MOTIVATIONAL speakers are hoping to inspire young women to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
A special event is being held to mark the International Day of the Girl on Friday, October 9.
Winsford mum Kate Blackmore, who founded the charity Motherwell, has lined up seven inspirational speakers for a virtual conference.
The counsellor and teacher believes it’s important to be a good listener to be a good speaker and says the panel members are all keen to engage in a lively discussion.
Kate, chief executive officer of Motherwell, said: "I'm so excited and grateful to all the amazing speakers at the conference. They're all experts in their field so it's a great opportunity to learn from them.
“We want to show that an inspiring woman is simply someone who has the desire to do something worthwhile. Someone who creates a better world in some way, however small.
"Personally I'll be looking for inspiration and ideas on how to focus my charity's services so that it's really relevant to those who need it."
Motherwell promotes women's health and wellbeing.
Speakers will share their expertise and ideas and encourage women to explore exciting new opportunities.
The event is the culmination of the social media campaign #inspireme which aims to empower vulnerable girls and young women in need of mental health support.
Iconic figure in the field of global equality, Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE, granddaughter of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst will open the conference.
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Other speakers include journalist Lydia Greatrix who will talk about sexism in the music industry.
Chief Inspector Sarah Pengelly will reflect on the importance of women supporting women in the workplace.
Chief Fire Officer Mark Cashin will talk about the importance of a diverse workplace and the benefits it can bring.
Joyce Williams, an inspirational octogenarian and blogger, will speak about how to break down age barriers.
Gill Badrock, a doctoral student, will talk about varieties of feminism.
Dr Diane Wright will reflect on the challenges facing female entrepreneurs.
Dr Diane Wright
Professor Emma Rees will be asking what feminism needs to do next.
Professor Emma Rees
Professor Rees said: “As director of the Institute of Gender Studies at the University of Chester, I welcome initiatives like the Women and Girls' Conference as they provide a platform for the kinds of conversations we need to be having today.”
Tickets for the virtual event cost £20 and are available from eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and-girls-conference-tickets-97952383215
The conference runs from 10am to 4pm and anyone unable to join at the time will receive a link to listen at their leisure.
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