The 51 Percent Club

Member Mixer (London)
2026-02-26 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Hearth, 16 Lonsdale Road, Queen’s Park, London, NW6 6RD
Join us for our London Member Mixer, celebrating connection and community at The Hearth in Queen’s Park – a sanctuary designed specifically for women to thrive.
As founders, we spend so much time in the business, and this evening is about stepping out of it. Come along to connect, share high-level insights, and find your next collaborator, mentor, or even a friend.
As always, this isn’t your average networking event… we always do everything with intention. So, whether you’re looking for a warm intro to an investor, a recommendation for a new hire, or just a sounding board for a big decision – the answer is usually in the room when it comes to our members.
And if you haven’t been yet, it’s your chance to experience one of London’s most beautiful female-focused spaces, designed to foster both productivity and wellness.
Places are limited so register today >>> CLICK HERE.
Oh, and the first drink’s on us!

From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust (Online)
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: Why Smart People Talk Themselves Out of Their Best Moves
This month’s webinar is about the shift that changes everything.
Leading mindset and strengths coach, Emma O’Brien, is leading this fantastic session to help you understand *why* self-doubt shows up and, more importantly, *how* to stop letting it talk you out of the opportunities that truly matter.
We’ll be gathering online to recognise that hesitation isn’t a personal flaw, but a natural response to growth. If you’re feeling that resistance, it means you’re stepping beyond how you currently see yourself!
You’ll leave with practical ways to shift from self-doubt into self-trust, so that you can take aligned action without needing to override themselves or push through doubt.
Sound like what you need? Register for your FREE place here.
Emma O’Brien is a mindset and strengths coach who helps smart, capable people move from self-doubt into self-trust – especially when business growth asks for greater visibility and bolder decisions. She supports business owners to understand what’s really happening in the mind under pressure and build self-trust through practical, strengths-led shifts. Emma is a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach, Rapid Transformational Therapist and creator of Freedom FrameworkⓇ.

Strategy Reset: Scaling With Clarity, Powered By AI (Leamington)
2026-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | 1 Mill Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 1ES
New Year. New Strategy. No More Overwhelm.
How often do you get the chance to step out of the daily “hustle” and spend time designing the future of your business alongside two multi-award-winning experts? Well, that time is now!
We’ve brought together two incredible (and seriously in demand) experts to help you move from “busy” to “strategic,” ensuring 2026 is the year you break through your next revenue ceiling. In this new-look Strategy Reset, you’ll be part of a small, focused peer group of founders and leaders to build a concrete roadmap for the year ahead. We want you to leave with a clear vision, a prioritised action plan, and the AI tools to execute it faster than ever before.
To kickstart the session, Emma Fishlock – founder of The Strategic Circle and Real World Consultancy – will lead you through her Ambitious Growth Model, to help you:

Achieve strategic clarity: Defining a compelling vision that secures a competitive advantage
Plan for sustainable growth: Balancing rapid expansion with long-term profitability
Create actionable roadmaps: Translating your biggest ideas into a step-by-step action plan with unwavering accountability

Once you have your plan in place, Michelle Johnson – AI expert and founder of Ideal Intelligence – will empower you to use AI as your strategic partner. In this “taster” lab, you will:

Use AI to tackle your core 2026 business challenge, whether that’s to launch, growth, or pivot
Learn how to drive insight-led planning; summarising data and reviews in seconds
Walk away with your very own ‘AI toolbox’, a series of reusable strategy prompts to reduce overwhelm and drive better decision-making

There will also be time to meet fellow founders and leaders, sharing experiences and learnings; as well as ask Emma and Michelle your burning questions to set 2026 on the right track.
>> BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE <<

This event is proudly supported by The Strategic Circle and Ideal Intelligence.
Founded by Emma Fishlock, The Strategic Circle equips ambitious founders with a powerful blend of strategic coaching and curated peer boards to help you build and enjoy the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. Led by Michelle Johnson, Ideal Intelligence is a leading AI consultancy that empowers professionals to implement measurable AI solutions that reduce costs, drive operational success, and build confidence in a data-driven world.

