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Women-owned breweries are carving their own unique paths in today’s male dominant beer industry. Women are infusing innovation, creativity, and a fresh perspective into every pint. These visionary women are not only crafting exceptional beers but also shattering glass ceilings and challenging stereotypes. We will celebrate the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship of women in the brewing industry as they break barriers, create unique flavours, and inspire change. https://lnkd.in/gHHK_cKS

Shoutout to the Unstoppable Women of Our 1st Lady's Salon! 🌟 At The Lady's Realm, we enable transformation to make work better for women. We create experiences that enable people to initiate change. This year's Salon’s topic was: #TheFutureofFemaleLeadership. With the help of our great partner KIND PR, we brought together a select group of dedicated female leaders to write a #manifesto and to kick-off a process of change. Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible women who brought their passion, expertise, and vision to our 1st #LadysSalon event, shaping the future of work and leadership. 🚀 🌟 Natasa Bagić: A marketing dynamo with over 20 years of experience, leading the charge for diversity and inclusion at De’Longhi Group. 🌟 Maja Blumenšajn: A digital marketing maven recognized as the Digital Professional of the Year, driving innovation at NOVA TV. 🌟 Sara Foršek Pažin: A sustainability champion dedicated to creating positive social and environmental impact at M SAN GROUP. 🌟 Nikolina Kolarić: Leading the charge in integrating ESG criteria at Hrvatska poštanska banka, championing workplace inclusion and equality. 🌟 Lara Rozanic: Pioneering natural winemaking and female leadership as CEO at Roxanich Winery & Design Hotel. 🌟 Lucia Jeric Palić: Elevating Croatian art and contemporary artists as the owner of Kaptol Gallery, inspiring cultural exchange and appreciation. 🌟 Ana Bat, MBA: Fearlessly challenging injustice and leading with integrity as Sales & Marketing Director at Elle Croatia. 🌟 Diana Kukić Dasko: Driving digital innovation and business development at Lloyds Digital, shaping Croatia's eCommerce landscape. 🌟 Dolores Svitlanović: Carving her own path in the legal world with passion, adventure, and expertise. 🌟 Marija Margareta Klika: A powerhouse in communication and sustainable business, amplifying the voices of women and driving change. Over two days we devoted ourselves to answering an important question: What does the future of female leadership look like and how can we turn it into reality? We facilitated the process through a series of exercises, drawing on the knowledge we've accumulated over the past 9 months. Carefully crafting the entire experience, we ensured it fostered a sense of belonging and psychological safety right from the moment the women arrived. The result is the first draft of a #manifesto, both visionary AND actionable signed by all the participants. Take things into your own hands, ladies. This is just the beginning! 💪 #WomenLeadership #Empowerment #FutureOfWork #IAMEVERYWOMAN

I am very fortunate to be interviewed by IPI, Innovation Partner for Impact, this is part of the innovation catalyst that creates opportunities for enterprise to grow beyond boundaries. In this interview, I talk about my career journey, F&B industry change for women, why mentorship is important, and how I become an IA This year’s theme for International Women Day is “Inspired Inclusion in my field to support inclusivity and diversity” Link below to read my interview https://lnkd.in/gnibhtRe

Beer. Developed, cultured and perfected by women 🍺 From ancient mesopotamia and Ninkasi (the goddess of brewing), beer and women have always been inextricably linked. In 14th century England, women were primarily responsible for brewing and selling ale. So an exploration into why beer has such a 'male' reputation is not only necessary, but really effing bloody interesting. As Sacha Harvey says, these conversations aren't just about elevating women's presence right now, it's about holding space and creating space for the women who aren’t in the room yet. I posted earlier this week about actually DOING the thing, changing your processes and putting in the work beyond your socials this week to demonstrate commitment to equity, so I loved hearing from Emma Heal about what Lucky Saint | B Corp™ do in this space. The living and breathing includes: ✅ Role Modelling flexible workplaces and living it (Think 9 in 10 patterns, 4 day weeks etc)   ✅ OPEN DIARIES. Committed to a school drop off? It's in the diary and you best believe nobody expects you to move it.   ✅ An increased focus on mental health, doing what they can, where they can, to support and enable their people. Mary Slot hit the nail on the head when discussing the power of role models and allies, saying "When you have more women in senior leadership, the organisation will perform better and have better social responsibility." Rachel Auty stole my heart with her work around mentoring, marketing, and women in beer. She shared stories around “The Brave Noise Movement”, which highlighted the processes that sit behind 'bad behaviour' and how this is helping people take action. Women On Tap CIC has a five point manifesto (i.e. being safe in drinking spaces, connecting/ learning/ exploring, representation, professional development and opening doors for women etc) - a tangible, actionable commitment to behaviour change in the industry. Brew York .... I think I love you. Liz Hemus talked passionately about raising visibility and taking action through DEI groups. It's the power of lived experience and holding space for people’s valid and vulnerable stories that really makes all the difference. And Pooja Patel... this world would be a freaking poorer place without your energy in it. "When women are in the position of power, they will create opportunities for other women. You can change mindset and policies- but you need to change things structurally. It inspires people." THIS is the action. THIS is what we want to see more of. And a beautiful quote from the Lucky Saint | B Corp™ team to close us out, “Instead of calling people out, call them in because they are probably trying their best.” I'm feeling inspired, optimistic, and like a group of incredible women have collectively kicked the world up the ass to take action. LOVE this. Cheers 🍻 #womeninbeer #brewing #marketing #iwd2024

