Theme: Two Steps Forward

Two Steps Forward
TEDWomen is a conference about the power of women to be creators and change-makers

TEDxWolverhampton Women is the locally organised event following the global TEDWomen event and aims to showcase the amazing and remarkable women in and around Wolverhampton and further beyond

We all know that when it comes to global gender equity, there's still so much work to be done. After all, the playing field is far from level — and the past few years have seen so many women forced to step back or out altogether. It's time to reset, to rethink, to collectively imagine different ways forward. As such, this year's TEDWomen conference will joyfully celebrate those taking bold strides into the future, those working unapologetically to make big dreams become reality.

Whether working directly on new models of equity and inclusion or blazing trails as pioneers within their own professions, this year's speakers demonstrate luminous new thinking and ideas designed to enchant, uplift and inspire us all. Come join us for this journey that begins with not one but ... Two Steps Forward

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Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, TBC
United Kingdom

Anne Scrimshaw

Combining a love of engineering, digital technology, art and adventure, Anne brings a creative approach to the world of digital transformation. Its her passion that led to her being a Team Captain and then Judge for Channel 4’s Scrapheap Challenge (where teams are challenged to apply their engineering and technical skills to turn scrap into high tech designs including rockets) Anne raced hovercraft internationally for 20 years. Which inspired her to complete an Automotive engineering degree. Anne went on to work as an Application Engineer for INA Bearings and a Technical Support Engineer for THK LM Systems, before going to Art college and becoming a freelance Artist, graphic designer and teacher. Anne then merged all her skills to become the manager of the Fab Lab in 2015. Fab Lab is a Maker Space, where you can make almost anything, with 3D printers, CNC machines and robotics

Dr Lynda Ince-Greenaway

Dr Ince-Greenaway was born in Barbados and grew up there for the most formative years of her life. She emigrated to the UK with her mother and siblings in 1965 after the death of her father. She completed her formal education in the UK and became a qualified social worker in 1982. After setting up her business in 1997, she was awarded a finalist certificate in 2001 by the European Federation for Black Women Business Owners in the Social and Humanitarian category. She became an academic lecturer on the Diploma, BA and MA in Social Work courses at the University of Hertfordshire. She received an MPhil from Brunel University West London and her doctorate from the University of Birmingham, School of Social Policy. She wrote her first book ‘Making it Alone’ in 1998 which resulted from her MPhil dissertation about the lived experiences of young black people transitioning out of the local authority care system. Her book contributed to policy changes in the area of planning for young people and preparing them for adulthood. Currently, a Leadership and well-being Life coach and a freelance trainer, Dr Ince-Greenaway is known for her enthusiasm and passion concerning such issues as social justice, social inclusion, equality, empowerment and personal self development

Josie Gamble

Josie is a creative entrepreneur, business owner and founder of a national creative directory and national creative network. In 2022 she was chosen as one of The Telegraph NatWest 100 Female Entrepreneurs To Watch and in 2023 won the Midlands Enterprise Awards, Best Brand Design Agency 2023 – Wolverhampton

Lacey Shameela

Lacey is an entrepreneur, life coach, model and previous Celebrity Big Brother contestant

Rachael Carter

Rachael is an end of life Soul Doula® & accredited trainer, Yoga Teacher & Wellbeing Mentor with over 10 years of experience. A Soul Doula provides holistic, emotional and non-bias spiritual support to the dying. During her time as an end of life Soul Doula®, Rachael has had the pleasure of supporting hundreds of people on their dying journey and has worked with various organisations, such as her local Dying Matters & Public Health, to influence the way we approach death in the community. Rachael has been featured in The Independent, BBC Radio Leeds, OM Yoga Magazine, Psychologies and Spirit & Destiny.