Leading with Wisdom: Voice, Visibility & Purpose - with Lynne Franks

About this episode

Lynne Franks discusses her journey in PR and women's empowerment, emphasizing the importance of voice and community.

In this episode of High Notes , we sit down with trailblazer Lynne Franks, a visionary in PR, fashion, and women’s empowerment. From shaping modern communications to founding movements that uplift and connect women, Lynne’s story is one of courage, creativity, and community. Together, we explore her remarkable journey, from her early career breakthroughs to her transformative work with initiatives like the SEED community and the What Women Want campaign. Lynne opens up about the lessons learned along the way, the power of intergenerational wisdom, and why creating safe spaces for women’s stories is key to meaningful leadership. Join us for a conversation on resilience, visibility, and purpose and discover how using your voice can spark real, lasting change. Links: https://lynnefranks.com/ TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Mi1YtGHwc https://seednetwork.com/ https://www.whatwomenwantnow.co.uk/ Ready to elevate your voice, confidence, and communication at work? Contact us at BRAVA Business and start making every conversation count: brava.uk.com/business Stay connected with BRAVA Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, training opportunities and insights…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Thom

Guest: Lynne Franks

Topics covered

• women's empowerment
• public relations
• leadership
• communication
• community building
• resilience

Keywords

• Lynne Franks
• women's empowerment
• public relations
• leadership
• communication
• resilience
• SEED community
• What Women Want

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SEED community, What Women Want campaign, BRAVA Business, BRAVA

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