Statistics show girls’ self-esteem drops dramatically between ages 11 and 14, with schools often becoming the first place they develop a negative self-image due to increasing problems of sexual harassment.

At the same time, the lack of women’s history in the curriculum deprives girls of strong female role models.

This imbalance carries into the workplace: in 2021 there was a 7.9% pay gap between men’s and women’s average hourly rates, and a 30% gap when you compare women’s part-time average hourly rate to men’s full-time hourly rate.

Sophie came up with the idea for See Her Potential while studying at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, where she began developing theatrical work focusing on women’s issues and queerness.

See Her Potential is a two-hour interactive performance and workshop for girls aged 12 to 16 to empower them to know their worth and see their potential career opportunities.

The workshop is held in schools and teaches them about iconic women from history, as well as providing them with practical, confidence-boosting skills that improve their feelings of self-worth and give them the tools to step outside their comfort zone

With funding and tailored support from Big Change, Sophie was able to develop her model for See Her Potential, as well as offer the workshops to schools for free or at a subsidised fee.

See Her Potential has now reached over 3,500 students and feedback has shown a significant increase in students' knowledge of Women's History after taking part in their sessions.

Sophie's vision is to change girls’ perceptions of themselves, provide resources that give them the confidence to pursue their interests and passions, and to recognise the potential they have to make a positive impact in the world.

Sophie is a performing arts graduate who founded See Her Potential to empower girls by addressing gender stereotypes, discrimination, and harassment. Girls are supported to reimagine their futures through school-based interactive performances and workshops.