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.…
07/03/2025multitasking myth,life,wellbeing,careers,women entrepreneurs,work-life balance,burnout,solopreneurship,gender equitydomestic load,productivity,sustainability
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,…
27/02/2025personal development,self employment,business,wellbeing,careers,saying nosetting boundaries,time management,avoiding burnout
tackling the march of macho leadership
The march of macho leadership seems unstoppable. How can we foster genuine authenticity in leadership, a style that…
26/02/2025leadership,women in leadership,Vladimir Putin,Donald Trump,Elon Musk,Signalling Authenticity,dictatorshipsmission,careers
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’.…
20/02/2025burnout,wellbeing,mentoring,entrepreneurs,careersworld of work,women in business,Solopreneurs
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…
12/02/2025entrepreneurs,side hustleentrepreneurs,collaboration,world of work,women in business,women entrepreneurs,business
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…
27/01/2025community,entrepreneurs,SolopreneursWomenInBusiness,women supporting women,collaborative leadership,business
mastering the career pivot
Career pivots — intentional shifts in professional direction — often arise at critical life junctures, from starting a…
18/12/2024life,community,mentoringcareers,professional growth,career change,career pivots,women in leadership,career planning,preventing burnout,work-life balance
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…
29/11/2024mission,entrepreneurs,women entrepreneursInvest in Women Taskforce,Debbie Wosskow,Hannah Bernard,female founders,start-up funding,business
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…
27/11/2024women invest in women,business,LUMIN,mission,entrepreneursventure capital,world of work,Vanesa Pazos,EmpowerHer
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…
19/11/2024entrepreneurs,start-upbusiness growth,childcare,side hustle,business
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