EmpowerHer: Grow Your Wealth

EmpowerHer 2026 is Roots to Froots’ flagship International Women’s Day event, bringing together women from across the UK for a powerful day of financial education, connection, and confidence-building.

Beyond Limits: Building Wealth, Changing Lives

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, explores how investing in knowledge, community, and intentional financial planning can create lasting security and opportunity, not just for ourselves, but for future generations.

What to Expect

EmpowerHer 2026 will feature expert-led workshops, panel discussions, and practical sessions covering:

• Pensions and long-term planning in a changing economy
• Investing basics and wealth-building strategies
• Budgeting and cash flow for real life
• Navigating life transitions such as career changes, entrepreneurship, caregiving, and starting again financially
• Building financial confidence and healthy money habits

All sessions are designed to be practical, relatable, and immediately actionable.

Who Should Attend

• Women looking to take control of their finances
• Professionals, carers, and self-employed women
• Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
• Anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and community around money

Why Attend

Since 2020, Roots to Froots has supported over 8,000 people through workshops, coaching, and events across the UK and internationally. EmpowerHer creates a safe, inclusive space where women can learn, ask questions, and connect with others on similar journeys.

EmpowerHer 2026 is proudly sponsored by PensionBee and Startups Magazine, supporting our shared mission to make financial education accessible, relevant, and empowering.

Why This Matters:

• Financial Understanding: A 2020 study found that 58% of women reported a very good understanding of financial products and services, compared to 72% of men.
• Financial Empowerment: In 2024, a Mastercard survey revealed that 58% of UK women feel financially empowered and in control of their money.
• Investment Rates: As of 2023, two-thirds (67%) of women in the UK do not invest their money, compared to 56% of men, resulting in 3.3 million fewer women holding investments.
• Confidence in Financial Advice: A 2023 study found that just 29% of women felt confident offering financial advice to friends and family, compared to 43% of men.

Let’s not just reflect on these numbers let’s take action to shape a future where women thrive, lead, and redefine wealth on their own terms.

Why You Can’t Miss It:

Celebrate International Women’s Day by becoming part of the movement to propel progress forward. This isn’t just an event it’s a call to action.

“She Builds Wealth: One Investment at a Time.”

Our Mission: Connect. Inspire. Elevate.

This event is designed with you in mind.

• Connect with like-minded women and build a supportive network
• Inspire your journey through empowering stories, expert insight, and real-life experiences
• Elevate your financial decision-making with practical tools, resources, and guidance

Join the Movement:

As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's not just reflect on progress but propel it forward. It's not just an event; it's a call to action. Your presence matters in shaping a thriving future.

🎟️ Secure Your Spot! Don't miss out on this empowering event. Grab your ticket now to be part of the change!

Phenomenal Speakers

Fi Titus - Fineo Co-Founder

A Deloitte-trained Chartered Accountant and serial entrepreneur, Fi is affectionately known as “The Financial Fairy Godmother.” After launching a London street food venture, she saw first-hand how many founders lacked confidence around finance — inspiring her to create Coco Financial, a hub making accounting accessible for microbusiness owners. She now leads an AI start-up in Dublin supporting accountants to better serve small businesses, backed by Irish government funding, and sits on the UK Small Business Council at Parliament. Fi brings practical, founder-led insight to future-focused financial planning.

Dr Hayley James - Author, Senior Research fellow

Senior Research Fellow at Aston Business School’s Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing, Hayley explores how money shapes our lives across key life stages. Her research takes a human, sociological approach to financial wellbeing — helping us understand how financial decisions evolve through ageing, transitions, and lived experience.

Selina Flavious - Financial Advisor & Planner

Award-winning financial influencer and recognised as Online Financial Influencer of the Year at the British Bank Awards, Selina is known for making personal finance accessible, relatable, and empowering. Through her platforms, she helps individuals build confidence and clarity in managing their money and planning for the future.

