Eleanor Mills is an award-winning journalist, editor and thought leader who has dedicated her career to amplifying women’s voices and reshaping the narrative around midlife. She is the founder of Noon, a fast-growing platform and community dedicated to supporting women through the life transitions of midlife and beyond. Known for her authenticity and insight, Eleanor inspires audiences to embrace change, build confidence and unlock new opportunities at every stage of life.
Eleanor studied English at Oxford University before embarking on an extraordinary media career. At just 26 she became the youngest features editor in the history of The Daily Telegraph, quickly establishing herself as a rising star in British journalism. She went on to join The Sunday Times, where she spent over two decades in senior positions, including Magazine Editor, Associate Editor, and Editorial Director. Her leadership was instrumental in shaping some of the UK’s most influential stories and in nurturing a new generation of writers.
Alongside her editorial achievements, Eleanor has long been recognised as a champion for women in media and business. As Chair of Women in Journalism, she worked to improve gender equality and representation across the industry, mentoring emerging talent and advocating for systemic change. In 2021, she launched Noon, a platform that has since become a multi-faceted brand offering content, community, courses, retreats and consultancy for individuals and organisations seeking to empower midlife women.
Her work has earned widespread recognition and has positioned her as one of the UK’s leading commentators on women, work and society. Through her bestselling book, influential newsletters and high-profile media appearances, Eleanor has encouraged thousands of women to embrace what she calls the Queenager years, a period full of possibility, creativity and reinvention.
As a speaker, Eleanor Mills stands out for her warmth, clarity and ability to connect with audiences on a personal level. She draws on her extensive experience in journalism, leadership and entrepreneurship to deliver practical insights while sharing inspiring stories of transformation. Whether addressing corporate leaders, academic institutions or cultural forums, she motivates audiences to see midlife not as an ending but as a powerful new beginning. Her talks leave listeners with the confidence to embrace change, the courage to amplify their own voices and the inspiration to create lasting impact.
Eleanor Mills' official speaking topics are listed below:
- Managing the Super Consumer
Focuses on the immense purchasing power of women over 50 and how brands and organisations can no longer afford to overlook this influential demographic. - Managing Change: Reinvention Is Not a Crisis but a Chrysalis
Explores navigating significant life shifts, professional or personal, using the midlife transition as an opportunity for rebirth rather than decline. - Singing the Song of Ourselves: Telling Our Professional Story
Emphasises the importance of personal narrative in career visibility and advancement, teaching audiences how to communicate their passion, purpose and value clearly.
- 2021 – Founded Noon, a platform and community dedicated to empowering women in midlife and beyond
- 2014–2021 – Served as Chair of Women in Journalism, leading initiatives to improve gender representation in media
- 2008–2020 – Held senior editorial roles at The Sunday Times, including Magazine Editor, Associate Editor and Editorial Director
- 1998 – Became the youngest Features Editor at The Daily Telegraph at age 26
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