Inspirational mum Emma Walsh from Aghagallon to be at the heart of International Women’s Day initiative at Belfast's Victoria Square
An Aghagallon mother who has publicly shared her experiences of perinatal and postnatal depression will be taking centre stage when Belfast’s Victoria Square shines a spotlight on inspiring women from across Northern Ireland.
The return of the Sister Season initiative celebrates International Women’s Day with an expanded 16-day programme centered around empowerment, wellbeing and community.
Running from March 7-22, Sister Season brings together a packed schedule of panel discussions, creative workshops, wellness experiences, beauty demonstrations and community events designed to amplify women’s voices, share real stories and celebrate the strength of sisterhood.
The initiative opens on Saturday, March 7 with a special flagship Sister Stories event and style showcase, hosted by Cool FM presenter Rebecca McKinney, celebrating the achievements, resilience and lived experiences of women across Northern Ireland.
Following a public call for entries, the event will hero 11 inspiring women that have made a meaningful impact in their communities and personal lives.
Representing a diverse cross-section of experiences, the women include advocates for autism awareness and women’s health, dementia specialists and carers, business founders and community leaders, mental health advocates and content creators promoting body confidence and chronic illness awareness.
Emma Walsh (32) from Aghagallon, a content creator and devoted mother-of-three who has turned her experience of perinatal and postnatal depression into purpose has been recognised for her support of fellow mums through the mental, physical and emotional challenges of motherhood.
Sharing her story publicly became a defining moment, helping Emma connect with thousands of women and realise her passion for supporting others.
Emma will share the stage alongside a number of well-known, influential and inspiring women including Olympic gold medalist and sporting icon, Lady Mary Peters; Northern Ireland women’s football legend Marissa Callaghan; cancer survivor and content creator Aisling Gallagher; content creators and disability advocates India Sasha and Bernadette Hagans; jazz singer and actress Njambi Njoroge; personal development coach and wellbeing advocate Annette Kelly and well-known mature models Nuala Meenehan and Anne Flanagan.
Together, their personal stories, shaped by varied experiences of loss, illness, recovery, advocacy, resilience and empowering other women will be shared during live panel discussions, as a selection of the women take to the catwalk in looks styled by Victoria Square personal shopper, Taylor Armstong.
For more details on Sister Season go to victoriasquare.com