THE TEAM
OUR FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Lisa Lloyd runs the day to day management of our incredible community.
She’s a boy mum, retired dancer, cocker spaniel owning, creative thinking, design loving, Formula 1 enthusiast who can’t resist a bag of crisps and a gritty true crime documentary.
Her expertise in photography, media and marketing, building relationships and nurturing a sense of belonging has been the driving force behind the growth of The Women Who Business Community.
“Women should be able to do business their way, in a way that actually feels good for them. I started my self-employed journey almost 10 years ago with no money, no contacts and no idea where to start. The Women Who Business Community exists to ensure no one else feels alone or lost on their journey.”
OUR COMMUNITY MANAGER
Natasha McCann, founder of Admin Experts Online, has a wealth of experience in people focused industries, from executive administration to HR Management, her combined skills and personal qualities enable her to create supportive, nurturing and highly organised, environments for business owners to thrive in.
As the Community Manager of The Women Who Business Community, Natasha is keen to help shape the future of Women Who.
OUR NETWORKWELL MANAGER
Petra Bland, Founder of PB Fitness and Rhythmic Gymnastics Worcester, leads our popular NetworkWell Walk & Talk events based in Stourport.
Inspired by Petra’s passion for good health and movement, we launched NetworkWell on 28th March 2023 to offer an opportunity for members to get away from their desks and experience a different way to network which combines the benefits of meeting like minds whilst enjoying the rejuvenating effects of nature.
Petra is passionate about supporting women to feel stronger and healthier and offers tailored programmes that benefit women long term.
OUR AREA LEAD FOR PERSHORE
Helen Yandell, founder of Helen Yandell Photography leads our Pershore meetings.
Helen helps businesses become visible with awesome photography to attract their ideal clients – “I specialise in Personal Brand, Business Brand, Food and Interiors. Professional images, whether for our website, social media or other marketing materials, can really make your business stand out from the crowd. I have been a photographer for over 20 years working in most genres, but now my focus is on helping Worcestershire businesses to stand out”.
OUR AREA LEAD FOR KIDDERMINSTER
Kasia Ostler, Mortgage & Protection Adviser and founder of Key Steps Financial, is our Area Lead over in Kidderminster.
Kasia has over 17 years of experience within the UK finance sector and is passionate about guiding others, especially self-employed business owners, about their mortgage and protection options. “I truly believe in treating others the way you want to be treated and offering personalised and friendly advice suited to each person and their family is my overriding priority”.
OUR ONLINE LEAD
Wendy Garrett, Founder of Garrett Learning, leads our monthly online meetings.
Wendy is passionate about helping people have great conversations by providing organisations with fun, engaging Leadership and Mental Health learning experiences and services to enable their teams to reach their full potential.
Wendy’s varied career history has helped to shape who she is and has provided her with incredible life experiences and stories to share.
NETWORKWELL Lead for WORCESTER CITY
Nicole Hopkins has joined Petra on the NetworkWell Team to offer our second monthly opportunity to network outdoors.
After a career in finance, Nicole re-trained to work with people affected by chronic conditions and offers an array of services to help support her clients from her Droitwich based clinic, Lavender Therapy Clinic.
AREA Lead for SHREWSBURY
Ella Shorthouse, founder of EllaVate Digital and Oh So Sweet, leads our monthly meetings at Taste of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury.
Ella is passionate about helping businesses unlock their full potential online. She created EllaVate Digital because she understands how overwhelming digital marketing can feel when you’re trying to do it all on your own. That’s where Ella comes in – think of her as an extension of your team, someone who’s as invested in your growth as you are.
AREA LEAD FOR WORCESTER
Caroline Quillet Laudren, Independent Financial Advisor of Consequential Planning, leads our monthly Worcester meetings.
Caroline is passionate about supporting women with their finances, applying her expertise to help them make informed decisions. She has 15 years of experience in sales, investment banking across cities like Paris, New York, London and Birmingham. As an IFA, she specialises in Investments & Savings, Protection, Employee Benefits and Pensions.
NETWORKWELL LEAD FOR MALVERN
Rachel Nicholls, founder of RJ Fitness & Coaching, leads our monthly NetworkWell Walk & Talk in Malvern.
Rachel helps women 40+ stay active and strong by offering outdoor movement experiences to support them to feel stronger for longer.
Rachel is passionate about offering fun, friendly and welcoming ways to help women become more active. Together you’ll explore different ways to build exercise into your daily routine, keeping you strong, flexible and mobile beyond the typical exercise class or gym.
THE CHARITY COLLAB CLUB LEAD
Vicky Kangurs, founder of Tabby Tiger Copy & Comms, has joined the team to lead our newly launched Charity Collab Club.
Vicky has been passionate about supporting the Charity sector from a very young age. She is a warm people person who enjoys bringing communities together to create positive impacts, making her the perfect person to lead such an important initiative for us.
This event is for charities looking to raise awareness, gain support and access fresh perspectives and businesses eager to give back, learn more about the support available in the local community and find meaningful ways to collaborate.
Tickets are £15 and can be purchased HERE
AREA LEAD FOR LONGBRIDGE, SOUTH BIRMINGHAM
Helen Cochrane, founder of Alvechurch Reiki and Alvechurch Languages, leads our monthly Longbridge meetings.
Helen is a Usui Reiki Master Teacher member of the UK Reiki Federation and an accredited registrant of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council who offers personalised Reiki treatments and accredited courses to help individuals achieve a balanced and stress-free life. She also has over 20 years experience as a successful French and Spanish teacher in a top UK Independent school. Through Alvechurch Languages, she provides tailored language learning experiences that cater to diverse needs and goals, teaching both online and in person.
Our Collaborative Partners
Our Sponsors
Our 2025 official sponsors are Hallmark Whatley Hulme, Louise Squires Hypnotherapy and Dawn Owen Coaching.
Please email us for a chat about becoming an official sponsor and to find out about how sponsorship will benefit you, your business and your local community.
Hallmark Whatley Hulme
As Worcester’s oldest and most experienced law firm, Hallmark Whatley Hulme boast a team of 35 legal experts, backed up with years of successful practice. Strong, lasting relationships are what drives their business and, unlike many corporate law firms, with Hallmark Whatley Hulme you’ll deal with one point of contact that will take care of you personally. This enables them to understand and anticipate your needs and means they can offer the best advice, both now and in the future, allowing you to get on with day to day life.
Louise Squires Hypnotherapy
Louise Squires (HPD, DSFH, MNCH (REG.) AFSFH (REG.), MHS (REG.)) is an award winning Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.
You’ll find her Hypnotherapy Practice in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and her services support clients with many issues, including anxiety, stress, addictions, weight management, smoking addiction, pain management, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, depression, relationship issues, Insomnia, confidence issues and phobias, to name but a few.
Dawn Owen – The Zero BS Coach
Dawn loves results. Her zero bs coaching style is for the women who are feeling frustrated, unsatisfied and stuck. She doesn’t offer a ‘six figure blueprint’ or talk to you about ‘7 steps to success’, she works on your individual needs and desires using a combination of business strategy and mindset tools.
If you’re looking to transform your life and business, hit your income goals and achieve the freedom you want, and deserve, then Dawn Owen is the coach for you.