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Members Directory

Discover and connect with our vibrant community of professionals and businesses across Yorkshire.

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A K Stokes-Waters

Devilishly down to earth disruptor. Marmite personality. Born to be a marketeer. Forced to be a CEO.
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Amanda Owen

I am a shepherdess living at Ravenseat Farm and feature on Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm with my husband Clive and our nine children. I am a proud ambassador for Yorkshire Businesswoman.
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Amy Russell

I love playing with a system & making it work better for your business. Life is too short for poorly implemented processes! When away from my desk, I love jigsaws, running and holidays with my family.
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Andrea Benahmed Djilali

Andrea is a passionate circular fashion designer deducted to creating sustainable and eco-friendly clothing. Andrea aims to make a positive impact on the fashion industry and the environment. Through her unique creations, she strive to enhance the confidence and beauty of every woman who wears her designs.
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Anny Lian-Green

As a former investment banker-turned financial advisor, I bring holistic approach to business owners to not only look at their personal financial growth but also support their business finances, so nothing falls through the crack between personal and business aspects of their financial matters. As one of the 17% female financial advisors in UK, I am also passionate about non-judgemental and thoughtful financial advice for my female clients.
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B Robinson

Hi, I'm a trade mark attorney, helping individuals and businesses protect and manage their trade marks and other intellectual property. I work with a broad range of clients from start-ups to multinational corporations, across a wide range of industries. I have over 10 years’ experience in intellectual property law with particular expertise in UK registry proceedings and managing large portfolios with a focus on pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
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Bernadette Gledhill

Passionate about our Fashion Events and Style / Self Confidence Training Classic Model - Jadore Models Manchester
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Blacks Solicitors LLP

Anushka Nicholas qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and joined Blacks Solicitors in 2016, where she is currently a Partner and heads up the Leasehold Enfranchisement and Management Services (LEMS) team. Anushka specialises in residential leasehold law, and has extensive experience dealing with and advising on all types of residential leasehold transactions including the following: • Lease extensions – negotiated or statutory; • Purchase and sale of freehold of leasehold blocks of flats – pursuant to collective enfranchisement, or ‘right of first refusal’ under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987; • Right to manage (RTM) claims; • Drafting new leases; • Deeds of Variation to leases; • Licence for alterations; and • Licence to assign. Anushka’s Team are also instructed by a number of managing agents to support and deal with leasehold enquiries, including advising on interpretation of lease terms and enforcement of tenant covenants. She has a reputation for being extremely thorough when acting for her clients, utilising her expert technical knowledge to achieve the best results possible. Anushka is recognised by The Legal 500 as “extremely knowledgeable and fights the client’s corner at all times”. ANicholas@LawBlacks.com 0113 227 9284
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Brogan Huntingotn

Hi everyone, I help businesses grow online via digital marketing strategies that are bespoke to your businesses. Our team at Marketing Adventures take care of your: -Social Media -Ad Creation & Management -Online PR -Copywriting -Brand
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C M Stoner

I help women transform and remodel their their old and inherited jewellery into a new and stunning meaningful piece. My team and I help capture all the memories and love into a new design. Beautiful, bespoke jewellery with heart.
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Camille Johnson

Hi I own PAB Studios Ltd, an advertising agency in Wakefield. I opened The Hive, Wakefield in 2021 which is a co working / private office space. I am also founder of Clobber Swap a swap, buy and sell sustainable fashion group on Facebook.
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Caroline Pullich

Hi everyone we are a female led partnership based out of Boston Spa covering Yorkshire. Our wider team provides Insurance, Investments, Life Assurance, Protection & Pensions. Our proposition is relationship based & providing emotional support.
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Caroline Woolley

Combined 20 + years experience on boards and in business, I’m a certified executive coach known for producing results without sacrificing wellbeing. I coach senior leaders and entrepreneurs through feeling stuck and unfulfilled to feeling empowered in leadership, achieving their full potential and making authentic, lasting change. My clients enjoy the growth of new challenge whilst creating and maintaining calm and fulfillment.
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Catherine Thristan

