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We’re proud to announce that Highlight founder and CEO Dana Kim has been named to Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders 250 list! 🎉 For Highlight, #IWD is more than one day or month out of the year. As a female-founded, minority-owned company, we prioritize investing in women–the support of our female-first investors like HearstLab and Ingeborg Investments help make this possible. As Diana Ransom, Executive Editor at Inc. Magazine said, celebrate this win today, but “most important, pay it forward. Mentor more. Help and nurture your team and fellow founders when possible, too. Your insight and advice need to be shared.” That’s what we at Highlight intend to do. We’re celebrating this award today–and all the Female Founders that made Inc’s list!–and we’re looking forward to continuing the work tomorrow, next week, next year and beyond. You can see the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/dxNmqcgM

🚨𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒🚨 Louise Williams (nee Wraight) and Georgia Harding will be joined by two incredible women, Catherine J. Pearce, MBA, DHSc, and Susan B. Nichols. 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 👉 The importance of self-belief and resilience in entrepreneurship 👉 Insight into strategies for overcoming obstacles and taking risks 👉 Areas of consideration before taking the leap 👉 How to harness your passion and turn it into a successful business venture As always, we will hold a live Q&A segment during the broadcast, giving you the chance to engage with our industry leaders directly. Join us using the link in comments below ⤵️:

Here's to Strong Women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. I'd like to add, May we support them. Women have a bad rap of being competitive and cruel to each other, but I'd like to think that we've left that behind in junior high. I'd like to build a strong network of female entrepreneurs who support the crap out of each other. Who share ideas and celebrate together. Who teach each other and willingly give what they know to lift each other up. Being an entrepreneur is so tough. I don't know that I can make it easy, but I think I can help make it easier and less loney. Does that sound like something you're interested in?? Join me for an in person event on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm! We'll do informal networking, celebrate, introduce ourselves and Glenda Sheard will present on The Power of the Pause to improve your public speaking! Tickets are just $10 and you can learn more and register using the link above!

In 2024, women entrepreneurs are showing a significant presence in the franchising sector, with 39% starting new franchise locations and 9% investing in existing ones. Women have become key players in the franchise industry, being 17% more likely to own a franchise compared to the main study, showcasing their increasing prominence and success in this field. Take part in this month's Second Annual Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders Fireside Chat at Integro Bank. https://lnkd.in/gQrew5pY

Today’s Viva Woman Round Table was a masterclass in turning challenges into game-changing moves. From crushing the complexities of publishing your book to confidently pivoting your business focus, the room was buzzing with actionable insights. One standout? The shared wisdom on securing funding... 💥 Leverage Pitch Competitions: Start with pitch competitions to gain visibility and feedback. 💥 Build Relationships: Cultivate mentor relationships; they can open doors to investors. 💥 Focus on Women-Led Ventures: Women investors are often more willing to support fellow female entrepreneurs. 💥 Grow Your Network: Join communities like Bridge Club and Club Viva for non-dilutive resources and investor connections. Ready to elevate your game? Let's connect and create something extraordinary together! ............ Hi - I'm Midori Verity! We’re here to help you amplify your influence, catapult your business, and have fun along the way! We play with women who are about next-level growth, are supportive, and love changing the game for women leaders. Is this you? DM to connect. Cheers! 🥂 #fundingforwomen #womensmastermind #VivaWoman

Here's to Strong Women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. I'd like to add, May we support them. Women have a bad rap of being competitive and cruel to each other, but I'd like to think that we've left that behind in junior high. I'd like to build a strong network of female entrepreneurs who support the crap out of each other. Who share ideas and celebrate together. Who teach each other and willingly give what they know to lift each other up. Being an entrepreneur is so tough. I don't know that I can make it easy, but I think I can help make it easier and less loney. Does that sound like something you're interested in?? Join me for an in person event on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm! We'll do informal networking, celebrate, introduce ourselves and I have a short presentation on using a reflective practice in entrepreneurship. Tickets are just $10 and you can learn more and register using the link above!

