Ann Stonehouse

Wow, I can’t believe we’ve finished week 7 of the Assist Her course. Next week, will sadly be the end of this amazing course. Let’s hope we can get more funding so we can do it again, as it has clearly impacted the women who have taken part. You can see this by some of […]

Week 6 – Very close to the heart of the ethos of Assist – Who is your tribe?  “No man is an island” “No woman can go it alone “.  This is why brave, safe spaces like Assist matter.   Assist surrounds women with a tribe of supportive, like-minded women. who cheer you, celebrate your victories

Do we still need International Women’s Day in 2021? Dianne Casey Yes, we do! Every year at least 4 people will say what about men… International Men’s day is the 19 November each year so please don’t feel left out! International Women’s Day to me… Is an opportunity to listen, speak out, gain information and

I started my business 4 years ago after being made redundant while pregnant with my second child. I was helping my friend with her business and she suggested that I go for it and set up as a Virtual Assistant.  I had thought about this previously and had written a business plan, but I’d parked

The AssistHer course is helping me be happier and more confident in striving to achieve what I want, without feeling selfish or guilty! I have worked hard and have achieved a lot of positive things in my life that you would associate with success and happiness and, for the most part, my life has indeed

Imposter syndrome – You’re not alone! For week 3 of AssistHER OptiMe CEO, Bethany Ainsley, delivered an insightful, yet refreshing, presentation discussing ‘Imposter Syndrome’. She educated us all on the meaning of this ‘syndrome’ and the complexity behind it. Bethany shared a range of perspectives which resonated with all of us, whether that be our

Goal Diggers at the ready! By Victoria Brown What an amazing second live training we had on Thursday! Women are being brave & showing up. I’m so pleased to be a part of this with Dianne. I’m loving every minute and love watching these women grow within just 2 sessions, so I can’t wait to

Thanks to a small pot of funding from Middlesbrough Council Assist-Her, LIVE training was launched 🚀  WOW… what a fantastic session we had… baby steps… giant steps! They all count. Thank you to the women that came to zoom #goals    The amazing Jessica Williams, MBA (@JessicaJAW1903) gave an honest, wise presentation. It was lovely she

We have a little tribe on Facebook – private group,  join us, all you have to do is like Assist Facebook page and you will get an invitation ~ Together we are stronger 💪  Some topics this week. If you could pick a famous mentor to help with your business who would it be?  Liz Taylor

Maud Mary Chadburn CBE (9 March 1868 – 24 April 1957) Respond – Medical – Surgeon By Caroline Walling Margaret Wrightson (1877 – 1976) Respond – Military – Figurative Sculptor By Sarah Crutwell Naomi Jacob (1st July 1884 – 27 August 1964) Respond – Politics – Writer – Activist By Dianne Casey

Assist chit chat. We have a little tribe on Facebook and you are more than welcome to join us… give Assist Women’s Network a like on Facebook and you will receive an inclusive invite to join the private tribe. We asked the tribe this week. 1.How can we change the perspective on things that we

DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR AN AWARD?  I DID! Nominating yourself doesn’t come naturally and its often stigmatised. It takes guts to do it and even more guts to talk about it. What’s wrong with admitting your good at something and deserve recognition for it. Being open and vulnerable is hard.

In Plan UK’s 2016 ‘The State of Girls’ Rights in the UK’ Middlesbrough was ranked the worst place to grow up a girl in England and Wales with Middlesbrough showing the highest levels of child poverty, teenage conceptions, low academic levels and low life expectancies, so when the 2019-2020 Report was published, it was only

A poem from Dianne Casey – Reclaiming Hidden Teesside Women   Video   A reading from Caroline Chadwick about Maud Chadburn – My Father would agree