Networking Summary: Bridging Entrepreneurship & Sustainability, 24 June 2021
The WBII event of 24 June was very inspiring where Josephine Agbeko shared her many great insights into the important subject of entrepreneurship and sustainability. Josephine started by asking each of us to think about what sustainability means to us. We went around...
Women’s Empowerment in Ireland – moving forward
When I think of Ireland, I am reminded among many things of the beautiful rolling green countryside, the renowned writers and musicians and the congenial pub vibe. Until the early 1990's and by Western European standards, Ireland was relatively poor, with high...
Networking Summary: How to start your own book, finally! 27 May 2021
Our 27 May networking evening was packed full of interesting ideas. The evening started off with a request from Anna Molnar and Enara Parra, who are now in charge of the WBII Instagram account. They asked everyone to use #wbiinetworking when posting photos on IG. Our...
It’s all about the process
This month, Charlene updates us on how the Women Entrepreneurship Platform is raising the profile and issues of women farmers through virtual teamwork and collaboration. The process has been started via a webinar which culminated in a proposal for a cross-commission...
Women in Business: Q&A with Sinead Hewson of TpEBO (Time Poor Experts and Business Owners)
We ask our members to share a few thoughts: to introduce themselves to fellow members, and those who are interested in our community. In this instalment, we interview Sinead Hewson of TpEBO (Time Poor Experts and Business Owners). Tell us about your business: Leaders,...
Networking Summary: Expanding Your Business Internationally, 22 April 2020
Congratulations WBII – Celebrating 15 years of existence!! Our network facilitator, Dymphna Elsink, reminded us of what the WBII has achieved over the past 15 years. Just to give you a taste, the WBII Annual Reports highlight our accomplishments, membership and...
WBII’s new inside connection to the Dutch Women’s Council
This month, Charlene introduces us to one of our newest members, Garcia Stans. Garcia is a financial business coach and also serves as the treasurer of the NVR (Dutch Women’s Council). She tells us why there is still a need for this organization that advocates for...
Networking Summary: Incorporating Emotional Intelligence into your Business, 25 March 2020
It’s All About Emotions We started off this March networking event with a 10-minute member presentation by Anna Molnár of Blossom Empowering Events. Anna empowers ambitious female entrepreneurs and shared with us three important pillars of her approach which aims to...
Do women entrepreneurs have a role to play in the Green Deal?
This month, Charlene highlights how the European Green Deal and the European Recovery Plan have great relevance for women entrepreneurs through showcasing a social enterprise business of one of our own members, Aleyda Santos. She argues that programmes to level the...