Mentor Meetup

Face to Face with Women Leaders

The Sorority Mentor Meetup on 18th March 2024 is a one of a kind accelerated mentoring experience bringing women face to face with some of the highest calibre and influential women leaders.

This extraordinary evening will provide women with the rare opportunity to sit down in-person for an informal, unscripted and open-hearted speed mentoring evening with outstanding women.

This event is open to all women and non-Members.

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CHRISTINA FRANCO

Polar Explorer & Motivational Speaker
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CHRISTINA FRANCO

Christina Franco is one of the UK’s most respected explorers. Starting out as a guide working in Italy and Africa, she won the Polar Race 2004 to the Magnetic North Pole before she focused on achieving her dream of reaching the True North Pole solo, something no other woman has achieved before (and only three men). Christina’s expeditions raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Save the Rhino and the Wilderness Leadership School. In London, she brings the spirit of exploration to the South Kensington Club’s Voyager Programme curating once-in-a-lifetime adventures for members.

CATRIONA WOOLNER-WINDERS

International Communications Strategist & Former Executive Director, Communication, Selfridges Group
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CATRIONA WOOLNER-WINDERS

An International Communications Strategist across luxury, retail and consumer brands. Cat is a trusted leader combining extensive corporate affairs, customer and brand positioning experience with impactful ESG thinking. Cat was most recently Executive Director, Communications at Selfridges Group achieving global alignment on a successful c.£4bn transaction and more.

KATHERINE NATHAN

MD Ratchet, Former Creative Director BBC
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KATHERINE NATHAN

Katherine is the founder of a creative video and animation agency RATCHET. Passionate about AI and virtual studios she previously spent 15 years at the BBC both in the UK and Canada. Her journey from trainee to Creative Director has seen her filming race horses in super slo-mo in the middle of nowhere, to launching multiple TV channels around the world, such is the joy of content creation!

AHLYA FATEH

Luxury Executive, Former Managing Editor Tatler
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AHLYA FATEH

In 1996, Ahlya joined Condé Nast International and in 1998 she was seconded as Editorial Business Director to Russian Vogue before returning to Tatler in the UK as Managing Editor in 2001. Ahlya was runner-up in the Asian Women of Achievement Awards (Media Professional 2009) and was appointed to the English Cricket Board as Head of Women’s Cricket Committee in May 2009. Ahlya moved into the Interiors industry and in 2022 was appointed Managing Director of Louise Bradley Interior Design.

MARLO LOVE

Store Director, Gucci Harrods
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MARLO LOVE

Marlo Love obtained a BA in Operatic Music, and started her career in Luxury Retail in New York. She is a Wife, Mum, Musician, Writer, and the Author of a best-selling book about Multiple Sclerosis. Marlo is a vocal advocate for people with disabilities, and spends time mentoring, and educating both publicly and privately. She has been honoured by Donna Karan as a “Woman who Inspires,” and recognised by LVMH for implementing a program to increase Social Responsibility.

ALISON WHEATLEY

Area Director of Marketing and Communications, Dorchester Collection
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ALISON WHEATLEY

Alison is a highly experienced Marketing Director with an extensive history working in the hospitality industry. She has strong professional marketing experience in Luxury Brand Marketing, Luxury Goods, Food & Beverage, and Event Management.

Alison is also a keen advocate for local community outreach - volunteering on the farmers’ market committee with responsibility for social media and marketing, as well as being on the Committee for Back Up Trust City Dinner.

LISA TSE

President The Sorority, Award-winning Creative Consultant and Photographer
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LISA TSE

Lisa is a creative artist entrepreneur and photographer. She founded a brand consultancy, concept art studio Opus Artz, and The Sorority. Lisa was the Curator of 209 Women, a historic all female photographic portrait takeover of UK Parliament, and a TV Producer for the Power of Women series on SKY. Lisa’s photographic work has been widely published. She was Creative Director of Centrepoint’s Gala hosted by HRH William, Prince of Wales at Kensington Palace.

VICTORIA CHRISTIAN

Brand Ambassador, Clive Christian Perfumes
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VICTORIA CHRISTIAN

Victoria Christian is the eldest daughter of British designer Clive Christian OBE. After an intense training period in London, Paris and Grasse with many perfumers Victoria joined Clive in launching the Original Collection at Fortnum & Mason in 1999 and continues to travel worldwide as Ambassador for Clive Christian Perfume House. Victoria also serves as Ambassador for The Officer of British Excellence.

SHELLEY VON STRUNCKEL

World-Renowned Astrologist & Writer
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SHELLEY VON STRUNCKEL

Shelley is a world renowned astrologist best known for her columns in The Sunday Times, Evening Standard to French and Chinese Vogue. Hollywood-born Shelley trained in fashion and marketing. However, that was eclipsed by her interest in astrology, as a tool for self-awareness and in business. She also writes columns published worldwide, and works advising private clients on personal and business matters.

ORLA CONSTANT

Relationship Director, Centrepoint
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ORLA CONSTANT

Órla is responsible for building and developing high level relationships with Centrepoint’s donors, partners, and supporters to help achieve Centrepoint’s overall aim – to get young people into a home and a job.

Órla is also a Member of The Sorority Council.

Uniting Women
Inspiring Success

The Sorority is a pioneering private society for the world’s inspiring professional women. Each member of The Sorority has achieved something unique in her own life. We can achieve something even greater by coming together.

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