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Case studies

We have asked participants from various programmes and projects to share their thoughts about their experiences. Read their stories below.

NBWL Mentoring Programme 2024: Elfredah

NBWL Mentoring Programme 2024: Elfredah

Elfredah’s NBWL mentoring journey helped her move from self-doubt to visibility in the tech space. As an immigrant founder in AI, she built confidence, secured funding, joined the INSEAD AI Venture Lab, and now leads with empathy, vision, and boldness. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2025

Author: Jaiye Elias

NBWL Coaching Programme 2024: Brenda

NBWL Coaching Programme 2024: Brenda

Brenda's NBWL Coaching journey helped her rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and reclaim her worth after facing job loss. Through 1:1 coaching and peer support, she reshaped her leadership style and stood firm in her value. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2025

Author: Jaiye Elias

NBWL Mentoring Programme 2024: C.C.

NBWL Mentoring Programme 2024: C.C.

C.C. describes the transformation she experienced through the NBWL Mentoring Programme. In just six months, she went from big ideas to launching a peer support programme and securing a trustee position. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2025

Author: Jaiye Elias

NBWL Coaching Programme 2024: Yvonne

NBWL Coaching Programme 2024: Yvonne

Discover how the Network for Black Women Leaders Coaching Programme helped Yvonne gain clarity, build confidence, secure a promotion, and shape her leadership vision with real impact. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2025

Author: Jaiye Elias

Feminist Leadership 2023: Debra

Feminist Leadership 2023: Debra

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Published: 19th February, 2024

Updated: 16th July, 2025

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2023: Idu

Feminist Leadership 2023: Idu

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Published: 6th September, 2023

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2023: Hilina

Feminist Leadership 2023: Hilina

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Published: 29th August, 2023

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2022: Shenel

Feminist Leadership 2022: Shenel

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Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 22nd January, 2024

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2022: Menuka

Feminist Leadership 2022: Menuka

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Published: 16th January, 2023

Updated: 9th May, 2023

Author: Evelina Svensson

Ascent: Nia

Ascent: Nia

Case study of an organisation that has attended Ascent second tier activities. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Bowale Fadare

Ascent: London Borough of Redbridge

Ascent: London Borough of Redbridge

Case study of an organisation that has attended Ascent second tier activities. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Bowale Fadare

Ascent: London Borough of Redbridge

Ascent: London Borough of Redbridge

Case study of an organisation that has attended Ascent second tier activities. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Bowale Fadare

Ascent: Glitch

Ascent: Glitch

Case study of an organisation that has attended Ascent second tier activities. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Bowale Fadare

Feminist Leadership 2021: Judit

Feminist Leadership 2021: Judit

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Published: 9th July, 2021

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2021: Tigan

Feminist Leadership 2021: Tigan

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Published: 9th July, 2021

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2021: Adeola

Feminist Leadership 2021: Adeola

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Published: 9th July, 2021

Updated: 31st August, 2022

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2019/2020: Steph

Feminist Leadership 2019/2020: Steph

A case study by Steph, a participant of the Feminist Leadership 2019/2020 programme, in which she explains her experience of the programme and the impact it has had on her. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2020

Updated: 27th October, 2020

Author: Evelina Svensson

Feminist Leadership 2019/2020: Natalie

Feminist Leadership 2019/2020: Natalie

A case study by Natalie, a participant of the Feminist Leadership 2019/2020 programme, in which she explains her experience of the programme and the impact it has had on her. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2020

Author: Evelina Svensson

Ascent: A Mile in Her Shoes

Ascent: A Mile in Her Shoes

Case study of an organisation that has attended Ascent second tier activities. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 22nd October, 2019

Author: Evelina Svensson

Women's Leadership for Social Change: SW

Women's Leadership for Social Change: SW

A case study by SW, a participant from the Women's Leadership for Social Change programme in 2018-2019, in which she explains her experience of the programme and the impact it has had on her. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 29th October, 2019

Author: Evelina Svensson

Women's Leadership for Social Change: Rumbi

Women's Leadership for Social Change: Rumbi

A case study by Rumbi, a participant from the Women's Leadership for Social Change programme in 2018-2019, in which she explains her experience of the programme and the impact it has had on her. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 29th October, 2019

Author: Evelina Svensson

Women's Leadership for Social Change: Shankea

Women's Leadership for Social Change: Shankea

A case study by Shankea, a participant from the Women's Leadership for Social Change programme in 2018-2019, in which she explains her experience of the programme and the impact it has had on her. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 29th October, 2019

Author: Evelina Svensson

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