The Team

Sevcan Akbayrak

Sevcan Akbayrak

With over 15 years of experience in literature, marketing, and business administration, I bring a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and leadership. Starting with a Literature degree, I progressed to a Master's in Marketing and later completed an MBA, enriching my understanding of the marketing landscape.Beginning my career as a team leader in e-commerce and digital departments at prominent Turkish companies like Yemeksepeti, NEF, and Migros, I led innovative campaigns driving significant growth and insights into consumer behavior.Upon moving to London, I established a successful marketing consultancy, collaborating closely with diverse clients to develop tailored strategies yielding measurable results. Currently, I serve as a Digital Manager for a renowned hospitality brand, driving digital initiatives while cherishing moments with my two-year-old. Balancing professional pursuits with motherhood, I take pride in nurturing both personal and career growth.

Reyhan Algul

Reyhan Algul

After graduating from the Psychology department of Istanbul University, I became a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with two master's degrees in Applied Psychology and Clinical Psychology.Throughout my career, I have worked in private hospitals. While working at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital, I also taught 5th-year students at Acıbadem University Medical Faculty for a while. I was one of the trainers for The School of Life in Turkey. As the author of four books and two book chapters, I continue to share my writings on various websites and magazines.Currently, within my own psychological counseling company, I provide online services to adult clients worldwide seeking Turkish psychological support. Additionally, I offer seminars and trainings tailored to individuals or institutions on topics such as immigration psychology, flexibility, self-compassion, impostor syndrome, inability to say no, calmness, burnout, depression, anxiety disorders, new generation leadership, simplification, kintsugi, and types of violence.

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Anil Celik

I graduated from the Department of Econometrics at Uludağ University. After working for a short time at an educational consultancy firm, I started my corporate career as a procurement specialist. I worked in procurement departments in two different sectors, construction and banking, for a total of 8 years. During this time, I completed my master's degree in the Marketing Department of Marmara University. While planning my corporate career, I became a mother and made a decision I had been thinking about but had not dared to take for a long time. I took a break from corporate life and opened my own workshop, founding Atölye Merlin. My workshop, which grew into both a workshop and a café over time. With the arrival of my second daughter, my husband and I established our Organic Food brand during the pandemic period. Life presented us with new opportunities, and we moved to London. Now, in a new country, leaving everything behind with two young children, we are making a fresh start. Currently, I continue my journey as a part-time chef, full-time mother, and a woman who engages in handcrafted work whenever I find time.

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Dilay Coban Oruc

After graduating in industrial engineering in 2010, I moved into digital marketing, starting my career in digital agencies, managing teams and leading projects for recognised industry leaders such as Volkswagen, General Electric and Intel. My expertise spans both B2C and B2B sectors, covering various aspects of digital marketing, from creating detailed strategies to executing targeted campaigns. Later in my career, with a passion for innovation, I ventured into entrepreneurship and founded my own consulting company to meet the digital marketing needs of startups and small businesses. With the experience I gained while working for global brands, I aim to develop effective solutions and tactics tailored to each client's unique digital marketing needs. In recent years, I have been building small, fractional, customised digital marketing teams for startups and small businesses.

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What is Rise Her Collective?

Rise Her Collective is a vibrant community dedicated to empowering women on their entrepreneurship journey. We understand the unique challenges that women face when pursuing their dreams of starting and growing their own businesses. Whether it's overcoming self-doubt, navigating financial obstacles, or breaking through societal barriers, Rise Her Collective is here to provide the support, resources, and inspiration you need to succeed.

Who is this for?

Rise Her Collective is primarily targeted towards women who aspire to become entrepreneurs or are already on their entrepreneurial journey. Women who face various challenges and obstacles in pursuing their dreams of starting and growing their own businesses. These challenges may include self-doubt, financial constraints, or societal barriers.

What support does Rise Her Collective offer?

Rise Her Collective offers a range of support services, including personalised self-improvement workshops, webinars, and practical guidance on launching and scaling businesses. We also provide networking opportunities, access to funding resources, and a supportive community of like-minded women.

What types of events and workshops does Rise Her Collective organise?

Rise Her Collective organizes a variety of events and workshops tailored to women entrepreneurs, including networking events, skill-building workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations.

Can men participate in Rise Her Collective events or initiatives?

While Rise Her Collective focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs, some events may be open to all genders. However, the primary audience and focus remain on women.

Does Rise Her Collective offer support for specific industries or sectors?

Rise Her Collective offers support across a wide array of industries and sectors. Our aim is to provide tailored resources and guidance that meet the unique needs of women entrepreneurs, regardless of the industry or sector they operate within. Whether you're in technology, fashion, healthcare, or any other field, we're here to support you on your entrepreneurial journey.

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Does Rise Her Collective offer support for specific industries or sectors?

Rise Her Collective offers support across various industries and sectors. Our goal is to provide resources and guidance tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs regardless of their industry or sector.

What is the focus of Rise Her Collective's initial approach?

women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those within the Turkish community residing in the UK. This allows us to provide tailored support and resources to meet the specific needs of this cohort effectively.

How does Rise Her Collective plan to expand its reach?

While initially focused on the Turkish community in the UK, Rise Her Collective has a vision to expand its platform to new regions and engage with women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. To achieve this, we encourage individuals to register their interest through our membership form, specifying their country, nationality, or industry preferences. We will then prioritize opening new cohorts or chapters based on the demand and interests expressed by our community members.