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.…
07/03/2025sustainability,multitasking myth,life,wellbeing,careers,women entrepreneurs,work-life balance,burnout,solopreneurshipgender equity,domestic load,productivity
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,mentoring,entrepreneurscareers,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…
31/01/2025ageism,community,mission,women in business,intergenerationalleadership,future of work
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,entrepreneursSolopreneurs,WomenInBusiness,women supporting women,collaborative leadership
mastering the career pivot
Career pivots — intentional shifts in professional direction — often arise at critical life junctures, from starting a…
18/12/2024work-life balance,life,community,mentoring,careers,professional growth,career change,career pivotswomen in leadership,career planning,preventing burnout
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:…
06/12/2024women mentoring women,Lumin Community,women change makers,life,finances,mission,gender pay gap,gender pension gap,Vanesa Pazos,EmpowerHergender wealth gap,NoBa Capital,women investors
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,entrepreneurswomen entrepreneurs,Invest in Women Taskforce,Debbie Wosskow,Hannah Bernard,female founders,start-up funding
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,mentoringcareers,professional growth,authentic presence,career development,executive coaching,Ilaria Vilkelis,communication,elevator pitch
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,entrepreneursstart-up,business growth,childcare,side hustle
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,missiongender pay gap,Fawcett Society,Equal Pay Day,financial inequality