BIOGRAPHY

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Born in Kampala, Built in London

Doreen Namutebi is an award-winning British entrepreneur, Confidence Coach and founder whose journey is rooted in resilience, reinvention and purpose. After graduating from the London College of Fashion with a degree in Fashion Design & Marketing, she launched her first fashion brand, Dare, in 2012 — a brand inspired by confidence, self-expression and bold identity.

Over the years, Doreen expanded her work into entrepreneurship, wellness, personal branding and leadership, founding impactful platforms including the EPIC Network, Plus Size Fashion Fest Africa and Wellness. Today, she is recognised for helping founders and professional organisations build confident, profitable and influential brands in the digital age.

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Award Winning Fashion Entrepreneur

Doreen Namutebi is an award-winning entrepreneur, Confidence Coach and founder recognised for building impactful brands across fashion, wellness and business. She is the creator of the EPIC Network, a UK-based platform helping founders, entrepreneurs and professionals build empowered, profitable, impactful and confident brands through visibility, personal branding, mindset and business growth strategies.

With expertise in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, wellness and personal development, Doreen is passionate about helping founders increase confidence, grow their visibility and create profitable businesses in the digital age

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Community builder

Doreen Namutebi’s work as a founder and community builder expanded through the creation of Plus Size Fashion Fest Africa, a global body confidence movement championing diversity, confidence and representation. She later founded Plus Wellness, a wellness platform promoting sustainable health, self-confidence and holistic wellbeing for women.

Through her brands and communities, Doreen continues to empower founders, professionals and women to build confident identities, increase visibility and create profitable, impactful lives and businesses.

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Skills & Expertise

Public Speaking, Personal Branding & Business Growth

Doreen Namutebi specialises in public speaking, personal branding, founder visibility and business growth, helping entrepreneurs and professionals build empowered, profitable, impactful and confident brands. Drawing from her experience as an entrepreneur, author and community leader, her work combines confidence coaching, digital marketing, wellness and leadership development to support sustainable personal and business success.

Through the EPIC Network, Doreen champions mentorship, storytelling and strategic visibility, equipping founders and professionals with the tools to grow their confidence, influence and profitability in the digital age.

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Entrepreneurial Focus

Doreen Namutebi is the founder of the EPIC Network, Plus Size Fashion Fest Africa, Plus Wellness and Dare. As an entrepreneur, Confidence Coach and business mentor, she supports founders, professionals and creatives in building empowered, profitable, impactful and confident brands through visibility, strategic branding, digital marketing and leadership development.

Her work focuses on helping individuals and organisations strengthen their confidence, scale sustainable businesses and build influential brands that thrive in the modern digital economy.

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EPIC Leader

Known for bridging entrepreneurship, personal branding, wellness and digital marketing, Doreen Namutebi has delivered talks, workshops and mentorship programmes for institutions, organisations and founder communities, including Enfield Council, the University of Westminster and the EPIC Network.

Her work in leadership, visibility and business growth has positioned her as a respected entrepreneur, speaker and mentor, empowering individuals and brands to thrive with confidence, clarity and profitability in the digital economy.

Doreen Namutebi Biography

Doreen leads with conviction, strategy and a deep understanding that people need more than motivation to succeed — they need the right systems, tools and mindset to unlock the next level in business and life.

Through her work with the EPIC Network, Doreen empowers founders, professionals and organisations to build visibility, strengthen confidence and create profitable, sustainable brands. Her work focuses on helping people take ownership, responsibility and accountability for the decisions that shape their growth, leadership and long-term success.