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Join our guests (all genders), and three inspiring female founders sharing their journeys to celebrate International Women's Day at the stunning Metro Bank Fulham space.Our speakers and topics:
Laura Stewart, Lula's Patties: Laura launched her homegrown catering business in 2022 in her kitchen, combining Caribbean culinary traditions with a healthy lifestyle. She uses only the finest, clean ingredients to craft delightful, buttery, and flaky patties. She recently won the Responsible Supply Chain Award at the West London Business Awards 2025.
Afiya Chohollo, CloudFO: Afiya started her entrepreneurial journey after scaling Onfido’s AI platform as VP of Engineering for 5 years to serve thousands of clients and drive more than $ 120 million in ARR. CloudFO makes SME finances quick and easy, as well as functions as a finance colleague. Afiya is a scientific researcher and a big supporter of women in STEM.
Samantha Harman, The Style Editor: helps businesses make money, through the power of personal style and magnetic personal brand. She is a qualified coach with 17 years’ newsroom experience, managing big teams and big budgets. She has appeared in the media, spoken on international stages, consulted for government departments, grown an online community of 15,000 and helped 100s of women.
Connect with inspiring ladies:
The event will give you plenty of opportunities to connect with other female business owners, professionals in a relaxed setting
Program:
5.30PM-6.00PM: Arrival, networking
6.00-6.10: Opening speeches by Stephanie Mingo, Local Business Manager, Metro Bank and Timea Kadar, Director of London Business Society
6.10-6.45: Inspiring talks by three female founders
6.45-7.30: Q&A, mix and mingle networking
Refreshments will be served during the event courtesy of Metro Bank.
Who are the attendees
Female Entrepreneurs & Founders – Women who own businesses or startups looking to network and gain inspiration from successful female leaders.
Business Professionals – Individuals working in corporate roles, small businesses, or professional services who want to connect and expand their network.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs & Startups – Those who are considering launching their own ventures and want to learn from experienced founders.
Investors & Mentors – Angel investors, VCs, and mentors looking to support female-led startups and innovative businesses.
Women in STEM & Tech Professionals – Professionals interested in technology, AI, and finance, inspired by speakers like Afiya Chohollo.
Marketing & Branding Experts – Individuals focused on personal branding, business growth, and visibility, inspired by speakers like Samantha Harman.
London Connector clients and members – This event is promoted via the London Connector network
CPD-Certified Professionals & Corporate Executives – Directors and managers looking to gain CPD points for professional development.
Metro Bank Clients & Local Business Owners – Small business owners and Metro Bank customers interested in community engagement and networking.
Students & Recent Graduates – Those studying business, finance, or entrepreneurship, looking to learn from real-world success stories.
This event is accredited by OpenCPD
We're committed to continuous professional development, and those directors attending this event will receive a digital certificate with CPD points that they can display on their LinkedIn and use in their personal branding.
Dress code: Business attire, smart or casual
Refund policy
We are unable to refund tickets if the attendee can't make the event, but if you can't come you can give it to someone else, and let us know who is coming.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Metro Bank, Metro Bank, London, EN, United Kingdom
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