International Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating Uncommon Women – Marta
In honour of our fabulous women at Uncommon we are celebrating International Women’s Day 2025. With 63% of the Uncommon team are women, we asked 5 of them about their role and who inspires them the most. Fifth in this series is Marta, Highbury General Manager .
Marta, Highbury General Manager
- What is your role at Uncommon?
I’m the General Manager at Uncommon Highbury
- What advice would you give to those considering a similar role to yours?
Make sure you’re resilient. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Be curious, as you’ll meet lot’s of new and wonderful people working in all sort of industries, coming from all kinds of backgrounds.
- What woman inspires you and why?
My grandmother Teresa. She raised three daughters by herself in Post War Poland and at the same time was able to have successful career.
- What is your favourite thing about being a woman?
Being a mum. The best feeling ever!
We invite you to honour and championing all of the women in your company, workplace and lives.
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