Catherine Thristan, is a highly regarded education professional with a proven track record of delivering results to customers and managing a diverse range of stakeholders. Since joining Leeds University Business School (LUBS) in 2023, she has successfully built mutually beneficial relationships with a multitude of external partners. After spending the first eleven years of her career teaching English in Japan – a richly collaborative cultural experience that shaped her values and work ethic – Catherine held a range of positions at London Business School and Imperial College London across education and research, including managing Imperial’s MBA programme suite. A move to King’s College London followed, where Catherine was part of a central team responsible for professional education across the university. Progressing to the role of Director of Professional Education at King’s, Catherine successfully expanded the team and its client base, working with companies and organisations globally to design, develop and deliver professional and executive education programmes across all faculties. In her current role as Director of External Engagement here at LUBS, Catherine continues to collaborate with local businesses, government, third sector, civic and international partners, enabling them to work with the university in multiple ways. She has developed a versatile team that nurtures meaningful and collaborative relationships with alumni and external partners, supporting students, research and wider communities to make a positive global impact.
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Chloe Mead

I'm Chloè, I own Fling - an in-store fashion rental brand in Leeds City Centre. I brought fashion rentals to real life so that women can try their rentals on and remove the worry and cost of a dress that doesn't fit. I'd love to learn from women who aren't afraid to put themselves out there and connect with those who love fashion!
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Christine Talbot

Presenter of ITV Calendar news for 20 years, before that hosted the magazine show Tonight as well as many programmes in the ITV Yorkshire region. One of the best known on screen faces in the Yorkshire/Lincolnshire region. Experienced event host.
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Claire Young

Claire Young was made famous by her role as the highly driven runner up of series four of ‘The Apprentice’ where was dubbed a ‘Rottweiler’ by Lord Sugar for her tenacious approach in the boardroom and drive not to quit. She beat 40,000 candidates to
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Claire Paxman

Hey Wonderful Humans! I'm dedicated to helping people to retain their hair through chemo driven by cutting my late Mum's hair off aged 14. I am sole parent to my 16 yr old son Benj who is my world and also a mental health advocate living with BPS.
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CM Lodge

I'm Claire, a very proud mum, rescue greyhound owner and crap runner. I also live and breathe writing and communications in both my personal and professional life. I've done masses of corporate work, most notably for the NHS, the Department for Work and Pensions, Next and Yorkshire Water, and I'm also a blogger and 40 plus influencer. Since creating my blog my40pluslife.me three years ago, I've been a finalist in the Yorkshire Blog Awards, written for Woman and Home, the Yorkshire Times, Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine and others, and been featured in The Sun, The Daily Mirror, Best, Living North and the Yorkshire Evening Post. I also write for HN Magazine on all things lifestyle and host a weekly Instagram live to combat weekend loneliness. As a writer, my versatility is my strength. I have decades of experience in both a personal and commercial capacity, so you'll be in safe hands, I promise.
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D L Clarke

Hi everyone, I am a financial advisor specialising in looking after high net worth individuals, predominantly entrepreneurs.
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Dawn Patrick

Hi, I'm a financial planner, my job involves creating financial plans that help my clients meet their life goals. Outside of work I love to be with my kids and my dog at the beach.
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Dr E L Kirke

Hi everyone, I have a diverse career profile and have won many awards in most sections of my profile. I am a writer, blogger, health professional, cancer specialist, tv & radio presenter. Sports commentator.
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ELLIE MACDONALD

Proud founder and managing director of nine-year old Leeds-based PR, communications and marketing firm MacComms and HelloHope UK CIC, a mental health and suicide prevention company formed in 2024.
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Emily Mills

As a Leeds girl born & bred, I pride myself on being friendly and approachable with an enthusiastic 'get it done' attitude. I am always open to new experiences and opportunities in both my personal & professional life. Currently working at The Met hotel in Leeds city centre, and I am very excited about the journey we embark upon as a £15m refurbishment of this beautiful Victorian building is in the works. With 120 bedrooms, meeting space for 250 and fantastic customer service, this is a wonderful hotel I am proud to work for.
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Fiona Broomfield

Hi everyone, I'm a PR and content specialist - love helping businesses tell their stories, connect with audiences and grow. Massive fan of live music and yoga.
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Focus 4Hope

