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Helping families to stay together
Ella Dibb is the 25-year-old founder of Rose Nannies, a nanny agency that covers events as well as private babysitting – which she set up in July 2021. Ella spoke with Maxine Harrison about how she started
‘Sewing into people’s lives’
Suzanne Simpson opened her business, Nice Threads, after losing everything in a house fire. She speaks with Maxine Harrison about her journey to becoming a business owner and how her faith inspires her in her work
Why we need women at the forefront of AI technology
’As women of faith we should embrace the fifth industrial revolution with faith not fear,’ says Jamie Phear. She says we need women pioneering alongside men to step into the future with leadership that is grounded in ethics and inclusivity.
A place of holistic nourishment
Thea Muir, founder of the successful I Am So Many Things brand, has recently started a community café with her husband, Dom
How to be a (Christian) CEO
Dragons’ Den presenter Deborah Meaden is well known in her position as a CEO, but how can Christian women take on similar positions in a way that centres their faith in how they lead? Girls’ Brigade CEO, Judith Davey-Cole shares what she has learned about doing it well.
How I decided to tackle food waste, and made it into a business
Jenny Costa, the visionary behind award-winning brand Rubies in the Rubble has an accessible message of hope and empowerment
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How God led me to start a cake business, and resurrected it when I thought it was all over
Alex Noel spoke with Chinelo Awa about the rise of her cake business, and how God brought it back to life after a challenging period
‘I can get you a six-pack, but I’m far more interested in getting you into heaven!’
Coach Estelle Wallace partners with Jesus to teach people to approach their wellness holistically
When it comes to feeling fulfilled and successful it’s vital to have Christian comrades in your corner
Writer and broadcaster Deanna Fletcher encourages us all to think through who’s in our corner when it comes to our careers.
Furniture, food and friendship
Lucinda Croft spoke with Alex Noel about how God led her to set up The Wholesome Warehouse, a charity that tackles the needs of the most vulnerable in West Sussex
Holly Willoughby quit This Morning Breakfast TV - how do you know when God is calling you to leave your job?
As Holly Willoughby quits her presenting job at This Morning after 14 years, Alex Noel asks how the rest of us know when it’s time to hand in our notice.
‘I have seen God work miracles through the natural ingredients’
Jemimah Wright spoke to Sotonye Odugbemi about the origins of her business, Daughters of Botany, as well as her deep-rooted faith
The animated gospel
Rita Mbanga, a producer with Sunrise Animation Studios, talks about growing up in a politically turbulent Zimbabwe and why freedom of speech and authentic storytelling is in her blood
The best Christian response if there’s a colleague you don’t like at work
Rachel Pearce shares her key dos and don’ts for anyone who’s struggling with a tricky workmate.
'Gals' that brunch
Tiffany Accardi is the founder of the worldwide women’s community movement Gals That Brunch, which involves 100,000 women, spans six continents, 12 countries, 150 cities and 35 states – and is constantly growing! She spoke to Becky Hunter-Kelm about her difficult childhood, her career and ministry journey, and her heart for placing the lonely in family
We may dread networking events but here’s how Christians can build professional contacts well
Lauren Windle shares her tips for connecting with other professionals in a way that doesn’t feel shallow and draining.
The businesses that are accidentally advertising Jesus - but did you spot it?
Advertising copywriter Lizzie Hutchison shares the advertising campaigns that surprisingly share a Christian message.
Too embarrassed to ask for money you’ve lent out? Maybe that’s not such a bad thing…
Money shouldn’t be a taboo subject, says Rachel Pearce, but lending to others without expecting repayment is a biblical precept.
Faith of a mustard seed
A Christian Bookshop in Marlborough started 30 years ago from a women’s Bible study group.
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Celebrating International Women's Day: Four black Christian leaders you need to know about
Marcia Dixon is convinced of the power of role models; here she tells us about those who have positively influenced her and many others
Your church would pay more for a plumber than for your creative skills (which could win souls if not fix a leaky tap)
Josie Gamble is the founder and director of Christian Creative Network (CCN) and Christian Creative Directory (CCD) and in 2022 made The Telegraph and NatWest Top 100 Female Entrepreneur list. Tola-Doll Fisher sat down with her to discuss the creative gap between the UK Church and the world, and how Josie plans to fix it
Yetunde Hofmann is on a mission to help women break the glass ceiling
After a fast-paced career in FTSE 100 and global companies, Yetunde Hofmann was told there was no place for love in business, but has been led by her faith to embrace it as a leadership model.
Five things I have learned about…leadership (the hard way!)
With her usual disarming honesty, Cathy Madavan shares about the ups and downs of being a leader
Can Christians invest in cryptocurrency or is it just a dangerous gamble?
Looking to snaffle up some cryptocurrency? Don’t be caught short, advises Rachel Pearce.
God inspired me to start a lip balm business and I give 50 per cent to an anti-slavery charity
Jasmin Jones was heart broken when she woke up from a horrific dream about modern slavery but God gave her a creative way to support those who fight against it.
BBC’s The Apprentice is a poor reflection of people in business - particularly women
Writer Lauren Windle laments the pitiful depiction of women in business in 2023’s series of The Apprentice and explains in what ways God is a far better boss than Lord Sugar.
