THE TEAM
FOUNDER & Managing Director
Lisa Lloyd, the Managing Director of Women Who UK Ltd, is known for her passion for cultivating strong, supportive and empowering communities. She believes that creating positive and collaborative cultures is essential for business success. Her expertise in media and marketing, building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging has been a driving force behind the growth of Women Who UK Ltd.
Lisa’s commitment to empowering women and creating a supportive network has made her a respected leader in the industry.
Executive Network Manager
Natasha McCann has a wealth of experience in people focused industries, from executive administration to HR management, her combined skills and personal qualities enable her to create supportive, nurturing, and highly organised, environments for business owners to thrive in.
Natasha became a Women Who Worcestershire member in 2019, and became the first appointed Brand Representative for our Worcestershire network in 2021. She was keen to support others in the same way she felt supported by Women Who whilst on her own self-employed journey.
Now, as the newly appointed Executive Network Manager for Women Who UK Ltd, she’s keen to help shape the future of the network.
NetworkWell Manager
Petra Bland, Founder of PB Fitness and Rhythmic Gymnastics Worcester, leads our popular NetworkWell events. Inspired by Petra’s passion for good health and movement, we launched NetworkWell on 28th March 2023 to offer an opportunity for members to get away from their desks and experience a different way to network which combines the benefits of meeting like minds whilst enjoying the rejuvenating effects of nature.
Area Lead for Pershore
Helen Yandell, founder of Helen Yandell Photography leads our Pershore meetings. Helen helps businesses become visible with awesome photography to attract their ideal clients – “I specialise in Personal Brand, Business brand, Food and Interiors. Professional images, whether for our website, social media or other marketing materials, can really make your business stand out from the crowd. I have been a photographer for over 20 years working in most genres, but now my focus is on helping Worcestershire businesses to stand out”.
I spend a lot of time networking and I love the supportive Women Who UK community. It’s a network that cheers each other on and promotes collaboration over competition. Being a brand rep lets me meet a whole host of amazing women led businesses and I LOVE helping with ideas and suggestions. If anyone is struggling, it’s so much easier to see opportunities in other people’s businesses rather than your own and this is where the supportive network created by Women Who UK is so unique.
Area Lead for Kidderminster
Kasia Ostler, Mortgage & Protection Adviser, is our Area Lead over in Kidderminster. Kasia has over 17 years of experience within the UK finance sector and is passionate about guiding others, especially self-employed business owners, about their mortgage and protection options. “I truly believe in treating others the way you want to be treated and personalised and friendly advice suited to each person and their family is my overriding priority”.
“I joined the Women Who, Worcestershire network in May 2019 and I have seen the network grow from a handful of ladies to its current size and I just love the supportive and kind nature of this community. Becoming a Women Who UK brand representative for the Kidderminster area, allowed me to combine all the best aspects of networking by connecting with and supporting an amazing variety of local female business owners”.
Area Lead for STOURBRIDGE
Wendy Garrett of Garrett Learning helps people have great conversations by providing organisations with fun, engaging Leadership and Mental Health learning experiences and services to enable their teams to reach their full potential.
She likes to “keep it real”. After starting a career in the retail and hospitality industry she became a qualified trainer in 2012 working with apprenticeship providers and corporate Learning & Development teams. To date, she’s trained over 800 people in mental health skills and has a suite of growing services to enhance the well-being and leadership of teams.
Wendy’s varied career history has helped to shape who she is and has provided her with incredible life experiences and stories to share.
Visit https://www.garrettlearning.co.uk/ for more information
NETWORKWELL Lead for WORCESTER CITY
Nicole Hopkins has joined Petra on the NetworkWell Team to offer our second monthly opportunity to network outdoors. After a career in finance, Nicole re-trained to work with people affected by chronic conditions and offers an array of services to help support her clients from her Droitwich based clinic, Lavender Therapy Clinic.
AREA Lead for BRIDGNORTH
Lucy Edgar, founder of Human Everything, leads our monthly Bridgnorth meetings. Lucy comes from a corporate background in HR and understands the daily challenges HR professionals and small business owners face in the workplace. “At Human Everything, we come from a background of Anthropology and Engineering which means we apply our behavioural knowledge and problem solving skills in the world of Human Resources”.
Our Collaborative Partners
Our Sponsors
Our 2024 official sponsors are Hallmark Whatley Hulme, Louise Squires Hypnotherapy and Dawn Owen Coaching.
Please email us for a chat about becoming an official sponsor and to find out about how sponsorship will benefit you, your business and your local community.
Hallmark Whatley Hulme
As Worcester’s oldest and most experienced law firm, Hallmark Whatley Hulme boast a team of 35 legal experts, backed up with years of successful practice. Strong, lasting relationships are what drives their business and, unlike many corporate law firms, with Hallmark Whatley Hulme you’ll deal with one point of contact that will take care of you personally. This enables them to understand and anticipate your needs and means they can offer the best advice, both now and in the future, allowing you to get on with day to day life.
Louise Squires Hypnotherapy
Louise Squires (HPD, DSFH, MNCH (REG.) AFSFH (REG.), MHS (REG.)) is an award winning Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.
You’ll find her Hypnotherapy Practice in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and her services support clients with many issues, including anxiety, stress, addictions, weight management, smoking addiction, pain management, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, depression, relationship issues, Insomnia, confidence issues and phobias, to name but a few.
Dawn Owen – The Zero BS Coach
Dawn loves results. Her zero bs coaching style is for the women who are feeling frustrated, unsatisfied and stuck. She doesn’t offer a ‘six figure blueprint’ or talk to you about ‘7 steps to success’, she works on your individual needs and desires using a combination of business strategy and mindset tools.
If you’re looking to transform your life and business, hit your income goals and achieve the freedom you want, and deserve, then Dawn Owen is the coach for you.