Dee Poku Spalding - Founder, The Other Festival

Dee Poku Spalding is a social entrepreneur who was born in the UK and raised between London and Accra. A former Hollywood studio executive, Poku is the founder of WIE (Women Inspiration and Enterprise), a social enterprise that works to provide emerging women leaders with the tools to succeed in their careers. She began her career in brand marketing and promotions. 

Dee conceived of The Other Festival while attending a major music festival in 2015. After watching an endless succession of all male bands, she knew there had to be a better way.