Connect.Learn.Grow Session: Why We Began With ‘Purpose & Direction’
The Start of the Foundry In early October, we welcomed our founding members to the very first Connect.Learn.Grow workshop ran by Sara Smalley of Venture Coaching and what a start it was. When we designed this series, we knew we wanted our first gathering to centre on something fundamental: purpose and direction. Not the […]
Strong Foundations: Energy & Wellbeing for Women Who Lead
If you’re a female founder, leader business owner you don’t need me to tell you that life running a business can be full-on. Between clients, teams, family, and the never-ending to-do list, most of us know exactly what gets dropped first when life gets busy: our own wellbeing. In our recent Connect. Learn. Grow. session at The Foundry, alongside our expert Becca […]
Why Smart Works?
How Purpose, Community & Social Value Are Redefining Success for Women in Business At The Foundry, we believe that business is more than profit, it’s about clarity, courage, and contribution. These values shape our community of female founders, leaders, and creatives across the Cotswolds and beyond. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership for 2025/26 with Smart Works Birmingham, a charity that […]