People have said to us, “Oh, I had that idea”, but to actually execute it is a different thing. It’s our job to be our own personal champions. In conjunction with this there is the AllBright … Anna Jones is Co-Founder at AllBright Ltd. See Anna Jones's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. “When we started to think about the brand we wanted to build, we realised we loved the notion of ‘AllBright’ being a beacon for celebrating women,’’ explains Anna Jones. “Tackling a lack of diversity in leadership roles is complex and not just about combatting sexism, which obviously needs to be challenged,” says Jones. [2][12], In 2016 Jones and Wosskow also founded Sharestyle, a digital marketplace that aggregates style and lifestyle experts and connects them with users seeking expert assistance. AllBright co-founder, Anna Jones talks us through the meaning behind the collective and its journey. ... Debbie Wosskow & Anna Jones are Building a Global Sisterhood and Nothing Can Stop Them. So we thought; what can we do to help those incredible, ambitious, well-educated, kickass women?” The answer was to establish AllBright, an education, networking and funding collective to support women like them. “The buildings stand for something above and beyond just bricks and mortar,” Wosskow agrees. The former CEO of Hearst Magazines UK, she co-founded the club alongside Debbie Wosskow OBE, a serial entrepreneur who recently sold her business, Love Home Swap (a house-swapping business inspired by the film The Holiday) for £40 million. AllBright is all about inspiring change. The group already runs the AllBright Academy, which provides mentoring for women who are setting up their own businesses, and the AllBright … It was launched in March 2018 to provide a space to host a community of brilliant, like-minded women. Jones is the Co-Founder of AllBright, a Members Club and community that celebrates and connects women at work. Plans for further US expansion are underway, with clubs slated to open in New York and Washington DC in 2020. The art displayed in both clubs – curated by Beth Greenacre, who looked after David Bowie’s art collection – features only women and includes works by Tracey Emin, Diane Arbus and Gillian Wearing. Then write down a series of goals. Founded in 2016 by Debbie Wosskow OBE (Founder of LoveHomeSwap) and Anna Jones (Former CEO of Hearst), AllBright supports women at all stages of their careers, with a particular focus on skills, start-ups, [7] In 2010 she became Hachette's Digital and Strategy Director. [13] Its mobile app, which brings the principles of the sharing economy to the style market, was launched in the UK in February 2017 and will launch in the U.S. later in the year. AllBright, founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow and former Hearst Magazine head honcho Anna Jones, is a women-only networking club offering funding and training has lofty aims to make the world a better place for working women. Do I believe in being an authentic person? Debbie Wosskow (L) and Anna Jones attend the AllBright West Hollywood Grand Opening Party on September 25, 2019, in West Hollywood, California. But over the last year Debs and I … This includes a discounted rate for under thirties, to ensure accessibility to women at the early stages of their career. Build up these networks and support others, so that in times of need you have your sisterhood to hand. It’s my time to do Pilates and get myself dressed before the mayhem of breakfast and the school run. “Once they have completed their course, graduates go into an alumni group housed on our exclusive app, AllBright Connect,to help expand their networks and be inspired,” says Jones. Jones is currently executive chair of Sharestyle. Attack it from a different angle, try again at a different time. The aim was to create a workspace that didn't feel like a workspace. The two were introduced at a party in 2015 and instantly gelled, largely over their shared experiences of being senior women in business. “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”: so goes the quote from American politician and diplomat Madeleine Albright, which became the inspiration for the club’s name. At EMAP, she oversaw the marketing for the launch of Grazia, the UK's first weekly glossy magazine. Debbie Wosskow OBE and Anna Jones, co-founders of Allbright. More than a members' club, we are a springboard for women in business at all ages and stages. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The first manifestation of the project, a fund that backed female founders, was succeeded by FoundHER, a festival for working women, which last summer featured talks from the likes of Trinny Woodall, Gina Miller and Dr Helen Pankhurst. Absolutely. Women often downplay their achievements. AllBright is a funding and education network designed to provide the support and finance needed for female-led businesses to launch and scale. [18][19] She also won a Women in Marketing Award in 2016 for her efforts to champion female empowerment. She served as CEO of Hearst Magazines, UK between 2014 and 2017.[2][3]. