Health equity · Women’s leadership · Human connection

Bola John

Medical doctor. Social impact founder. Maternal health innovator.

I build healthier communities by creating spaces and solutions that help women feel heard, supported and able to shape what comes next. Through New Roots, Strong Wings CIC and BumpSignal, I bring clinical insight, community leadership and lived experience into work that amplifies unheard voices, nurtures belonging and wellbeing, and advances safer maternity care, so people have greater freedom to express themselves and thrive.

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Care is a form of leadership.
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Recent recognition

A growing body of work

These milestones reflect the communities, collaborators and teams behind the work as much as my own contribution.

01

KPMG Black Entrepreneurs’ Award 2026 finalist

Recognition for New Roots, Strong Wings CIC; the final pitch is ahead.

02

Community Ladder finalist

Be The Ladder Awards 2026 recognition for Bola’s community leadership; the awards evening is in November.

03

First place, ZOE Women in Tech Hackathon 2026

Bola was part of the winning team whose maternal health concept helped start BumpSignal.

04

TEDxLadywood Women 2027 shortlist

Shortlisted among 30 applicants for the second stage of speaker selection; the final lineup has not been chosen.

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I collaborate with organisations, communities and individuals who are committed to building healthier, more inclusive and more human-centred futures.

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