Benedicta Egbeme - Financial educator & Tax expert

A dynamic financial educator and tax expert, Benedicta is known for breaking down complex financial topics into practical, actionable insight. Featured by the BBC for her commentary on self-assessments and HMRC regulations, she brings Big Four experience from KPMG and EY to her growing audience. Her viral talk on the UK tax system reached over 2 million views, reinforcing her mission to help individuals and entrepreneurs build sustainable wealth with confidence.

Rachael Aluko - Accountant & Financial educator

Founder of Finance Is Fun With Rach and Commercial Finance Manager, Rachael simplifies finance and empowers people to take control of their money with clarity and confidence. Returning to EmpowerHer 2026 after outstanding feedback in 2025, she combines strategic expertise with an engaging, relatable approach that makes financial education practical and empowering.

A The Poet - Award Winning Poet

A presenter, actor, producer and spoken word artist with over a decade of experience, A The Poet uses storytelling to create powerful, relatable moments that resonate deeply. Passionate about empowering women and championing self-expression, she brings heart and reflection to the EmpowerHer stage.

Bola Sol - Qualified Financial Advisor & Educator

Financial Adviser and author of Your Money Life, Bola is on a mission to educate one million women in financial literacy. With a background in Mathematics and Finance and recognition across Forbes, BBC, and the Financial Times, she is transforming how women engage with money making financial education accessible, inclusive, and impactful.

Tiwalola Ogunlesi - Life coach & Author

Founder of Confident and Killing It, Tiwa is a globally recognised life coach, author, and positive psychology specialist. Having overcome her own journey with low self-esteem, she now helps women unlock confidence, redefine self-belief, and step boldly into leadership and financial empowerment.

Arlyne Chinyanganya - Accountant & Educator

Founder of Roots to Froots and recognised as a Global Top 50 Woman in Accounting, Arlyne brings over 15 years of finance experience to her mission of helping women build healthy, confident relationships with money. Through education, community, and advocacy, she continues to elevate financial literacy and leadership for women across the UK and beyond

Sibu Shoniwa - Curated by Sibu

Sibu is a strategic HR professional and founder of Curated by Sibu, a premium platform dedicated to elevated, intentionally designed experiences. She champions excellence, empowerment, and wellbeing — helping women lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Sponsors

PensionBee: https://www.pensionbee.com/uk?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=roots_to_froots_2026

Startups Magazine: https://startupsmagazine.co.uk/empowerher-2026-returns-for-international-womens-day

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How do I get to the venue?

Directions to 239 Old St, London EC1V 9EY

Whether you're driving, taking public transport, or walking, here’s how to get to 239 Old Street, London EC1V 9EYwith ease.

🚆 By Public Transport

Nearest Underground Stations:

• Old Street Station (Northern Line – Bank Branch)
• Exit the station via Subway 1 (East Side) towards Old Street/A5201.
• Walk 5 minutes east along Old Street; the venue will be on your right.
• Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth Line, National Rail)
• From Liverpool Street, take Bus 55 or 243 towards Clerkenwell or Tottenham Court Road.
• Alight at Old Street Roundabout and walk 3 minutes to the venue.

Buses:

The following buses stop near the venue:

• Lines 55, 243 – Stop at Old Street Roundabout (3-minute walk).
• Lines 205, 214 – Stop at Silicon Roundabout/Old Street Station (4-minute walk).
• Line 76 – Stops on City Road near Old Street Station.

🚗 By Car

Driving to the venue? Be aware that Old Street is within London’s Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Charges apply Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

📍 Best Route:

• If driving from the North, take the A1 or A10 towards central London.
• If driving from the South, use London Bridge or Blackfriars Bridge and follow signs to Old Street.
• If driving from the West or East, take the A501 (City Road) towards Old Street.

🚗 Parking Options Nearby:

• NCP Car Park London Finsbury Square (7-min walk, EC2A 1AD)
• Euro Car Parks Shoreditch High Street (12-min walk, E1 6HU)
• On-street parking: Limited spaces available nearby, payable via RingGo app.

🚶 Walking Directions

• From Old Street Station, walk east along Old Street for 5 minutes (towards Shoreditch).
• The venue is located on the right-hand side, just past City Road.