I founded Focus4Hope in 2016 to support vulnerable, lonely & isolated people in my community. We have grown from strength to strength and received Charity status in 2019. I feel so blessed to genuinely help people every day of my life.
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Georgie Harmer

As an engaging, driven and passionate Senior Account Manager at Intandem Communications, I work with clients to create and deliver holistic, joined up PR & marketing strategies that get results and achieve their vision. I joined the team in January 2022 and have since developed strong relationships with the team and the clients I work with and delivered dynamic projects and campaigns, whilst having some fun along the way! Alongside my role at Intandem, I am also a brand manager at the Yorkshire Mark, a fully trademarked providence mark which champions the amazing Yorkshire based food & drink businesses, and is something I am very proud to be part of. As Brand Manager, I help with the strategic planning and direction of the business, helping to grow the The Yorkshire Mark and increase brand awareness. Having gained experience working across both agency and client side, it has taught me the importance of building trust and having open and honest communication to achieve a shared vision and to get outstanding results.
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Gill Laidler

I am the founding editor of Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine, Northern Businesswoman and TopicUK.
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HAZEL BARRY

Having many spent years trying to find vegan skin care that worked with my hyper sensitivity and inflamed skin, I decided to create my own. Working tirelessly through my early 20’s, testing and formulating, I finally found the secret that worked: Kalahari melon seed oil. This special hydrating oil reduces inflammation in the skin and can even help those with eczema and psoriasis. I developed our first collection of sensitive skin care in the early part of Year 2000. This was really exciting, but it was only when someone rang to say my products had helped their eczema, that I actually felt a sense of achievement. As the brand has grown, so has my vision for helping others. Feeling burnt out, stressed or just tired with every-day life, is extremely difficult to deal with and it’s only when we have a bit of me-time, do we realise, we need to look after ourselves. It is this vision, that has inspired me to create sleep, mood-enhancing & well-being products, all of which have a sense of purpose - to care for you. With free trade and natural ingredients, it felt like it was just what the doctor ordered and once I started, I just couldn’t stop. I’m already formulating new products for next year and the whole process makes me feel relaxed, helps me sleep and gives me good karma". Hazel x
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Helen Elam

Hi Everyone! I'm and operations Director for Sparq Live a full service Event Partner. I love spending time with my grandchildren, travelling with my husband now we can leave the kids at home 😂and walking our dog.
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Helen Clare Bell

Hi, I teach skincare and wellness classes for groups and individuals in homes and businesses. Each complementary session includes a relaxing facial and aromatherapy experience. I love helping people to learn about their skin and the best ways to look after it. My wellness sessions provide tips and techniques to stay calm and well through the stresses of the working day. My mission is to help people to look and feel the best version of themself. I also provide a corporate gifting service, organising beautifully packaged, spa products to suit all budgets.
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J M Birley

I run Writers' Retreat UK, based now permanently in Beal, N Yorkshire. I write and produce films.
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J Head

Great to be part of this community. I am the National Sales Director at D3 Office Group, we have all the answers to your office requirements, with our multiple in house processes. Thinking stationery? we have the answers and the solutions to product and cost. Need uniform? We have our own in house process with 70 embroidery heads and a new state of the art printing press with up to 50 units per hour. Office space not working for you? the D3 Interiors Team are constantly creating agile work spaces for modern day working, helping employees feeling great about their working environment. We can change your company's profile and keep your employees onside and eager to come to work. Everything from single item to complete project led refurbishment , our space planning with full Walk through insight drawings will give you the options you need to make the right decisions. Personally, I love the arts, theatre, music and film. I travel frequently and as widely as I can. Can't stay away from politics and economic news, in fact all current affairs. Walking in town and country - just love to see everything. My secret passion would be history, and am a firm believer in Churchill's quote "the further back you look, the further forward you see". Look forward to getting involved!
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Jane Snowden

