LADIES celebrating triumph over adversity will be sharing their uplifting stories in a bid to inspire other women at an event in Leamington next month.
The Raise Up Conference, organised again by the Leamington Soroptimists, will hear from leading lights in the worlds of business, advocacy and charity whilst also fundraising for local causes.
Their personal tales will touch on a host of topics, from physical and mental health challenges, through to overcoming addiction, loss, trauma and domestic abuse.
All proceeds from the day, taking place at The Fold on September 14, will support Safeline, Navigating Margaret – Arts Uplift.
The event is the latest passion project of Soroptimists president – and Leamington podcaster and author – Catherine Williamson, whose Gobsmacked! Podcast is also dedicated to celebrating inspirational life stories, and has now been heard in more than 123 countries.
She said: “As Soroptimists, we are dedicated to raising up the lives of women and girls locally, nationally, and globally. It’s all about giving back to our community in the spirit of service. And our next event is a very special one.
“Each speaker has transformed their hardships into strength and faced significant personal challenges. This conference aims to provide attendees with inspiration, hope, and practical insights through the personal experiences of our speakers. It will shine a light on how we can triumph over adversity; our speakers’ stories raising up our own lives with insights, hope, wit and wisdom.”Following the success of last year, businesses are again being invited to sponsor a place at the conference for female members of their team.
Catherine added: “By sponsoring a place for a woman, you’re not only providing her with access to inspiration and practical tools, but also investing in the future of our local workforce and community. Last year we were delighted to welcome 34 women through sponsorship. Let’s come together again to raise up and equip those who will drive positive change in the years to come.”
Compered by Catherine, inspirational keynote speakers throughout the day include Leamington resident Lorie-Lanie Shanks.
Lorie-Lanie is a storyteller, speaker and filmmaker whose healing journey after her father’s suicide and her own struggles with gambling addiction, inspired her to help others.
Her Kundalini yoga and Buddhist studies are the tools that helped her rebuild her inner strength and sense of purpose. They are also the spiritual foundations which inform her creative work, including her recent documentary project, Yogis of Ukraine—a film that sheds light on the power of yoga and mindfulness in supporting wounded soldiers and civilians in war-torn Ukraine.
Visit www.tickettailor.com/events/leamsorops/1625986 for tickets, and www.leamingtonsoroptimists.co.uk for more information about Leamington Soroptimists.
