Women of Impact
ZÉLIE sits down with women innovators, women in social impact, authors, entrepreneurs and business owners, both aspiring and experienced.
The stories of women of impact are rarely taught in formal education. ZÉLIE is an independent organisation that makes them easier to find: entrepreneurs, researchers, social innovators and authors, worldwide, starting with Europe.
Role models matter because they show women a way that is real, not just imaginable. Across 100 conversations, aspiring and experienced women learn from each other.
ZÉLIE is independent and self-funded. We do not charge to be featured, and we do not sell contact details. Read more in Our Vision.
ZÉLIE reaches out, or you reach out to us.
We reach out
ZÉLIE looks for breadth: entrepreneurs, researchers, social innovators, authors and business owners, in different cities and trades, at different sizes and ages of venture, and with different routes into the work. It looks for work made with care and for people who are willing to share the context of how the work is done.
You reach out
ZÉLIE is currently speaking mainly with women who have been building their work for at least three years. Where there is space, it also speaks with women who are one to three years in. If you are unsure, apply, and we will tell you where you stand.
- Apply, or hear from usThere is no cost and no obligation. You must be 18 or over, and we will send a short consent form before we meet.
- Choose your conversation30, 45 or 60 minutes, whichever suits you. In person in the Benelux, and potentially France, or online.
- PreparationWe do our homework first. We learn about you and your business, in any way you see necessary.
- The conversationConversations follow the questions provided by aspiring women of impact. You can skip any of them, and “pass” is a full answer.
- Before it is publishedAfter our conversation you have 24 hours to tell us if there is a part you wish not to be featured, and nothing is posted before that time has passed.
- PublicationThe interviews are made to be published, so please bear that in mind before joining us. You will receive a link to your feature, the approved photographs and short clips to share. You have the right to withdraw at any time.
A conversation with ZÉLIE follows a method, and we think you are entitled to know what it is. The full protocol runs from selection to sharing. What you can expect and what you can ask of us at each stage is on Your Rights.
Building something of your own? We would love to hear how.
Sit down with ZÉLIE for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, on your terms.