One Loud Voice Opens
Its Doors to the
1LV Thrive Community
Mid-career women are the backbone of our organisations and our economy. Their expertise is proven. Their leadership is critical.
And yet this is often the point when talented women begin to feel overlooked, stretched thin, or quietly pushed to the margins. Mid-career is also when many encounter some of the toughest structural barriers.
Women shouldn’t have to just survive this stage - they need support to thrive. They need confidence, practical resources, mentorship, and strong networks that empower them to take the next steps with clarity and momentum.
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That’s where One Loud Voice comes in.
On 28 April 2026, we’re opening the doors to the 1LV Thrive Community - a bold new initiative designed to unlock opportunity, visibility and momentum for mid-career women at a pivotal stage in their careers.
This is a space to connect, reflect, share experiences and build the support systems that help women not just continue - but thrive.
To mark the opening of the community, we’re inviting mid-career women to join a special 1LV Thrive
LIVE online event.
This conversation will introduce the community, bring together women navigating similar career moments, and open up an honest dialogue about what mid-career really looks like today
Save the Date
Date
Tuesday, 28th April 2026
Time
Location
12:30 PM (BST)
Online Event
Join the conversation
If you’re looking for fresh energy, new perspectives and meaningful support as you shape the next chapter of your career, this conversation is for you.
What to expect
Honest conversation
Real stories about navigating the challenges and turning points of mid-career.
Connection
Meet other women at the same stage of their careers and begin building a new network of allies and support.
A supportive community
Discover how the 1LV Thrive Community works, how members support one another, and how you can become part of it.
Inspiration
Hear how others are thinking about the next chapter of their careers and gain ideas, insights and encouragement for your own journey.
Together, we’ll explore what it really takes to re-energise, refocus and move forward with confidence at mid-career.
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Register your interest
Be part of the conversation and the opening of the 1LV Thrive Community. Register your interest to receive full event details and joining information
Save the date for the IWD Launch Event
Why This Matters Now?
International Women's Day 2026
Mid-career women are stuck in what we call the "sticky middle" - caught between early-career support and senior leadership opportunities.
They face:
International Women's Day 2026
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Career plateaus, with limited and unclear pathways to advancement
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Invisibility, despite delivering consistently at high levels
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Isolation, without access to influential networks or sponsors
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Self-doubt, fuelled by systems that don't actively champion their success
The cost of inaction is real: Lost talent. Slower innovation. Weaker leadership pipelines. A less resilient economy.
When we invest in mid-career women:
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Businesses gain stronger, more diverse leadership
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Communities thrive
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The next generation sees what's possible
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The entire system grows stronger