
Meet Our Founder
Meet Lizi Jackson-Barrett – the founder of the Jewish Business Network and a passionate advocate for building safe, supportive spaces for business owners and professionals. Lizi brings a wealth of experience to JBN, having worked for many years as a confidence coach. Her career has focused on helping people show up authentically, overcome challenges, and succeed on their own terms - skills and insights that have been instrumental in shaping JBN’s mission and values.
Lizi’s journey in creating JBN began with a simple yet crucial question: Is there a space where Jewish professionals can feel safe, connected, and proud of their identity? Like many Jewish business people, since October 2023 she’s faced moments of uncertainty and caution about openly embracing her Jewish identity in professional spaces. From the hesitation of wearing a Star of David to concerns about posting Rosh Hashanah greetings online, Lizi saw the need for a place where Jewish business owners could confidently be themselves, find support, and build meaningful connections.
JBN was born from this need - a network built by and for Jewish business owners, with an emphasis on shared success and Jewish values. Lizi envisioned JBN as more than a business network: it’s a movement to uplift, celebrate, and empower Jewish businesses across the UK and beyond. In a time when being visibly Jewish can feel vulnerable, JBN is a space where members are encouraged to embrace their identity and support each other’s growth.
Under Lizi’s leadership, JBN is flourishing, offering Jewish business people a safe, empowering community grounded in core Jewish values. Each group and every meeting reflects her dedication to creating a network where Jewish businesses not only connect but thrive together.