I am delighted to have been asked to be Editor of GRIT and to help support the Women Empowered community. I believe words have the power to change lives. You can change someone’s point of view, their aspirations and even their beliefs. If you have a passion, an inspirational story or a cause that’s close to your heart then we want to hear from you. GRIT is our monthly newsletter where the WE Community share their experiences. Our contributors come from all backgrounds and walks of life and some have never written before. This is your opportunity to have your say and read about the things in life that aren’t often talked about, but probably should be. Words have the power to change lives. And WE can’t wait to hear yours.

The Women Empowered team would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Details of our first 2018 WE speaker event in February will be sent soon and this year there will also be more opportunities to become involved in our charity arm, You, Me & WE. Our GRIT 2018 topics are now live. We are keen to hear from new contributors so, if you have an interesting or inspiring story to share, please drop us a line.

Our next GRIT issue is about how every life experience, good or bad, can teach us something. So, what have been your biggest ‘life lessons’? Would you approach or do anything differently in your personal or professional life knowing what you do now? Please share your ‘life lessons’ on any topic from relationships to taking care of your health, career choices or even starting a new business. Send your article (400-700 words) to grit@womenempowered.co.uk before 20^th February 2018.

WE look forward to hearing from you.

Sunita Behl
Editor

JAN – Happy New Year
This year become a GRIT contributor. Visit http://www.womenempowered.co.uk/upcoming-grit-topics/ to find out more.

FEBRUARY – WE speaker event
Don’t miss this month’s WE speaker event. Visit http://www.womenempowered.co.uk/events/

MARCH GRIT – Life lessons I have learned
They say every life experience, good or bad, teaches us something. So, what have been your biggest ‘life lessons’? Would you approach or do anything differently in your personal or professional life knowing what you do now?  Share your ‘life lessons’ on any topic from relationships to health, career choices or starting a new business.

APRIL GRIT – What should we tell our children?
What are the biggest challenges facing parents today? Has parenting changed from when you were growing up? Do you believe there are different ‘rules’ for raising girls and boys? Share your views on parenting and what you think is the most important advice to pass on to our sons and daughters.

MAY – WE event
Don’t miss this month’s WE speaker event.  More details to follow.

JUNE GRIT – Health Awareness
Can you help raise awareness of any medical condition? Has your life been touched by a major illness such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease or mental health?  Please share your story, or health-related advice, so others can benefit from your experience.

JULY/AUG – SUMMER SPECIAL GRIT – Business know-how
Read our business advice, tips and success stories from our WE community.

SEPTEMBER GRIT – The world in which we live
What is your passion? Do you champion the homeless, care for the environment, teach or share skills to help benefit others? Are you involved in a charity, your local community or politics? Tell us how the world in which you live has shaped the person you have become and why you became involved in whatever cause you feel passionate about.

OCTOBER – WE event
Don’t miss this month’s WE speaker event.  More details to follow.

NOVEMBER GRIT – No-one ever talks about…
Please share your views and thoughts on any topic which you feel is not discussed often enough and that you would like to raise awareness of.

DECEMBER GRIT – Looking back on 2018
A review of our highlights over the past 12 months featuring our most popular 2018 contributors.