Our Story.
Two women, with the same fire in their hearts.
Sam & Farah have spent a lifetime navigating & leading in the tech and corporate worlds - where they built teams, scaled businesses and raised capital, while dealing with the invisible barriers women know all too well.
They first crossed paths while working at Microsoft, united by a vision for a more inclusive tech industry. They founded Femnesty with a clear mission: To re-write the rules of leadership and work for women, to help workplaces shift from performative to transformative cultures.
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In 2022, during a candid conversation about the ‘myth of having it all,’ and their experiences with burnout, the idea for their book, Enough is Enough, was born and they embarked on a mission to uncover the truth and expose the impact this myth has on women.
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Farah Brown
Farah is an accomplished executive and passionate advocate for gender equality with a proven track record of driving transformative growth in the tech industry. As a leader, she has spearheaded initiatives to foster diversity and inclusion, making workplaces more equitable for all. In 2012, Farah founded Femnesty, a pioneering initiative dedicated to empowering women globally and advancing gender equality in every sector.
Balancing her dynamic professional career with life as a mother of two, Farah’s personal journey is a reflection of her belief in achieving balance, both at work and home.
"The ridiculous theory that women own the responsibility for home and work rather than it being shared between both parents and by ‘balancing better’ you can be a good mother, wife and have a successful career"
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Sam Bramwell
Sam is an award-winning leader with 25 years in the tech industry, including leadership roles at Microsoft and as CEO of a tech startup.
Passionate about empowering women, she chaired Women at Microsoft UK, championing menopause support and male allyship. Sam also held a global co-chair role.
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A trauma-informed coach, Sam holds a Master’s in Executive Coaching, certifications in ADHD coaching, and is an Advanced PASEDA360 practitioner, currently training as a polyvagal therapist.
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Beyond coaching, Sam is a mother of two teenagers and a trustee for Creating Better Futures, a charity dedicated to transforming young lives.