I'm founder and MD of Snowdrops Consulting – business operations specialists that help founders and entrepreneurs unlock the growth potential in their businesses. What services do you provide? We specialise in offering personalised operations consulting and implementation services designed to align with your unique business goals and priorities. Who can benefit from our services? We're here to support start-ups and growing businesses, as they encounter the inevitable operational hurdles along their journey. What kind of support do you offer? We can assist you with any aspect of your business operations. This includes everything from financial management, handling people and compliance matters, addressing IT needs, managing facilities and mitigating risks. Some common challenges we can help you tackle include improving cash flow and profitability, developing strategic plans and forecasts, meeting client deadlines without compromising quality, scaling your business for growth and optimising resource allocation – both in terms of your team and your finances. How do you go about your work? Well, our approach begins by really getting under the skin of your business operations. We dig deep to pinpoint any issues, bottlenecks, or areas where things aren't running as smoothly as they could be. Once we've got a handle on that, we craft practical and workable solutions that are tailored just for you. These solutions are designed to bring you measurable improvements. What sets us apart is that we can either help you put these solutions into action ourselves, or we can guide your internal team through the process. No matter which path you choose, we'll always be here to provide ongoing support, keep an eye on progress, and make sure you're getting the results you need. Why should you consider us? Well, here's the good news: With over 25 years’ experience in nurturing businesses from solo ventures to 150+ strong teams, especially in the creative and professional services fields, chances are we've overcome the very same challenges you're up against. But what really makes us stand out is our blend of operations management, internal communications, and project/change management experience. We thrive on the thrill of diving into problems, figuring out creative solutions, and discovering more efficient ways of doing things. Plus, we're passionate about helping others and forging strong partnerships to ensure the absolute best results. Snowdrops Consulting – it’s our mission to help businesses bloom!
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Judith Parsons

Hello, I'm a LinkedIn trainer & LinkedIn marketing specialist. I help business owners unlock the potential of LinkedIn as a tool for generating new opportunities with their dream clients. Looking forward to saying Hi at YBW events. judy@judithparsons.com
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Julie Bickerdyke

Namaste! I am a qualified Feng Shui Consultant and I can help you to understand why your life is not quite where you want it to be and help you to work with the energies in you and your home to achieve the life you desire. My other business is Portfolio Finance Director where I love to help businesses and charities grow by understanding their numbers and planning for the future with a financial strategy and forecast. In my spare time I'm into yoga, qigong & jigsaws Photo by Roth Read Photography.
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K Navarro-Moreno Spittle

We provide beautiful, luxury drink gift boxes for every special occassion. Only working with indepedant and unique brands delivered to your doorstop!
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K storey

Hi everyone! My superpower is evolving your business and elevating your branding by crafting a brand so irresistible dream clients wonder where you’ve been all their lives.
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Katie Mallinson

A Yorkshire lass - and proud former owner of B2B agency Scriba PR, which I sold in 2023 - I am a communications strategist passionate about helping purposeful organisations and businesspeople.
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Kirsty Chaplin

Hi everyone, I’m director of Flourish Accounting ltd in Huddersfield. I also have a couple of little sidelines, an equestrian clothing range and a holiday let on the east coast
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L Y Harkness Hudson

Hi my name is Lou I’m the owner/founder of Hudson Belle a beautiful gift & home boutique in the wonderful Piece Hall in Halifax. I’m an ex NHS nurse. Married to Michael, also a nurse we have a Border Collie called Meka, we love holidays 💕
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LAURA J ROBINSON

I'm Laura and I'm the founder of Laura Robinson PR. When I founded LRPR in late 2020, during a worldwide pandemic and mid-maternity leave, I knew how to make brands and personalities media ready. Fashion, beauty & interiors are my passion.
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Lisa Darwin

Fashion Stylist, Lifestyle Coach and Speaker with over 27 years experience in Personal Styling, Fashion Events, Lifestyle Coaching, Leadership working with high profile businesses, fashion brands/designers & celebrities. FB Fashion Ball, Glamour Rocks, Lavish Programme
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Lisa Turton

Hello, I'm Lisa based in Leeds love networking, live music, fashion and events
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Lois Kirtlan

Managing Director at Hetty and Betty - Award-winning restaurant and venue.
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Lucy Guest

Marketing Consultant helping businesses engage with current and future customers.
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M d clarke

Hello Everyone My name is Michelle I’m the founder / director of Hifu clinics Uk Ltd established since 2016 though I have been an aesthetic practitioner for over 12 years. “ The skin tightening specialist “
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M H B Stoddart

