Reset and Rise: Real Stories from Women Making Their Mark in Yorkshire

As part of the Yorkshire Voices: Reset and Rise conference in 2026, we’re proud to present a panel of five inspiring women from the Yorkshire Ladies Links membership, each ready to share their personal and professional journeys.

Each brings her own story and experience to the table, some with deep Yorkshire roots, others who’ve chosen to build their business life here, but all with the same drive to make a difference. They’ve all faced moments where they’ve had to pause, take stock and start again, personally and professionally. Their stories are honest, uplifting and capture the strength, authenticity and ambition that define this remarkable community of women.

We’re delighted to welcome back Christa Ackroyd as our host for this session. A respected journalist and broadcaster, and a familiar face to our network, Christa brings warmth, wit and genuine curiosity to every conversation. She’s interviewed world leaders and royalty, but her real passion lies in sharing the stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things – making her the perfect host for this discussion.

Meet our panel

Christa Ackroyd – Panel Host, Journalist and Broadcaster

Sally Bendtson – Managing Director, Limelight HR

Jodie Harris – Luxury Travel Business Owner, Founder, The Padel Network and Vice Chair of PhysCap Children's Charity

Rachel Hill – Award-winning Entrepreneur and Director, Bondville Model Village

Dally Kaur – Director, Ideas That Work

Emily Mallender – Founder, Empowered with Emily

Each of these women has taken a different path, building careers and businesses that reflect who they are and what they believe in.

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Ticket Information

Tickets for this session are complimentary but must be booked in advance. Our speaker sessions always fill quickly, so we recommend securing your place early.

Please note: To attend this panel, you must also book a General Admission ticket for the Yorkshire Voices: Reset and Rise Conference 2026.

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Join us at Yorkshire Voices: Reset and Rise and be part of a conversation that celebrates women in business – their ideas, experiences and the journeys that brought them here.

And there’s more to come. Two more speaker sessions will be announced soon. Make sure you allocate a full day to join us – you won’t want to miss these sessions. Watch this space…

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