Name: Caroline Allen
Age: 27
Job title: Travel Writer & Author
Time in current role: 7 years
Caroline Allen is a Freelance Writer and Author. Visit her website here and follow her on Twitter @carolineallen__
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The Dubai Mall launches scholarship for hopeful female fashion designers
The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping centres, has announced its partnership with the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) which will give young female fashion designers an entrance point into the industry by way of a full four-year Bachelor of Design scholarship. Continue reading
Sharon Gardner : Naturopathic Practitioner
Name: Sharon Gardner
Age: 49
Job title: Naturopathic Practitioner
Time in current role: 6 years
Sharon is a naturopath, plant-based nutritionist, wellness coach and pilates teacher. Visit her website coreoflife.co.uk
Ava DuVernay: “The [career] path you’re on doesn’t have to be the path you end on. You can always evolve.”
During the promo run for her new film A Wrinkle in Time, director Ava DuVernay stopped by talk show The Real and shed some light on her career journey, explaining that after working on the publicist side of the film industry she decided to try her hand at working behind the camera.
Libby Simon : Communications and Content Manager
Name: Libby Simon
Age: 35
Job title: Communications and Content Manager at Morpheus Games
Time in current role: One year
Libby is the Communications and Content Manager at startup gaming and entertainment company, Morpheus Games.
Mercer announces the launch of new diversity initiative ‘When Women Thrive in Media and Entertainment’
Mercer, the world’s largest human resources consulting firm, has announced the launch of its new initiative, When Women Thrive in Media and Entertainment, which will champion gender equality, representation and focus on the needs of women in the industry. Continue reading
Facebook launches ‘Women in Gaming’ campaign to “encourage more diversity in the games”
In an effort to diversify the gaming industry, Facebook has launched its Women in Gaming initiative. Those interested in learning more about women who work in gaming can listen to first-hand accounts from those who’ve carved out successful careers via the #SheTalksGames page. Research reports published about games and diversity are also available.
In conversation with Shona Chambers, owner of ‘Space at 61’, Peckham’s premier hire venue for small businesses
Space at 61 is a supper club venue in Peckham, south London, used by small businesses for creative events. I caught up with the venue’s owner and director, Shona Chambers, who talked about her motivation behind opening the space, its popularity with women business owners and her experience as an entrepreneur. Continue reading
Eli Zheleva : Marketing Coach and Speaker
Name: Eli Zheleva
Age: 29
Job title: Marketing Coach / Speaker
Time in current role: 4 months
Eli is a Marketing Coach and Speaker. Follow her on Twitter @elizheleva and visit her website elizheleva.com
Dr Ruth Tully : Forensic Psychologist
Name: Dr Ruth Tully
Age: 35
Job title: Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead
Time in current role: 5 years
Dr. Ruth Tully is a Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead who’s appeared on the BBC and Sky News. Visit her website and follow her on Twitter at @TullyForenPsych
