"In the first year of returning to work after maternity leave during the pandemic I felt like a rabbit in the headlights when I returned to work.
"I had guilt about going back to work and had the feeling that a career was not possible. And unfortunately this is such a common feeling. Combine that with childcare costs no wonder 43% of women quit their jobs.
"My son is now 4 years old and I am glad I have kept going in my career. I am challenged to be the best version of me at work which is enabling me to be the happiest version of myself at home...
"This event aims to bring together empowering people, real stories, fresh perspectives. Ultimately people will come along and hear genuine insights, advice and feel - good enough." Kim Salt, Senior PR Manager, Associate Events.
This event brings together a panel of empowering women to tell their real stories of how they have navigated motherhood, work and how they have used their passions to do what they do.
The panel so far includes:
- Kerry Williams, Chief Marketing Officer of Myzone®|ex-Nike brand leader and former international hockey player
- Dr Souad Moufty, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at De Monfort University
- Vicky McQueen, CEO of didi rugby and Head of Women's Rugby at Leicester Tigers
- Joanna Morrison, Head of Communications and Digital, Leicestershire County Council
- Jo Bostock, BBC Radio Leicester presenter and journalist
More panellists to be announced.
Event spaces are limited. Booking essential.
Thanks to the venue host Dough What there will be a slice of pizza and a glass of juice for people to enjoy (from 1pm) before the panel session starts (1.30pm).
If you are keen to have further food/lunch before or after this event there is a 10% discount available (only applicable to the event date). Please request the discount code when you book your place at the event.