IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Laura Dowling
Laura Dowling is an experienced and dedicated professional, serving as the fabÜ Pharmacist. With a strong background in pharmacy and healthcare, she leads fabÜ with a focus on providing expert pharmaceutical care and personalised services to clients. Passionate about promoting health and well-being, Laura is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions for her patients. Her […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo
Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is the founder and CEO of Farmatrix Agro Allied and Technology Company, a Nigerian startup dedicated to enhancing market access and sustainability for smallholder farmers to increase their profitability and reduce post-harvest loss. A certified Food System Specialist, Climate Reality Leader, and Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum, she has impacted […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Laura Velásquez
Laura Velásquez is the Co-founder and President of Arkangel AI , a Colombia-based deep tech company pioneering intelligent models for early diagnosis of cancer and rare diseases, and equitable healthcare access. She is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging innovation for global impact. Laura is among the finalists for The Aurora Tech Award 2025, an […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Lisa Loebenberg
Lisa Loebenberg is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of industry experience. Starting her career as a waitress, she worked her way through the ranks of operations, eventually stepping into director-level roles before becoming a successful entrepreneur. Today, Lisa is the proud owner of seven, soon to be eight, thriving bars and restaurants across […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris
Having built The FitMAMA Way – the all-star app for mums on their journey through motherhood, wellness and health – Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris is an advocate for accessible information around pre and postnatal health and wellbeing. Covering all periods of a mother’s life from prenatal to menopause, she has created the pocket-friendly, go-to guide which empowers […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Muna Daud
Muna Daud is the solo founder and CEO of FlowSense, the world’s first patented period detection product that empowers visually impaired women to independently manage their menstrual hygiene. Incorporated in January 2024, FlowSense combines non-invasive period detection, cycle tracking, and health education, designed to empower women with independence and dignity. Through disposable testing strips and […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Katie McCann
Katie McCann is the founder and managing partner of boutique family law firm Lowry Legal. She created the brand to provide freedom of choice and flexibility for clients in how they access legal services. Can you tell us a little about your background and your company? I have been a family lawyer now for over 20 […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Rebecca Elsdon
Rebecca Elsdon is founder of RE Skin Limited. Can you tell us a little about your background and your company? From as early as I can remember, beauty was my calling. At just ten years old, I was sketching out designs for my dream salon in my bedroom, imagining the day I would bring it […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Tracey Shirtcliff
Tracey Shirtcliff is founder and CEO of SCOPEBetter. She is a passionate advocate of smarter business practices and connected process. She’s an industry champion for easy-to-use products that solve everyday business challenges and believes that great products and award-winning service are an invaluable combination for any business; it is at the heart of what she […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Sydney Montgomery
Can you tell us a little about your background and your company? My name is Sydney Montgomery, and I am the Executive Director and Founder of Barrier Breakers, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to higher education for first-generation students and others who face barriers to entry. As the first person from my high school […]