God gave me a vision and somehow I ended up running a luxury accessories business!
Josephine Lafe went from a market stall trader to producing premium leather handbags
A coach for growth
Iona Ledwidge shares how her passion to help others led her to become a coach for Christian charity Resurgo
Meeting The Teddy Bear Ladies
Julie and Amanda, also affectionally known as The Teddy Bear Ladies, are firm favourites on BBC1’s hit TV programme The Repair Shop, having been a part of the team since it started in 2017. You only have to watch them work their magic repairing bears and toys, combined with their unique bond to see why…
I knew God had a plan and a purpose for me, I just didn’t know what it was
What do you do when you need career direction and you don’t know where to start? Woman Alive’s Deputy Editor, Jemimah Wright, shares her experience in finding her vocation without a clear path to follow.
Chocolate helping prisoners
Joyce Murray shares the story of Grace Chocolates, a luxury confectionery brand handmade by women who have been touched by the criminal justice system in Scotland
I’m the founder of an ethical jewellery company and here are five lies that every woman in business should recognise
Founder of jewellery business Recognised and Young Businesswoman of the Year 2021, Anneka Wallington, shares the five lies she’s had to overcome when establishing a successful company.
It scared her, so she said yes
Colourful, distinctive and bold, Lorinda Lloyd’s earrings and pendants are a statement of unique beauty and a testament to God’s transformational power for many women who wear them, including Lorinda herself
Putting truth on walls
Perry-May Britton runs Perry-May, an online business selling faith-inspired prints, clothing and journals to help connect people to God and spark conversation
Advice for women standing to be the next Prime Minister
Female leadership coach Pastor Marjorie Esomowei often finds that women are held back from leadership by fear. Here she explains that that’s not what God had in mind when he put the call on their lives.
I’m an employment expert and this is how to ask for a pay rise and promotion in a way that means you’re most likely to get it
Women are historically bad at asking for promotions and pay increases, but with the cost of living going up people are needing more money than ever just to get by. Here a professional explains exactly how to go about asking for a raise.
Changing the world one pizza at a time
Award-winning entrepreneur Bridget Callaghan is the founder of Well Kneaded, a London-based pizzeria and social enterprise bringing connection and restoration. Here she explains how it all started
People are being told off for wearing crosses at work, but there’s a better way to show your Christian faith & they can’t take it away
Karis Kolawole has been infuriated by reports of people being told not to wear a cross around the office, but there is a far stronger symbol of our Christian faith and no employer can mess with it.
‘I am an ordinary woman, with a simple dream from God’
Funmi Adewara is the founder and CEO of Mobihealth. Here she describes her journey to starting the multi-award-winning digital healthcare provider, which is saving lives in the global south
Not everyone needs a ‘side hustle’ - why I’m ready to say goodbye to the ‘Girl Boss’ narrative
These days we’re flooded with messages about ‘side hustles’ and achieving big. Here Woman Alive’s Tola Doll Fisher explains why it’s time ditch the dreams of being a ‘girl boss’.
Struggling to read the Bible? There’s a game for that!
Alice Bond’s passion for communicating the Bible found a new outlet, which God had given her in a dream: Biblios, the Bible in a box
Hustle culture is incompatible with God, he’s constantly out-dreaming us but you don’t need to burn out to achieve his will
If you’re hustling your way to success, writer Belle Tindall explains that you could be working towards exhaustion, disillusionment, and disappointment.
Working from home has improved my family life so much that I’ll never go back into the office
As more people head back into the office for in-person meetings and team time, Anne Buckland explains why she won’t be joining them.
Breaking into male-dominated spaces: What the Mary and Martha story is really about
Being the only woman in an all male environment can be daunting. Belle Tindall reminds us that Jesus publicly affirmed women in male spaces and that is all the encouragment we need.
COVID bulldozed through our travel plans… so we stepped out in faith and set up a business
Disappointed by the unexpected COVID-induced changes to their plans, Amanda and Nathan Savory prayed for guidance and decided to take a risk and start a business.
The potential four day working week is great news… for the already privileged
Rest is biblical and the new four day working week will be a blessing to many. But writer Lauren Windle asks if it will be accessible to all shift workers and those in lower paid jobs or just those who sit at a desk.
Ten steps to get your finances in line for 2022
If you’re regularly finding you have more month than money, it might be time to put a budget in place, says Rachel Pearce.
In Business: Your body is a temple
Templespa owner and co-founder, Liz Warom, reveals how she and her husband started their business, and how faith is at the centre of all they do
‘More than a business; it’s a place of ministry’
Small business owner Samantha Rigg-David talked to Jeanette McCarthy about how God led her to open Nuff Naturals
It’s not every day you find a Christian designer behind a lingerie brand’
Jackie Michel spoke to Rachel Pearce about her vision to clothe the female form beautifully
‘Chemistry meets creativity’
Tumi Siwoku, Creative Director at Beauty Science Labs UK, talks to Clare Blake about starting a business in the pandemic, her passion for indie beauty products and why natural may not always be best
UK’s boardrooms need better gender distribution
New research shows that in the FTSE 100 companies female directors are up 18 per cent but women account for just 34 per cent of UK board members
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