In this episode of Women of Nerd Culture, we’re joined by Abi from Festival of the Girl to talk about an incredible event celebrating girls, empowerment, creativity, and opportunity. 🌟For the first time ever, Festival of the Girl is coming to Newcastle, expanding beyond London and bringing its inspiring message to even more communities. The event takes place on 21st March 2026 and is all about giving girls the chance to try new things, discover future passions, and meet inspiring role models.Abi joins us to talk about:✨ How Festival of the Girl began✨ Why bringing the festival outside of London is such a big step✨ What attendees can expect from the Newcastle event✨ The importance of spaces that encourage girls to explore, create, and dream bigWhether you're a parent, teacher, youth leader, or someone passionate about empowering the next generation, this conversation highlights why events like Festival of the Girl matter more than ever.📅 Festival of the Girl – Newcastle🗓 21st March 2026https://www.festivalofthegirl.com/Tune in as we celebrate community, creativity, and opportunities for girls everywhere. 💜Follow Women of Nerd CultureInstagram: / womenofnerdculture TikTok: / women.of.nerd.cul Follow Nerdy Up North:Facebook: / nerdyupnorth Instagram: / nerdyupnorth Twitter: / nerdyupnorth Twitch: / nerdyupnorth Discord: / discord