IWD Lisbon - Your voice. Your story. Your brand.
Empowering Women to Communicate with Purpose, Impact, and Confidence - International Women’s Day 2026
Every woman in business carries a story, one shaped by courage, creativity, resilience, and purpose. And on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of those stories when they’re shared with intention.
Because the real magic happens when women’s voices are heard, their journeys are honoured, and their experiences inspire others to rise.
At this special IWD event, we’ll explore the stories that move hearts, spark change, and open doors.
Through honest conversation and expert insight, you’ll discover how storytelling can elevate your marketing, strengthen your brand, and build meaningful connections that truly last — in business and beyond.
When you find the power in your purpose, and the purpose in your story, you don’t just communicate… you inspire. You lead. You create impact.
It’s time to speak with purpose, connect through story, and lead with heart.
Join us this International Women’s Day for an empowering space where your experiences become impact, your voice becomes influence, and your message becomes momentum.
Our Speakers:
Mónica Menezes - Storytelling expert
I write with my heart. Sometimes slowly, other times with the urgency of filling page after page. I love stories — writing them, listening to them, helping others build theirs. I actually prefer listening to speaking. I love to laugh. And to cry. In equal measure.
I like the colour yellow and watching clouds drift by. I enjoy writing in pencil - erasing, rewriting, savouring each new word. But I don’t like when people get my name wrong. I’m Mónica Menezes, with a Z.
What do I do?
Well, besides being a mother, building Lego castles, and trying out new vegetarian recipes… I write. A lot. I write books, newsletters, brochures, little notes I leave on the kitchen table, and love letters. Oh, and I get other people to write, too. Because I believe everyone has a story. And I work so that everyone can write and tell theirs.
Carole Picou-Katmann - Marketing expert
Carole is a Fractional Marketing Leader and Startup Mentor with 20+ years of international experience and four unicorn journeys (Uber, DiDi, Clearco, GoStudent).
Through her practice, The Entrepreneur Whisperer, she helps founders find their true voice, sharpen their brand, and build the kind of growth that sticks in people’s heads and hearts.
About the Event Organiser:
Female Founders Rise, Lisbon Chapter
Female Founders Rise is a B Corp community of 10,000+ female and non-binary founders. Our purpose is financial freedom for women through entrepreneurship.
Thank you to our chapter leads for hosting this event: Richiko Olrichs, Cristina (Roso) Cruz, and Jenny Romano.
Questions?
Email us at hello@femalefoundersrise.com
Please note: You are welcome to pass your ticket on to another guest if you can’t make it. T's and C's here.
We can't wait to see you there!