MORE THAN 160 businesswomen were in Northampton for a two-day Female Founders Summit.
They attended events focused on business, marketing, health and wellness with speakers headlined by businesswoman, author and broadcaster Mary Portas, who spoke about her business and life story and about her vision of a “new era of business” away from old school structures and systems that will enhance the prospects for female leaders.
Speakers also included trauma therapist and coach Caroline Strawson who spoke about nervous system hacking for optimal living. Menopause disruptor, educator and author Victoria Hardy won the audience over with an educational and humorous presentation on crushing the menopause taboo.
Author and speaker Ife Thomas’s highly emotive and moving talk on autism in business left many speechless.
The summit was organised by business coach Lucienne Shakir. “It was magical. Every year we try and improve the event and this year we brought the house down,” she said. “There is nothing better than women celebrating women, lifting each other up and promoting collaboration over competition.
“To have held it in my hometown of Northampton for the first time was extra special and to have welcomed such incredible speakers and presenters over the two days was astonishingly brilliant.”
Female Founders Summit 2024 took place at venues including Delapré Abbey, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Northampton Film House, and Vulcan Works. It was held in partnership with local female-led organisations The Brady Creative, Goldings Communications and The Lewis Foundation.
Lucienne is already planning another Female Founders Summit in Northampton next year.
