New community group aims to encourage and support Island's females

Businesswomen launch the Isle of Man Women's Collective

Women on the Island are being offered a new platform to encourage entrepreneurs and leaders to support and empower one another.

The Isle of Man Women’s Collective has been launched today (8 March) on International Women’s Day.

The networking group has been launched by Kat Whittaker, the managing director of No.1 Accounts in Peel, and Ramsey-based Kirstie Nickson who is the co-founder of Sidekick PR.

Kat said: “The idea for the Isle of Man Women’s Collective came after Kirstie and I organised a women entrepreneurs’ networking event in Douglas last November.

“We were overwhelmed by the positive feedback and the energy in the room was truly incredible.

“We realised then that there is a clear want and a need for a group on the Island, such as this, to bring together women entrepreneurs and business leaders.

“It’s a community where they can discuss challenges and opportunities and support other women who want to start their own business or progress within their organisation too.”

They spoke to Manx Radio's Chanelle Sukhoo:

Members will get entry to regular networking and panel events as well as monthly webinars and opportunities for personal and professional development - You can find more information about The Isle of Man Women’s Collective HERE.