Bachelor in Management (BSc) student Louise Blin reflects on leadership, activism, and the courage to create change.
In a world often fixated on scale and spotlight, Louise Blin believes leadership starts in the small moments. Now in her third year of the Bachelor in Management (BSc) programme at ESCP Berlin Campus, she’s long been a vocal advocate for gender equality through her work with the Girl Up student society and her personal commitment to inclusive leadership.
Being a responsible leader means leading with intention, not just thinking about results, but about people and impact. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being committed to something.
Bachelor in Management (BSc) student
Building a platform for dialogue and change
Louise has spent the past three years actively involved in Girl Up ESCP, a chapter of the United Nations Foundation’s global initiative. The society empowers students — especially young women — to drive conversations and actions around gender equality.
“At ESCP, we’ve created a supportive community that organises workshops and talks on everything from inclusive language to gender representation in leadership,” she explains. “We want these conversations to be visible, accessible, and impactful, not just for women, but for everyone.”
The society’s presence on campus is a platform for engagement and a vehicle for learning, identity and connection. Louise shares that her time with Girl Up has helped her develop confidence and a sense of belonging within an international network of like-minded peers.
“Girl Up has helped me connect with inspiring people and feel like I was part of something bigger. These three years in the society have given me confidence and a lot of hope.”
Learning to lead with values
Louise’s approach to leadership is deeply rooted in her upbringing and education — but also in experience. From volunteering in childhood charity events like Octobre Rose to leading university discussions, her journey reflects a consistent drive to act with purpose.
She credits ESCP with helping her strengthen that vision: “The Bachelor isn’t just an academic programme. It’s a space where you grow as a person. Through projects, associations, and international experiences, I’ve developed a leadership style that reflects who I am.”
That personal growth has been shaped not only by classroom learning but also by internships and encounters with women who balance career success with social impact. “They’ve shown me that it’s possible to be both ambitious and committed to a cause,” says Louise. “As Girl Up’s motto says: When girls rise, we all rise. That really stays with me.”
A legacy of engagement
Louise’s activism is also influenced by a personal connection: her mother founded La Maison des Femmes, a shelter and advocacy centre for women. While this legacy has shaped her, Louise sees her commitment as something deeper, formed through lived experience, relationships, and an evolving worldview.
“I’ve always tried to look at the world through a progressive lens,” she says. “I know I’ll continue fighting for gender equality, through Girl Up and beyond.”
Her advice to fellow students? Start small, but start now.
“Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ moment. You don’t need to have all the answers. Begin where you are: with your friends, your class, your ideas. You’re not alone. There’s a whole network of people who care and are ready to act.”
Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ moment. You don’t need to have all the answers. Begin where you are: with your friends, your class, your ideas. You’re not alone. There’s a whole network of people who care and are ready to act.
Rising together
As ESCP celebrates a decade of the Bachelor in Management programme, Louise’s story embodies what it means to be a responsible leader today, one who champions inclusion, leads with empathy, and dares to take action in both quiet and visible ways. She doesn’t just speak about values. She lives them. And in doing so, she invites others to rise with her.
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