Bringing women of Liverpool together, the ‘Women of Power’ event celebrated strength, connection and shared experiences.
Hosted by Liverpool Women’s Hospital charity, the event is in its second year.
Organisers Sarah Roberts-Lello and Danielle Hall said in February that their aim was to raise as much money as possible for the hospital and beat the £10,000 raised in 2025.
Raising vital funds for the women’s hospital, the charity raised £11000 at this year’s event, eclipsing last year’s total.
Held on April 26 in the Liner Hotel, the event marked the culmination of months of planning and organising, building on its launch in February.
The event brought together women from diverse backgrounds with inspirational stories of overcoming illness, running businesses, raising children single-handedly and near-death experiences.
The event aimed to platform women, showcase strength and courage, and celebrate the achievements of women making a difference in their communities.
Last year’s winner, Laura Boetang, said: “This event is so important to me because I am passionate about women’s health. I love working with the charity.”
The initiative is a place where women can tell their stories, connect with others and inspire future generations. For many, the event provided an opportunity for their story to be heard.
Compared by Lindzi Germain, who brought the woman’s stories to life with humour and sensitivity. Each woman strutted across the runway, and the audience cheered in appreciation.
Sarah Anderson, one of this year’s competitors, said: “It’s great to be here with so many inspirational women and raising money for such an amazing hospital.”
The women of power event came at a time of growing national focus on women’s health and wellbeing, with increasing calls for better funding, improved support and representation and equity across services.
Bringing women together at an event like this helps to challenge power and amplify underrepresented voices.
Copyright
Tess Garland, MAJOURN 25/26
The atmosphere throughout the day was one of excitement and pride.
Families and friends filled the room, watching proudly from their seats as women took to the stage.
There was a strong sense of togetherness, with applause, laughter, and moments of reflection as the afternoon unfolded. The audience played a central role in the event’s success, cheering and clapping and reinforcing the message that no one stands alone as the women’s stories were told.
The event highlighted the deeper purpose behind the ‘Women of Power’ event. Not just to celebrate achievements but to acknowledge the challenges that some of these women had overcome.
As the afternoon continued, the sense of empowerment in the room continued to build, culminating in the announcement of the Women of Power 2026 winner.
The title was awarded to Keisha Powell, a senior Midwife and Anti-Racism lead, using her voice and experience to advocate, uplift women and challenge inequality.
Her story captured the spirit of the event. Dressed in a hot-pink sequined evening gown, an emotional Keisha collected her crown, reinforcing the message that confidence, resilience, and community can drive real change.
Organiser Sarah Roberts-Lello announced that the Women of Power event would return in 2027.
Could you be next year’s Women of Power?
