“Doing It All (Without Doing Yourself In)”
An inspiring women’s forum featuring an interview with an MBE recipient on balancing business, service, and family, followed by expert insights on prioritising self-care and wellness to perform at your best without burning out.
Katie is the founder of Aria Self Storage Hub – a technology platform designed to streamline and automate the operation of self-storage facilities.
With over two decades of hands-on experience in the design, development, and successful operation of storage and workspace facilities, Katie has scaled a portfolio of stores and was recognised nationally when her operation won the UK’s Best Independent Self-Storage Operator in 2019. She has overseen the strategic relocation and sale of high-performing facilities to major institutional investors, including a Self-Storage REIT and LGIM PLC.
In her role as Chair of the Women’s Forum, Katie is passionate about supporting women at all stages of their self-storage careers and creating spaces for mentorship, collaboration, and shared success.
Eileen Williams MBE is a global expert in event safety and security, having worked on some of the world’s biggest sporting events, including FIFA World Cups and the Olympic Games. She now advises organisations such as the FA, Premier League and the English Cricket Board.
Originally an early years teacher, Eileen made a bold career change while raising five daughters as a single parent—giving her first-hand experience of balancing high-pressure work with family life.
Awarded an MBE in 2014 for her contributions to British trade and charity, Eileen brings insight into what’s involved in achieving an MBE and what it really takes to “do it all” sustainably