I head up marketing and communications for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society - a registered charity which organises the Great Yorkshire Show. The Society runs a family of businesses on the Showground in Harrogate throughout the year, including Fodder, Great Yorkshire Events Centre and Harrogate Caravan Park. All profits from the businesses goes back to the Society to support and promote farming, food and countryside.
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M REED

Hey everyone, I’m a professional singer and run a mini singing school based in Guiseley called Live Band Entertainment. I also run a live music agency called Live Band Entertainment. It’s all music music music, sing sing sing 🎶
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marianna macaluso

With over 20 years of experience in hospitality leadership, I specialise in helping businesses elevate service standards, improve guest satisfaction, and drive sales growth. I bring a deep passion for delivering memorable customer experiences and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams. My approach blends operational insight with people-focused leadership to create lasting impact, for guests, staff, and the bottom line.
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Marianne Smith

Hi, I help ambitious businesses with their growth journey. That's start ups to businesses less than three years. Coaching, business planning and investment support to thrive in West Yorkshire. I also set up Doo Marketing to help businesses attract, retain and grow. I talk about the customer journey and the customer experience a lot on LinkedIn!
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Maureen Connor

Hi everyone, I am founder of Snug Aromatics, a Yorkshire based wellbeing brand. With over 20 years experience as an aromatherapist, I create a wide range of products, all made by hand. Our product range of aromatherapy products includes home fragrance items such as candles, reed diffusers, essential oil etc, body and bath products, aromatherapy dog products and we will shortly be launching a new eco, aromatherapy cleaning range. We also have a white labelling service and manufacture product for a range of businesses and luxury hotels throughout the UK. We also do corporate and private candle making courses and offer a scent your wedding service.
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Milly Johnson

Hello everyone, I'm a novelist, professional joke-writer, after-dinner speaker, performance poet, columnist and Barnsley lass. I'm also patron of Yorkshire Cat Rescue - love cats!
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Miss katherine f busby

Hello! I am a PR and content specialist. My job is to influence your audience by molding and sharing your story. I set up on my own 5 years ago, before that I worked for lots of brilliant agencies and brands. I like coffee, shoes and talking!
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MISS C J CROWTHER

Hi everyone! I'm Clemy, an award winning events professional, I work freelance supporting event management operations & delivery. You will also find me at The Emmerdale Village and the Coronation Street cobbles working as a tour guide on a weekend!
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Miss S E Barr-Young

Experienced divorce lawyer specialising in high net worth and complex financial settlements upon marriage breakdown. Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial matters and private law children matters.
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Mr C Campbell

I am the founder and Creative Director of Grinning Graphics, a small, independent web design and graphic design company. A Fine Arts graduate from Goldsmiths, University of London, I lead the way with design flair. With over 10 years’ experience in design and web development, I bring a powerful blend of creativity, design panache and branding experience to the Grinning Graphics team. Motto: Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. I am also a keen runner, I have fallen in love with the powerful positive impact running has had on my mental health and the incredible resilience it has enable me to develop.
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Mr Paul Watson

As the Commercial Director of Privilege Executive Cars, my experiences include managing high value client relationships and driving commercial growth within the luxury transport sector. At the heart of our brand we believe everyone deserves to travel in style, without compromise.
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MRS CHARLOTTE A HALL

Hello I am a personal Travel Counsellor that loves travel and helping my customers focus on their holiday knowing I will look after and advise them on all up to date travel regulations. A luxury holiday to a yurt...call and say hello!
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Mrs J Swann

Hi everyone! I'm the founder of Chocolate PR - an award winning PR agency which supports female entrepreneurs get more visible in the media, helping them make the impact they set out to when they quit the 9-5 for their passion & purpose fuelled biz.
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MRS ANNA C MCMANUS-HUGHES

Helping women build profitable businesses through business and mindset coaching ✨ 121 | Coaching | Mentoring |
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Mrs F L Ibbetson

Great to be part of this community! I help busy and ambitious business owners to focus on growing their business. Our team of virtual experts can support you as and when needed with admin and marketing tasks. 07496535719 fiona@getaheadva.com
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Mrs L Mccardle