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. It will help keep your life balanced and prevent you from burnout. Jones and Wosskow have encountered their share of gender-based discrimination in their careers, referred to as “totty” in investment meetings, for instance – comments that merely scratch the surface of the issues facing women in the workplace. [citation needed], In 2015 she was listed as one of the Evening Standard’s 1000 most influential Londoners and the following year she was shortlisted for 'Pioneer of the Year' at the British Media Awards. The colour palette veers from dark to light in response to how the floors are used: the top-floor cocktail bar envelops members in a deep inky-blue palette, clean white and grey walls on the lower floors creates a calm environment for work, while the Powder & Bloom beauty salon is bathed in a comforting warm glow. Anna Jones is co-founder of the Allbright, a London club designed by women with women in mind. [5], In 2000 Jones was hired by EMAP to work in its marketing department. Following the merger, Jones was appointed chief operating officer (COO) of Hearst Magazines, whose titles include Cosmopolitan, Elle, Country Living, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar and also an extensive digital portfolio that includes websites such as Digital Spy and Net Doctor. At the original club in Fitzrovia, pieces were pulled from Sigmar, Béton Brut and Willer, while the interiors at the Mayfair club were led by the in-demand designer Suzy Hoodless, who created a space filled with clean lines and nods to the exquisite tailoring of nearby Savile Row. Partnering with Theirworld, Sarah Brown's charity for women and children, the brand established a digital hub and hosted live events. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Women are better educated and half say they want to get a leadership role, then after working for a couple of years that number is crushed down to 16%. Decide where your own line in the sand is and be prepared to say ‘no’ and explain why if people are making unreasonable or unrealistic demands on you. They include Lord Davies, the former banker and ex-Chime Communications chairman who was one of the club’s angel investors, and Allan Leighton, former CEO of Asda, who was appointed non-executive chairman in 2018. Society conditions women to be self-effacing and to not celebrate their achievements. [8][9], In 2014, following the departure of Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Jones was appointed as CEO of Hearst. The fundamental idea, says Anna Jones, cofounder of AllBright, is to provide a physical space that allows women to collaborate and network in comfort, without being outnumbered or overshadowed by men. And think of your reputation: communicate, be open and be honest. I had no idea how to navigate getting it published, and I’ve met a literary agent here.”. “I always had an entrepreneurial itch and when we started to imagine an opportunity for a business that convened and championed women, the pull became too strong and I decided to make the leap.”, The first manifestation of the project, a fund that backed female founders, was succeeded by FoundHER, a festival for working women, which last summer featured talks from the likes of Trinny Woodall, Gina Miller and Dr Helen Pankhurst. “The walls are full of female artists, the food is made by women, the wine is sourced from female-run vineyards – these clubs areabout celebrating women and being a working woman,” says Jones. But authentically professional – that gets you far. “When we started digging into the stats, we found out only one in 10 women start their own business, and then only 2% of capital goes to female-owned businesses – and in corporates, only 1-6% of leadership roles are held by women. AllBright co-founders Debbie Wosskow OBE and Anna Jones at the AllBright Club in London. [3], As Hearst CEO, Jones also launched Hearst Empowering Women, 'a major new editorial brand aimed at celebrating the lives, aspirations and achievements of British women'. [6] In 2011 Hachette merged with the Hearst-owned National Magazine Company to create Hearst Magazines, UK. “The club is about celebrating women and being a working woman”, Timing was serendipitous for Wosskow, who was looking for a new venture, but Jones had to make the decision to leave her coveted role at Hearst. [11], Jones stepped down as CEO of Hearst in 2017 to establish AllBright, an education and networking organisation that provides a platform, skills and connections to working women across the UK. Nonetheless, the pair are adamant that being “anti-men” is not conducive to helping women. She studied international business management at the University of Newcastle with a year at the École Supérieur de Commerce in Provence, France as part of her studies. With a name inspired by Secretary of State Madeline Albright, the members-only club was designed to do more than help women–it’s a resourceful community. [17], In 2014 Jones was featured in Women Fashion Power, Zaha Hadid's exhibition at London's Design Museum. The clubs are now set to make a move across the pond, with their LA branch, on Melrose Avenue, launching this summer. Off the back of that, Debbie and I started thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be amazing to have somewhere you can do that every day?’”, So the pair decided to create a multi-purpose space for working women, by working women, with the aim of making the UK a better place to be a working woman. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Sisterhood Works is a new podcast from the Founders of leading women’s network, The AllBright. It can come as a surprise then, that men are not only allowed in the club (as guests when accompanied by a woman), but are active in its operation. [3][14][15], Jones currently sits on the board of the Creative Industries Federation, an independent representative body for arts and creative industries. “I’ve always felt well supported by women and men around me in the roles I’ve had… at The AllBright, we’re focusing on why women are amazing, and bringing enlightened men along.”, The AllBright certainly seems to have struck a chord with women in London and Los Angeles (where their first international club will be opening this summer), with 800 founder members (including Olivia Wilde, Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, Martha Lane-Fox, Mary Katrantzou and Margot James MP), and a waiting list that runs into the thousands. No one knows this more than Anna Jones, co-founder of AllBright, former CEO of Hearst and all-round inspiration. It’s a similar story in their second club, The AllBright Mayfair, which opened on Mayfair’s Maddox Street in May 2019. The best business advice I have been given is