Empowered Pathways was founded by Ashrita Kumar-Brown, a multi-business founder with experience across consulting, property, and purpose-led ventures.
After building several successful businesses, Ashrita felt a clear inner pull to create something different - something that supported women not just emotionally or strategically, but practically.
The idea for Empowered Pathways emerged from a deep sense of guidance and clarity: that many purpose-led women are not held back by lack of talent or vision, but by financial pressure and the fear of stepping into the unknown alone.
At its heart, Empowered Pathways is a modern, values-led interpretation of angel investing — focused on partnership, trust, discernment, and long-term impact rather than fast returns or impersonal structures.
Ashrita brings both lived entrepreneurial experience and a deep respect for each woman’s individual journey, supporting founders to build sustainable businesses with stability, integrity, and care.
Annie Brown is a seasoned operations leader with over 24 years’ experience in leadership, project management, and business administration across both the charitable and private sectors.
Throughout her career, Annie has been driven by a desire to support and uplift others, helping them realise their potential while maintaining a balanced and sustainable approach to work and life.
Known for her strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style, she brings a calm, practical approach to building and supporting businesses. She is passionate about supporting women to realise their potential and build meaningful, successful ventures.
At Empowered Pathways, Annie plays a key role in ensuring ideas are translated into clear, well-run operations that enable founders to move forward with confidence.