Hi Everyone! I am the Sales Leader for the newly refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel. In my spare time I love to be outside in the great outdoors with my 4 sons!
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Mrs D A Whitaker

Hi Everyone I am a digital finance bod, who supports SME's way beyond the numbers, giving direction and clarity, education and great system. My downtime is looking after my 21 year old horse and riding my motorbike.
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mrs h green

I am the owner of Soft Options Otley, a interior design shop based in the market town of Otley. From my little hub of inspiration I am proud to offer the highest of standards in interior furnishings and design.
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MRS L MILLARD

Leonie Millard has been a partner in clinical negligence since 2014 and brought her expertise to the Leeds office of Forbes Solicitors to facilitate the strategic growth of the firm, extending the vision of a regional law firm with a national reach. As a seasoned litigator, Leonie has a proven track record in representing Claimants with brain injuries, including those arising from birth, the neonatal period and beyond. She has access to a wealth of tested experts. Her success can be measured by multi-million-pound settlements, access to justice, praise in reviews, understanding the needs of individuals and what motivates families. She is complicit in life-changing law and through skill and attention to detail has reformed hospital practice. She provides hope, guidance, financial and practical futures for individuals and their families. Leonie leads a dedicated team of innovative and trusted lawyers at Forbes Solicitors, all committed to making a difference. She works closely with an extensive network of experts facilitating rehabilitation and enabling treatment to improve an inherently difficulty journey for those affected by clinical negligence. She enjoys exploring options, creating solutions and security, changing lives and playing a part in preventing future harm. She has a special interest in stillbirth and maternity cases, failure to prevent suicide and cancer cases, Leonie also brings extensive experience across a wide range of medical malpractice area including delays, misdiagnosis and substandard treatment.
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Mrs Ann Michelle Poole

Setting up 14 years ago and now with a team of 13 professional individuals with different backgrounds and skills. Build your team when you want support and only pay for what is completed. Offering admin and marketing support as well as me working with you to keep on track, get things done, brainstorm and strategise. Let's do this!
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Mrs Ann Seddon

I am a Senior Account Manager for Sterling Event Group, located just near the White Rose Centre, we provide technical event production, venue support services and decor across the region and the UK on a personal note, I have a rescue Romanian street dog, and do a bit of dog training. I love spending time with my family and friends, walking and holidays and who doesn't love a bit of net-wining.
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Mrs Anna Huck

I've been working in the Financial Services industry since 2014, with a focus on Wealth Management since 2017. Starting out as an administrator, I progressed through various roles within a Wealth Management team, and becoming a Financial Adviser in 2020 was a significant personal milestone. What I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to connect with a wide range of people. I believe that truly effective financial planning begins with understanding—not just where you are today, but the experiences that have shaped your journey and your aspirations for the future. Only then can I help craft a plan that genuinely supports your goals.
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Mrs Rebecca A Grace

An independent planning consultancy based in Yorkshire - due to launch January 2026.
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Ms C L Strachan

I am a PR consultant working with Katy Pollard, covering all areas of PR from regional press to national coverage. We both work around supporting our children with home life a priority. Honest, good fun and we love it when a plan comes together!
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Ms S L Brigden

Founder/director of award-winning PR agency specialising in lifestyle. Deliberately disruptive and culturally connected.
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Ms K J Pollard

A journalist turned PR pro with particular expertise in writing and getting news, features and opinion pieces published in high profile publications for SMEs. When not working I love walking Ivy Beagle and Susan Spaniel, playing tennis and eating cheese.
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Ms C M Thomas

Hi I run Wharfedale Grange, Yorkshire's super-luxury barn venue between Leeds and Harrogate with it's own events floristry business attached. It's all so I can one day have a beach house in Barbados! (Next to Rihanna's!).
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Nancy Prest

