CivicaNet hosted its first-ever webinar. It brought together a powerhouse panel of female leaders who shared candid stories, hard-won lessons, and inspiring strategies for leading witha credibility and confidence. From the very first minutes, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a surface-level conversation. Our speakers spoke with honesty and courage about what leadership really looks like when you’re navigating complexity, building trust, and trying to create change that la

What does it take to stand your ground when staying silent would be easier? In this episode of Unstoppable Women, Julie Tague is joined by Rachael Chadwick-Harrison, CEO and Managing Director of Chadwick Accountants, for an honest conversation about leadership, ethics and choosing values over comfort. Rachael shares her journey of leaving home young, becoming a mother early, and building a career in male-dominated and often toxic environments. She speaks candidly about discr

From Redundancy to Reinvention When voluntary redundancy landed on her desk after almost 16 years in the rail industry, Emma Somers made a decision most people spend years circling. She chose to leave. In this episode of Unstoppable Women, Emma shares what it really takes to walk away from long service, rebuild your identity, and start again as a founder. We talk about: – Losing a sponsor and feeling suddenly exposed – Leading your team through redundancy while navigating you

Identity, confidence and rewriting your story as a working mother Returning to work after maternity leave often brings more than logistical challenges. It can trigger a profound shift in identity, confidence and priorities. In this candid conversation, Emily Gallagher shares insight into the emotional complexity many women face when stepping back into professional life after becoming a mother. Together, the discussion explores comparison, guilt, identity loss and the power of

Leadership, motherhood and navigating work with chronic illness Meg Waldron has spent over two decades helping students find their voice through education — while navigating her own journey as a mother, entrepreneur and leader living with multiple sclerosis. Her story offers a grounded, honest perspective on resilience that moves beyond motivation and into lived experience. This conversation explores how leadership evolves when personal circumstances shift, how to make intent

A global strategist on resilience, roots and redefining success Chidera Arum’s career journey challenges the idea that leadership success follows a linear or predictable path. Trained as a lawyer in Nigeria and now working as a global strategist across Europe and North America, her story is shaped by curiosity, adaptability and a deep respect for her roots. In this conversation, Chidera reflects on how reframing failure as feedback has shaped her leadership approach, why grat