International Women’s Day, which takes place annually on 8^th March, celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also emphasises a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

To mark International Women’s Day 2025, St Albans City Centre BID asked female business owners in the BID area to share their experiences and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

IWD – Alexandra Sandu – The Alternative Beauty & Fragrance

IWD – Esther Hathorn – Visage Dental & Medical

IWD – Sally-Anne Shepherd – Eve & Adam Beauty Clinic

IWD – Emma Bustamante – Cositas

IWD – Sarah Gillow – Galio Jewellers

IWD – Annalisa Monti – Ferrari+Monti

IWD – Deryane Tadd – The Dressing Room

IWD – Caroline Hogarth – a fold of chairs

IWD – Anika Dhamecha – Purely Grounded (Black Sheep Coffee)

IWD – Jane & Kerri Lewis – The Skin to Love Clinic

IWD – Marina De Sclavis – Chaos City Comics

IWD – Bolupe Adebiyi – The Mores Village