SUPPORT WOMEN
It's no secret that women have been taking over the business industry for years - but which companies should we be supporting?
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In this page, I've conduced lists of women-owned brands (apparel and accessories), female entrepreneurs (and their brands), female writings and podcasts, and charities or companies set up to support women.
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Women-Owned Fashion Brands
Fashion is an important aspect of self-expression for many. It is very important to find women-owned brands, in order to support these companies. Whether it be clothing, jewellery, lingerie, or even beauty, I have complied a list of some top (and accessible) options.
Clothing Brands:
Find on Net-A-Porter for stunning shoes, Amina Muaddi
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For colourful, stylish, cozy clothing, Hush
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Find on ASOS for beautiful dresses, Never Fully Dressed
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Jewellery Companies:
Founded in 2020 as a lockdown project, Bijoux De Mimi
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On a mission to revolutionise the jewellery experience, Astrid and Miyu
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Looking for a sustainable future, Monica Vinader
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Lingerie Brand:
Find on ASOS for size inclusive lingerie, Women's We Are Wear
Celebrity owned (but inclusive) lingerie, by Rhianna - Savage X Fenty
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Female Entrepreneurs
In the United States, there are more men named John leading Fortune 500 Firms than women CEOs.
Around 3% of the country is named John - over 50% of the entire population of America is female.
Below is a short list of some female entrepreneurs, including some information about their companies.
Camila Ainsworth - Founder of MYLKPLUS (available on Amazon)
The youngest finalist ever on The Apprentice (aged 22). Her company offers dairy-free and nut-alternative drinks that are suitable for vegans.
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Anne Boden - Founder of Starling Bank
A digital bank with 1.25 million customer accounts opened, and £1.25 billion in deposits. The company has won several international banking awards since its opening in 2014.
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Huda Kattan - Founder of Huda Beauty
After starting off as a prestigious makeup artist, with customers ranging from A-List celebrities to Royalty, Kattan decided to create her own line of false eyelashes in 2013. From this, Huda Beauty now has a hugely well-known and respected cosmetics company, and a Net Worth of approximately $600 million.
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Feminist Writings & Pocasts
A great way to understand feminism, the struggles women face, or to find a safe space is to absorb media.
Literature:
Bad Feminist - Roxanne Gay (Find on Amazon)
A modern take on feminism today and growing up as a woman of colour.
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Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men - Caroline Criado Perez
An interesting read, using case studies ranging from government policies to media, showing that the female part of the global population is forgotten, and the impacts this has.
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Podcasts: (Listen to on Spotify or Apple Music)
Black Gals Livin' - Vic and Jas
Award-Winning podcast discussing everything from mental health, pop culture and random shenanigans.
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Unsubscribe with Jada + Louise
An inspiring podcast, aiming to empower listeners to 'unsubscribe' from negativity and follow patterns of positive behaviours.
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The Guilty Feminist - Deborah Frances-White
Comedian and live audience guests, discussing goals as 21st Century feminists, as well as hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them.
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Women fighting for women
Charities, organizations and companies set up to support women.
A charity set up to help women survivors of war rebuild their lives - 85p of every £1 raised goes to helping support women in this situation.
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A grassroot federation set up to provide support to fight against domestic abuse across the United Kingdom.
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The only UK based organisation to address violence against Black and Minority Ethnic women (BME)