2023 Conference

The Founder of Women with Metal, Kirsty hosted the inaugural conference on the 10th October 2023 at the Park Regis hotel in Birmingham with over 100 guests in attendance. Kirsty is the Managing Director of Professional Polishing Services Ltd, Director of the British Stainless Steel Association and the Founder of the Women in Industry Podcast

Rachel Eade is a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Specialist with over 20 years’ experience in business development management roles within transport manufacturing sectors and continues to play a pivotal role in evolving the SME business support offer working with funding bodies and supporting UK OEMs and Tier 1s with growth and innovation support.

Steph is a Business Psychologist with a passion for Leadership Development. She founded the Limitless Leadership programme in 2020 as part of her mission to develop a generation of women who lead with authenticity, confidence and impact and to create role models for business and society where women in leadership are equal, credible and highly valued.

Kelly changed career from radio production into financial services in 2017 when she trained as a financial adviser with St James Place. After working in the corporate world she identified that there was a need in the market to help people navigate the complexities of buying their homes and protecting their income and so launched The Mortgage Mom in 2019. 

 Justice Williams MBE supports female entrepreneurs and CEOs to build profitable personal brands and increase their visibility. Justice specialises in teaching women how to monetise their skills, knowledge, and expertise through creating multiple streams of income, such as speaking engagements, coaching programs and leveraging the power of digital products and online courses. 

Denise Morris is an accomplished businesswoman, award-winning Networker, and Founder of TAG Network Midlands; an inclusive networking community and membership organisation that advocates the professional development of multi-sector Students, Graduates, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders within the Midlands region. 

Liz began her career in Wolverhampton, training with a regional general practice law firm.  She qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and went on to work for both large regional and international commercial law firms, defending employment claims on behalf of large corporations in hospitality, retail, automotive and drinks manufacturing and delivering training to clients.  She is a passionate advocate of creating and supporting open conversations around women’s health at work, from menstruation to menopause and everything in between. 

Morag is the Company Secretary and Head of HR at Amari Metals where she’s worked since 2010. She has worked in the City and  and is an experienced Company Secretary with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry as well as manufacturing and entertainment. Her responsibilities at Amari include compliance, company law, business law, commercial contracts, and insurance, as well as HR

Joanna is a Partner, Head of Social Housing Development & Deputy Head of Office Birmingham at Shakespeare Martineau.

Dedicated to working with local communities and providing support for the Birmingham business district, she is regularly involved in mentoring and training for emerging leaders, young professionals and providing networking support through the work she does with Shakespeare Martineau, Colmore BID and other local organisations.