A campaign which aims to inspire diversity into male dominated job positions and industries, to spur empowering conversations between women, transgender and non-binary folk, and to celebrate female achievement across Leeds.
Interrupt's collection of interviews shares knowledge and encourages a more equitable work environment.
An interview with Female Firefighter/Crew Commander Nicola Simpson. Nicola redefines the male dominated industry and shares her story, advice and experience as a female firefighter.
Digital Media student Niamh Ingram talks all things women in electronic music. She shares how Leeds is contributing to diversisfying the industry and reflects on what more needs to be done to get there!
Lianne Potter shares with us her challenges and personal rewards she faced in her career change to tech. She interrupts narratives of gendered subjects and exemplifies an 'untraditional' route into tech.
Penny talks to us about how kickboxing can be enjoyed and perfomed well by anyone. Find out more about how the sport can be used to empower women in her interview!
Hannah is the Managing Director of Consume Communications, Chairperson for BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) and organiser and co-host of Glug Leeds. Shedding light on her expereince as a female leader, Hannah offers great advice and emphasises the impotance of mentorship and a network of empowering women.
Gem is a Content Manager for Socialability - an app that helps disabled people find accessible places. She is also a freelance Disabled Blogger, Speaker and Consultant. Watch the full interview to hear more about the barriers Gem perspective on ableism in society and to celebrate the achievements, big and small, that Gem has acquired in everyday life and her career.
Bronte is a mature student at Leeds College of Building, sharing with us her motives behind persuiting a career in joinery.Bridging the gap between creativity and construction, Bronte is part of a movement that is creating new narratives for the construction industry.
Minoti Parik is the Founder of TPL Experiences and has previously excelled as a TV presenter and Master of Ceremonies in India. Coming to Leeds with zero business contacts, Minoti soon made her mark in the city and embodies what can be accomplished through a positive mentality and persaverence.
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