremantle UK
Discussing the importance of investing in your own training and development to learn new skills to get ahead in your career, Fremantle UK CEO, Amelia Brown added;
In addition to insightful and honest discussions, attendees also connect with each other in structured networking to encourage future collaboration, enhancing social mobility and employability in the sector.
During the insightful and honest panel discussion, the women shared their collective words of wisdom to tackle the issues that so many women encounter in their careers, ITV Broadcast Journalist and Loose Women host Charlene White shared;
“Imposter syndrome can be a driver - rather than giving into it, you have to look at it as a driving force and remember that you deserve to be who you are, where you are…never give someone that power to make you feel like you don’t belong.”
Charlene White, ITV Broadcast Journalist
BBC Head of Entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight emphasised the importance of adopting a growth mindset when encountering setbacks and challenges in life;
“What I would say about rejection and failure is, it is in those moments, that you actually reflect. Reflection is your biggest moment of change and opportunity for growth within yourself.”
Kalpna Patel-Knight, BBC Head of Entertainment
Wonder Women Live! is produced by Carpe Diem Media Productions Ltd and is supported by Tysers Live! their official insurance partner and industry friends, White City Place and Audio Network.
See you next year on Wednesday 5th March 2025!
