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Business Leadership (using it for Good)
Dive into the world of business with purpose. Stephanie will show your audience how businesses can be a powerful vehicle for positive change, bringing together profit and impact.
Read lessFinding Your Missional Purpose
Uncover the journey of self-discovery and passion that led Stephanie to her incredible path. Learn how to identify and embrace your own purpose in life, both personally and professionally.
Read lessSocial Enterprise as a Vehicle for Change
Explore the world of social entrepreneurship with Stephanie. Understand how innovative, mission-driven businesses are transforming industries and improving
lives.
Unleashing your Entrepreneurial Spirit
Rather than put it off or dismiss it as others gifts, start now. It is never to late to start.
Read lessStephanie Woollard OAM
Social Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Seven Women, Inspiring Sustainable Leadership and Empowerment
Stephanie Woollard OAM is celebrated as a distinguished social entrepreneur and visionary leader renowned for her transformative contributions to business and sustainable development. Through her initiative, Seven Women, Stephanie has guided business leaders toward impactful change. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her philanthropy and humanitarian work in Nepal.
At the young age of 22, Stephanie launched Seven Women after encountering seven disabled women living in a tin shed in Kathmandu. Moved by their lifetime of discriinatio and social isolation, she set out to make a difference with only $200 to her name. Stephanie invested this modest sum into hiring professionals to teach women vital skills. Her innovative idea of selling garments they crafted to Australians aimed to create sustainable employment and improve lives, not only for these women but for their wider community.
Driven by a commitment to excellence and responsible business practices, Stephanie's journey is distinguished by notable achievements, including the prestigious Rotary International Responsible Business Award received at the United Nations, followed by the Woman of the Decade Award at the Women’s Economic Forum in New Dehli in 2017. Her pioneering work in sustainable tourism and community development has not only changed the live over 5,000 disabled and marginalised women in Nepal, but also provided crucial insights for businesses aiming to integrate social responsibility into their operations.
Stephanie's influence extends far beyond her charitable endeavors. Author of the acclaimed book "From a Tin Shed to the United Nations", she shares practical wisdom and invaluable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, numerous documentaries have highlighted the profound impact of Seven Women, further cementing Stephanie's reputation as a trailblazer in social entrepreneurship.
Stephanie captivates audiences as a dynamic speaker, offering insightful perspectives and actionable strategies for success. Her keynote speeches emphasise practical business advice, ethical leadership, sustainable practices, and the promotion of inclusive workplaces. With compelling narratives and expert insights, Stephanie motivates business leaders to champion innovation, foster positive change, and make enduring impacts within their communities and beyond.
Stephanie invites her audiences to join her in shaping a business landscape that prioritises purpose, sustainability, and social responsibility. She explores how businesses can thrive while making a meaningful difference in the world.