“1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female: that’s a gender gap equivalent to 1.1 million missing businesses. [Source:The Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship]. We have a long way to go to close this gap but celebrations such as IWD allow us to shine a light on them as well as celebrate some of the amazing women working tirelessly to close this gap.”

“This is the thing that people love the most, connecting with like-minded women. We've had women work together, hire one another and even start businesses together, this is so amazing to see and highlights the power—and impact—of our wonderful community.”

This event was an opportunity to further enhance your understanding of your own self worth, the power of saying no and the importance of solid negotiation skills.

“Remembering why you do what you do (and who you do it for) is key here. It will be what leads you forward as you adapt your business whether it's pivoting online or simply cutting back on certain commitments during this time. If you can check in with your core values regularly, you will find yourself making decisions not from a place of fear but clarity, which should help you feel calm and collected as you navigate these uncertain times.”

Meet Lara Sheldrake, social media strategist and creator of Found & Flourish, a female empowerment network, media, and events company. Hello Lara!

This week Anya & Tom chat to business leader Lara Sheldrake, about her company Found and Flourish and how she aims to empower women to start-up and grow their own businesses. Kicking it off with the big question… where do I start with setting up my business?! Trickling all the way down to the nitty gritty questions like marketing, monetisation, branding and all the bits in-between. Plus some blooming inspiring discussions all about self belief and knowing your value!