Stephanie Woollard OAM | How One Person's Passion Sparked a Global Women’s Movement

Whether you're a woman with a big idea, or in a moment of doubt, this episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship. At 22, Stephanie Woollard followed a woman into a tin shed in Kathmandu — and walked out with a purpose that would change thousands of lives. With just $200 and an unwavering belief in dignity over charity, she founded Seven Women, a social enterprise that empowered marginalised women through skills training and employment. Now, 17 years on and an Order of Australia Medal recipient, Stephanie has handed back that thriving organisation to the Nepali community — and turned her attention to a new chapter: The Celtic Way.  KEY TOPICS: - Personal growth and overcoming self-doubt - How she built a global social enterprise from scratch - The philosophy of 'trade, not aid' was central to her approach - Community and unity among women led to significant change. WHO IS STEPHANIE WOLLARD OAM?Stephanie Woollard OAM is a social entrepreneur and humanitarian whose journey began at just 22, when she founded Seven Women in a Kathmandu tin shed. Since then, she’s empowered thousands across Nepal through education and employment, led purpose-driven ventures, and been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal for her global impact. Today, she’s the founder of The Celtic Way — a travel venture — and a passionate advocate for business as a force for good.FIND STEPHANIE AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%98%EF%B8%8F-stephanie-woollard-oam-46300342/RESOURCES:Bringing The Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHsclrjyF4 CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios Melbourne  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/💫Subscribe to the Power Of Women Podcast and leave a review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🤝 Interested in collaborating or a sponsorship partnership with Power Of Women Podcast. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.