About this Event
During this event we'll dive into the realities of being a woman in business and the workplace, exploring some of the challenges that can emerge throughout different stages of life and career.
This special CreaTech takeover edition of Female Founders Unfiltered will open with a powerful keynote discussion examining the realities women face in the workplace, particularly within tech, games and creative industries. Drawing on national and global research, the session will explore topics including maternity and parenting, menopause, neurodiversity and late ADHD/ASD diagnosis, alongside the cultural, organisational and legal factors that can impact women's career progression and wellbeing.
Together, our speakers will shine a light on why many women feel the need to mask or avoid disclosure at work, the barriers they encounter throughout mid-career and beyond, and how employers, leaders and allies can help create environments where women can thrive.
Join us if you're:
- Looking to connect with a supportive community of female founders and professionals
- Interested in understanding the unique challenges women face throughout different stages of their careers
- Seeking practical advice, lived experiences and strategies for navigating workplace and entrepreneurial challenges
- Passionate about creating more inclusive workplaces and supporting women to succeed
- Exploring a business idea or growing an existing venture whilst balancing competing personal and professional demands
The session will be moderated by marketing, brand and strategic leadership expert , Founder of Identity Spark Coaching, who brings more than 35 years of experience across games and technology sectors.
Joining Natalie will be , Organisational Psychologist and Founder of Fresh Seed, who specialises in people, culture and workplace performance. Together, they will provide expert insight into the barriers women can face throughout their careers and what organisations can do to better support them.
Joined by an inspiring panel of female founders, we will be hearing from:
Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, Founder of Matresa
Backed by research, corporate pilots and real-world traction, Matresa is redefining maternal healthcare. Passionate about building visionary solutions, leading with empathy and disrupting the maternal health market, Mari-Carmen has successfully raised £315,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate platform development and launch.
Lily Samuels, Clinical Nutritionist and Founder
Lily specialises in perimenopause, menopause and metabolic health. A former intensive care nurse, she helps women cut through misinformation, understand what's happening in their bodies and take back control using science-backed strategies.
Gayle McFarlane, Founder of Concatena
Gayle is the founder of Concatena, offering practical, accessible legal advice, engaging training and facilitation, and inclusive coaching to help people and teams grow with confidence.
She brings a wealth of lived experience, having navigated mental health challenges, chronic health conditions and neurodivergence, while caring for family and home-schooling her teenager through GCSEs.
And then she turned 50…
All Female Founder attendees are then welcome to co-work from the fantastic co-working space at the Junction after the event.
Have any questions? Email [email protected]
Female Founders Start-up Initative
This event is hosted in collaboration with the Female Founders Start-up Initiative, which is designed to support female founders of start-up businesses across the West Midlands.
Offering free support and guidance, our schedule of monthly in-person and online workshops and meet-ups will provide connection, inspiration and practical support as you start, grow, and scale your business.
Event Details:
- Location: The Junction, University of Warwick Campus.
- How to find us? What 3 Words: ///sock.wires.design, postcode: CV4 7EQ.
- Parking: Available outside the building.
- Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
Photographs may be taken during the event by the host for the purpose of promoting services on social media. If you prefer not to be included in any photos, please let us know.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Junction, Warwick Innovation District, University of Warwick, Kenilworth, United Kingdom
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