# Event Details - **Event Name**: Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Week in ManchesterAbout this EventJoin us at Manchester Central Library for an inspiring National Women’s Enterprise Week event in Manchester, designed to support women entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners.Hosted by the Business & IP Centre Manchester (BIPC Manchester), this event brings together female founders, business experts, and aspiring entrepreneurs for an afternoon of networking, mentoring, and practical business advice.Whether you're exploring a business idea or growing your existing venture, this is your chance to connect, learn, and take action.Keynote Speaker: Alison Cork MBEWe’re excited to welcome Alison Cork MBE, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and Founder of National Women’s Enterprise Week and healthy snack business Leka Leka!Alison has built multiple successful businesses and is a leading voice in supporting women in business across the UK. Through her initiative Make It Your Business, she has helped thousands of women gain the confidence, skills, and support needed to launch and scale their own businesses.Speed Mentoring with Female EntrepreneursTake part in a high-impact speed mentoring session in Manchester, featuring successful female entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and business mentors. Mentors include:Ella WilliamsElla Williams is the founder of Our Goal CIC, an award-winning social enterprise set up three years ago with support from Manchester Libraries' Build a Business programme. Our Goal improves girls' lives through physical activity, training young women to deliver mentoring and activity programmes across Greater Manchester. Our Goal has created paid work opportunities for 16 young women and positively impacted more than 300 girls in local communities.Outside of Our Goal, Ella is a King's Trust Young Ambassador which recently took her to Buckingham Palace to meet the King and talk about her work and to interview Sir Gareth Southgate. In 2025 she became a first-time mum and is passionate about the power and flexibility of running a business to fit around family life.Maryam HassanMaryam is the co-founder of Muuds by 2702 Company, an innovative UK wellness brand creating mood-led candles designed to help busy professionals find calm and balance in a fast-paced world. She is a results-driven product and strategy professional with over a decade of experience building and scaling digital financial solutions across the UK, Africa, and international markets. Skilled in translating consumer insights into commercially viable, scalable products with defensible competitive advantage. She also volunteers with Board Racial Diversity, supporting the placement of finance professionals into trustee and chair roles. Karen KearneyHi I’m Karen, founder of Charlie Boy’s Barkery – a Manchester-based artisan dog bakery inspired by my dog, Charlie. What started as a passion project has grown into a thriving local business, trading at markets, private venues, and now expanding into mobile pop-ups with the Barkery Box. I’m passionate about building a values-led brand, navigating the realities of self-employment, and showing other women that you don’t need to have everything figured out to start – you just need to start.You’ll gain:Insights from real entrepreneurial journeysNew connections in the Manchester business communityPractical tips on funding, marketing, and growthPerfect for anyone searching for:women’s business networking Manchesterstart-up mentoring UKfemale entrepreneur events ManchesterAbout Business & IP Centre Manchester (BIPC Manchester)The Business & IP Centre Manchester supports start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with free resources, expert advice, and business support programmes.How we support women entrepreneurs:Free access to market research and business intelligence toolsWorkshops and training for starting and growing a businessOne-to-one business support and guidanceInclusive programmes designed to empower women in enterpriseWe help women turn ideas into reality, build confidence, and develop sustainable businesses.Who Should Attend?This women in business event in Manchester is ideal for:Aspiring female entrepreneursStart-up founders and small business ownersFreelancers and side hustlersAnyone interested in entrepreneurship, networking, and business growthPLEASE NOTE: Men are welcome to attend this event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/own-it-speed-mentoring-for-female-founders/100001990175310929 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, health-wellness, dog, pop-ups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Performance Space, Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Performance Space, Central Library - **lat**: 53.47766 - **long**: -2.24387999999999 - **full address**: Performance Space, Central Library, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aa3773836efe9905aff84a258739b0465e4f399110e2938145bcf54c47f8ab08-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1780121179 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders being held? - **A:** Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Performance Space, Central Library, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders? - **A:** Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders is organized by Business & IP Centre Greater Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Own It!: Speed Mentoring for Female Founders is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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