Strategy Reset: Scaling With Clarity, Powered By AI (Birmingham)
2026-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | The Compound, 80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL

Female Founder Christmas Mixer
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Soho Works Shoreditch, Ebor St, London, E1 6AW
It’s that time again… the fizz is flowing, the fairy lights are twinkling, and The 51% Club is wrapping up the year with something very special for our London community. 🎁
Join us at Soho Works Shoreditch for our Female Founder Christmas Mixer – a night to celebrate everything you’ve achieved (and survived!) this year, surrounded by an incredible group of women who get it.
Whether 2025’s been your best year yet or a bit of a rollercoaster, this is your chance to unwind, reflect, and raise a glass with fellow founders, creatives, and changemakers. Expect festive fizz, good vibes, and meaningful conversations – all in true 51% Club style. 🥂
🕔 Thursday, 2nd December, 6PM – 8 PM
Here’s what to expect:
✨ A relaxed evening of drinks, nibbles & networking
💫 Space to connect, share wins & toast the year gone by
🎁 Some surprise festive touches (because we love a little sparkle)
This isn’t your typical “networking event” – it’s a feel-good festive get-together with brilliant women who are building, growing, and showing up every day.
So, dust off your sequins, grab your business besties, and let’s end the year on a high. 💃
🎟️ Spaces are limited – SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE and join us for a Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss.

Neurodiversity & Sleep: Why ADHD Brains Are Wide Awake When The World Is Sleeping – With Heather Darwall-Smith (Birmingham)
2025-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | The Compound, 80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
For many female founders, the drive to build and lead often means pushing through exhaustion—but for those with ADHD, the experience of sleeplessness can be even more complex and misunderstood.
Many with ADHD find traditional sleep advice ineffective. In this 45-minute talk, sleep specialist Heather Darwall Smith—who has appeared on ITV’s Lorraine and spoken at events for brands like Soho House—explains why ADHD brains struggle with sleep, delving into the roles of dopamine, time blindness, and nervous system hyperarousal. She’ll debunk the “just go to bed earlier” myth and explore the frustrating cycles of “revenge bedtime procrastination.” Heather will also reveal why perimenopause and menopause often unmask hidden ADHD.
This exclusive session for The 51% Club members offers practical, judgment-free strategies to help your brain feel safe enough to rest—without forcing sleep.🧠💤 Whether you identify as ADHD, are a creative night owl, or simply seek a fresh approach to sleep, this talk provides grounded insights tailored for the neurodiverse female founder.
Join us to understand your unique brain wiring and learn how to reclaim rest without sacrificing your ambition or wellbeing. 🌟
CLICK HERE to secure your place!

Brand Brunch with Lucie Macleod of Hair Syrup (Birmingham)
2025-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | The Compound, 80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
Get ready for an incredibly inspiring morning designed to spark your entrepreneurial spirit and connect with fellow founders! We’re absolutely thrilled to invite you to our special Brand Brunch at The Compound, featuring the brilliant Lucie Macleod, Founder and CEO of Hair Syrup.🥂✨
Lucie’s journey is nothing short of phenomenal. What started as a personal quest to heal her own damaged hair in 2019, while a student at the University of Warwick, quickly blossomed into a viral TikTok sensation. Her DIY hair oils worked so well that sharing her routine led to an explosion of interest, prompting her to launch Hair Syrup as a thriving online business.
Today, Hair Syrup is a household name, stocked in major retailers like Boots, Justmylook, Urban Outfitters & Beauty Bay. It’s a top 3 SMB merchant on TikTok, on track for £6.5 million in annual revenue by 2026, and even landed an incredible 13th place on The Sunday Times 100 list for the UK’s fastest-growing companies in 2025! You might even have seen Lucie pitching her business on BBC’s Dragon’s Den in January 2025.
Lucie’s commitment to all-natural, cruelty-free, and eco-conscious products has clearly resonated with a massive audience. Despite her rapid success, she remains incredibly hands-on, a true testament to her passion and dedication.
Join us for a delicious brunch, fantastic conversation, and the chance to hear directly from Lucie about her entrepreneurial path, scaling a brand, leveraging social media, and building an authentic, high-growth business. This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights from someone who has truly built an empire from the ground up!
Register today and join us for FREE at this incredible brunch – CLICK HERE! (Includes complimentary food & drink)
If you haven’t already, you can sign up to The 51% Club here.
We’re also proud to share that this Brand Brunch is sponsored by Barclays Eagle Labs – an entrepreneurial network supporting ambitious startups and scaleups. Their mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through their networks, support and expertise, tailored learning and programmes, to help businesses innovate and grow. They’re here to help you in your growth journey through their virtual support and physical spaces across the UK. Whether you’re at idea stage, starting, growing, or scaling, Barclays Eagle Labs can support.

