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Amy Patel-Popat, Right at Home | Woman Franchisee of the Year, 2023
“I’m keen on ensuring we’re an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring all team members are supported and encouraged to progress, regardless of their background.” Woman Franchisee of the Year: Amy Patel-Popat, Right at Home We’ve seen so many amazing women...
Heather Wehrle, Right at Home UK | Woman Franchise Employee of the Year 2023
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to work in such a meaningful and fulfilling field.” Woman Franchise Employee of the Year: Heather Wehrle, Right at Home A passion for the sector she works in, meant Heather has risen-up through the ranks of her franchise employer,...
Jenni Dunman, Daisy First Aid | Woman Franchisor of the Year, 2023
“When you run a business you rarely have time to sit back and look at what you’ve achieved because you’re too busy moving forwards.”Woman Franchisor of the Year: Jenni Dunman, Daisy First AidA few years ago, when she first started her franchise, Jenni won New Woman...
Asha Marie Richardson Razzamataz Theatre Schools South Lakes | Joint winner Young Woman in Franchising, 2023
“Our Razzamataz families and ethos is at the heart of what we do and I’m proud to be part of it. My heart is just so full.” Young Woman of the Year: Asha Marie Richardson Razzamataz Theatre Schools South Lakes One of two winners for this fiercely fought...
Emily Kerrison, Kidslingo | New Woman Franchisee, 2023
“Life now looks and feels very different; I’m very grateful to everyone who has supported me to achieve this.”New Woman Franchisee: Emily Kerrison, Kidslingo Feeling as though her career had progressed as far as it could, Emily wanted to channel her experience and...
Angela Stirling, Lingotot | Inspirational Woman of the Year
“EWIF really is special, which makes winning this accolade so important.”Inspirational Woman of the Year: Angela Stirling, LingototAs an advocate of the power of franchising, especially for women, we couldn’t help but feel inspired by our award winner for 2023. This...
Holly Stepien, Bloom Toddler Classes Limited | Joint winner Young Woman in Franchising 2023
“Taking the leap to buy my own franchise was a no brainer. Now, I can't believe how bold it was to leave behind a well-paid career and jump-in, feet-first, with no fear. Well, it paid off!” Young Woman of the Year: Holly Stepien, Bloom Toddler Classes LtdOne of two...
First EWiF North East meeting of the year, a big success!
In the first EWIF North East meeting of 2023, we gathered in Durham to discuss the importance of human resources (HR) in the industry at all levels. The meeting brought together women from a variety of franchising companies to discuss the challenges of HR in the...
Six degrees of separation: or connection?
Bring-a-Buddy For Free! With personal connection being “up there” as a means of building your confidence, how could you invest in your friends during 2023? EWiF have an exciting new idea! Ask any woman, and she will tell you her friends mean the world to her…...
The EWiF Awards 2023 are open
Time to nominate amazing women The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2023 are now open. The Award Ceremony is an annual event that honours the very best in franchising. The awards are open to all those who are committed to franchising excellence...