Entrepreneurs Communications expert launches specialist consultancy York-based Karen McMillan, a seasoned professional with almost two decades of experience in marketing, branding and coaching, has announced the launch of her communications consultancy dedicated to supporting conscious-minded businesses. Operating in the wellness, charity and community sectors as well as working with entrepreneurs and organisations keen to champion their By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Meet the UK founder who created a kind girl community For almost a decade Lydia Leyland was best known for her globe-trotting lifestyle, Instagram-envy pictures and world-travelling journals, but since swapping plane tickets for the Lake District, she has not just changed her address, but her sense of direction too. Founding one of the fastest growing communities for isolated women By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Twin Sisters publish the brand power manifesto for female entrepreneurs Chloe and Abigail Baldwin, are twin sisters, business partners, and now co-authors. They were shaped by their modest upbringing and sought out their own opportunities. With no prior business experience (but fuelled by sheer determination) they established Buttercrumble, an award-winning creative studio based in Leeds. Their inspiring but down-to-earth story By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Career advice - don't wait to be encouraged, take the initiative An engineer working for the train operator Northern has said women shouldn’t wait to be ‘encouraged’ to consider a career in engineering – saying the sector’s employment credentials speak for themselves. In a rallying cry to women across the country, Rebecca Prendergast says engineering offers excellent career progression, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list Sarah McLeod, the CEO steering the regeneration of Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham, arguably the UK’s greatest heritage restoration challenge of a generation, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the heritage sector. She was one of over 1,000 people recognised for their service and achievements in By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Heritage project celebrates the story of West Yorkshire’s first ever female fire-fighter A Heritage Lottery funded project which will uncover and celebrate the stories of female fire-fighters in Leeds will be launched on Saturday 15th June at a special event at a former fire station in Gipton. One woman in particular, Penny Rowntree, will be sharing her memories of being West Yorkshire’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Trailblazing tech programme inspires young women across Leeds for sixth year in a row Ahead Partnership recently brought together female leaders in tech and innovation to celebrate the sixth instalment of Girl Tech Leeds. These inspirational women from some of the city’s most influential businesses united to engage with young women from across Leeds and equip them with rich sector insights ahead of By The Editor • 4 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire Sculpture Park offers artistic development opportunity with the 2024 Yorkshire Graduate Award Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has launched the 2024 Yorkshire Graduate Award that offers a residency opportunity for a graduate artist to develop their practice. For over 47 years, artist residencies have been at the heart of YSP, offering opportunities for emerging artists to reflect on and move forward with their By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Law firm appointed by female focused investment network Law firm Gordons has been appointed as the legal partner of Leeds-based Lifted Ventures, a start-up investment network aimed at supporting female founders. Gordons will advise the network’s investors and provide guidance to start-ups throughout the funding process, including early stage, growth and exit. Lifted Ventures was founded in By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Movement, wellness and longevity coach’s back pain relief programme goes global Renowned movement, wellness, and longevity coach, Sarah Clough, 60, based in Ilkley, who is on a mission to transform people's well-being through the power of movement, is delighted that her ‘Vitality Blueprint’ back pain relief programme is set to launch in the USA. Sarah’s philosophy goes beyond By The Editor • 5 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire Business announced as finalist for Small Business Award Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks based in Harrogate, Yorkshire has been chosen as a finalist for the Digital Star Award at this year’s Small Awards. Now in its eighth year, The Small Awards is a nationwide search for the smallest and greatest firms in the UK, across all sectors. By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Barnsley entrepreneur determined to put us all in the picture expands business A Barnsley-based entrepreneur who helps academics condense hundreds of pages of wordy research into interesting infographics has expanded her business. Laura Evans, director of award-winning Nifty Fox Creative, has created three new jobs in the last eight months to double the size of her team; and moved into a larger By The Editor • 2 min read