Own The Room: Confidence Hacks Every Founder Needs
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Soho Works White City, 2 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FR
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with – it’s something you build. And how you present yourself to the world plays a huge part in how you feel, how you’re perceived, and the opportunities you attract.
At our next London event, we’re diving into the power of personal style as a tool for confidence, connection, and peak performance – because when you show up as your most aligned, authentic self, you don’t just walk into a room… you own it. This isn’t about trends or fashion – it’s about power, purpose, and how you carry yourself.
We’re thrilled to be joined by Elin Mai Elin founded Style Doctors at just 23, growing it into an international success and personally coaching over 8,000 individuals – from royalty and Nobel Prize winners to executives, athletes, and media personalities. With features on ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Sky, and Five, Elin is a leading voice on personal transformation, confidence, and brand presence.
In this empowering and interactive session, Elin will help you:
✨ Understand how personal style fuels confidence, credibility, and success.
✨ Align your appearance with your goals to create authentic impact.
✨ Step into any room, business or otherwise, with presence and purpose.
What to expect:
🕔 6 PM: Drinks & Networking
🕕 6:30 PM: “Own The Room” with Elin Mai
🕕 7:30 PM Drinks & Networking
🕕 8 PM Finish
Come ready to show up, stand out, and step fully into your brilliance. 💫
🎟️ Spaces are limited – SECURE YOUR SPOT today and get ready to Own The Room.

We're on our summer break from events!
2025-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
Just a reminder that we’re taking a break from events over the summer!
We’ve already started planning our September-December events and you’ll see them popping up over the coming weeks, so get booking!

Step Into Your Power: Build a Brand That Reflects the Real You [Online]
2025-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
We’re being joined by Transformation & Visibility Coach, Elin Mai, who will be sharing real and practical ways to:
💥 Feel empowered in your personal brand (no fluff, just truth)
🧠 Get clear on what you really stand for
✨ Use style and presence to stand out without selling out
🎤 Show up with confidence, even when you’re doubting yourself
Whether you’re building a brand, growing a business, or just ready to stop playing small – this is your hour to get bold.
A lifelong entrepreneur and innovator, Elin founded Style Doctors – a now a globally recognised brand in the UK, USA, and UAE – when she was just 23. As CEO, she led a team of 50+ while personally working with over 8,000 individuals, helping them refine their personal brand, elevate their confidence, and reach new heights.
Elin’s clients include royalty, Nobel Prize winners, executives, media personalities, and elite athletes… and now: YOU!
She’s helped pioneer the personal brand and transformation space, leading global partnerships and reshaping how entrepreneurs and leaders present themselves to the world. With TV and media appearances – including hosting a Style Doctors show and features on ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Sky, and Five – Elin brings expertise, presence, and impact in every setting.
Join us on Tuesday 1 July, from 12pm-1pm on Zoom. Oh and everyone who joins live gets a FREE Empowered Brand Checklist.
CLICK HERE to secure your place… let’s get you seen, heard, and fully YOU.

*IGNITE25* Our Two-Day Conference
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-13 | STEAMhouse, STEAMhouse, Belmont Works, Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7RQ
IGNITE 2025: Two Days to Fuel Your Founder Fire and Scale Your Vision!
Ready to ignite your ambition and propel your business to unprecedented heights?
Building on the incredible success of last year, IGNITE 2025 is back – bigger, bolder, and spanning two action-packed days dedicated to you, the ambitious female founder! Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a transformative experience designed to inspire, empower, and equip you with the exact strategies, invaluable connections, and unwavering confidence you need to scale your vision and achieve your biggest goals. Don’t just navigate the entrepreneurial journey – IGNITE it!
This isn’t just another conference; IGNITE25 is your ultimate investment in your growth and success. Over two power-packed days, you’ll:

