What we’re about
Welcome Supporters of Women in Manchester and beyond!
Welcome to our community – a sanctuary where we come together to uplift, empower, and thrive!
We defeat loneliness and fear, so women can thrive.
We provide support, guidance and opportunities to connect, build self esteem, and learn new skills in a safe and supportive space.
Here, women can go from surviving to thriving, and reach their full potential.
Join us, and let's thrive together!
The purpose of this group is to join empowered women interested in empowering other women. We also hold mixed-gender events periodically, and welcome Empowering Men at these events. Learn more about us here: www.womenempoweredmcr.org.
Majority of successful women have made it through many obstacles to become successful. It is not easy to reach the top and many of us have received help and support from other empowered women. Our goal is to put our minds, energy, and love together and support women. This is a safe and supportive space for women. Please join us! Let's support each other! 😊
Rokhsareh shares how this group came about on WE MCR Podcast. Why not give it a listen?
* We are not just a Meetup group. We are a regulated nonprofit legal entity run by unpaid volunteers. You can get involved by joining us as a volunteer, donating, or shopping through easyfundraising (Details are available here: www.womenempoweredmcr.org).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ✨🌸 WE Personal Mentoring (Online) 🌸✨Link visible for attendees£80.00
Is something holding you back?
Are you confused or unclear about what you should do next?
Is there something you need specific advice and guidance on?
Do you feel stuck in a relationship? Are you deeply unhappy but also afraid of leaving? Are you worried about your kids or about cultural norms or your image?
Regardless of what you are facing, I would like to help you find the strength and the right resources to move forward.
About me
This session will be run by myself, the founder of this group, Dr. Rokhsareh (Roxy) Vahid.
If you have attended our events, you will know my story. You will know that I've "made it" and I'm intimately familiar with hard work, loneliness, desperation, and hopelessness. I know what it takes to start over and achieve things that seem impossible. I have had to learn to be resilient and resourceful and think outside the box.
If you feel stuck, I want to try to help you figure out a way and break the chains that may be holding you back. If you are in that dark lonely confused place and you feel scared and stuck, I know how you feel. I know it can feel like a mammoth task, an impossible task to get through it all. I know how much strength and determination and courage is required to break the chains that are formed not just by our own thoughts but also by our circumstances. I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to help you clarify your thoughts, possibly make some suggestions, give you hope, and try to help you move forward one way or another.
Or, maybe you are already considering a plan of action and your future and you just want to have a chat about it. Well, I am here to listen, give you my thoughts, and help you if I can.
When & Where
• Online via Zoom
• Time to be Booked at https://calendly.com/rokhsareh
• One-to-one sessionOverall Structure
The sessions will be informal and individualised to each person. I will listen to you and try to help you find a way forward.
Everything you share during the session will be completely confidential. As an American lawyer, I am very much used to keeping things confidential and, therefore, you should have no concerns or worries about confidentiality.
If you attend more sessions, I will try to assist you with creating a plan of action for your personal journey. And, if you require assistance which I cannot provide during the session, I will try to find answers/solutions for you after the session and I will get in touch with you.
My goal for these sessions is to help you feel supported and never alone and afraid.
Cost
This session requires a donation of £80.00 to WE MCR which is a non-profit entity. All funds go towards supporting women.
Or, become a Radiant Member to get a free session followed by 50% discount on follow-up sessions.
We want to be inclusive and available to help all women regardless of their financial means. Therefore, if you cannot afford this fee, please email us at finance@womenempoweredmcr.org and we will consider giving you a discount.
Refund Policy
Generally speaking, your payment is non-refundable. However, if you have exceptional circumstances, please email us at finance@womenempoweredmcr.org to explain your circumstances and request a refund.
Meetup Costs
Recently Meetup is adding their costs to the reservations when you reserve here. Therefore, when you are making payment, you may see a higher fee to cover this cost. We do not receive this additional money.
If you would like to avoid this additional cost, you can pay us directly by bank transfer or using PayPal. Please email us at directors@womenempoweredmcr.org to arrange this. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friendly Reminders
All of our events and platforms are a safe space for women. This means:
- We do not judge. We respect other women. We understand that each of us is unique and different, and we avoid gossip about other women;
- We are kind towards other women. We address each other in a loving and kind manner.
- We support other women. We are present for other women in any way we are able.
- We keep matters confidential and private. We respect each other’s privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please note
- This event is for women only. We invite gentlemen to join us for our mixed-gender events.
- We are not trained UK therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists. We are Empowered women trying to empower others.
- These sessions are for general guidance only and I cannot and will not be providing legal advice.
- 🌟🌸 WE Manchester Coffee Morning Social 🌸🌟☕️M&S Cafe, Manchester
Here is an easy and inexpensive way to socialise and meet other Empowered Women! 🌸💕☕
Same place. Same Time. Every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am at M&S Cafe. ☕
The venue is public and open to everyone and we want to make this event open to every woman including mums. Therefore, properly supervised children are welcome to join us. 😊❤️
The M&S Cafe is located in central Manchester near Arndale. After the event, we can break into smaller groups and just walk around or try a bit of shopping or do anything else. 😊❤️
Tentative Agenda
You are welcome to join us any time between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. This is a tentative agenda for those arriving before 11 am:
10:30 am Meet and Greet
11:00 am Introductions (Your name, location, and hobbies)
12:00 pm Socialising and just having fun
1:00 pm We normally wrap up around 1 pm and then head out to do something fun nearby or go home.
