March 2019
Tortoise ThinkIn – Film and TV: Where are the women? #FORAHER
This year, Captain Marvel – the $150m blockbuster – will become the first ever Marvel movie to star a woman in the title role. Meanwhile, female-centred films and TV shows are storming ahead in the box office and sweeping up awards. A year on from the #MeToo movement which shook Hollywood to its core, it seems that the tide is beginning to turn for women in the entertainment industry, at least for those on screen. But scratch the surface and…
Find out more »We Love International Women’s Day Panel #FORAHER
For the first in a series of events and podcasts by We Love Print and Fora, Fora have gathered together four amazing female editors to run in line with International Women's Day week. They will be discussing their experiences within the world of magazines, as well as going through and discussing their individual publications. There will be a live audience at the recording where current and back issues of the magazines will be available. Panellists include Wase Aguele, editor of…
Find out more »Her Story Matters: Feminism in the 21st Century #FORAHER
The word feminism has caused a lot of controversy within society. This dynamic event will celebrate women's resilience and explore what feminism really means in the 21st century - how it's shaping women's perspectives on themselves, how they relate to men, and how this influences their stance at work. This discussion will highlight the importance of creating social awareness to help women reach the heights they desire in their career and the workplace. We hope to remove the stigmas and taboos…
Find out more »F = presents #FORAFOUNDERS – Balance for Better #FORAHER
Prominent business network F = has gathered together a panel of high achieving women to talk about the Importance of Balance, with a strong emphasis on Mental Wellness. Chaired by F = founder Danielle Newnham, panellists include Poorna Bell, Jo Wimble-Groves and Ruth Cooper Dickson who will discuss their journey to success and how they manage the highs and inevitable lows. Poorna Bell An award-winning journalist, charismatic public speaker and published author, Poorna Bell works extensively across several areas including…
Find out more »In Conversation with Tough Women #FORAHER
On Thursday 7th March, FORA will be hosting In Conversation with Tough Women. London based photographer, Nyla Sammons has created a portrait series of Tough Women in Sport and Adventure and will be hosting an inspirational panel discussion alongside the photos as part of the #ForaHer International Women's Day event programme. Nyla is bringing together three of the 'Tough Women' from the exhibition, who have broken through their own boundaries to break records and achieve their goals. At this event, you will…
Find out more »Will Feminism Change the Face of Wellness? #FORAHER
Will feminism change the face of wellness? The global wellness industry is worth $4.2 million – much more than the pharmaceutical industry and diet industry. The dictionary defines ‘wellness’ as ‘the state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.’ It makes sense, then, that wellness, with its focus on mind, body and spiritual self-care, has become a guiding life philosophy for many women; a concept that promises to make us all healthy, wealthy and wise, not…
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