Catalonia has a burgeoning start-up scene, with a vast and fast-growing network of inspiring women in business in Barcelona and beyond, working across many industries. With such a diverse international community, Catalonia offers the ideal setting for expat women entrepreneurs in the region who feel empowered to go it alone and set-up their own businesses.
With the world mobile congress hosting the biggest names in technology each year, the digital scene in Barcelona is booming and set to increase exponentially in the forthcoming years, with social-media savvy international women pioneering growing numbers of start-ups and online business ideas for mums. Shecommerce is a conference style event bringing together the next generation of women entrepreneurs in e-commerce.
Barcelona Women’s Network offers support and friendship to local and international women living and working in Barcelona and the surrounding areas. Welcoming all mums in Barcelona who own their own business or work in a creative field, BCN Mompreneurs is an informal English-speaking meet up for international working mothers in Barcelona. Women With Ambition is also a group for professional female business founders, hosting interesting events and mentor programmes.
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Barcelona is home to many fantastic co-working spaces including Downtown Offices, the first work hub for female entrepreneurs in Spain. Cobaby is an innovative space for expat and local working women providing space to work with nursery services close by. Not exclusively for women, ChiringuitOffice is a friendly, sunny, relaxed co-working space for digital nomads and freelancers in Poblenou, Barcelona’s renowned technology neighbourhood.
From the Maresme Coast, Girona Province and the Costa Brava to Sitges and Sant Cugat, it is not just the centre of Barcelona drawing talented international women. From the healthcare and wellness sector, to architecture, law, marketing and PR and more, there have never been so many creative, exciting mum-owned businesses in the region.
Sitges Entrepreneurial Women’s Network is building a multicultural community and platform where entrepreneurial women in Sitges can share their skills, feel empowered, learn from each other, and ultimately thrive in their business ventures.
At MumAbroad.com, we try our best to support female entrepreneurs, and encourage our online community to reach out if you require any of the services or products listed below. If you would like us to feature your business below, do please get in touch via email info@mumabroad.com
Women Entrepreneurs in Catalonia
Eily Hsu – WonderBubz
After spending 20 years building a successful career in the fast moving consumer goods industry, having her own children led to a decision to change direction and start up her own business. The inspiration for WonderBubz came from spending lots of ...
Amy Harris – Women’s Health Writer
Since moving to Barcelona Amy has been working as a copywriter, blogger and health writer for numerous expat-focused businesses including Turo Park Medical and Dental Center, The Nanny Line, The Barcelona Edit and Eric Vokel Hotels. As a trained ...
Teresa Snowball – Home Hairdresser
Teresa is a British trained hairdresser and make up artist with over 20 years experience. Travelling all over the world and working in London, Hong Kong, Europe and Australia, Teresa has vast experience working with different kinds of faces and ...
Rebecca Lovell – Translator & Copywriter
Rebecca Lovell is a translator, copywriter and English teacher with more than 20 years of experience in the field of linguistics. A passion for travel and language has taken her from the UK, across the globe, finally settling in Vilassar de Mar ...
Maria Earle – Pilates Teacher
Maria is one of the foremost classically trained Pilates practitioners in Europe. Following her heart and lure of the Mediterranean lifestyle, she relocated to Barcelona after having a successful Pilates business in New York City for over a decade. ...
Justine Bancroft – Online Pilates
Justine has been practicing Pilates for over 10 years and currently runs a range of online classes for different abilities from her home studio including group classes, private classes and classes for pregnant women. Pilates helps strengthen, ...
Penny Sanderson – Still Life & Property Illustrations
After her degree, Penny continued her art training at London’s City Lit and the Society of Botanical Artists. She specialises in painting botanical pieces, landscapes and house portraits. Painting in two different styles, she uses oils for her ...
Laura Stagno – Illustrator
Laura is a published illustrator with more than 15 years of experience, formed in Venezuela and Japan. She lived in Japan for 10 years and is inspired by Japanese culture and traditional patterns and works mainly with manual techniques and paper ...
Yasmina Old – Integrative Health Practitioner
Yasmina Old is an integrative health practitioner and an essential oils educator. She focuses on helping people take full control of their health through personalised healing programs designed to address the root cause of the dis-ease. These ...
Mia Weinberg Therapy
Mia works with individuals, couples, and families to adjust, grow and find meaning, as they face life transitions and challenges. Creating a safe and empathic environment, Mia supports her clients in achieving their goals and to grow and make ...
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