This is the year someone in my close network wins these awards 🙏 As a female entrepreneur and proud judge for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards, I'm happy to announce that nominations are officially OPEN! 🍾 For over 50 years, these awards have celebrated fearless women who embody the spirit of Madame Clicquot - women who are bold, innovative, and unafraid to break the mold. 🏆 Are YOU ready to step into the spotlight? Whether you're a seasoned leader driving transformation in your industry or a rising star disrupting the market with your entrepreneurial vision, these awards are for YOU. There are two categories: The Bold Woman Award for established leaders honours female leadership, recognising women who embody the qualities of Madame Clicquot: an enterprising spirit, courage, and the determination to drive transformation in their field. This award celebrates women with a proven track record of success in their organisation and personal achievements while also actively inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. It is open to female founders and leaders of all types of organisations—private, charity, and not-for-profit—who have held their roles for more than three years. The Bold Future Award for up-and-coming entrepreneurs recognises women who are breaking new ground and taking an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to success. This award is open to female founders of organisations established less than five years ago. The Bold Future Award winner will embody Madame Clicquot’s values of innovation, audacity, fearlessness, and the drive to seize opportunities by bringing a new offering to market or transforming the market itself. Let’s celebrate the incredible achievements of women across the UK. Nominate yourself or someone you admire today! 🥂 https://lnkd.in/gEGmVPSE #VeuveClicquot #VeuveClicquotxWomen #BoldWomanAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Leadership #Inspiration

Are you taking full advantage of all of the opportunities that could be afforded to you? 🤔 Maybe. But maybe not. I think it is worth it to AT LEAST schedule a consultation with Sheena Thomas to discuss how you could be eligible for more contracting opportunities with your business.

We celebrate women talent – every day. Our CBD Circle Women’s Luncheons continue into March, with Council for Board Diversity members Janet Ang and Jonathan Eu gathering another group of C-suites now on their board director journeys.   Among them, a business builder and global capital markets expert, a founder creating a next-generation digital banking experience, a real estate boss who believes in the transformative power of the built environment, a Who’s Who Legal Global Elite Thought Leader, and the APAC MD of the platform you’re reading this post on.   It’s pretty clear there’s no shortage of women leaders reshaping and innovating in today’s business world. Yet data continues to show less women than men serve on company boards, even among the pool of first-time directors at listed firms.     If one has the skills and capacity, how can they earn an appointment to a board? This was a key topic the group got into over delicious dim sum, and, as you might expect, conversation was candid and encouraging.   Of course, we jotted notes to share: 💬 Authenticity (and passion) is essential for effective board service 💬 You don’t have to wait till you exit executive leadership to take on a board role 💬 One way to build foundation is by serving on the board of a non-profit 💬 Attend a programme designed to develop effective directors (SID, INSEAD) 💬 Just as a board search has to be targeted, any board opportunity must be carefully considered Thank you all for sharing your experiences!   #boarddiversity #diverseleadership #womenonboards #boardofdirectors   Feon Ang 洪雍华 | Caecilia Chu | Joycelyn Ong | Tan Kemmy | Vivien Yui

We’re thrilled to share that The Female Quotient is a finalist in the Shorty Awards for best Branded Series, FQ Trailblazers in History and for our LinkedIn presence 🏆 We believe that change happens through powerful storytelling. Through our “Trailblazers in History” video campaign, we share the stories of “unseen” female change-makers. From historic firsts to pioneering the world’s most innovative concepts, women have made extraordinary contributions to the world as we know it. Yet, so many of these iconic women’s achievements have gone largely unnoticed because they were never documented in history books. For example, Albert Einstein’s first wife, Mileva Marić-Einstein, was a physicist too – and there’s plenty of evidence that her work contributed significantly to his groundbreaking science. They decided to publish under his name because a man's name carried more weight. The purpose of this campaign is simple, but powerful: Make the invisible visible by highlighting forgotten women in history. With a small social team of just a few people (who truly love uncovering the history of trailblazing women) and zero budget, we’ve organically grown this series post by post. FQ community: We'd love your help to vote for our team's creative work through April 30! https://lnkd.in/gjJBmbRe #shortyawards #shortyawardsfinalist #audiencehonor