LEARN from the Best: Immerse yourself in insightful talks, practical masterclasses, and dynamic workshops led by industry-leading experts and successful female founders who’ve been where you are.
CONNECT with Your Tribe: Tap into the unparalleled power of the female founder community. With over 150 ambitious women gathering, forge invaluable peer support networks, find collaboration opportunities, and build lasting relationships.
GAIN Actionable Strategies: Leave with concrete, implementable tactics to supercharge your sales and marketing, master SEO and social media, navigate the investment landscape, build your brand, and so much more.
UNLOCK Funding Opportunities: Explore pathways to investment and gain crucial insights into making your business investor-ready.
FUEL Your Mind & Body: Prioritise your wellbeing and resilience with dedicated sessions focused on founder health and productivity.
EXPAND Your Network: Connect with potential mentors, strategic partners, and a supportive ecosystem dedicated to female entrepreneurship.
DISCOVER Expert Solutions: Explore our dedicated IGNITE Marketplace at STEAMhouse, connecting directly with leading organisations offering advice and guidance to streamline your everyday business operations.

🎤 THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS INCLUDE 🎤

Katy Leeson, former MD of Social Chain
Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen
Juliet Barratt, co-founder and former CMO at Grenade
Pamela Aculey, founder of MIXD Reality and Just Like Me Books
Kate Cooper-Fay, CEO of Cooper-Fay Harris, Investment and Portfolio Optimisation Expert, and angel investor
Sally Bee, health and wellbeing expert and six times heart attack survivor
Lucy Hope, the founder of The Daughters of Mars, an innovative period care startup

… and so many more!
Whether you choose a one or two-day pass, your investment in IGNITE25 includes:

Pre-Conference Coffee & Connection: Start each day by forging new relationships and reconnecting with peers
Nourishing Lunch & Networking: Continue the conversations and build deeper connections over lunch
A Full Day (or Two!) of Inspiring Content: Immerse yourself in a curated program of talks, masterclasses, and hands-on workshops tailored to your growth
Post-Event Networking: Extend your connections and celebrate your learnings with fellow founders after the day’s sessions
Access to the IGNITE Marketplace: Connect with expert advisors and discover valuable resource
The Unwavering Energy & Support of The 51% Club Community!

**NEW** for 2025! Across the two days, you can enjoy talks, workshops, and masterclasses in dedicated zones

Sales & Marketing essentials in the Growth Zone (Thursday)
Mindset & Wellbeing in Founder Focus (Thursday)
All-things-tech in the Innovation Lab (Friday)
Finance & Funding in the Investment Zone (Friday)

Tickets include:Coffee & Networking from 9.30am dailyLunch and refreshmentsSessions from 10am – 4.30pmPost-event networking
Day tickets = £35Two-day ticket = £60
IGNITE 2025 is the essential event for ambitious female founders ready to take their businesses to the next level. So, what are you waiting for? Register today!
>> CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS <<

Getting S**t Done: Streamlining Your Ops To Create More Time [Online]
2025-06-11 11:30 - 12:30
For Female Founders Ready to Scale (With or Without a Team)
As a founder, your most precious resource isn’t capital—it’s time. Whether you’re wearing all the hats yourself or managing a growing team, most of us are drowning in operations that drain our energy, creativity, and ability to scale.
This isn’t about working harder or longer. It’s about building systems that work at any stage.
In this power-packed 60-minute webinar, you’ll discover how to:

Identify the hidden bottlenecks secretly sabotaging your productivity (whether it’s your own workload or team processes)
Apply the 80/20 principle to focus on what actually moves your business forward
Create systems that scale—from solopreneur to team leader
Design decision frameworks that free up mental bandwidth
Build information architecture that works whether it’s just you or a growing team

Why This Matters For Founders Like You: Female founders often shoulder more operational responsibility than necessary, believing “if you want it done right, do it yourself.” This mindset caps your growth whether you’re working solo or leading others.
What You’ll Walk Away With:

A personalised action plan to reclaim 5+ hours in your week immediately
Simple systems that work at any stage of business growth
Clear frameworks for deciding what deserves your attention (and what doesn’t)
Specific strategies other female founders have used to scale—whether they started solo or with a team

This webinar is specifically designed for female founders at any stage—from solopreneurs to team leaders—who are ready to create systems for sustainable growth without burnout.
CLICK HERE to secure your spot!

