Amy Powney Launches Sustainable Fashion Venture AKYN

Amy Powney, after nearly two decades leading ethical luxury brand Mother of Pearl, has launched AKYN, a new fashion label focused on regenerative business practices that emphasize community, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility. AKYN aims to create clothing that is both beautiful and sustainable, with a commitment to enriching soil, supporting communities, and generating green jobs, reflecting Powney's evolved creative and ethical vision. In the technology sector, Ethel Amanoo, Chief Business Officer at AT Ghana, exemplifies leadership and perseverance in a male-dominated telecom industry, advocating for gender equality in digital transformation and serving as a role model for women in tech. Separately, a British former senior engineer at Monzo co-founded Gradient Labs, a startup focused on developing safe AI customer service agents for complex, regulated industries, emphasizing the importance of building trust and culture through close, in-person collaboration. These stories highlight pioneering women reshaping their industries by prioritizing ethical innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth.