The little black book for women in brand
Together, we’ll turn the once restrictive, male-dominated arena of brand education into a supportive, fluid and open community.
Hi, we’re Women in Brand.
We started Women in Brand guided by one goal:
end the boy’s club.
We’re hungry for growth, and hungry for change. Even though we all come from different brand backgrounds, we passionately believe that our industry as a whole needs better leaders, teachers, and arenas built for and by women.
Our commitment to our pack runs deep. We know the work you do shifts the dial, and we know how hard it is to get the recognition and feedback you deserve from it. Whether that’s through creative or strategic work, we’re forever in awe of how the women in our community show up and show out in their professional lives.
We also know that finding your way through a career in brand is messy AF. It has you up late at night, scrolling through Cannes Lions speaker lists, wondering if you’re ever going to get your chance to do ‘big work’.
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One size fits all brand education isn’t our bag.
For too long we’ve been sold an ideal career path, shiny (paid for) awards and accolades, and a certain portfolio or set of skills, based on the ‘adland’ of years gone by. We aren’t interested in climbing that slippery slope.
Instead, we focus on material action – learning together, sharing opportunities with one another, and getting more women platformed and paid. Other ‘networks’ might do it differently. But we know this isn’t just about trading business cards and climbing ladders — it’s about a fundamental shift we want to see in our sector.
We’re not here to beg for a seat. We’re building our own table.
Networking - The Shard
September 2026
Networking - The Shard
September 2026
Women in Brand Summit
May 2026
Networking - The Shard
September 2026
You deserve to build the brand career you want - your way.
Through community-powered learning and a platform designed to celebrate your work and your wins, we’ll build your profile.
And create you a little black book to die for. Levelling up your skills with a supportive sisterhood behind you, you’ll build your network, net worth, and your personal brand at the same time.
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Our story
After struggling to find one affordable, women-led source for brand education, we’d had enough. Our most formative learning wasn’t happening at corporate conferences – it was happening in conversations. It was the answer we’d been searching for.
Working in mostly isolated teams in corporate, we went from fighting for budget, development, and opportunity, to creatively inspiring conversations, facilitated introductions, and ‘how can I help?’ as a default.
Our brand careers were no longer decided by expensive tickets and IYKYK invitations, or trying to fight to ask the question that had been on our minds in a crowded room. This space was welcoming, energizing, and filled with intelligent women who knew our industry back to front, ready to share their knowledge and passion with us. We knew from our first get-together that we had hit upon something magic.
Now, with Women in Brand, we get to live within and celebrate that community all the time. Women in Brand has changed the game for female brand builders and storytellers around the world, building them a platform without the corporate hang-ups, or strings attached.
The women
behind the brand
co-founder
Victoria Montgomery
Victoria’s career has been shaped by a deep love of marketing and brand. After beginning in English language teaching and moving into product marketing within publishing, she discovered her passion for brand—an instinct that led her to award-winning work across global campaigns, brand management and communications, including the rebrand of an iconic heritage publisher.
She’s driven by creating cohesive, memorable brand experiences and thrives in collaboration with creatives who want to push boundaries. Inspired by the women who’ve guided her journey, Victoria is committed to fostering meaningful connections, sparking ideas and championing the next generation of brand talent.
Founder
Tamira Hamden
With over a decade in content and brand strategy, Tamira has shaped narratives for global publishers, start-ups and everything in between. Her career began in international magazine publishing before moving into strategic consultancy, where she helped emerging brands express their purpose with clarity and creativity.
Most recently, she led Brand at one of the world’s oldest university presses—spearheading a full rebrand of the 500-year-old institution and building its first dedicated brand team spanning social, brand marketing and design. She’s energised by championing thoughtful branding and the brilliant women who bring it to life.
Meet the team
Mimi Hayton
Content strategist and Manchester city lead
Mimi is a strategist and creative with 13 years of multi-disciplinary experience in building, growing, and managing brands. She combines design thinking, data, analytics, and a natural flair for storytelling to bring creative, rigorous problem-solving to every project.
Oghenefega Efeni
Social media manager
Oghenefega is a content creator, digital marketer, and storyteller. With a Master’s degree with Distinction in Digital Marketing from the University of Salford, she combines creativity and data to deliver strategic work that builds community and drives meaningful engagement.
Join the over 5,000 women in branding who have supercharged their career.
Here’s what our pack say about being a part of Women in Brand…
“As a mum of two young children working full-time, I need advice I can actually implement, and I came away with actions I could start on straight away. The energy in the chat was also so positive and empowering. I attend so many events through work, and this was genuinely one of the best. Can’t wait for the next one!”
Talitha Heaton
“I’ve been to two in person events so far and the content is some of the best in the industry. More importantly though, I have met amazing women each time and made really valuable connections.”
amy ford
“It makes a difference to know you’re walking into a room where the purpose is to support and celebrate. I find networking really intimidating but the nature of Women in Brand strips that away and provides common ground for discussion and connection.”
ella percival
“Since partnering with Women in Brand, not only did I instantly fall in love with the group’s mission, but I totally fell in love with the people making it happen. Speaking for the community was a pleasure and joy. I just wish I could do it every single day! (Oh, and nothing screams “iconic” like a bunch of go-getting brand women in one space.)”
jo bird
“Women In Brand fills a vital gap in our sector: women working together, learning together to grow our opportunities and influence. I love the events, but it’s so much more than that – a community and resource that I love!”
Emma Duke