{"id":9060,"date":"2025-10-24T14:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/the-bpa-lionesses-roar-yorkshire-women-united-in-leading-mentoring-and-empowering-the-next-generation\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T14:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:19:00","slug":"the-bpa-lionesses-roar-yorkshire-women-united-in-leading-mentoring-and-empowering-the-next-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/the-bpa-lionesses-roar-yorkshire-women-united-in-leading-mentoring-and-empowering-the-next-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"The BPA Lionesses ROAR! 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It\u2019s a movement of intergenerational support &#8211; particularly for South Asian women,\u201d said Andleeb Hanif, Chair of the Business Power Awards and Managing Editor of Asian Express Newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur incredible BPA Lionesses bring together consulting members from diverse professional backgrounds including law, education, health, finance, media and the creative industries &#8211; reflecting the richness and diversity of Yorkshire\u2019s business landscape. We\u2019re all united by the same purpose &#8211; empowering other women to rise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andleeb adds: \u201cMany of us in this group had to grow in our careers challenging stereotypes, glass ceilings, facing cultural barriers and patriarchy all alone \u2013 we don\u2019t want that for the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re creating spaces where women can grow, collaborate, offer intergenerational advice and support\u2026 not just for today, but for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs a leader in education for the last 30 years, contributing outside of my profession and being a part of the BPA Lionesses Consortium is a privilege,\u201d Rizwana Mahmood MBE adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBeing surrounded by such talented, committed and authentic women is heartening and inspiring to say the least. With an amalgamation of such talent, I am certain that the consortium will become a movement to execute much needed positive change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A blueprint for empowerment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Online-image-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52755\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>BPA Lionesses Consortium (from top l-r):  Rifhat Malik MBE, Andleeb Hanif, Sarah Khan Bashir MBE,  Noor Ali OBE, Dr Saira Ali, and Rizwana Mahmood MBE<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the initiative is a commitment to intergenerational mentorship &#8211; connecting established professionals with younger women seeking guidance in business, education and social enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upcoming sessions include \u2018Work-Life Balance &amp; Wellbeing, \u2018Money Matters: Financial Literacy &amp; Independence\u2019, \u2018Leadership &amp; Mentorship Circles\u2019 and \u2018Unspoken Barriers\u2019 &#8211; each designed to equip women with the tools, confidence and peer support to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rifhat Malik MBE, director &amp; co-founder of Give a Gift comments: \u201cEmpowering women matters deeply to me because I\u2019ve seen how confidence, opportunity, and support can transform lives &#8211; not just for women, but for entire families and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m passionate about the BPA Lionesses initiative because I believe every woman deserves the chance to realise her potential, use her voice, and create her own path without barriers holding her back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE, solicitor &amp; founder of SKB Law adds: \u201cAs a South Asian woman in the legal profession, I\u2019ve seen first-hand how courage, community and representation can change the trajectory of a career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBeing part of the BPA Lionesses Consortium allows me to champion those values in a meaningful way. This initiative celebrates everyday ambition and honours the people who quietly build, create and uplift others while balancing life\u2019s many pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn the long run, I believe the BPA Lionesses can open doors for diverse entrepreneurs, give them the confidence to take up space, and spark a culture where success is shared, supported and truly inclusive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Saira Ali comments: \u201cBeing part of the BPA Lionesses is both a privilege and a purpose. As a landscape architect and change-maker, my work has always been about creating spaces where people feel seen, valued and connected \u2013 and that same ethos defines this incredible network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Lionesses embody solidarity and empowerment, showing how transformative it is when women come together to uplift one another. 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