Foster Carer
Nearly 20 years as a Local Authority Foster Carer, providing safe havens for children who shared her early experiences of care.
Sue Wright
“There's Always More Room At The Table"
From foster care to the pinnacle of legal success, Sue Wright's extraordinary journey proves that our past doesn't define our future—it fuels our purpose. This is the extraordinary story of the power of resilience and reinvention.
The Power of Social Media - 5.5m worldwide views on one post
Sue has had huge success across professional platform LinkedIn with her posts. Including a post that reached audiences all over the world with 5.5m impressions - a LinkedIn record.
Breaking every barrier
From Foster Care to Legal Pioneer to Adoptive Parent
Living Life on Her Own
Aged 14 Sue found herself ‘technically homeless’ with Social Services struggling to place the 14 year old. She was ultimately given a shared flat in a Salvation Army run establishment. Living off Kwik Save Vouchers and left to fend for herself –life skills were learnt quickly –with resilience and determination. Despite leaving school without qualifications, Sue pursued higher education with relentless determination, earning her law degree against all odds.
She then rose to become one of the country's highest-paid family lawyers, establishing multiple successful businesses along the way.
Seeking the Need for Employment
Determined to find work – she got on her bike and knocked on doors in Southport to find someone that would take on a 14 year old girl. Eventually a door was open by Mrs Smyth the owner of a Care Home – who gave her a job to supplement her Kwik Save Vouchers but most importantly Mrs Smyth taught her “That there was always more room at the table” and welcomed her into her heart and home.
Breaking Barriers
Sue then won a place at Bar School London and to be able to support herself and the cost of living in London she simultaneously managed to secure a job as one of the of the only women on Lehman Brothers Trading Floor.
And that was just the beginning - a lifetime of corporate and personal achievements were to follow...
Living Her Promise
"There's Always More Room At The Table"
This powerful philosophy has guided every decision in Sue's remarkable life. Success never made her forget her roots or her commitment to lifting others up.Making More Room At The Table applies both in the home and in the workplace –this is a story about extending the hand to give opportunity.....
The promise Sue made to herself—to look after others—became the cornerstone of everything she achieved. Her success was never just about personal triumph; it was about creating space for others to thrive.
Adoptive Mother
Adopted and removed from the Care System 5 children, nurturing them through education and unwavering support to reach their individual full potential.
Cycle Breaker
Through love, education, and opportunity, she's helping break the cycle of children living in care systems.
Business Woman
Sue Wright is a shining example that you can Foster, Adopt and be Business Woman at the same time....
A Life of Purpose
In 2017 after 23 years working within Child Protection Sue retired from the Bar and stepped back into the Corporate World –she is now the joint owner and MD of the Harrogate Group -A Private Real Estate Bridging Funder with her partner. Yet her drive to serve others remains constant.
Her transition from law to business wasn't an ending—it was evolution. Each chapter of her career has been marked by excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for others.
Hero In Action
Life Saving Courage
Sue has repeatedly hit headlines for risking her own life to save others in critical situations.
Natural Leadership
In life-and-death moments, she emerges as a true leader, demonstrating the same determination that built her career.
Selfless Service
Her heroic actions reflect the core values that have guided her entire journey—putting others first, always.
Dog Rescue Advocate
Sue's compassion extends beyond humans to animal welfare, actively rescuing dogs and advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Inspirational Speaker
Her powerful story and authentic message resonate deeply with audiences seeking transformation and hope
Mentor & Guide
Through every role—lawyer, mother, businesswoman—Sue continues mentoring others towards their own breakthrough moments.
The Wright Way Forward
Sue's story isn't just about overcoming adversity—it's about transforming pain into purpose, success into service, and personal triumph into collective hope.
From foster care to the Bar, from trading floors to boardrooms, Sue Wright proves that with determination, education, and an open heart, we can rewrite any story. Her life stands as testament that there truly is always more room at the table.
Bring Sue's Story to Your Event
Transform Your Audience
Sue Wright's authentic, powerful storytelling creates lasting impact. Her journey from foster care to extraordinary success inspires audiences to overcome their own barriers and embrace their potential.
- Keynote speaking engagements
- Corporate leadership events
- Educational Institutions
- Charity and After Dinner Speaking
- Corporate Conferences
- Motivational Seminars
Contact Sue Wright
Book Sue to speak at your conference, away day, or professional development event.