IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Emma Carey
Emma Carey is a qualified solicitor and who practiced as a family solicitor, before eventually rising to be the head of MSB Solicitors’ family team. In 2018 she took over as MSB’s managing partner, which involves managing the all-service law firm that provides general legal needs for people in their personal lives and for businesses. […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Louise Lawrence and Dr Rebecca Varrall
Breaking Barriers: How Neurodiversity Unravelled is Transforming Neurodiversity Support An Exclusive Interview with Louise Lawrence and Dr Rebecca Varrall, Co-Founders of Neurodiversity Unravelled In a world where neurodivergence is often misunderstood, one company is changing the narrative. Neurodiversity Unravelled was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to provide client-led, compassionate, and expert support for […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Liz Warner
Liz Warner is the Co-Founder and CEO of socially conscious lifestyle brand Different Kind. Different Kind, launched in 2021, features beautifully curated gift boxes and design-led products made by independent artisans and ethical producers worldwide. Liz’s mission is to encourage thoughtful consumption by offering goods that are both stylish and socially responsible, aligning business with positive change. You […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Elizabeth Grant
Elizabeth Grant is the founder of global skincare brand, Elizabeth Grant Skin Care. She has an incredible story beginning with a career as a MUA to golden-age Hollywood film stars to suffering a major injury from a WWII bomb blast. It was this tragedy that spurred her on to find a solution, which ultimately led her to […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Melanie Kalfaian
Melanie Kalfaian is CEO and Founder of What A Host Home, an online destination for modern handcrafted décor. Melanie’s background in luxury brands has given her the expertise and eye for quality and detail to create a beautiful range of unique home accessories for modern homes, with a focus on table and kitchen items built […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Kirstie Penk
Kirstie Penk is a co-owner, CEO and EOS Integrator for The Legal Director. In her role she leads the day-to-day management of the business, integrating key functions such as sales, marketing, people, and finance, to drive results. Her role brings the team together, working closely with Founder, and EOS Visionary, Ed Simpson. Kirstie is a […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Adeolu Adewumi-Zer
Adeolu Adewumi-Zer is an Afro-optimist, global strategist, and the author of “Afro-Optimism Unleashed: Scaling African Excellence to the Global Stage.” With almost 25 years of experience across four continents, she now empowers African leaders and businesses as the Founder & CEO of ZER Consulting Africa (ZER), a purpose-driven Pan-African strategy and management consulting firm. ZER […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Kate Cotterill and Lucy Hutchings
Kate Cotterill and Lucy Hutchings set up She Grows Veg when they saw a gap in the market for heirloom seeds. The business launched in November 2023 and has been thriving and growing ever since. Can you tell us a little about your background and your company? I set up She Grows Veg with Lucy […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Martien Van Loo
Martien Van Loo, together with her friend and co-founder Margot Van De Riet, launched the innovative digital organisation app, Bundle It, aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of ‘online overwhelm.’ Their mission is to provide a single structured space where users can manage and retrieve their digital information effectively, such as IG posts, weblinks, screenshots […]
IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Daisy Kelly
Can you tell us a little about your background and your company?I started the business in 2020 during lockdown, after doing a degree in musical theatreat Guilford School of Acting and graduating with an agent. Then, because of COVID, thetheatres shut down and I had some more free time on my hands. I didn’t necessarilyhave […]