Doodle HR has been created to make HR affordable and available to all companies no matter how small. At Doodle HR, we take a very pragmatic approach and work very closely with our clients, considering ourselves to be an integral part of their management team. Founded by Nancy Prest in 2013, Doodle HR is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Nancy is an experienced HR professional with CIPD graduate qualifications at master’s level, a Diploma in Employment Law, a Chartered Fellowship and over 20 years’ experience in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Nancy is passionate about HR and brings a thorough understanding of regulation and policy development and the importance of compliance for small to medium size businesses. Key HR projects the establishment of HR departments and their operational processes, and the design, delivery and communication of benefits packages as well as include the design and implementation of new HR and Payroll systems, such as SAP, Breathe HR, and People HR. Nancy works alongside Employment Law Solicitors and continues to update and expand her HR skills to provide clients with expert, up to the minute practical advice, on all day-to-day Human Resources issues as part of the HR Inner Circle with renowned Barrister, and LBC presenter, Daniel Barnett. She also works closely with local recruitment agencies to enable preferential rates for her clients. In 2015, Nancy was joined in the business by Marie Davies, with Marie becoming Nancy’s business partner in 2019.
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nicola donnelly

Hi! I am the Guest Experience Manager at The Cut & Craft Leeds!
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Nicole Brule-Walker

I help you build conscious connections in your body for effortless living. Cultivate awareness and make connections within that elevate your health and enable the true you to show up in the world.
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Nicole Horsman

I’m a co-founder of Embed, a learning design agency based in the beautiful town of Ilkley, working with organisations across the UK and around the world. We design thoughtful, effective learning, from in-person programmes to high-quality digital experiences. At Embed, we partner with L&D teams and learning providers to design products and services that genuinely support learners. Whether we’re shaping programmes, building learning journeys, or developing learning products for organisations that sell learning, our focus is always the same: well-designed learning that works in the real world and makes a meaningful difference to the people using it.
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P R Jones

I'm a business coach working with you to get the confidence to take control of your business, and have the life and wealth you want. I'm also a published author, podcaster and the founder of The Business Wellbeing Club®.
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Perrin Read

We’re Lincoln and Perrin, a couple who work together on every photography session, offering two perspectives and twice the creativity. Our approach is relaxed, thoughtful, and confidence-boosting, because feeling at ease is where great photos begin. Whether you’re looking for personal portraits or photography for your business, every session is tailored to you and what matters most. Our job is to simply make you, or your business, unforgettable. As YBW official photographers, you'll often see our images on the front cover and throughout the magazine. And we capture the networking events too - so please come over and say hello!
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R Allen

I'm Madeleine, Founder of Blossom Training and Development CIC. At Blossom we build confidence, leaving Woman and Children feeling empowered through the mechanics of self-defence. We don't do self-defence courses like everyone else. Instead we help our participants on their self-esteem journey.
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R A Richards

Hello there. I'm Ruth, my passion and purpose in life is intuition and all things intuition related. You know those feelings you get about people and situations that you can't explain. I love Oracle Cards and reading oracle messages for others.
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Rabea Asif

Hi, I am a running accountancy practice in Leeds since 2010, Love to travel, hike & watch legal dramas.
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Rachel Peru

Hi I'm a Silver haired curve model, body confidence advocate, midlife influencer and part of the "Fab Four" Find Your Midlife Magic team/. Championing women over 40 to become more confident in body and mind. I love travelling, meeting new people and love a new challenge.
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Rachel Pease

I'm a marketing consultant with 16 years’ experience, driving brand strategy across multiple sectors including financial services, tech, later life, care, education, telecoms, scientific research and retail. At Mash Marketing Consultancy, I offer support not just instruction, coaching not just consultancy, helping small brands to grow and managing multi-channel campaigns across brand, products and services to deliver wider business strategy. Experienced in market research and winning Marketing Campaign of the Year in 2022, I'm a guest speaker and lecturer on marketing and brand, passionate about offering mentor support and marketing consultancy to developing brands.
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Rachel Fox

Hi all, I’m an Account Manager working in the wonderful world of hospitality. I love dining out and working out!
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Robin Howcroft

Hi everyone, my name is Robin Howcroft and I work for Quilter Private Client Advisers as a Financial Planner. I joined the finance industry in 2014 and have a wealth of experience helping a variety of clients such as high net worth individuals, business owners and corporate companies. My role as a Financial Planner means that I help my clients to achieve their long term financial goals, weather that be protecting what matters most, creating a nest egg for retirement or passing wealth onto the next generation in the most tax efficient way possible. I have completed my Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, in addition to holding qualifications in other specialist areas such as Mortgages, long term care and equity release. I continue to study toward chartered financial planner status. In my free time I enjoy traveling, seeing family and friends or spending the day in my allotment tending to my fruits and veggies- weather permitting of course!
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s doyle