The Community Currency: Turning Connections into Customers [Leamington]
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:30 | 1 Mill Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 1ES
Come along for a dynamic panel discussion with three incredible founders who will be sharing their secrets to building engaged audiences that actively support their businesses.
At a time when sales are crucial for riding the economic storm, unlocking the power of community to drive revenue is essential. Even more so as customers now expect more from the brands they buy from.
Whether you’re just starting out and trying to build a community, or you have a community and you need to convert them into paying customers, this event will give you great insights to make your tribe really count.
We’re delighted to be joined by:

Fran Nolan (Tribera & BRUMWIM): Get practical tips on cultivating a strong community from a marketing expert who has successfully built a network of influential women in Birmingham.
Laura Vann (V by Laura Vann): Learn how prioritising direct customer relationships and community-focused initiatives has fueled the growth of her nationally recognised jewellery brand.
Oyin Adebayo (Niyo Group): Discover how to build a community around a mission-driven brand in the tech industry, fostering loyalty and driving engagement that translates to business impact.

CLICK HERE to register your place.

The Unspoken Truth: Mental Health & Female Entrepreneurship [Leamington]
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 | 1 Mill Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 1ES
During Mental Health Awareness Week, The 51% Club invites you to an evening of profound honesty and connection. Join us in Leamington for “The Unspoken Truth: Mental Health & Female Entrepreneurship,” a safe and transformative space where we break down the barriers surrounding mental wellbeing in the founder journey.
We know that entrepreneurship, while rewarding, can also be isolating and challenging. It’s time to openly address the realities we often keep hidden: anxiety, financial stress, loneliness, and more. This event is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where vulnerability is celebrated, and shared experiences empower us all.
Hear from three remarkable female founders who are redefining the conversation around mental health:

Dr. Lalitaa Suglani: Author of “High Functioning Anxiety,” Lalitaa will shed light on the nuances of anxiety and its impact on entrepreneurial life.
Ebony Rebecca: Founder of Rose Tinted Financial, Ebony will share her personal journey through debt struggles and the profound effect it had on her mental health, offering invaluable financial wellness insights.
Tammy Facey: Whose viral honesty about loneliness resonated with countless individuals, Tammy will discuss the power of community and finding your tribe.

This is a space for authentic conversations, where we can share our struggles, learn from each other, and find solace in shared experiences. Come along to discover effective strategies for managing anxiety, financial stress, loneliness, and other mental health challenges. Whilst also connecting with fellow female founders who understand the unique pressures of entrepreneurship.
This event is more than just a discussion; it’s a step towards building a more supportive and understanding community. We’ll explore the often-unspoken realities of entrepreneurship, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Leave feeling lighter, more connected, and equipped with practical tools to navigate your journey.
Spaces will be limited, so CLICK HERE to secure your place at this unique and invigorating event, as we mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

Personal Brand Bootcamp [Birmingham]
2025-03-12 10:00 - 17:00 | STEAMhouse, STEAMhouse, Belmont Works, Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7RQ
Ready to unleash the power of YOUR personal brand?
The Personal Brand Bootcamp is here… a full-day immersive experience designed to empower our members – and the full agenda has now been announced!
This is your chance to:

Master the art of public speaking
Learn how to monetise your expertise through speaking engagements
Gain media attention and establish yourself as an industry leader
Build a thriving online community
Develop compelling messaging and content strategies
… and so much more!

Leave feeling confident, inspired, and equipped with the tools and strategies to elevate your personal brand and achieve your business goals.
THE DAY’S AGENDA:

9.30am – Arrivals and networking
10am – Seated and ready for a day of personal brand magic
10.10am – Keynote by Rebecca Leppard: Using your personal brand to take up space in the manosphere
10.40am – Brand photography session with Kate Hollingsworth
11.15am – Build your brand on social media without selling your soul, a session with Sophie Donald (Zest Marketing)
12.15pm – Lunch and networking
1pm – Empowered Expression: Speak Confidently and Authentically with Sandra Schroeter
2pm – Getting paid to speak with Justice Williams MBE
3pm – Being seen by the media: A PR workshop for female founders by Hattie D’Souza (EAST VILLAGE.)
4pm – Networking with speakers and fellow members
5pm – Finish

