Women's Enterprise Day 2025 - From Vision to Venture

Women's Enterprise  Day  2025 - From Vision to Venture
26 March 2025
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m.

There are nearly one million women-led businesses in the UK but the pace of registrations is slowing and closures are rising. So, what’s holding us back? Female founders represent a powerful, yet largely untapped, source of innovation and investment potential.

Join us at the 11th Women’s Enterprise Day to celebrate the incredible women leading the charge, connect with like-minded founders and discover practical tips to turn your vision into a venture.

Taking place at , the event will comprise a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs, motivational talks, keynote interviews, interactive workshops and a networking lunch.

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in helping to #AccelerateAction, join us for a day that will leave you feeling motivated and inspired. We look forward to seeing you there!

Panel: How to land your products in major stores

Want to see your products on the shelves of top retailers? Our panel of bold and innovative entrepreneurs share how they took their brands from startup to supermarket success. From securing deals with Asda, Sainsbury’s, Boots and M&S to navigating challenges and scaling up, they’ll reveal the strategies that worked. Get expert insights on catching buyers’ attention and breaking into big-name stores.

  • Gem Misa, Co-founder,
  • Jenny Wordsworth, Founder,
  • Michele Scott Lynch, Founder,
  • Moderator: Kate Bassett, Business Writer and Senior Content Editor, Financial Times

Keynote interview: Jo Tutchener-Sharp
After surviving a brain haemorrhage, Jo Tutchener-Sharp made a promise to build a business with purpose. She founded in 2016 and has donated thousands of Superhero Sleep Buddy toys and Super Scarves to children and women facing serious illness. With her B-Corp fashion line now stocked in Liberty and five standalone stores, Jo shares how her second chance at life fuels her mission to help others.

Power Talk - Lisa Smosarski, Stylist Magazine - Redefining your purpose

We are living in the age of purpose in business, where customers don’t just buy what you do but more importantly why you do it. In this session with Lisa Smosarski, discover why it’s so important to identify your values and your why, how to clarify your purpose and learn from the businesses leading the purpose pack.

Power Talk - Stella Kanu, Shakespeare's Globe

Mindset shifts: How to self-care (when you think you don't have time for it)

Learn how to take your self-care regime to the next level and embed positive influences into your everyday routine. This session explores the seven pillars of self-care, offering inspiration, education and practical strategies to support your wellbeing and emotional resilience.

Workshop: A thoroughly non-techie intro to AI

What is this generative AI thing? What can it do? Is it safe? And where in my business should I be using it? Join Anna Carina Berkman from as she guides you through this new world and answers these questions properly, giving you practical ideas and strategies to get stuck in. No techie speak allowed.

Workshop: The connection catalyst: How to fast-track your networks

Through a series of fun activities, coach Mel Larsen will help to boost your business connections. This is your opportunity to gain valuable new ideas, insights, tips, resources and clients in the space of an hour. Get ready to turn your vision into a real-life venture.

Keynote interview: Carina Lepore

Since winning The Apprentice in 2019, Carina Lepore has taken her family business, , to new heights. Known for her hands-on approach and unstoppable energy, the ‘Pocket Rocket’ shares her secrets to effective leadership and smart management.

Delegates are welcome to stay until 17.00 for networking

Ticket price includes: Eventbrite fee, breakfast refreshments, all talks, workshop sessions and lunch.

What previous attendees say about the event

"I had the most uplifting experience at the Women’s Enterprise Day and want to thank you and the team for such an amazing day. From start to finish I was made to feel that I mattered."

Really good, just what I needed – a hug in a mug

I loved it. It is good to be with entrepreneurs and feel less alone.


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