Lived Experiences

Welcome to RiseupGirl: A Safe Space Built by Women, for Women

RiseupGirl is more than just a salon — it’s a community, a support system, and a place where women can feel seen, heard, and understood.

Founded by Elle, RiseupGirl was created with one simple but powerful purpose: to stand beside women during some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

We are a women-led space based in the UK, and every woman involved in RiseupGirl — whether working, volunteering, or supporting behind the scenes — brings something deeply important: lived experience.

We understand, because we’ve been there too.

Some of us have faced bullying.

Some have struggled through school or college feeling alone.

Some have experienced financial hardship.

Some have had to leave home and rebuild life from scratch — sometimes with children in their arms and uncertainty ahead.

And that’s why RiseupGirl exists.

We are here to offer a kind ear, without judgment.

We are here to listen, to support, and to help you find your way forward — whatever that looks like for you.

Whether you’re a young woman trying to find your place in the world, or navigating challenges that feel overwhelming right now, you are not alone.

This blog will be a space where we share stories, guidance, resources, and real conversations — the kind that remind you there is strength in reaching out, and power in rising up.

Welcome to RiseupGirl.

We see you. We hear you. We’re here for you.