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,careerswomen entrepreneurs,work-life balance,burnout,solopreneurship,gender equity,domestic load,productivity,sustainability,multitasking myth
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,careerssaying no,setting boundaries,time management,avoiding burnout,personal development,self employment
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,careersleadership,women in leadership,Vladimir Putin,Donald Trump,Elon Musk,Signalling Authenticity,dictatorships
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,careersmentoring,world of work,women in business,Solopreneurs,burnout
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,entrepreneursside hustle,entrepreneurs,collaboration,world of work,women in business,women entrepreneurs
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,missionleadership,future of work,ageism,women in business,intergenerational
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,entrepreneurswomen supporting women,collaborative leadership,Solopreneurs,WomenInBusiness
mastering the career pivot
Career pivots — intentional shifts in professional direction — often arise at critical life junctures, from starting a…
18/12/2024life,community,careerspreventing burnout,work-life balance,mentoring,professional growth,career change,career pivots,women in leadership,career planning
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,missionVanesa Pazos,EmpowerHer,gender wealth gap,NoBa Capital,women investors,women mentoring women,Lumin Community,women change makers,gender pay gap,gender pension 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,entrepreneursDebbie Wosskow,Hannah Bernard,female founders,start-up funding,women entrepreneurs,Invest in Women Taskforce
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,entrepreneursworld of work,Vanesa Pazos,EmpowerHer,women invest in women,venture capital
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,careerscareer development,executive coaching,Ilaria Vilkelis,communication,elevator pitch,mentoring,professional growth,authentic presence
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,entrepreneursside hustle,start-up,business growth,childcare
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,missionEqual Pay Day,financial inequality,gender pay gap,Fawcett Society