New virtual conference to celebrate women in business

Clare Griffiths, founder of The Thrive Effect and Karen Stenning, founder of Absolute Alchemy have carefully curated an exciting programme of inspirational talks and practical workshops to take entrepreneurs on a journey to help them re-define their businesses, during this time of unprecedented change where the actual way we do business has been, and continues to be, re-defined.

The conference on Friday, May 29 will kick off with a motivational keynote speech by Kathy Caton, founder and managing director of Brighton Gin, who will share her nine-year-long journey growing her award-winning brand of gin, whilst also recounting how she is currently navigating her way through the ever-changing economic landscape.

After Kathy’s talk, a diverse range of female founders and women in business will deliver informative talks, workshops and panel discussions, reflecting the four conference themes - ‘My Voice: Re-defined’, ‘My Business: Re-defined’, ‘My Wealth: Re-defined’ and ‘My Mind: Re-defined’. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to network in small groups in order to make new connections.

Karen and Clare weren’t sure how businesses would respond to this new virtual conference but are delighted to have received generous support from Barclays Eagle Lab, Plus Accounting, Let’s Do Business Finance, Hatch Enterprise and Shake It Up Creative who have helped make this conference become a reality. Karen and Clare have also partnered with Rise - the Brighton-based charity supporting people affected by domestic violence and abuse, and ten per cent of all ticket sales income will be donated to the charity.

Karen Stenning said: "The world is waking up to the power, resilience and determination of female leaders across the globe right now. Our virtual conference will be an opportunity to celebrate the female founders who have taken bold, innovative steps to build robust businesses prior to, and during, the Covid-19 pandemic."

This virtual conference is open to all. To find out more about RE-DEFINED and to purchase your ticket, click here

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