Join us for this special event to celebrate International Women's Day 2021

8th March, 12pm-1pm GMT

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 you are invited to our panel event, exploring how COVID-19 has impacted women. This year’s IWD theme is ‘choose to challenge’, however, statistics tell us that women have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and have had very little choice in the challenges presented.

We’ve experienced the last year in very different ways and have found unique ways to cope. For some this pandemic has resulted in a better work life balance, and more time spent with our children, for others it has led to anxiety and loneliness. Our experiences are unique, but this hasn’t been easy for any of us.

• What impact has the pandemic had on our ‘normal’ lives?
• What should we be ‘calling out’ – could we indeed ‘choose to challenge’?
• What have we learned about ourselves, our resourcefulness and vulnerabilities?

During this one hour, virtual event, we will hear from four women with different backgrounds and circumstances from across the Methods group. Some are single mums, others are juggling home schooling and employment, others are living alone; all have faced their own challenges over the past year. Our panel members are Jadene Aderonmu, Jennee Thomas, Eva Fielding and Melinda Lord, and will be hosted by Lucy Kerslake.

Register now to secure your spot, and join us for this lively chat.

Meet our panelists

Eva Fielding

Don't be a pawn in a system that doesn't work, be part of the change to make it better'. From delivering speeches at conferences and schools on how we get more women into male dominated industries, through to running for parliament, I've never been comfortable sat in a box that doesn't let me grow.

Jadene Aderonmu

UX Designer

My passion is mentoring individuals to amplify their communication and confidence to make impact, and see them grow in their personal and professional lives. I have talked at events on accessibility, tech, and inclusion to encourage and reach a wider audience.

Jennee Thomas

Working single mum, Account Manager by day, mum 24/7. Finding a sustainable work-life-Mum-me balance, by setting realistic expectations to live by. If you can negotiate with a 2.5 year old toddler…clients, suppliers and colleagues are the easy bit!

Lucy Kerslake

I'm passionate about accessibility, and shedding light where there is inaccessibility. I take a person-centric approach, tailoring and coaching teams in successful pragmatic teamwork and delivery in the modern world. I am one of the founders of a Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Focus Group.

"Don't be a pawn in a system that doesn't work, be part of the change to make it better'. From delivering speeches at conferences and schools on how we get more women into male dominated industries, through to running for parliament, I've never been comfortable sat in a box that doesn't let me grow.

Eva Fielding

"My passion is mentoring individuals to amplify their communication and confidence to make impact, and see them grow in their personal and professional lives. I have talked at events on accessibility, tech, and inclusion to encourage and reach a wider audience.

Jadene Aderonmu

UX Designer

"Working single mum, Account Manager by day, mum 24/7. Finding a sustainable work-life-Mum-me balance, by setting realistic expectations to live by. If you can negotiate with a 2.5 year old toddler…clients, suppliers and colleagues are the easy bit!

Jennee Thomas

"I'm passionate about accessibility, and shedding light where there is inaccessibility. I take a person-centric approach, tailoring and coaching teams in successful pragmatic teamwork and delivery in the modern world. I am one of the founders of a Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Focus Group.

Lucy Kerslake