For International Women’s Day, we wanted to celebrate some of our extraordinary female-led shops and businesses in Kings Heath.
These portraits highlight just a few of the entrepreneurs, creators and managers whose work strengthens our neighbourhood and inspires others.
International Women’s Day 2026 marks an incredible milestone – 115 years of collective action, advocacy, progress towards gender equality and redefining what’s possible. Here in Kings Heath, that spirit shows up every day in our independent shops, cafes, hairdressers, offices and studios, led by women who are shaping our local high street and community.