Women Of the World: Smash the ceiling!

Price includes lunch, snacks and lots of freebies. 

We’re celebrating black women, gay women, women with disabilities and a number of other marginalized female groups with a conference to empower and enlighten. The conference will host a number of inspirational women who are champion their fields. They will share with us what it means to be a successful woman in the world today, despite often being sidelined to society’s ideal female.

Discussions and performances will surround the themes of race, mental health, social mobility, body image, sexuality, sisterhood, privilege and inter-women support will bring a diverse range of incredible people into the spotlight

This conference will not only celebrate what women have done, but what they can do. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of something amazing. 

Speakers include:

Courtney Daniella
Youtuber, blogger, Entrepreneur, Influencer, and motivational speaker.
Topic: Existing as a woman, existing as a woman of colour

Muslimsisterhood
Speakers: Lamisa Khan, Zeinab Saleh, Sara Gulamali
Muslim Sisterhood is a photography series capturing young Muslim women in inner-city London. We have previously worked with brands such as Converse, Matches Fashion and have featured in Elle, Gal-dem, i-D, Oh Comely and Huck. We have held exhibitions and workshop at the V&A and LSE and have also worked with stylist Alizé Demange for a shoot with Off the Block Magazine.
Topic: Sisterhood, Breaking into the world of creativity & appropriation of working class culture

Stephanie Yeboah
Freelance writer, public speaker, fat acceptance advocate and a multi-award nominated plus size fashion blogger
Topic: Body positivity, mental health, and holistic self-care as a black woman

Dr Victoria Showunmi
Lecturer at UCL institute of education – Education practice and society focusing on women, leadership, girls and identity.Topic: “Never again will you feel the comfort of my silence”- Women, leadership, girls and identity.

DanaSamtar
Poetry 

As well as several other performers!

Not part of UCL? No problem, you can still attend. Just click ‘Buy ticket’ and you will be prompted to create a local guest account and buy your ticket.