Inclusive Innovation: Ensuring No one is Left Behind

The Melting Pot

This inspiring event will bring together women from different backgrounds to explore experiences of social innovation.

This event will empower social innovations designed by women from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are eager to start their own businesses or become integral parts of Scotland's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.The Melting Pot and DataKirk will collaborate over the coming months to offer practical workshops, networking opportunities and insightful talks from successful entrepreneurs who have navigated similar paths. Whether you have a business idea already or are looking to gain the skills and connections to develop an idea, let us be your guides in turning aspirations into reality.Secure your spot today! Meet the Speakers:Ally Zlatar - The Starving ArtistThe Starving Artist empowers people through creative arts, highlighting lived experiences to drive systemic reform. We foster authentic and vulnerable engagement to promote change within current systems. Our innovation lies in platforming people-centered solutions, championing emerging voices to creatively explore their experiences. Ally Zlatar will discuss overcoming a severe eating disorder through art, founding The Starving Artist to amplify neglected voices, and using art for self-reflection, advocacy, and societal change. Toks Coyle- Toks RocksToks Coyle is a virtual assistant specialising in tech, admin and marketing support to charities, social enterprises, small businesses and creative entrepreneurs across the UK and beyond. She has been running her business for 8 years ever since she completed her HND Administration and IT qualification at Edinburgh College. She used to worked as an adiministrator for Cyrenians and Adopt an Intern, and has also worked with local clients such as The Melting Pot, HomeStart Scotland, Edinburgh Printmakers and LGBT Youth Scotland. Eloho Efemuai- Heartsong LiveI'm a personal brand strategist, singer/songwriter, best-selling author, coach, and award-winning broadcaster based in Livingston, Scotland. As the first black female to run a Gospel radio station in Scotland, I guide ambitious mission-driven individuals, female founders, creative women and female leaders, to amplify their voice and authority.Inclusion to me means creating spaces where every voice is valued and heard, regardless of background. It's about breaking down barriers and stereotypes, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to shine and contribute their unique gifts to the world. Tracy Ahumuza - ATTA Breastmilk CommunityFounded in 2021, ATTA Breastmilk Community aims to end preventable newborn death, through breastmilk donation while prioritising maternal health and mental well-being. ATTA is an acronym for Alyssa Taha and Tracy Ahumuza, representing the mother-child dyad. It is registered in Uganda as a not-for-profit social enterprise, the Alyssa Marie Foundation, dedicated to supporting parents and healthcare workers to provide the best possible nutritional start for newborns through facilitating the secure donation of breastmilk, training, and community engagement. Who are DataKirk and why is it important for female founders to feel inspired?Datakirk launched AccelerateBLK in 2023 with a focus to help gain visibility for women enterpreneurs. Having completed an accelerator programme, the yet-to-be founders are eager to innovate, create impactful social solutions, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive economy, which will ultimately benefit the nation as a whole. Female founders will love to be inspired, particularly in sectors like social innovation where creativity, resilience, and leadership are paramount. Inspiration empowers women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with confidence and determination, driving them to overcome the unique challenges they face in the business world. By providing access to resources, mentorship, and a supportive community, we believe this initiative in collaboration with Melting Pot Edinburgh will help further close the gender gap in Scotland's entrepreneurial ecosystem. This programme will support individual growth and also help break down systemic barriers, paving the way for future generations of women in business. About The Melting PotThe Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. An inspiring community of people striving to make the world a better place. Through coworking, collaboration and learning, we develop our members, support their businesses and amplify their social impact.Our events all centre around purposeful networking and creating impact. We work in partnership across sectors to create an inclusive space for meaningful connection, enlightening conversations and sparking action in our communities to create positive social impact for people and the planet. NB: We know £8 might be a bit of a surprise to attend an event, but there’s a social innovation purpose to this price. We're not only covering our staffing and preparatory costs for external events; we also reinvest our event profits back into fostering social innovation and impact in Scotland. Your ticket price, as well as any coworking membership or venue hire request, enables us to do that.