Our History
From a spark of connection to a movement for change
In 2018, Connecting Stories was born from a simple, powerful idea: what if women, especially those from Black, ethnic minority, and underrepresented backgrounds had a safe space to share their stories, support one another, and grow together? What began as an intimate gathering of women seeking purpose and connection soon blossomed into a thriving, impact-driven community.
Founded in the UK by a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, Connecting Stories set out to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity. We recognized that too many women, particularly Black women and girls, as well as those from other ethnic minority backgrounds, felt isolated, stuck, or unseen in their journeys toward financial freedom, leadership, and personal growth. We wanted to change that.
Since then, we’ve hosted 30+ transformative events, including workshops, retreats, masterclasses, and community-led initiatives, touching the lives of thousands of women across the UK and beyond. We’ve built programs around three powerful pillars: Financial Empowerment, Career & Leadership Development, and Personal Power, ensuring that every woman who walks through our doors finds the tools, knowledge, and sisterhood she needs to rise.
From masterclasses on salary negotiation and investing to retreats that offer healing and strategy, and mentorship programs that pair young women with seasoned professionals, our movement has evolved into a vibrant force for equity, confidence, and long-term change.
Today, Connecting Stories is more than an organisation.
It’s a movement. A mindset. A space where women, especially Black and ethnic minority women are seen, supported, and unstoppable.
It’s a movement. A mindset. A space where women, especially Black and ethnic minority women are seen, supported, and unstoppable.
And we’re just getting started.