What a line up!
Personal Brand Bootcamp is a celebration of YOU and your unique journey as a founder.
Places are limited so book yours today – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Find Your Flow: The Quest for Work/Life Blend [Leamington]
2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:30 | 1 Mill Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 1ES
Being a founder is exhilarating, but it can also be incredibly demanding. At The 51% Club, we understand the unique challenges you face and how easily self-care can fall to the bottom of the to-do list.
That’s why we put wellness at the heart of our events, creating opportunities for you to recharge, reconnect, and rediscover your flow.
So if you’re struggling to find balance in your busy life as a founder, this event is for you!
We’re bringing our Leamington members together for an evening dedicated to wellbeing. Join us and you’ll experience a host of incredible wellness activities, including:

Gentle Yoga & Meditation: Release stress and find your flow with Vicky Lawton, founder of I AM YOGI. Enjoy steady, mindful movement and guided meditation to calm your mind and body. Suitable for beginners and mats will be provided!
The Joy of Saying “No”: Explore the importance of assertiveness and protecting your boundaries with accredited burnout coach, Jo Reeves. Leave empowered and full of practical takeaways to implement straight away.
Brain Food for Founders: Discover the power of nutrition for feeling great, not losing weight, with nutritionist Kayla Daniels. Kayla will talk through the foods that fuel your brain and boost your energy.

Ready to thrive? Join us for an evening of self-care, connection, and inspiration with your fellow members!
Places are limited to CLICK HERE to register today!

January Reset Day
2025-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 | The Compound, 80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
New Year, Same (Even Better) You
Ready to elevate your business and your wellbeing? Join us for our exclusive January Reset Day, a transformative experience designed to empower ambitious founders, just like you!
This isn’t just a workshop; it’s a journey to a more fulfilling and successful 2025.
Hosted by our founder, Tara Attfield-Tomes, and founder of Real World Consultancy, Emma Fishlock, you’ll be guided through a day of intentional focus, strategic planning, and a little R’n’R.
What to Expect:
Start your day with a serene meditation to set your intentions for the year ahead. Before heading into a Victory Board Workshop. That’s right, there are no vision boards here: this is all about celebrating 2024 and using it to focus on what you want to achieve in 2025. Emma will then lead you from vision to victory, helping you map out 2025 and turning it into a manageable action plan.
After a delicious lunch, you can level up your personal brand; learning how to land your ideal clients and position yourself as the expert you are. Before relaxing and recharging with a soothing sound bath by the brilliant Jaz Harlow.
Why Attend?

This event is great for gaining strategic clarity; equipping you with the tools and techniques to map out a successful year.
Continue to find that work/life blend, as we teach you how to better balance your business and personal life.
Connect with likeminded women and build lasting relationships as a group on a mission to make 2025 the best yet!

Limited spaces are available, so don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your year on the right foot. Secure your spot now!
** PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT **

IGNITE - Our Female Founder Growth Day
2024-11-15 09:30 - 19:00 | STEAMhouse, STEAMhouse, Belmont Works, Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7RQ
Join us for our first full-day conference, which has been designed to help you step out of the day-to-day to feel inspired, empowered, and ready to scale.
We’re excited to be joined by award-winning TV presenter, Katy Hill, who will kick off the day with an inspiring talk about playing BIG. Her “face the fear and do it anyway” approach to life will inspire us all to power up our performance, confidence, and self-awareness to achieve beyond our wildest dreams.
IGNITE will bring together female founders for a day of inspiring talks on scaling your business, securing investment, and avoiding burnout. As well as interactive masterclasses covering areas like GenAI, increasing your revenue, and personal branding.
Other speakers on the day include CEO of Innovate UK, Dr Stella Peace; BBC Apprentice contestant and business partner to Lord Alan Sugar, Scarlett Allen-Horton; personal branding expert Jo Bird, who’s worked at the likes of Gymshark and Lounge Underwear; and a host of other brilliant founders and funders.
If that wasn’t enough, we’ll have top advice from leading experts in the atrium and a chance to exchange ideas with our Business Book Swap.
Fuel your ambition and join us for IGNITE. See the full agenda here.
Tickets are £25 for members (Use the code ‘FIVEOFF’ to get £5 off until 31 October): CLICK HERE TO BOOK.

