​Aurea Nova was founded in 2025 by Charlotte and Clare, who first met during their MBA. Over countless coffees and late-night conversations, they discovered how much of their story was shared.

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Between them, Charlotte (a lawyer) and Clare (a governance specialist) had built careers navigating boardrooms, negotiations, and leadership challenges. On paper, they had ticked the boxes: qualifications, career milestones, achievements they were proud of. Yet, like so many women, they still faced moments where confidence wavered.

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As they spoke with women across law, finance, policy, media, healthcare and beyond, the same themes kept emerging. From those just starting out to those leading teams, barriers were clear: structural, cultural, and personal.

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It’s rarely about a lack of talent. More often, it’s about not having access to the right networks, visibility in the right rooms, or sponsorship that opens doors. And too often, in high-stakes moments like interviews, workplaces reward confidence over genuine competence.

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This is the gap Aurea Nova was created to close.

 

Why Aurea Nova?

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The name comes from Latin: 'aurea' meaning golden, and 'nova' meaning new.

 

It symbolises fresh beginnings and the chance to create something brighter, stronger, and more valuable together. A golden new chapter for ambitious women.

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What Makes Aurea Nova Different?

 

Aurea Nova blends ambition without pretence and community without cliché. The network believes ambition should feel sustainable, ethical, and authentic. That means:

• ambition that uplifts, not exploits

• success without burnout or rivalry

• confidence as practice, not performance

• growth that feels supported, not solitary 

 

But Aurea Nova is more than a network. Alongside meaningful connections, members can tap into a wide range of development opportunities, from workshops and mentoring to curated peer circles and executive coaching. Depending on your membership, these may be included or available as extras, giving you the flexibility to shape the support you need.

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And it’s not just words. Inside Aurea Nova you’ll find:

• genuine connections instead of shallow networking

• conversations that go deeper than job titles

• women who want to see each other win.

 

We support ambitious women at every career and life stage: from the lecture theatre to the boardroom, and every step in between.

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For organisations, Aurea Nova also offers development programmes: a way to invest in female talent, provide employees with structured growth opportunities, and connect with a wider network of changemakers.

 

Whatever membership pathway you pursue, Aurea Nova provides a community that creates spaces for learning, collaboration, and growth, and friendships that last long after any event.