28 minutes | Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Last week the winner of FLARE was chosen by our expert judging panel and will be announced in time for International Women's Day. But before then, Connect editor Fiona Potigny spoke to Alt Collective, Claudia Sutton & Sophie Clyde-Smith sponsors of FLARE, about their first-had experience of how exciting yet also challenging the first 5 years of business can be and how valuable having support from mentors, coaches and marketing experts is. ⭐️🙌At Alt Collective supports female founders and ambitious women to build confidence and unlock their potential while growing businesses and careers that feel aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling. Through coaching, events, and community, they create spaces where women can connect, get inspired and feel encouraged to take bold action. ⚡️
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