A brand brunch with Maxine Laceby, Founder of Absolute Collagen
2024-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | The Compound, 80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
We couldn’t be more excited to be welcoming one of the city’s best brands (and finest founders) to The Compound for another inspirational morning. Join us for our next brand brunch with the legend that is Maxine Laceby, founder of Absolute Collagen.
​When Maxine started the business from her kitchen table aged 50, and with limited business experience, she had no idea that it would become the multi-million-pound wellness brand it is today. The first collagen supplement to hit the market, in its first year Absolute Collagen achieved turnover of £413k… fast forward to seven years later, and the business was turning over £30 million!
Since then, the brand has been named fourth in The Sunday Times 100, won a Pure Beauty Global Award for ‘Best Wellness Icon’, and achieved Great Place To Work status. Not to mention Maxine’s array of awards and accolades, including winning Natwest’s EveryWoman Award.​
We’ll be welcoming Maxine and the Absolute Collagen team to The Compound for a morning of inspiration and empowerment. Hear Maxine’s founder story as she shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, as well as her secrets into looking so great. We’ll be talking daily routines, skincare, style, and everything in between!
Spaces are limited and the event is invite only – open to The 51% Club members and a small number of handpicked guests.
Don’t miss out – register today and join us for this incredible brunch: CLICK HERE.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up to The 51% Club here.

Pitch Perfect Demo Day
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | x+why, Foundry, Six Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB, x+why, Foundry, Six Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB, United Kingdom
We’ve teamed up with our gal pals at Female Founders Rise for another fantastic collab event. During Birmingham Tech Week’s first dedicated Women in Tech Day, we’ll be hosting our Pitch Perfect Demo Day.
Four female founders will showcase their businesses to an audience of founders, investors, and eco-system supporters. A guest panel and audience will share their insights and offer support in what we’re calling the ultimate live strategy session.
If you’re a founder, this is a great event to attend as you’ll not only gain an insight into delivering an engaging presentation, but you’re also sure to pick up some useful advice from the panel and audience on the night. It goes without saying, if you’re an expert in anything relating to business growth and finance, we need you! Come and be part of our audience, and provide your expertise to our presenting and attending founders.
The evening’s agenda:

6:00 pm – Networking + Drinks
6:30 pm – Welcome Speech from Emmie Faust, Female Founders Rise
6:35 pm – Two female founders to present their groundbreaking ideas
7:05 pm – Networking + Drinks
7:30 pm – Two female founders to present their groundbreaking ideas
8:00 pm – Event closes

Come along and be part of a revolutionary event! This isn’t just about presentation skills and pitching to investors – it’s bringing the power of the community together to move the dial for four female founders.
TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE.
This event is kindly sponsored by Lloyds Business & Commercial: Women entrepreneurs are a vital part of the economy and society, and Lloyds Bank is committed to helping you thrive throughout your business journey. Further information and support can be found at: ​​Supporting Women-Owned Business Hub.

