Women's Sphere

14/08/2026

Some meetings feel like they were always meant to happen. 🌿

Today I had the pleasure of reconnecting with @ over coffee at the lovely — we'd crossed paths before, at my event for Mental Health Awareness Week, "Wear It Green Day." This time, our paths met again, working toward the same goal.

The conversation flowed so easily — same vibe, so much in common. It's true what they say: the best ideas come when you're speaking with someone who just *gets it*. We shared our experiences, the work we each do in our communities, and what it really means to stand together.

There was something quietly touching about it too — almost spiritual. Some connections feel guided rather than coincidental, and this is what community really looks like — people finding each other, again and again, for the same reason. 💚

📍 Lefteris

And the day gave me another beautiful moment — meeting with some of our Women's Sphere participants, who surprised me with a birthday gift. 🎂 We may not be a big group yet, but we're a group that remembers each other. And that's what community is really about — being seen, being heard, and knowing that someone out there is thinking of you. Sometimes it's the smallest gestures that carry the biggest meaning.

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover today. 💚




Bradford BID

05/08/2026

Today, my heart was full. 🌻💚

I had the privilege of attending the Beacon event, organised by — representing both of my roles: as Founder of Women's Sphere, and as part of project at — both dedicated to serving our CEE community here in Bradford.

As we take our first steps into a new collaboration between the two organisations, it felt right to walk in together — because trust isn't built overnight, it's built by showing up, side by side.

We met professionals who care deeply, discovered services doing quiet but powerful work, and felt an energy in the room that's hard to put into words. But what touched me most was watching our community arrive — families, individuals, neighbours — coming together simply because they wanted to belong, to be seen, to be heard.

There's something beautiful about a room full of strangers who leave feeling a little less alone.

Thank you, Royds Community Association, for creating that space today. And thank you to everyone who walked through the door and reminded us what community really looks like.

**Community. Connection. Culture.** 💚


Bradford District and Craven Mind
Bradford Culture Company

30/07/2026

☀️ What a beautiful morning for a Women's Sphere catch-up! 🌿

Lovely weather, time in nature, good coffee, delicious cake, and even better company — the perfect combination for planning our next steps. 💛

We spent the morning talking through our upcoming event, and I can't wait to share more with you all... because something incredible is coming in October. 🌻
Zlosnica Migotka
I'm so excited to introduce…

07/07/2026

Come and join. They are really lovely girls 💗

Tomorrow at the centre ! Open to everyone 😊

07/07/2026

🌻 **Act Locally: Manningham & Girlington Mental Health Action Summit**

I joined the Mental Health Action Summit, hosted by Education Alliance for Life Chances, bringing research, education, and community together to make a real difference in Manningham & Girlington.

All the speakers were fantastic — from 's research, to schools sharing their real experiences, to a powerful talk on eating disorders and body image, to insights from Centre. So much valuable knowledge in one room.

I'd love to see even closer ties between researchers and communities like mine going forward — building trust takes time, but it's the foundation of any great collaboration, and I hope we can keep opening those doors together.

The table discussions were the part that stayed with me most. We tried to find real solutions together, but honestly, it raised more questions than answers. Where do we even start? Is it the system? Is it the roots? And who is actually supposed to help and support first?

I don't have all the answers yet, but I think just asking these questions, together, is part of the work. 💛

06/07/2026

Starting the week with purpose at ❤️

I spent the morning organising and planning the week ahead. Lots of exciting things in the diary to promote and .

Then finished her yoga session and surprised me with a delicious breakfast.
Honestly, it was the best yummy break from a busy mind 🍽️🧘‍♀️

Food, yoga, and community — the perfect Monday combo.
Thank you Maria for looking after our team so well!