The Athena Network Goes International
Introducing Marilena Narbona, International Director
From its very beginning, The Athena Network was created with connection at its heart. Not just local connection, but human connection. The kind that transcends geography, language, and circumstance.
Long before international expansion was a strategy, it was a lived experience.
In the early days, when Skype was the primary way to bridge distance, Athena conversations crossed borders. Relationships were built across countries and time zones, not because it was convenient, but because it mattered.
A Proven International Story
Athena’s international journey began as early as 2010, with the launch of our Singapore territory by Gina Romero, whose partner was posted overseas at the time. After several successful years, Gina relocated to the Philippines, and the Singapore territory naturally paused.
In 2021, Athena was re-introduced to Singapore by Rebecca Downie, an Athena member who had relocated there. What Rebecca has achieved since then has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Her success has powerfully demonstrated that Athena does not rely on proximity to the UK. With the right leadership, values, and commitment to connection, Athena thrives, regardless of geography.
Singapore stands as living proof that Athena works internationally.
Meet Marilena Narbona – International Director
It therefore feels deeply fitting that as Athena opens its international opportunity more intentionally, we do so with someone who embodies global connection so naturally.
We are delighted to announce Marilena Narbona as International Director for The Athena Network.
Marilena is a natural people-connector and networking strategist, with an instinctive ability to bring women together across cultures and communities. Multilingual, cosmopolitan, and deeply relational in her leadership style, she is at ease in international environments, because she has lived them.
Since joining Athena in 2008, Marilena has created the largest and fastest-growing Athena area, building 12 thriving groups and a vibrant community of committed women who shared her vision. Her leadership has always been rooted in relationship rather than hierarchy — a hallmark of The Athena Way.
Now based in her soul-place on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Marilena brings together her corporate background, entrepreneurial experience, and deep passion for supporting women in business – globally.
An Invitation Beyond Borders
Athena’s international expansion is not about rapid rollout or replication for its own sake. It is about belonging, connection, and contribution.
This opportunity is for women outside the UK who feel called to:
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Build a community of women in business grounded in values and trust
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Create connection rather than transactional networking
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Be part of a respected, established brand — while shaping something locally meaningful
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Earn income while doing work that genuinely supports other women
With Marilena leading internationally, and with Singapore standing as proof of what is possible, Athena’s international future is both grounded and exciting.
Register Your Interest
If you are based outside the UK and would like to explore the Athena International opportunity, we invite you to register your interest using the form below:
International Enquiry Form
https://forms.gle/DJvwDzXsTJ58UrL1A
Connection has always been Athena’s language.
Now, it speaks globally.
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