Walking shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, women’s success stories in the business, sports, media and social world, are being recognized, celebrated and rewarded; paving a path for the next generation. Here are some highlights of a few events over the past year that I was fortunate to be a part of.

With BBC Asian Network on Noreen Khan’s Fabulous Women panel, alongside British Thai Kickboxing champion Ruqsana Begum and financial journalist Kalpana Fitzpatrick

Labour Party’s NG Network – Celebrating female entrepreneurship and women in business hosted by Chuka Umunna MP featuring MOBO founder Kanya King  – February 2014

With the lovely Kanya King – founder of the MOBO awards

Host Labour MP Chuka Umunna

Kanya King shares her story

Young entrepreneurs leading the way

RBS Asian Women of Achievement Awards  – recognising groundbreaking Asian women’s talent in media, business, sports and social work –  May 2013

The AWA 2013 nominees

New friends

Riz Lateef hosting

Cherie Booth QC

Sarah Ferguson

Kate Garraway

Me with the gorgeous Riz

Me and the lovely Sophie

Entertainment for the evening

Some of the winners

Celebrating Women in Business and International Women’s Day with Seema Malhotra MP at the House of Commons  – March 2013

With Seema Malhotra

Labour MP Seema Malhotra hosting the event

Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities Janet Cooper

Enjoying a tour of the House of Commons with my mum

My mum being the tourist for the day

Beautiful view to end the evening