Nurture Network

At #NNL24, we explored how to grow beyond external & internal limits 🚀. The key takeaway? You’re never stuck. Where you begin doesn’t determine where you’ll go. Even if you’ve spent years in the same environment, you’re not planted there permanently🌿. Thank you, Osaze Ighodaro, for sharing your highlights! Two standout quotes from our wonderful panellists on this theme: 👉“You’re not a tree; you can move.” - Tamu T., Author, Coach, Speaker 👉“The company will always be there.” - Niamh Callaghan, Business Consultant, CGI This reminds us that we have the freedom to adapt, even if it means stepping away from what’s familiar💙. Nurture Network is about sharing the real stories of women and minorities who’ve broken out of confining spaces. Looking for inspiration to make a bold change? Check out Episode 2 of our podcast featuring Julie Ashmore Dann - Listen in and get inspired to step up in life by stepping away 🎧🌟. Link to episode>> https://lnkd.in/eYYA4mfK Become a member >>https://lnkd.in/eSVWk4pM #GrowthMindset #CareerFreedom #WomenInLeadership #BreakTheMold #Mentorship

Build your village and thrive 🌟 It’s never too late - or too soon - to start growing your community. At #NNL24, "It Takes a Village," people from all backgrounds—students, entrepreneurs, and leaders—came together to connect, learn, and grow🪴💫. Thank you, Evelyne Ong, for sharing your highlights from NNL24, and shout out to Lee Chambers; thank you for your fireside chat and your insights from the event! As Lee Chambers mentioned, our events are more than networking; they’re spaces to create a foundation of mentorship, inspiration, and motivation. Whether you’re studying, just beginning your career or an experienced professional, there’s always room to expand your network 🤝. Become a member of The Nurture Network and join our growing village of support, insight, and encouragement— form part of a community that will uplift you by signing up here >> https://lnkd.in/eSVWk4pM #mentorship #growthopportunties #studentopportunities #networking #nurturenetwork

"Unwittingly, we write the story of our future from narratives based on the past..." – Gabor Maté This powerful quote, referenced in Tamu Thomas' Women Who Work Too Much, reminds us how deeply our behaviours are influenced by history—both personal and generational. It’s easy to forget that the mindsets that served our parents or ancestors don’t necessarily serve us today. This Black History Month’s theme of #ReclaimingNarratives reminds us of what Tamu Thomas describes in her book - reclaiming the stories and rewiring the mindsets that have shaped us to create a future that prioritises joy over survival 🌿. Thank you, Tamu T., for sharing these much-needed thoughts in Women Who Work Too Much and at #NNL2024 last month 🌟! Join our community of trailblazers and receive inspiration through our weekly spotlight newsletter— sign up to the Nurture Network here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSVWk4pM #Blackhistorymonth2024 #Blackhistorymonth #TheNurtureNetwork #ItStartsWithAConversation

What if real resilience is about pausing, reassessing, and taking intentional steps toward a healthier, more sustainable path? 🌱    “When Life Happens” was one of our most-loved panel discussions from #NNLive2024. Thanks Ananya Rath, for highlighting how our panellists reminded us that life happens to everyone - and that resilience is not just about endurance but also self-compassion.  And a special thank you to our incredible panellists, Dr. Vanessa Awong Eya'a 🩺, Chelsea M., Shaunn Griffiths, CFA, Emily McCorkell, and Daria ☆ Preston, for sharing their deeply personal stories of navigating life's hardest moments, which resonated with so many of us 🙏 . Look out for more info about the upcoming Nurture Network Live 25 - watch this space for your members' early bird ticket! #ItTakesAVillage #FutureLeadership #InspriningLeaders #Allyship #Mentors #NurtureNetwork2024

Amplify and Champion the businesses doing good work in your local community. ACLT Barking & Dagenham Giving - Everyone Included The Ben Kinsella Trust Black Equity Organisation Brixton Soup Kitchen Forbes Family Group #LivesNotKnives Nathaniel Peat, BEng(Hons), MSc. Nurture Network

The event reel is out - thank you RUTH AJ WILSON you always deliver. #ItTakesAvillage Nurture Network Live 24... We’ve already shared some exciting highlights from the event, but what’s even more powerful is the follow-up. My inbox is filling with emails from attendees – entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, and seasoned professionals alike – who connected, collaborated, and shared ideas that are sure to spark new opportunities and partnerships. This event provided the perfect space for innovation and inspiration, bringing together dynamic minds from across industries. 🔔 Stay tuned for more insights and key takeaways! There's more to come, and I can't wait to share how these conversations continue to shape new possibilities. #networking #entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #innovation #FutureLeadership #ItStartsWithAConversation #Networking with Lee Chambers, Tamu T., Daria ☆ Preston, Akua Opong CITP MBCS FRSA, Shaunn Griffiths, CFA, Simon Moyle, Osaze Ighodaro, Emily McCorkell, Chelsea M., Tanyka Davson, hosted by Rise, created by Barclays Sponsors Fidelity Investments, Media Partners Maddyness UK, Startups Magazine Goodybags Jigna Varu, VARU Beauty Maxine Marshall, Christian Doherty, Noelia Frederick

So many highlights from last weeks 'It takes a village' event... Brilliant summary Louise Jones More to come... #leadership #purpose #ittakesaVillage #NurtureNetwork24 Sponsors Fidelity Investments beauty partnership Jigna Varu at VARU Beauty, media partnerships Maddyness UK , Startups Magazine, Goodybag sponsorship Vivup, CGI and Flo Health Inc.

Thank you Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre we loved having you join us too... "We're loving the energy in this room" "Today, I’ve had incredible connections with X, Y, and Z, " "I heard so many insightful thoughts on managing the highs and lows of being a founder" "I want to know more about Alma Angels internship please" "I loved listening to Leigh Walters-James, I would love to be connected Accenture" These are just a few of the comments and emails filling my inbox today – please, keep them coming! The true power of this network lies in bringing together people you might not ordinarily cross paths with. The Nurture Network is all about uniting underrepresented entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners with more established professionals. It’s a space for collaboration, sharing ideas, and sparking inspiration.... more to come... #FounderLife #InspiringConversations #FemaleFounders #ScalingBusiness

Its a wrap... thank you ALL...Until the next one. We head to the London Guildhall - shh! Content to come #NurtureNetworkLive25

#SpeakerUpdate Last Friday, we sat down with the #DreamTeam panel, and we want to congratulate Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founder of luna, a platform addressing the lack of digital health resources for tweens and teenagers. luna provides a safe space for young people to access reliable information on health topics such as periods and relationships—without relying on misinformation from social media. The platform is designed to be relatable and is developed by experts to ensure it meets the needs of its young users. Excitingly, luna is now officially global with over 100,000 members! When we spoke with Jas at the beginning of summer, they had 25,000 members. We can’t wait to unpack with her and the rest of the panel what makes the perfect Dream Team—or leadership team—as an entrepreneur or in the corporate space. We also learned more about Leigh Walters-James, who started out surfing the shores of Bondi Beach in Sydney, became a chef, then a corporate negotiator and lawyer, and is now MD at Accenture. We’ll also hear from Ian de Cordova at BT Group, whose company is pushing for more financial support for founders with disabilities, and Roxane Sanguinetti, co-founder of Alma Angels, which is disrupting the investor ecosystem. Facilitated by Julie Blane foundering partner at @The Table VC More to come! We'll be sharing sneak peeks by the end of the week. It Takes a Village is on...