The Wow Network

In this guest post, one of our Patrons, MP Hannah Bardell talks about her journey coming out as gay, and how it has affected her

In this blog post I explore Imposter Syndrome, what it means and how I, like many others, have suffered from this lack of self-belief. Originally

Just over five years ago, Jan hit the headlines as a prominent gay executive in the city with her appointment to Chair of the Stonewall

Fresh from her listing in the DIVA Visible top 100, it was time for me to sit down with the inimitable Jane Fae, to chat

Recently in the news following her shock resigning from the Government LGBT panel, due to the ‘hostile environment’ for LGBT people, Jayne sat down with

Lesbian icon, Publisher of DIVA magazine, Ex-Director of GLAAD, Patron of several group (including WOW), mother of two – is there anything this woman can’t

In this guest post, our Trans Rep Lena shares her experiences of being catcalled and harassed on the street. Originally published 31/05/2019  What I want

Across the country, many LGBT groups exist. But why are there so few specifically for LGBT women? Are they unnecessary. Originally published 10/08/2016  Why Do

In this post, I explain why I’ve found this year’s Pride events so tiring, and emotional!  Originally published 17/07/2018  This is one of the most

In this guest post, member Anna reflects on LGBT Women’s health week and what it means for her work in her community. Originally published 17/03/2018 

The second Message from a Member comes from Lynsey Ronald, co-director of Le CakePop with her partner Emma-Katie O’Regan. (Their cake pops are out of

With the world slowing easing out of yet another lockdown, we should be feeling joyous, excited and ready to go out and enjoy meeting friends,

Stevie, Stonewall’s Role Model of the Year, and WOW Network Member, shares her story in light of Trans Awareness Week. Originally published 14/11/2018  I knew

In this blog post I explain why a change of pace doesn’t mean a change of direction.  Originally published 20/12/2021  New year, new you, adverts

In this post I describe how I have finally finished my surrogacy journey. Originally published 09/05/2019  So it’s done – I have given birth and

How to be a mother and an LGBT activist. Originally published 21/08/2017 on The WOW Network.   I have been a parent for 6 and

This week I was fortunate enough to get a backstage pass at the Scottish Parliament, to grab a sneak peek of the Queer Champions exhibition,

Networking doesn’t always need to be social. Make your social networks work harder and smarter to improve your career as well as your social life.

In this post I explore what makes a good mentoring experience, and tips to pick a good Mentor.  Originally published 20/12/2019   Mentoring is something that

Have staff networks had their day? If you work in a diverse and inclusive company, do you still need a network. Originally published 22/08/2018  The

This guest post comes from one of our members Sarah, reflecting on what it’s like to be Trans ahead of Trans Awareness Week. Originally published

In this post, I explain why I’m dialling down as the world opens back up. Originally published 25/08/2021 Today I did something very difficult –