Above and beyond
Barclays Programme Director Caroline Graham goes the extra mile to celebrate International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day from the top of the Italian Dolomites. #HeForShe #LuiPerLei #IWD2018 #PressforProgress @BarclaysGender pic.twitter.com/Gm1giCXU1W
— Caroline Graham (@CarolineTwicks) March 8, 2018
Not just today
Rosie Sherry, software tester and founder of Ministry of Testing, shares a simple pep talk
#IWD2018 Ladies. Do something for yourself today. Then identify how to invest in yourself long term. <—— Men. Support that. Always, not just today.
— Rosie Sherry (@rosiesherry) March 8, 2018
Girl Powered
Established tech blogger Holly Brockwell shares Spotify’s #IWD Throwback Thursday playlist
Spotify’s #IWD2018 Throwback Thursday playlist is excellent. Britney, Beyoncé, Spice Girls, Sia… https://t.co/5Ww5S5btYx
— Holly Brockwell (@holly) March 8, 2018
Moving forward
Simone Roche, founder of #NorthernPowerWomen, shares a quote from poet Rupi Kaur.
Just saying ! #IWD2018 #WomensDay #NPWRoleModels #PressforProgress pic.twitter.com/Gi7O3n0SUA
— Simone Roche (@SimoneRoche) March 8, 2018
Tech is viable option for girls
UKFast co-founder and MD Gail Jones shares her continued plans to make the tech industry a welcoming and exciting place for female students
‘We’re working hard with schools to show girls that a career in tech is a viable option’ says @UKFast co-founder & MD Gail Jones #IWD2018 #InOurOwnWords pic.twitter.com/pdDoQ5Acqu
— BusinessCloud.co.uk (@BCloudUK) March 8, 2018
Ladies to look out for in Yorkshire
Tech North’s Kane Fulton gives his view – but he’s no scientist…
To celebrate #IWD2018, I thought I’d highlight 50 women powering the #Yorkshire tech/#startup scene! There’s no science to this – it’s entirely anecdotal & I can guarantee there will be super ones I’ve missed off 🙂 #internationalwomensday2018 #InternationalWomenDay @TechNorthHQ pic.twitter.com/oqmhaC2ff5
— Kane Fulton (@KaneFulton) March 8, 2018