Although sisters Abigail and Donna Otchere were studying in different fields and at different stages of their education, they were both feeling isolated and in need of support. “We decided to call each other every night and motivate each other with a pep talk,” explains Donna. This simple, yet powerful, sisterly act inspired them to help others through SiSTEM UK (p 04), the “vibrant” and “beautiful” community they formed to support girls and women in STEM. With the same aim of supporting others to aspire and achieve, Rachel Ryan is a proud member of the Stemette Futures Youth Board (p 52) in the UK. Having grown in confidence through a role where she is helping others, Rachel describes the Stemettes Society as “a supportive, inspirational environment”