Founded by Athene Parker, The emPOWER Breakfast is an initiative that combines business networking with mental wellness support, creating a space in the industry for growth, connection, and well-being. It’s a women’s networking event with a difference.

With speakers such as Leila Bartlam – Chief Production Officer at Accenture Song, Lucy Hudson – Managing Director at McCann and Sally Miller – Deputy Head of TV at Hogarth, emPOWER are creating a truly unique space within the creative industry.

We are proud to be sponsoring emPOWER for 2025 and look forward to seeing how Athene develops the initiative over the next year.

“I really admire the space and community that Athene has managed to create through the emPOWER breakfasts. As a female business owner working in the space of advertising, it’s no secret that it comes with its challenges. I think as women, we all need a space to be able to support one another and Athene has created just that. We look forward to seeing where emPOWER goes this year and for many more years to come, and it’s an absolute honour to be able to provide whatever support we can.” Anissa Payne – Founder & EP, NM Productions

“It’s so inspiring to see the community that Athene has built. Over the last year the breakfasts have given us all a chance to take a second and remember that, even in the busy world of advertising, we’re humans at the end of the day. Each with our own flaws, backstories and plenty of funny anecdotes. It’s a privilege to support emPOWER and we can’t wait to see how it continues to grow this year.” Tash James – Managing Director & Directors Rep, NM Productions

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