EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 25 MIN
Jude Kelly CBE, Founder of WOW - A Gender-Equal World for Women
from The WECAN Podcast
Jude Kelly CBE is the Founder of The WOW Foundation, celebrating the achievements of women and girls and confronting global gender injustice. WOW - Women of the World believes a gender-equal world is desirable, possible and urgently required. In 2018, Jude established The WOW Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to building the WOW movement as a force for change. Starting as a three-day festival at London’s Southbank Centre in 2010, where Jude was Artistic Director for 12 years, the festival now takes place in 30 locations across six continents. She has directed over 200 theatre and opera productions and has received two Olivier Awards and so much more. Jude has founded a range of arts institutions and has commissioned and supported the work of thousands of female artists across all genres. Watch until the end to hear about her journey, foundation, accolades, plans and more. "You are a product of the society you are in." The WOW Foundation: https://thewowfoundation.com/ 00:00 - 05:20 Meet Jude 05:20 - 10:00 WOW and Women Today 10:00 - 13:30 What Matters To Jude? 13:30 - 16:41 The Future of The Arts 16:41 - 19:00 Top Tips 19:00 - 21:45 Top Qualities 21:45 - 23:43 Proudest Achievements 23:43 - 24:50 Plans and Goals 24:50 - 26:07 Takeaways #celebratetheachievements #celebratewomenandgirls #shecanYOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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