to tune in carefully to your instincts – both on people and deals. The AllBright Fitzrovia, 11 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, W1 Catering at both clubs is headed up by Executive Chef Sabrina Gidda, who competed in the BBC’s Great British Menu. The AllBright encompasses members’ clubs, the AllBright Academy and events, all dedicated to supporting women of every age and stage to achieve their career aspirations. Turn off that inner critic and instead talk to yourself the way you would a friend. And it's both this quote and its sentiment that form the backbone for the AllBright Club in London's Fitzrovia. I have two children aged nine and five, so I get up 45 minutes before my family. Founded in 2017, by Debbie Wosskow OBE, Founder of LoveHomeSwap and Anna Jones … For as well as offering a tranquil haven for working women, complete with cocktail bar, cafe, cinema and beauty salon, this club provides an extensive programme of events where members can network across industries, facilitating the founders’ ultimate aim of giving female leaders the necessary connections, skills and confidence they need to thrive. After pulling together a management and events team from Soho House, The Devonshire Club, The Arts Club and The Club at The Ivy, The AllBright Rathbone opened its doors last year on 8 March, International Women’s Day. In each episode Anna Jones and Debbie Wosskow OBE talk candidly to a woman who has inspired them, who has made a real mark in her field, finding out how she got there and how she overcame challenges along the way. 2,918 Followers, 404 Following, 338 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Anna jones (@annakristinajones) About us: Launched in London in 2018 by Debbie Wosskow OBE and Anna Jones, AllBright is a lifestyle focused brand with an offering for every aspect of a woman’s career, social life, wellness, work and network. Give yourself time and space to think. [6], In 2005 she was appointed as Digital and Marketing Director at Hachette Filipacchi, the Lagardère-owned publishing company, where she worked on media brands such as Elle, Red and Digital Spy. “We want as many women as possible to be able to go through the Academy – it’s a game changer.” And if anyone knows how to change the game, they do. 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And it’s worked: the elegant interior is dotted with brass accents, marble, bold geometric prints, plush velvet furniture and standout vintage pieces. There’s often another way around the problem. … Expanding internationally and opening three more clubs abroad may seem like enough to keep the pair busy – but not the Jones-Wosskow powerhouse. Now given that the company publishes magazines such as Harper’s BAZAAR and ELLE, and women are at the heart of Hearst is all about, this is staggering. Anna Jones is a British business woman and entrepreneur who lives in London, UK. Anna joined the Board of the Creative Industries Federation in 2015 and from May 2017 to April 2018 served on the Board of Telecom Italia as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. [10] As CEO, she oversaw the launch Hearst Live, a new events-focused division, and Hearst Made, which provides editorial content for companies such as Procter & Gamble, Asda, and Jamie Oliver Magazine. “We wanted to do something very classic and comfortable and that felt unique to us, but wasn’t girly,” says Jones. After identifying a need for professional female networking, Anna and her co-founder serial entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow left their CEO jobs and started at the bottom to create AllBright, a professional community for smart-minded women. Anna joined the Board of the Creative Industries Federation in 2015 and from May 2017 to April 2018 served on the Board of Telecom Italia as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. AllBright, the Private Women’s Club Coming to Melrose Place, Sets Beauty Partners By Booth Moore on January 30, 2019 AllBright founders Debbie Wosskow, left, and Anna Jones. The location was chosen to celebrate the ‘Bloomsbury set’, with each floor named after a key member (Lopokova, Morell, Bell, Woolf and West). AllBright comprises Members’ clubs, an Academy and Live Events to celebrate and connect working women and was co-founded with Debbie Wosskow, entrepreneur and former Founder/CEO of Love Home Swap. Welcome to The AllBright. Digital events with experts, business leaders, coaches and AllBright’s co-founders Anna Jones and Debbie Wosskow OBE Sisterhood Matching service is available once you become a fully paid member after the initial trial period Exclusive networking and inspiring content for AllBright Digital members around the globe AllBright debuted in 2018, on Women’s Day (very fitting), in London’s Fitzrovia neighborhood. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. AllBright, founded three years ago by the entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow and the magazine editor Anna Jones, has two members’ clubs in central London and will open another next month in Hollywood. When it came to sourcing the furniture and accessories, female designers and businesses were also prioritised. There’s no millennial pink – we’ve tried to come up with something quite grown-up and classic.”. You’re then seen as someone who is a fixer and a doer. How Debbie Wosskow and Anna Jones are building a London powerhouse of fearless female entrepreneurs Start-up queen Debbie Wosskow and magazine CEO Anna Jones are … Even if you’re having a hard time in your personal life, don’t bring it in to work. I really believe that time to yourself – to meditate, exercise or just have some peace – makes a huge difference to your day. theallbrightcollective.com. The AllBright Mayfair, 24-26 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1 Jones, whose mother is Danish, grew up in rural Yorkshire. 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