About Yorkshire Ladies Links
Yorkshire Ladies Links: Empowering Everyone, Inspiring Conversations
Yorkshire Ladies Links is a vibrant community dedicated to uplifting and inspiring individuals. Founded in December 2012 by Melanie Malcolm, who was passionate about networking, the initiative began as a platform for organising both online and offline events for her clients. Through facilitating introductions and collaboration, Melanie recognised the potential for creating a dedicated events company, which ultimately transformed into Yorkshire Ladies Links. Under her guidance, the organisation has thrived, attracting thousands of attendees throughout its journey, including at the annual BE INSPIRED Conferences, which consistently attracted over 1,300 participants and have established themselves as one of the largest networking events for women in Yorkshire.
More than a series of events, Yorkshire Ladies Links encourages collaboration through impactful storytelling and transformative discussions, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our varied offerings including conferences, business workshops, and charity events enrich ordinary gatherings, providing avenues for personal growth and professional development while encouraging meaningful connections.
As we look forward to 2025, we are thrilled to make our exciting comeback with our new event “Yorkshire Voices.” This event will serve as a powerful celebration of advocacy, achievement, and the profound impact of storytelling. Our extraordinary guests will share their heartfelt journeys, encouraging us to recognise the strength within ourselves. Throughout the full day, attendees will also have multiple opportunities to connect with local businesses, share experiences, and engage with exhibitors from various sectors who will offer essential resources and opportunities.
Get ready to be inspired by meaningful conversations, resilience, and the power of community support.
This gathering is more than just an event; it is a passionate call to action, inspiring unity, strength, and change that will resonate well beyond the day itself.
Together, we will continue to uplift each other, creating an environment
where every voice matters and every story inspires!
Our Founder
Melanie Malcolm
Melanie is a trailblazing leader, renowned for her numerous accolades and her dedication to empowering those within her network. She is passionate about ensuring that individuals receive the recognition and visibility they deserve for their talents and accomplishments.
Since founding Yorkshire Ladies Links, Melanie has expanded the organisation's reach, engaging thousands of people through events held across the region. As Co-founder and Director of The Yorkshire Choice Awards, she leads efforts to highlight the contributions of local heroes and businesses that inspire in their fields.
In her role as Director of the award-winning Bespoke Home Cinemas, and as a global board member of CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association), Melanie brings a wealth of entrepreneurial expertise, with a deep understanding of driving business growth. Her recent appointment as a Director for the charitable initiative Together For Cinema CIC further showcases her commitment to supporting AV companies in creating cinema rooms for children’s hospices across the UK.
Melanie's dedication to giving back is also evident in her active involvement in philanthropy, where she helps charitable causes and ensures individuals and organisations gain the recognition they truly deserve.