the work-life balancing illusion
We talk a lot about work-life balance, but for many women, the ‘life’ side of the equation is anything but balanced.…
07/03/2025life,wellbeing,careerssolopreneurship,gender equity,domestic load,productivity,sustainability,multitasking myth,women entrepreneurs,work-life balance,burnout
the power of saying no
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. For many women, saying no doesn’t come easily, whether in business,…
27/02/2025business,wellbeing,careersavoiding burnout,personal development,self employment,saying no,setting boundaries,time management
tackling the march of macho leadership
The march of macho leadership seems unstoppable. How can we foster genuine authenticity in leadership, a style that…
26/02/2025mission,careersElon Musk,Signalling Authenticity,dictatorships,leadership,women in leadership,Vladimir Putin,Donald Trump
pulling back the veil on hidden fatigue
The never-ending mental load of keeping work, family, and life running smoothly. The expectation to be always ‘on’.…
20/02/2025wellbeing,entrepreneurs,careersburnout,mentoring,world of work,women in business,Solopreneurs
from side hustle to sustainable business
From passion projects to financial lifelines, side hustles are becoming the norm as more people carve out time in their…
12/02/2025business,entrepreneurswomen entrepreneurs,side hustle,entrepreneurs,collaboration,world of work,women in business
stop overthinking, start doing
We all do it. We tell ourselves we’re working on something important when, in reality, we’re circling around it —…
07/02/2025business,missioncollaboration,women in business,procrastination,fear,emotional regulation
the importance of unusual conversations
Outside the echo chamber: A recent study by Channel 4 has highlighted how Gen Z has highlighted a deepening divide…
31/01/2025community,missionintergenerational,leadership,future of work,ageism,women in business
solo, but never alone
For women solopreneurs, the journey can be exhilarating but also incredibly demanding. Building something of your own…
27/01/2025business,community,entrepreneursWomenInBusiness,women supporting women,collaborative leadership,Solopreneurs
mastering the career pivot
Career pivots — intentional shifts in professional direction — often arise at critical life junctures, from starting a…
18/12/2024life,community,careersprofessional growth,career change,career pivots,women in leadership,career planning,preventing burnout,work-life balance,mentoring
tackling the gender wealth gap
The gender pay gap is widely discussed, but its ripple effects extend into a less visible but equally troubling issue:…
06/12/2024life,finances,missiongender pension gap,Vanesa Pazos,EmpowerHer,gender wealth gap,NoBa Capital,women investors,women mentoring women,Lumin Community,women change makers,gender pay gap
funding promise for future female founders
Only 1.8% of venture capital funding in the first half of 2024 went to female-founded businesses, highlighting…
29/11/2024business,mission,entrepreneursInvest in Women Taskforce,Debbie Wosskow,Hannah Bernard,female founders,start-up funding,women entrepreneurs
Vanesa Pazos joins Lumin as founding advisor
Welcome to Vanesa Pazos as a Founding Advisor to Lumin, bringing her expertise, passion, and dedication to advancing…
27/11/2024business,LUMIN,mission,entrepreneursventure capital,world of work,Vanesa Pazos,EmpowerHer,women invest in women
building authentic presence
In today’s fast-paced work environment, it can be challenging to establish a presence that feels both authentic and…
21/11/2024business,careersauthentic presence,career development,executive coaching,Ilaria Vilkelis,communication,elevator pitch,mentoring,professional growth
making more of micropreneurs
What do crockery queen Emma Bridgewater and dungaree tycoon Lucy Greenwood have in common? They both started out as a…
19/11/2024business,entrepreneurschildcare,side hustle,start-up,business growth
why women work for free
Equal Pay Day 2024 will be 20th November – the day when far too many women will start working for free. On average,…
14/11/2024business,finances,missionFawcett Society,Equal Pay Day,financial inequality,gender pay gap