the positive brand
nominees
The Positive Brand celebrates the optimistic and uplifting energy that these women bring to their businesses.
These founders create environments of encouragement and positivity, influencing everyone around them with their bright outlook and empowering spirit.
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catherine gardner
the confident patient project
Catherine is a health play specialist and, following nearly 15 years working in hospitals for the NHS, launched The Confident Patient Project to support parents and children through healthcare experiences; past, present and future.
Visiting families in their own homes, The Confident Patient Project empowers children and young people and their families when visiting healthcare settings so that they can walk in feeling in control and confident
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02
Emily mcguirk
small steps big vision
An email strategist and copywriter for 6+ figure online business owners including Emily Thompson from Being Boss, Interact, Belinda Weaver, NZF, Penny Appeal and more.
Eman is also the host of the multi-award-winning Mistakes That Made Me podcast - as well being invited to guest talk on a number of other podcasts.
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donna ward-higgs
learning partner solutions
Donna believes learning is a superpower we all have. With over 25 years’ experience as a manager and people development leader, she is passionate about supporting clients to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.
A Coach, Facilitator and DISC & Belbin Practitioner, Donna partners with new, established and aspiring managers, helping them to confidently step up and lead healthy, happy, high performing teams.
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kira shaw
kira social
Kira is a freelance social media specialist for social, ethical and ecological brands - brands who want to make more money without compromising on their values.
She takes care of her clients’ social accounts, freeing up their valuable time and energy to spend where it matters most – in their business and with their family.
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the POSITIVE brand
judge
ABI WRIGHT
Abi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Festival of The Girl and the Founder of She Stands. Her mission? To change what it means to be a girl by smashing gender stereotypes and creating empowering conversations from a young age. Abi's incredible work is all about lifting others, creating environments where girls can truly thrive, and removing limitations society imposes.
Her commitment to positivity, empowerment, and change makes her the perfect fit to judge the Positive category. We are so excited to have her energy and insight with us!