our amazing Team
Friedel Fink - Big sis Founder
& lead facilitator
THEY/THEM
Friedel Fink is a Holistic Health Educator specialised in women’ s health and Relationship and Sex Educator for young people in schools and the community. They founded Big Sis CIC in 2020, a UK based wellbeing platform developing empowerment initiatives supporting girls and non-binary folks and their immediate support networks.
Through Friedel’s interdisciplinary background, rooted in the arts, education and interactive community projects, Friedel is passionate in finding creative and accessible ways that inspire for a positive body image, emotional resilience and a growing self-esteem cross culturally.
Friedel advocates for menstrual empowerment projects worldwide, and is a facilitator for the Menstrual Education Workshop 'A Celebration for Girls'.
Outside of Big Sis Friedel loves music, silly dance moves, costal walks and enjoys making elaborate meals for friends.
laura Browne
- big sis Mentor
SHE/HER
Laura is one of our fantastic facilitators that make the Plymouth Confidence Club possible.
She has been a Big Sis Mentor for 3 years. Growing up she always struggled with low self - esteem and now she’s able to use those experiences to support young people. All topics are open for discussion and she Ioves the crafting element as it brings out the creative side in everybody - including herself.
Laura has a 10 year old daughter and often runs through the workshops with her in preparation for Confidence Club which she loves! It was a lovely bonding experience. They now speak openly about periods and bodies in the house. Laura hopes some of our girls would have gone home and done the same with their mums.
Outside of Big Sis Laura loves swimming and is passionate about the environment.
Hannah Thomas - School Outreach & Marketing
SHE/HER
Hannah is founder of ‘The Creative Cottage’; a creative agency providing marketing, events and creative writing solutions for small and medium sized businesses. She has previous experience in events management, publishing and as a secondary school business teacher and has a BA in Arts and Cultural Management. Hannah is passionate about connecting people, creativity and social equality.
Hannah loves the outdoors and is a passionate surfer.
Victoria Dufour-Cox - Menstrual Cycle Awareness Educator
SHE/HER
Victoria's work is rooted in her inquiry in her own awareness of her menstrual cycle and the positive effect this awareness has on how she interacts with life as well as her love for our natural environment.
Victoria is passionate about girls receiving support and knowledge allowing them an educated choice and an empowered start on their journey to adulthood. With this work, Victoria is stepping up as a mentor for her community.
She is also a facilitator for ‘A Celebration Day For Girls’ and women as well as a Forest School leader. Mother of one who loves the outdoors and dancing.Nature and me
Margarida Candido Lopes - Founding Director
SHE/HER
Margarida works with community focused small businesses particularly, but not exclusively, LGBTQ+, community groups, body workers, practitioners and artists.
She loves spreadsheets, a good boogie and has an infectuous laugh.