An interesting (good news !) report on how more #inclusive #brands are growing 1.5x faster than their less inclusive competitors! Worth downloading the report from SeeMe Index in partnership with Circana An Extract : What differentiates the most Inclusive brands? 👉🏽 They see inclusivity as an organisational approach 👉🏽 Intersectional thinking 👉🏽Transparency Doing good is good business, folks. Links in comments.. Asha Shivaji SeeMe Index 👌🙌 #InclusiveBrands #InclusiveMarketing

Celebrating Women in Packaging: Innovators Shaping the Future 🙌 The packaging industry, a cornerstone of the global supply chain, is experiencing an exciting transformation fueled by innovations in sustainability, design and technology.  And at the heart of this evolution are inspiring women whose vision, leadership and dedication are reshaping the sector. Their stories are a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation and a commitment to making a difference. They are building a future where packaging is sustainable, inclusive and forward-thinking — one that benefits both people and the planet. Thank you Tina Gerfer (geb. Bends), Lisa Antonie Scherer, Pia Schnück, Caroline Babendererde, Sonja Bähr, Kim Cheng and Mia Pettersson for your incredible contributions! Your impact resonates far beyond your immediate roles, sparking industry-wide shifts toward a better, more responsible future.👏 Let’s continue to celebrate and support these visionary leaders as they drive the packaging industry toward new heights! 💪 #WomenInPackaging #Innovation #interpack #Packaging #Processing

Exciting News at WHY Hospitality! 🎉 🌟 We're thrilled to welcome Ariane Roux to our team at WHY Hospitality! Ariane will be spearheading our exciting new initiative, WHY Women, launching on Wednesday, May 15th! 🌟 Ariane comes to us with an impressive background in hospitality, combined with a deep passion for literature and advocacy for women's issues. Here's a sneak peek into what makes Ariane a perfect fit for WHY Hospitality, in her own words: Q: What's the one thing about hospitality that always puts a smile on your face? Ariane: "My favorite thing about the hospitality industry is meeting people who are incredibly passionate about what they do. At tasting and training sessions, at distillery tours, at competitions, you encounter people who commit themselves wholeheartedly to achieving ‘perfection’; whether that’s carefully studying distilling to create the right liqueur for their comp bev or dedicating years of research and effort to setting up their dream microbrewery. Meeting people who really care is always inspiring, and even more so in such an overlooked industry, where there’s a tendency to view hospitality jobs as ‘stepping stones’ or ‘place holders’ while you pursue ‘a real career’. There is something truly beautiful about committing yourself to ‘perfection’ and creating joyful experiences for others." 😊 Q: What inspired you to join the WHY team as a writer? Ariane: "WHY Hospitality presented the ideal opportunity for me, a person who loves all things literary, who has spent a third of their life in the industry, and who is a proud feminist. So, the chance to sing the praises of hospitality’s hard-working ladies and identify the issues they’re currently facing is one I couldn’t miss out on." 📝 Get ready for the launch of WHY Women under Ariane's insightful leadership. Let's support and celebrate the vital contributions of women in our industry together! 🙌 Stay tuned for more updates! 📅 #WHYHospitality #WHYWomen #Leadership #Inclusion #HospitalityIndustry

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This March, we wanted to be the first to celebrate the Outstanding Women in CX in Malaysia for challenging the status quo and taking the lead in shaping the future of CX. 👏 Lisa Kimura at L'Oréal 👏 Joanne Low at POPLOOK SDN BHD 👏 Amira Jazliana, Priya Morgan at Tune Talk 👏 Yenny Chooi Wai Kuan, Joey Teoh, Gan Hui Shan at Watsons Malaysia 👏 Jennifer Bay, Jesse Siew, Eena H., Rabiathul Eleena Mohd Zaini, Saila Zain at The Body Shop ♀️ Women make up only 28% of leadership positions in the #CX sector globally, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company. So, we still have work to do. This number may seem unsurpassable, and the challenge seems big - but it’s not. As a woman-founded, 70% woman-led, and predominantly women-owned company, we see firsthand the importance of increasing the proportional representation of women in #marketing and CX. When diverse perspectives and voices are brought to the table, it leads to more innovation, more inclusivity, more equity, and better outcomes for organizations - and, crucially - customers. We take pride in having bold, creative, and inspiring women as part of our Growth Makers Club community. We don’t just celebrate women as part of #IWD2024 - we do it every day. #WomeninCX #OutstandingWomenInCX #shemarkables

As sustainability regulations mount and pressure grows to move beyond performative diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategies, the fashion industry is seeking ways to tie progress in these areas to wider business goals. Cue a mounting debate about whether there should be more women — according to some, the more empathetic and value-driven of the genders — in leadership roles. But is that perception also holding the industry back? I spoke to a number of female leaders in the industry to determine whether their gender — and perceptions of the attributes they hold as a result of being women — is a help or a hindrance as we move into a new, purpose-driven era of business. Opinion was divided: some said they were driven by purpose and personal values, while others said they measured success through more traditional metrics, such as turnover and profit. What both groups had in common, though, was that their business skills had been underestimated. Gender stereotypes are holding back women from being perceived as more business oriented, and therefore more able to drive meaningful progress on sustainability. Big thank you to Aurora James, Marie-Claire Daveu, Federica Marchionni, Sue Fox, Christin Owings, Subira Jones and Hannah Phang for sharing their thoughts on this complex and nuanced topic. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dP9bjB23