Join us on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at Westworks in London and celebrate International Women’s Day at Wonder Women Live!
This inspirational women’s networking event brings 100 phenomenal women who work in Television and the Creative Industries together, to network and hear stories of inspiration from four industry trailblazers.
Wonder Women Live
“In my 30 years of working in Television, I’ve never been to an event quite like it!”
And for the first time ever, we’re also heading north to hold a Wonder Women Live event in Manchester on Thursday 6th March 6-10pm!
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.
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.
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.
The London event takes place at The Westworks, White City on Wednesday 5th March, with:
Angellica 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
The Manchester event takes place at The Coronation Street Experience, on Thursday 6th March, with:
Nicola Shindler, Executive Producer and Chief Executive, Quay Street Productions
With more speakers to be announced soon!
Use promo code IWD25 to get 10% off your ticket
Online tickets will also be available exclusively for the London event.
Last year's speakers included; former Channel 4 Editor at large of News & Current Affairs, Dorothy Byrne who 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 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 Wonder Women CIC and is supported by White City Place and Wonder Women’s official music partner, Audio Network.
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