Hi I am Sue - I am a Mum, Wifey, Head Housekeeper, MeAmora Field Success Manager & Oversharer !
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Salima Hafejee

Hello everyone blessed that my Leadership work allows me to mentor and Coach some of the leading and inspiring women across the World. I love fashion, especially mixing my Indian and Pakistani heritage as East meets West. My values healthy body and healthy mind are integral and invest in them everyday ❤️
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Samantha Stones

Hi ladies 👋 I'm Samantha, owner of WF Web Design; helping local business owners achieve their vision and grow their reputation by transforming their website and online presence.
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Sarah Resterick

Owner and MD of The Club by Sarah Restrick. Consisting of The Club, Manchester. The Club, Leeds. The Club, Liverpool. A private Members' club for high level executives and HNWI across the corporate, hospitality and luxury sectors.
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Sarah Baines

I'm responsible for growing our corporate & lifestyle brand events here at Grantley Hall.
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Sarah Buckmaster

Hi, I run a Production Company supplying lighting, sound, AV and staging equipment to any event that needs it. I also enjoy gardening and going out for bike rides
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Sarah Stokes

My role as General Manager for Clockwise in Leeds is both operational and strategic in one of Europe's most innovative and rapidly growing flexible workspace providers. My goal is to assist businesses in finding the best workplace solution to suit their needs whilst managing a small member focused team.
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Sharon L Lumb

Hi I am Co-owner at Fox Engravers, Almondbury, Huddersfield. We can personalise products with laser and traditional engraving. We sell trophies, awards and gifts
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Siobhan Atkinson

I have worked in sport since 1999 and worked for The Premier League, The Football Foundation, Barclays S4S, Rugby Football League and England Netball. I joined Huddersfield Town Foundation as CEO in January 2019
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SJ Wynzar

Hello, I am a jewellery designer and love all things that glitter.
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SJ Wynzar

Currently working as sales assistant at Berrys Jewellers Leeds Specialising in luxury jewellery and watches. I’ve been in the industry for over 30 years. Hobbies include swimming and painting in my spare time.
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tracy foster

I’m Tracy. Founder of Family Burn’s Club. Support for children, families & young adults following the trauma of a burn. I work full time on a burn’s unit. 2016 I received a queens award for my service to children with severe Burns in Yorkshire
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V Clapham

Bevic Marketing and PR Services Ltd

Chatty northerner who loves good food and good company. Mum to two, I started running my own marketing agency nearly 8 years ago after a career working in-house for over 15 years. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and co-founder of This is Yorkshire Beauty Ltd, official partner of the British Beauty Council to host Yorkshire's only British Beauty Week event.
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Vanessa Eve

After graduating with a First Class Honors in Law, I began my career in Investment Management in 2004 and am now a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities. I work extensively with private clients and intermediaries holding seminars on the management of private investments as well as advising individuals on their existing and ongoing investment requirements. I specialise in the management of family offices, company pension schemes and charitable organisations. I am honoured to have been shortlisted for 'Wealth Manager of the Year 2022' in Investment Week’s Women and Investing Awards and do extensive work within Quilter Cheviot nationally around helping women and their families with their unique investment journeys.
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Victoria Reddington

🎥 Content Creator for brands, businesses & Influencers. 📈Influencer Manager. 📲 Social Media Strategist. 🖋️ Journalist for H&N Magazine covering Fashion, Food, Travel. 👗Ex-Fashion Designer @nyfw. 💃Creative Director: Barnsley Fashion Week.
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Zoe Thompson

Hey, everyone! my passion is helping those in the helping professions to start, grow and scale their private practices using effective strategy and online technology. I am a tech geek with a big heart who helps therapists, wellbeing coaches and health professions to save, time, money and effort by deciding on an effective strategy which feels right for them and investing only in technology they need. I help people design and implement online products, videos, courses and programmes into their business model so they can build their own brilliant business. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the health and wellbeing of the world and want help to market yourself effectively or build recurring income for your business, I'd love to help.