A Global Women’s Movement Sparked By One Woman & Just $200
Stephanie Woollard sparked a global women’s movement with just $200. A masterclass in purpose-driven, social entrepreneurship.
At 22, Stephanie Woollard followed a woman into a tin shed in Kathmandu — and walked out with a purpose that would change thousands of lives. With just $200 and an unwavering belief in dignity over charity, she founded Seven Women, a social enterprise that empowered marginalised women through skills training and employment.
Now, 17 years on and an Order of Australia Medal recipient, Stephanie has handed back that thriving organisation to the Nepali community — and turned her attention to a new chapter: The Celtic Way. In this conversation, Stephanie speaks candidly about the cost of conviction, the drive behind her global impact, and the spiritual anchor that’s fuelled her journey.
Whether you’re a woman with a big idea, or in a moment of doubt, this episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we explore:
– How she built a global social enterprise from scratch — with $200 and a sense of justice
– The philosophy of ‘trade, not aid’ was central to her approach
– Community and unity among women led to significant change.
– What she’s learned about asking, giving, and letting go
– The cost of purpose (and the personal sacrifices along the way)
This is what Stephanie said about creating Seven Women:
“If I get an excited idea or an inspired idea, I literally just go, what’s just one step I can take?”
“That was the foundation of Seven Women, that real sort of empowerment and the women owning it.”
“My passion is to really just see the gold in people and draw that out because we all have value.”
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Find Stephanie Woolard OAM at:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%98%EF%B8%8F-stephanie-woollard-oam-46300342/
The Celtic Way https://www.thecelticway.com.au/
Resources:
Bringing The Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHsclrjyF4
A Spirited Journey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLmqPumFTpzdy-Fj5ck7p5dTzscuVcKxKZ
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