At Social Capital, we're all about bringing people together, whether that's for events, brand partnerships, or creative collaborations. We're big believers in the cliché quotes: your network really is your net worth, you really are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, and above all, life is just more fun when you're surrounded by great people. In this first edition, we want to share 20 women who are doing cool things. From photographers in Berlin and brand strategists in NYC, to private chefs in Lisbon and sommeliers in Stockholm, here's a selection of the journalists, creatives and strategists who inspire us daily. Read on (and follow along!) to join in the fun.

Matilda Lucy, Growth Strategist, London

Matilda Lucy — growth strategist for startups — based in London. Read her interview with us here

Jackie Adedeji — TV presenter and journalist — based in London. Read her interview with us here

Ebba Seppänen — sommelier — based in Stockholm. Read her interview here

Alesia Zyla — founder of Maet — based in Tirana. Read her interview with us here

Rashi Agarwal Favier — sustainable fashion advocate — based in Amsterdam. Read her interview here

Awura Abena Simpe — presenter, writer and advisor — based in Amsterdam.

Anna Meerson — chef and founder of Baboushka — based in Lisbon & Paris.

Bliss Zhawi — strategist at Wieden + Kennedy — based in NYC.

Teresa Ferreira — designer and founder of Ferrgood Studio — based in London.

Lydia Birgani Nia — brand strategist — based in London.

Aika Cherdabayeva — designer and model — based in Paris. Read her interview with us here

Gemma Perlin — behavioural change coach — based in London

Patricia Cabeza — creative and photographer — based in Berlin

Sara Biatchinyi — co-founder of Bia Football Club — based in Paris

Julia Kalina — co-founder of Bia Football Club — based in Amsterdam

Kelly Bennett — brand strategist and podcast host — based in NYC.

Paris Parmar — brand strategist — based in London.

Sanne Fouquet — strategist and founder — based in Paris.

Sonika Phakey — creative strategist — based in London.

Elizabeth Miezejeski — founder of Skola — based in Brussels.

So there you have it — a small selection of the people whose journeys we love following any time we need a dose of inspiration.