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                        <title>The New Year Starts</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Welcome to 2026, the New Year has started and I am taking this time to wish you a wonderful 2026.You may be aware but just in case you&#039;re not, we will be celebrating ten years of The Women&#039;s...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 2026, the New Year has started and I am taking this time to wish you a wonderful 2026.<br />You may be aware but just in case you're not, we will be celebrating ten years of The Women's Awards.<br />There are lots of things you can get involved with to help us celebrate. <br />Drop me a line if you want to get involved.<br /><br />In the meantime, have you seen our first activity for the year?<br />We are running a Vision Board session.  Check out Events page to learn more. <br />https://shine-together.co.uk/events/vision-board-workshop-create-your-future-with-purpose/<br /><br /></p>
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						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Season&#039;s Greetings to You</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x2764;&#xfe0f; As Christmas approaches, I find myself reflecting on the conversations and moments of growth that have shaped my year.
 
This year I have seen so much strength from leader...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="styled__Paragraph-sc-y5pp90-3 dTszR"><span> &#x2764;&#xfe0f; As Christmas approaches, I find myself reflecting on the conversations and moments of growth that have shaped my year.</span></div>
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<div class="styled__Paragraph-sc-y5pp90-3 dTszR"><span>This year I have seen so much strength from leaders navigating pressure, even when they doubted themselves.</span></div>
<div class="styled__EmptyParagraph-sc-y5pp90-4 jywEHS"> </div>
<div class="styled__Paragraph-sc-y5pp90-3 dTszR"><span>I am sending to you my very warmest Season's Greeting to you early, as I know that for many of us the rush will be on shortly.</span></div>
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<div class="styled__Paragraph-sc-y5pp90-3 dTszR"><span>As Christmas approaches, I find myself reflecting on the conversations and moments of growth that have shaped my year.</span></div>
<div class="styled__EmptyParagraph-sc-y5pp90-4 jywEHS"> </div>
<div class="styled__Paragraph-sc-y5pp90-3 dTszR"><span>This year I have seen so much strength from leaders navigating pressure, even when they doubted themselves.</span></div>
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<div class="styled__Paragraph-sc-y5pp90-3 dTszR"><span>Thank you for being part of my community here, and I look forward to working with you to support each other and build greater engagement in the New Year. &#x1f339; </span></div>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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                        <title>This is our Community Conversation area - Get involved!</title>
                        <link>https://shine-together.co.uk/community/main-forum/this-is-our-community-conversation-area-get-involved/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[It&#039;s been a while since we have be engaged in our forum here on Shine Together. Going forward this likely to be where you will find our latest conversations, news and tip bits, especially ab...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's been a while since we have be engaged in our forum here on Shine Together. Going forward this likely to be where you will find our latest conversations, news and tip bits, especially about what's happening for out 10 year celebration.</p>
<p><strong>Our forum is our discussion area</strong>, so please do make sure you check this out regularly.</p>
<p>As a member of our network, we can raise questions, as for information and support.  Just remember, no spam or sales pitches please. <br />&#x1f60d; &#x1f339; &#x1f339; </p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Members Online Meetup</title>
                        <link>https://shine-together.co.uk/community/main-forum/members-online-meetup/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We&#039;re hosting monthly online meetup sessions on Zoom. 
It would be awesome to have you join us and be part of the discussion. These sessions a free for members. 
An opportunity ask questio...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>We're hosting monthly online meetup sessions on Zoom. </span></p>
<p><span>It would be awesome to have you join us and be part of the discussion. These sessions a free for members. </span></p>
<p><span>An opportunity ask questions, get to know other members, and where you get to find out first what we've got planned. <br /><br /></span></p>
<p>What would you like us to discuss in our next monthly meeting?</p>
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						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Are you feeling guilty and burnt out?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I&#039;m sharing a weekly thought to get us thinking together. 

I&#039;ll most likely share these by video but I&#039;d love you to share your feedback here on the Forum. 
This week I&#039;m talking about d...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 id="wpforo-title"><span style="font-size: 14px">I'm sharing a weekly thought to get us thinking together. </span></h1>
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<p>I'll most likely share these by video but I'd love you to share your feedback here on the Forum. </p>
<p>This week I'm talking about dealing with burnout and guilt about changing what we do or even deciding to stop doing something completely.</p>
<p>What are your thoughts?  Watch my video blog and let me know here. </p>
<p>https://vimeo.com/870239671/3649113699?share=copy</p>
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						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Which UK Black Woman Has Inspired You?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[October is Black History Month here in the UK and this year we&#039;re giving recognition to the contribution of Black women&#039;s contribution to the UK. Which UK Black Woman Has Inspired You?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>October is Black History Month here in the UK and this year we're giving recognition to the contribution of Black women's contribution to the UK. Which UK Black Woman Has Inspired You?</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Did you go to The Women&#039;s Awards 2023?</title>
                        <link>https://shine-together.co.uk/community/main-forum/did-you-go-to-the-womens-awards-2023/</link>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Personally, I had a ball. What were your thoughts?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I had a ball. What were your thoughts?</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://shine-together.co.uk/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Sandra Pollock</dc:creator>
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