"How working mothers can still have it all" Why this topic? Women are often told that they can have it all, but the reality is quite different, especially once you become a mother. However, being a new mother does not need to spell a slow down or stagnation in your career. So how do you balance your new responsibilities with your ambition? Having been through this journey twice, Jigisha will equip you with tried and tested strategies and techniques that can empower you to be your best self - at home and at work. What will we discuss? Practical methods to empower your best self First steps into going back to work after having a child Tips on how to lean on your community for support Who is our guest? Jigisha Lock - Head Of Global Products in Compliance Services Tech within Credit Suisse, Sonya Barlow - Founder & CEO of Like Minded Females, TEDxSpeaker and an Technology expert. Who's this event organised by? Like Minded Females Like Minded Females (LMF) are changing the narrative of inclusion through life skill workshops, community building and corporate workshops. 2019 wins: Upskilled 900+ people Engaged 12,000+ Facilitated 15 corporate workshops on diversity Hosted 19 community events Delivered 2 TED talks Email : Likemindedfemales@gmail.com

"Is freelancing a lonely business? How to combat isolation and build a community around you." Why this topic? Freelancing isn't the norm or taught in schools, and so how can one be expected to understand how to navigate? Freelancing is a liberating and flexible way to work, but it’s not without its challenges. The peace and quiet can be refreshing at first but the lack of social interactions, office chit-chat and perhaps most importantly someone to ask for advice and bounce ideas off can become isolating. If you’re struggling to find motivation to work on your own or if you’re feeling isolated the good news is you’re not alone. From co-working spaces, to online groups in this webinar we’ll discuss practical tips to regain the camaraderie lost by working on your own. What will we discuss? Practical methods to empower your best self First steps into finding a community when you're working alone Tips on how to lean on your community for support Who is our guest? Zlata Rodionova - A freelance business journalist and editor as well as a small business owner. Who is our host? Sonya Barlow - Founder & CEO of Like Minded Females, TEDxSpeaker and an Technology expert.

"How to break gender stereotypes: Listen, Speak up and Connect!" Why this topic? Gender parity is a complex and deep-rooted topic that manifests itself in ways that aren’t always obvious. Homogenous narratives often dominate discussions about equality in the workplace, hoping it would happen organically. But there’s a lot we can do to address this divide and elevate the dignity of work for women, minorities, and underrepresented groups. What will we discuss? Practical methods to break the stereotype First steps into tackling our own biases and those of others Tips on how to lean on your community for support Who is our guest? Enara Nazarova - A Turkmenistan-born, Florida-raised, and New York-based entrepreneur, XR evangelist, and an editorial content strategist helping companies navigate their future. Who is our host? Sonya Barlow - Founder & CEO of Like Minded Females, TEDxSpeaker and an Technology expert.

Our founder Sonya Barlow leads a series of webinars with industry experts during COVID19. Today, she is joined by TIWALOLA OGUNLESI to share her tips & tricks on how to stay resilient during tough times! Social Media : Instagram : @lmfnetwork @sonyabarlowuk @confidentandkillingit Linkedin : Like-Minded-Females

Our founder Sonya Barlow leads a series of webinars with industry experts during COVID19. Today, she is joined by REBECCA MAGNUS to share her tips on how to become a better storyteller by identifying which kind of story you are sharing.

Our founder Sonya Barlow leads a series of webinars with industry experts during COVID19. Today, she is joined by TORY MCIRVINE to share her thoughts on what to consider during COVID19 for job seekers and hiring managers.

We need more female founders! We talk to female founders about their journey, stories and successes! Prepare to be inspired! Our panel of females founders share their stories, their pivots and most importantly their failures - which shall we discuss first? Who are our speakers? Kim Darragon - Kim Does Marketing "How I ended up going freelance – from leaving France and moving to the UK, to quitting my full-time job to start my own consultancy, to challenges with burning out and confronting the (many!) doubts of my family with my career choices." Khaleelah Jones- Dime Digital "From starting up to scaling up: going from a small team to an 11-person, 300k/year business, making the leap from a service- to a product-based business (a real work in progress) and confronting the many leadership, soft skill and personal life challenges of being a CEO. " Lucy Von Sturmer - Humblebrag "How I found my business partner - I knew I wanted to scale and grow into a strategic agency, and that I had 50% of the right ingredients. Through a process of dating and trial and error, I've learned that 1 = 1 can equal 5." Katy Murray - Catalyst Collective  "How I coach change making women to step up in leadership without burning out and the importance of being a change champion to bring an intersectional lens to co-creating a more inclusive world." Who is your host? Sonya Barlow is an Award Winning Entrepreneur, TEDxSpeaker, Podcast Host & Diversity consultant. She has been showcased as most influential Women in Tech 2020 UK & Women in Software changemaker 2020! Follow her on Instagram & connect with her on Linkedin @sonyabarlowuk This event is kindly sponsored by LMF Network CIC & Hatch Enterprise. Hatch Enterprise a charity building a fairer society by supporting diverse founders into business. Since 2013, Hatch has supported 2,500 entrepreneurs through community-based programmes, mentorship and support. You can find out more about their programmes and access free resources to support your business at www.hatchenterprise.org Key takeaways? How to start a business? From side hustles, ideas to taking the leap Best failure stories and comebacks Conversations on Imposter syndrome and cultural expectations Success stories and tips for us to start a business today Build up confidence on how to manage business even in tough times Why community is important as a startup founder Format? Live panel with audience Q&A "The best need to know workshop for founders, leaders & side hustlers!" Did you know? Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female: a gender gap equivalent to 1.1 million missing businesses. (Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, HM Treasury 2019) In 2017, only 5.6% of UK women run their own businesses, compared to 15% of women in Canada, almost 11% of women in the US, and over 9% of women in Australia and the Netherlands. (Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, HM Treasury 2019) Women in the USA are twice as likely to be entrepreneurially active as women in the UK. The entrepreneurial rates for men are roughly the same in the UK as the US, any significant increase in business formation will only come from encouraging more women into business. (Harding, R., ‘State of Women’s Enterprise in the UK’ Prowess, 2007) Womxn make up 17% of the UK Small business market, 50% of the purchasing power and can contribute an additional £300billion in to the economy - Though, the startup market sees 90% of startups fail in the 1st 5 years and less than 3% funded...