Getting Into Retail: The Founders' Story
2024-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Minima, 98-100 Hospital Street, Birmingham, B19 3QP
Are you a product-based founder ready to conquer retail but not sure where to start? We’ve got you, with our brand new series of events aimed at helping you get closer to realising your retail dreams.
Kicking off this series of events, we’ve brought together four incredible women who have cracked the code on landing coveted retail partnerships. Discover their secrets, challenges, and triumphs as they share their journeys from product to shelf for yet another fantastic event.
We’re taking over Minima, one of Birmingham’s most stunning retail spaces, for the evening and giving you the chance to hear from:
Rose Ovensehi, who founded Flora & Curl in 2017 out of a personal quest to find gentle, all-natural remedies for textured hair. After growing frustrated with the low-quality and questionable ingredients found in many haircare products on the market, Rose took matters into her own hands, sourcing nutrient-dense ingredients from around the world and crafting recipes in her mum’s kitchen. Her products are now stocked worldwide, including the likes of Boots, Superdrug, and LOOKFANTASTIC.
Laura Vann, who founded V by Laura Vann in 2013 after noticing a gap in the market for timeless stone-set jewellery that was high quality yet accessible. Joining her father’s 30-year established jewellery business on the outskirts of the Jewellery Quarter, she set out to modernise art deco jewellery, making it available to a wider market. Today, V’s demi-fine collections are stocked by some of the finest retailers worldwide including Selfridges, Liberty, Harvey Nichols, and Fortnum & Mason.
Bryony Redgrave, the founder of Vesta Sustainable Living, a sustainable homeware brand, established in 2018 in response to the problem of single use plastic products in our environment. Vesta produces reusable organic cotton wipes and, to date, has diverted over 4 million items of single use plastics from landfill by simply allowing customers to replace their disposables everyday household products with reusable products that have the same function. Their products can be found in the award-winning farm shop, Daylesford, as well as Abel and Cole.
Paramjit Nagra, co-founder of Crazy Gin, took a drunken idea and turned it into a successful brand in just 12 months, launching nationwide with Harvey Nichols. Motivated by a desire to authentically represent Indian flavours, she and her husband created Crazy Gin in 2016 to celebrate their British Indian heritage. Within six months, they sold their London home, quit their jobs, and established their own distillery in Wolverhampton. Their innovative, flavour-packed gins were named amongst The Observer’s Top 50 Food and Drink Brands.
You’ll be greeted by a welcome drink, with the chance to network with your fellow founders whilst browsing Minima’s stunning furniture and homewares accessories. We’ll then sit down to hear from Rose, Laura, Bryony, and Paramjit, who will share their open experiences of the retail landscape, with plenty of time for you to ask your burning questions during the Q&A.
Don’t miss out – register today and join us for this incredible brunch: CLICK HERE.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up to The 51% Club here.
Huge thank you to Minima for being our event sponsor.

From Burnout to Balance - in partnership with Female Founders Rise
2024-07-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Minima, 98-100 Hospital Street, Birmingham, B19 3QP
The Founder Facade: You show up for everyone, praised for your endless hustle. But secretly, exhaustion, loneliness, and a constant undercurrent of worry lie underneath. Sound familiar?
It’s not just you. This is what Dr. Lalitaa Suglani calls “high-functioning anxiety,” and it doesn’t have to define you.
We’ve teamed up with Female Founders Rise to host ‘From Burnout to Balance’, an event for female founders to come together and change the endless pattern of taking on too much and pushing it too far.
Dr. Lalitaa is an award-winning psychologist and author of a new book dedicated to high functioning anxiety. She’ll be sharing with us her five-step plan for a radical self shift.
In addition, Emmie Faust, founder of Female Founders Rise, will share her personal journey to burnout and back. In addition to Oz Tuskan, founder of The Resilient, who will unveil her latest research on imposter syndrome and how it’s crippling female founders.
What’s more, this is your chance to connect with fellow founders over brunch and carve out some well-deserved balance in your busy schedule.
Tickets are available to registered members of The 51% Club and Female Founders Rise. CLICK HERE.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up to The 51% Club here.

A brand brunch with Valentina Milanova, Founder of Daye
2024-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | The Compound, 80 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
When it comes to inspirational founders, Valentina Milanova is right at the top of the list. Founder of health tech brand Daye, she’s pushing boundaries to change the world for women’s gynae health. From CBD tampons that offer pain relief to diagnostic tampons that detect STIs, Daye is launching innovative products and services to fit conveniently into our lives.
After 180 investor pitches back in 2018, Valentina raised £4 million in seed funding to launch a pain-relieving tampon to help around 90% of women who experience period pain. Last year, she raised a further £10 million in Series A to introduce a game-changing diagnostic tampon to detect STIs.
We are absolutely delighted that Valentina will be joining us for an exclusive brunch to celebrate the launch of Daye’s new HPV screening service. It detects 14 high-risk infections with a non-invasive at-home tampon, which is scientifically backed and ultimately game-changing for women’s health.
Join us at one of Birmingham’s coolest venues with one of the world’s coolest brands.

Hear Valentina’s founder story and be inspired by her passion to make a world-leading brand
Be empowered by our panel, featuring Valentina and women’s health experts, talking about the gender health gap
Enjoy brunch whilst meeting fellow founders and experts from the health industry
Grab a goody bag packed full of epic Daye products

Spaces are limited and the event is invite only – open to The 51% Club members and a small number of handpicked guests.
Don’t miss out – register today and join us for this incredible brunch: CLICK HERE.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up to The 51% Club here.
Huge thank you to female-founded events company, lemonzest, for being one of our sponsors.
