Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th July 2024

Experienced business owner of a decade ‘astonished’ to be named ‘Female Founder of the Year’

An experienced business owner, who established her venture more than a decade ago, was “astonished” to be named ‘Female Founder of the Year’ at the recent Female Founders Summit. Cheryl Loak is the director of TUTS UK and has an admirable passion for advocating women in construction.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th July 2024

Business owner, aged just 14, says it was ‘amazing’ to be named ‘Young Woman of the Year’

A Northampton business owner, aged just 14, says it was “amazing” to be named ‘Young Woman of the Year’ at the recent Female Founders Summit. Poppy Irons, who established Petals By Poppy in 2022, sells handmade and premium self-care products – which includes wax melts and bath salts, with a view to branching out into candles too.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd July 2024

‘I went to the Female Founders Summit 2024 and everyone can learn from the Lucienne Coaching team’

It has been more than a week since the Female Founders Summit rounded off in Northampton, and many attendees are still processing the amazing time they had. The two-day event epitomised the importance of women supporting women, and it was a push towards much-needed equality in the business world – which the organisers will continue to strive for.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th July 2024

Mary Portas at the Female Founders Summit 2024: ‘Kindness is the new act of rebellion’

The authentic, candid and unapologetic talk from brand and retail expert, broadcaster and author Mary Portas rounded off the first day of the Female Founders Summit in Northampton. Mary took to the stage with event organiser Lucienne Shakir to share her insights, knowledge and anecdotes with eager-to-learn female business owners from around the world.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 9th July 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Just days remain until empowering event is set to take the town by storm

There are just a few days to go until an empowering event is set to take the town by storm for the very first time. The Female Founders Summit 2024 will welcome women from all over the world, in the hope of inspiring them to conquer and flourish in the business world.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 8th July 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Town centre flower shop owner looks forward to meeting inspiring women

A town centre flower shop owner looks forward to meeting like-minded and inspiring women, as she prepares to attend the Female Founders Summit for the first time. The event is taking place this Friday and Saturday (July 12 and 13) and one of the attendees is Ksenia Sturina, founder of KS Flowers.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Northampton business praised for backing upcoming celebration of women

A Northampton-based solicitors firm has given its backing to the upcoming Female Founders Summit, and an award which shines a light on exceptional businesswomen. DFA Law LLP, located in Waterside Way, has been announced as the sponsor of the Best Business Award at the Summit on July 12 and 13.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: ‘I do everything fiercely,’ says first-time attendee who runs content writing agency

The owner of a content writing agency, who is attending the Female Founders Summit for the first time, has shared that she does everything fiercely as a woman in business. Melting Pot Creations, located in Towcester, was launched by Emma Rundle and the business will celebrate a decade of success in August this year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: This marketing whizz tripled the size of her business in its second year

The co-founder of a marketing agency, who is one of the speakers at this year’s Female Founders Summit, impressively tripled the size of her business in its second year. Hannah Brady co-founded The Brady Creative with her mother Helen in March 2020, and they use strategic thinking, creativity and personality-led marketing to help businesses grow.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Meet the business owner passionate about advocating women in construction

This business owner, with an admirable passion for advocating women in construction, is one of this year’s Female Founders Summit attendees. Cheryl Loak is the director of TUTS UK, a construction training company established more than a decade ago in the county.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Inspiring charity co-founder to give talk on how to write a book

An inspiring charity co-founder from Northampton will be imparting her knowledge on how to write a book at this year’s Female Founders Summit. Lorraine Lewis, co-founder of The Lewis Foundation, will be in attendance at the event on July 12 and 13 – and she is preparing to share her wisdom with women from all over the globe.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Entrepreneurs have a chance to win FREE tickets to the globally acclaimed event

The entrepreneurs of West Northamptonshire have a chance to win exclusive tickets to the globally recognised Female Founders Summit, being held in the town for the first time this year. Organised by accredited master coach Lucienne Shakir and her Lucienne Coaching team, the two-day event is set to take the town by storm on July 12 and 13.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd June 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Confidence coach and motivational speaker shares inspiring journey

A motivational speaker, author and confidence coach has shared her inspiring journey in the run up to this year’s Female Founders Summit. Ife Thomas, the founder of Mindworkout, is described as an authority on mindset, confidence, mental health and the power of connection.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th May 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Champions welcomed to organiser Lucienne’s new HQ at the heart of town

The supporters of this year’s Female Founders Summit, described as champions, were invited to organiser Lucienne Shakir’s brand new HQ at the heart of the town centre last week. Lucienne Coaching is now located in Vulcan Works in Guildhall Road, and the Chronicle & Echo was pleased to attend the gathering last Friday (May 24) to check out the HQ.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th May 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Meet the speaker helping women live happy, healthy and sustainable lifestyles

Meet one of this year’s Female Founders Summit speakers, with a dedication to helping women live happy, healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Rae-Anna Wright, the director of WHOLE Health & Fitness, has undergone a huge transformation over the past six years – and she would not be where she is today without the learnings.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 15th May 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Skincare clinic owner praises last year’s event as ‘life-changing’

The owner of a Northampton skincare clinic, who is preparing to host her talk at the Female Founders Summit 2024, praised last year’s event as “life-changing”. Larissa Warren, founder of the Expert Skin Clinic in St Giles’ Square, will share her insight on skincare and physical wellbeing at the upcoming Summit on July 12 and 13.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 8th May 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: ‘I had imposter syndrome but did it anyway,’ says photography business owner

A Northampton-based photographer, who is attending the upcoming Female Founders Summit, shared how she overcame her own struggles to launch a thriving business. Emma Colton, who launched Emma Annie Colton Photography in August last year, offers warm and authentic brand portraiture for female founders, creative businesses and particularly those who are camera shy.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st May 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Business owner praises event for bringing together ‘like-minded and ambitious’ women

A business founder, who is due to speak at this year’s Female Founders Summit in Northampton, has praised the event for bringing together “like-minded, ambitious and motivated” women. The empowering two days, which will welcome women in business from all over the world, is coming to the town for the first time this summer.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th April 2024

Female Founders Summit 2024: Empowering business event is coming to Northampton for the first time

An empowering event, which will welcome women in business from all over the world, is coming to Northampton for the first time this summer. The Female Founders Summit 2024 will be headlined by well-known businesswoman Mary Portas, and hopes to inspire more women to conquer and flourish in the business world.