We hope you will join us for a chat and coffee/tea at an amazing venue in central Manchester. It will certainly be an amazing morning of fun, laughter, and empowerment and we look forward to seeing you all there! ❤️🌸💕😘
Cost
This event is free of charge.
Photography / Videography
We take photos/videos and use them for marketing purpose and in order to encourage other women, who may be anxious and alone, to join us. However, we also respect everyone's right to privacy and we want you to feel safe at our events. Therefore, if you would not like to be photographed, simply please inform our photographer or a member of our team. We will then place a heart over your face to protect your identity when using the photos/videos for marketing purposes. Or, you can simply remove yourself from the area when we are taking photos/videos.
Please note that, due to social media settings, we cannot remove your photos/videos after they are posted. Therefore, please remove yourself or inform a member of our team at the start of the event so that we can modify the photos before we post them.
Friendly Reminders
All of our events and platforms are a safe space for women. This means:
- We do not judge. We respect other women. We understand that each of us is unique and different, and we avoid gossip about other women;
- We are kind towards other women. We address each other in a loving and kind manner.
- We support other women. We are present for other women in any way we are able.
- We keep matters confidential and private. We respect each other’s privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please Note
- This event is for women only.
- 🌟🌸 WE London Coffee Morning Social 🌸🌟☕️M&S Cafe , London
Here is an easy and inexpensive way to socialise, meet other Empowered Women and make new friends! 🌸💕☕
Same place, same time, every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am at M&S Cafe, 458 Oxford Street, London. ☕
The venue is public and open to everyone and we want to make this event open to every woman including mums. Therefore, properly supervised children are welcome to join us. 😊❤️
The M&S Cafe is located in central London on Oxford Street (nearest underground stations are Marble Arch, Bond Street or Oxford Circus). A perfect location for shopping (or window shopping) after the event. 😊❤️
Tentative Agenda
You are welcome to join us any time between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. This is a tentative agenda for those arriving before 11 am:
10:30 am Meet and Greet
11:00 am Introductions (Your name, location, and hobbies)
12:00 pm Socialising and just having fun
1:00 pm We normally wrap up around 1 pm and then head out to do something fun nearby or go home.
We hope you will join us for a chat and coffee/tea in central London. It will certainly be an amazing morning of fun, laughter, and empowerment and a great way to meet new people. We look forward to seeing you all there! ❤️🌸💕😘
Cost
This event is free of charge.
Photography / Videography
We take photos/videos and use them for marketing purpose and in order to encourage other women, who may be anxious and alone, to join us. However, we also respect everyone's right to privacy and we want you to feel safe at our events. Therefore, if you would not like to be photographed, simply please inform our photographer or a member of our team. We will then place a heart over your face to protect your identity when using the photos/videos for marketing purposes. Or, you can simply remove yourself from the area when we are taking photos/videos.
Please note that, due to social media settings, we cannot remove your photos/videos after they are posted. Therefore, please remove yourself or inform a member of our team at the start of the event so that we can modify the photos before we post them.
Friendly Reminders
All of our events and platforms are a safe space for women. This means:
- We do not judge. We respect other women. We understand that each of us is unique and different, and we avoid gossip about other women;
- We are kind towards other women. We address each other in a loving and kind manner.
- We support other women. We are present for other women in any way we are able.
- We keep matters confidential and private. We respect each other’s privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please Note
- This event is for women only.
For questions about this event please email: events@womenempoweredmcr.org
- 🌟 Exclusive Radiant Members' Dinner: Gaucho, Manchester🌟Gaucho Manchester, Manchester
Exclusive to WE Radiant Members! Join us for a wonderful evening of food and drink at Gaucho, Manchester on Saturday 21st June.
Take the opportunity to catch up with friends, make new connections, have meaningful conversations and some good laughs in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying some delicious food! It promises to be a fantastic evening.
Located in a converted church in the centre of Deansgate, Gaucho Manchester is a 5-star Argentinian restaurant and features a stunning original church organ, which is at the centre of its split-level dining room. You can find details including the menu on the Gaucho website here.
Venue:
Gaucho
2a St Mary's Street
Manchester
M3 2LBDate: Saturday 21 June
Time: 19:00Event Details:
This event is exclusive to WE MCR Radiant Members. If you’re ready to join a community that celebrates and uplifts women, consider becoming a Radiant Member by signing up here.To reserve your place for this memorable evening, book now through our website. Please note that the costs of your meal/drinks will need to be paid for on the evening directly to the restaurant.
For queries please email events@womenempoweredmcr.org
We hope you can join us and we can't wait to welcome you!
