Palm Bay International’s Post

Thank you Sid and team for highlighting women in the spirits industry on this day - International Women's Day 2024. A common theme in this and other articles are the obstacles women entrepreneurs face when raising capital. So today I put out a challenge to the investor community - I and at least 4 other brand owners in the wine & spirits space, who have collaborated for years, seek to put together a portfolio of existing women-owned brands. But we need the capital to do it. Together we can grow faster, soar higher, and provide a managed risk path to a ROI more than investment in a stand-alone brand can. If any longer-view investors are willing to really get behind women in spirits, my DM is open! #investors #venturecapital #privateequity #womenfounders #womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth #spiritsindustry #wineindustry

Thank you Sid and team for highlighting women in the spirits industry on this day - International Women's Day 2024. A common theme in this and other articles are the obstacles women entrepreneurs face when raising capital. So today I put out a challenge to the investor community - I and at least 4 other brand owners in the wine & spirits space, who have collaborated for years, seek to put together a portfolio of existing women-owned brands. But we need the capital to do it. Together we can grow faster, soar higher, and provide a managed risk path to a ROI more than investment in a stand-alone brand can. If any longer-view investors are willing to really get behind women in spirits, my DM is open! #investors #venturecapital #privateequity #womenfounders #womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth #spiritsindustry #wineindustry

Women are shattering barriers and defying stereotypes across all industries, inspiring younger generations as they steadfastly pursue their dreams. As part of our Women's Day Celebration, I talked to our London Competitions judges to explore what motivated them to embark on their careers, which female figures served as their inspiration, and their perspectives on women's representation in the beverage industry. Here's what they had to say - https://lnkd.in/dPtqUv3F #womensday #womensempowerment #beverageindustry #beverage Adriana Valentini I Joanna Nerantzi I Beatrice Bessi I Chiara Sieni DipWSET I Cheryl Cade I Nikolett Maczo I Sid Patel

Let's celebrate International Women's Day together! 🌸 On this special day, we want to honor the resilience, talent, and determination that all women carry within them. On the journey towards personal empowerment, each of you represents a unique story of growth and transformation. In our journey of self-discovery, coaching emerges as a powerful tool to propel us towards success and fulfillment. This Women's Day, we invite you to recognize your inner greatness and embrace the incredible woman that you are. 💪 Discover your inner strength: Through coaching, we will explore together your strengths and overcome any challenges that may arise in your path. 🌟 Find your voice: Empowerment begins when you allow yourself to express your truth. We will work together for you to discover and affirm your unique voice in this world. 🌺 Cultivate confidence: Confidence in yourselves is the foundation of success. Together, we will build a solid foundation for you to face any challenge with determination and security. 🌈 Celebrate your achievements: On this International Women's Day, let's celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Every step counts in your journey towards the best version of yourselves. This is a reminder that you are strong, capable, and deserving of all the blessings that life has to offer. Happy Women's Day! 💖✨

“Companies with the highest racial, ethnic and gender representation are 39 percent more likely to financially outperform, according to a 2023 study by McKinsey & Co. involving more than 1,200 firms worldwide. In June of last year, a study by the ratings agency Moody’s found that companies with higher ratings tended to have a greater racial diversity on their boards and in their executive ranks.” https://lnkd.in/ewA4tK3x

It’s a sad day in Sweden from a diversity point of view since we are losing another female stock listed CEO. Helena Helmersson gives her resegnation from H&M. Partly due to personal reasons, wich is nothing new when it comes to female leavers. Research shows that women tend to be judged harder and less supported in rough times. How can we break this trend?📉 Some suggestions: 🫶🏻 As an organisation work on your unconscious bieses and to find the reason for acting the way you do. 🫶🏻 Have the currage to choose women. 🫶🏻 Have the currage to invest in women. 🫶🏻 Have the currage to support women in equal ways. #diversity #equality

Brands can make a real impact this Pride Month! Dive into Aoife's insights on how brands can ensure their communications strategies connect with the Pride values of inclusivity, respect, and acceptance. #Pride2024 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02C18yw0

Daniela Glynn-Jones is a vital cog in our Glow machine. She’s an expert in helping brands to gain and just as importantly, maintain loyalty with their customers. She is exceptionally skilled at understanding and teaching others to understand the importance of building a relationship with customers through different elements such as personality, service and reliability. Daniela is also our driving force behind championing women. Having a strong female leader is critical- empowerment is everything. Having the other side of it is damaging, it can destroy any confidence you have so quickly. Women must champion each other to do great work, it’s not a competition. To chat to Daniela about any of her POVs, ask her about how brands can gain loyalty (The answer isn’t loyalty cards), why marketers don’t need to be everything, everywhere, all at once, Raising Women, or to find out more about Glow, head to our team pages⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evAKbWdA #marketing #brandculture #brands

This International Women's Day, I was inspired by my 15-year-old daughter Georgia. When she cut her long blonde hair and dyed it bright red and jet black, I was worried that at her all-girls school—amid a sea of blonde hair, midriffs, and high-street fashion—she’d be bullied as a ‘goth’ or criticised for looking so different. Shopping for her upcoming formal, Georgia is defying conventions yet again. Ignoring the racks of pastel silky little numbers and looking for something different and edgy.   I admire her ability to proudly embrace her authentic style and quirks, which is powerful for someone so young.   Georgia shows me that following your own path, even when it defies norms, takes immense courage and resilience.  But more importantly, she's teaching me that the most empowering attribute is being unapologetically yourself.  I am trying to take this into my own life, and it's a core principle I stood by when creating my business, Media Words. As parents, we often worry about our children's acceptance. But do we inadvertently encourage conformity over self-expression in doing so? In the workplace, we laud professionals who innovate and think differently. Shouldn't we afford young women the same freedom to explore and outwardly project who they are? On this International Women's Day, I celebrate the boldness of young women like my daughter who cultivate that inner strength and self-assuredness early on. They prove that a woman's influence and potential are limitless when she is confident enough to show up authentically. To the trailblazers of tomorrow: The world needs more of you. Keep showing us what you're made of. #InternationalWomensDay #breakthebias #authenticity