Celebrating Female Founders in Northampton
Accredited master coach Lucienne Shakir and Kirsty Simmonds, a partner at DFA Law LLP
Excitement is building in Northampton as the town gears up for the upcoming Female Founders Summit, a two-day event dedicated to celebrating and empowering exceptional businesswomen. The summit, scheduled for July 12 and 13, will feature masterclasses, lectures, and an awards ceremony, culminating in the presentation of the prestigious Best Business Award.
DFA Law LLP, a Northampton-based solicitors firm located in Waterside Way, has proudly announced its sponsorship of the Best Business Award. This accolade will be presented to a businesswoman who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to her own development and her clients. Kirsty Simmonds, a partner at DFA Law LLP, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, stating, “We’re thrilled to be involved with the Female Founders Summit and help highlight outstanding female-founded businesses in our region.”
The summit, organised by accredited master coach Lucienne Shakir in partnership with high-profile business leaders and organisations, aims to foster innovation, economic growth, and social equity by supporting female founders. Kirsty Simmonds emphasised the importance of celebrating businesswomen, noting that it creates visibility, inspires the next generation, and contributes to a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Lucienne Shakir looks forward to the grand finale awards ceremony on the evening of July 13, predicting that the reveal of the Best Business Award will be a highlight. Judged by an independent panel, the award will recognise someone truly exceptional. Lucienne expressed her gratitude to DFA Law LLP for their support, stating, “They are fast becoming regular supporters of everything we do here at Lucienne Coaching. They’re a local legal firm which isn’t paying lip service to supporting female founders; they are proactively behind us.”
The Female Founders Summit will be hosted across various town centre venues, including Delapré Abbey, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Northampton Film House, and Vulcan Works. The event will feature keynote presentations from well-known businesswoman, broadcaster, author, and activist Mary Portas, as well as other inspiring speakers such as growth and transformation expert Viviane Paxinos, motivational speaker Ife Thomas, and multi-award-winning trauma therapist Caroline Strawson.
With the support of DFA Law LLP and other local businesses, the Female Founders Summit promises to be an inspiring and empowering event, celebrating the achievements of exceptional businesswomen and paving the way for a more balanced and dynamic business environment in Northampton.
