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Bookings are open for our next?must-attend virtual panel discussion with three sustainability experts.?We will be exploring the sustainability of our financial footprint?on Wednesday 8 May at 3pm, as part of our partnership with Investec Wealth & Investment (UK).?You can reserve your complimentary place?HERE?and more details on our speakers are below.
Our next W.Walk & Talk charity event is on Friday, 24 May 2024 in Folkestone, Kent, hosted by our members Susan Walbrook and Julia Elliott Brown in support of The Prince's Trust.
This event is open to members and non-members, so invite your friends and join us for a wonderful day exploring the coast, talking, and connecting -- all for a good cause!
Find out more about the upcoming walk HERE.
Please join us as we welcome two new Surrey members:?Stories, who offer bespoke catering for brands and?private clients across London and Surrey, and?Yoga and Brunch Surrey, who offer?the perfect blend of mindful movement, delicious meals, deep relaxation, and meaningful connections in beautiful Surrey locations. Find out?more about both brands below.?In our editorial section, two of the founders in our community share?the challenges they have faced and the tools they used to navigate them.
As always, we also have a host of member news and offers for you.
Enjoy!
Panel Discussion: The Impact of Your Financial Footprint
We’re delighted to invite you to join a free virtual panel discussion, on Wednesday 8 May at 3pm, as part of our partnership with Investec Wealth & Investment (UK).
During the discussion?we will explore the importance of considering how sustainable your financial footprint is, welcoming guest speakers Jenn McGarrigle, co-founder of Cyd Connects, and May Al-Karooni, Founder of Globechain. Joining them both will be Wealth Planning Senior Director at Investec Wealth & Investment, Max Richardson.?
Founder of The Women’s Chapter, Michelle de Klerk, will host the conversation. The panel will talk openly and honestly about women as a key solution to the climate crisis, the impact of female-led businesses in this space, and where you can start to make smaller changes for the better.
You will have the opportunity to input into the conversation and ask the panel questions throughout.?
Please RSVP using the link, by Monday 6 May, to secure your place.
W.Walk & Talk in Folkestone, Kent?
Hosted by our members and with all proceeds going to charity, our?W.Walk & Talk is?a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded women, share stories and insights and build your network.
Our next walk is on Friday, 24 May 2024 in Folkestone, Kent, hosted by our members Susan Walbrook and Julia Elliott Brown.
The walk will start on the historic Leas path, which overlooks the English Channel. The walk will follow a gentle coastal path to very pretty Sandgate before heading to Folkestone harbour. Over the past 5 years, Folkestone harbour has gone through a huge transformation and is now an extremely thriving, vibrant creative town.
The walk will include a lunch stop (for your own account) at the very popular Marley’s, before heading back on a 1.5 mile walk back to the Metropole.
Susan and Julia have chosen The Prince's Trust as the charity they would like to support.?All our welcome to join our walk.?
Founded in 2016 by Emily Crocker, Stories offer bespoke catering for brands and?private clients across London and Surrey, as well as recipe development and styling in their purpose-built professional kitchen in the Surrey Hills.
Stories use food as a tool for storytelling. Be it a brand activation, a private dinner, or a collection of recipes for social content; they strive to tell your stories through their love of seasonal cooking and thoughtful hosting.
The Stories team is endlessly curious about people and places, always searching for the provenance and purpose that exists in the everyday. And what better medium for storytelling than through the medium of food? The simple act of sharing a meal transcends all the things that make humans different. It's a way of showing love, an opportunity to spark conversation, learn, grow, connect.
Emily was classically-trained at Leith's School of Food and Wine following a career change from journalism, where she first discovered her love of telling the stories of others.
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Yoga and?Brunch is the perfect treat for your Sunday morning. Mindful yoga, a yummy feast, and good vibes.
Founded by Adriana Salazar, Yoga and Brunch Surrey is the perfect blend of mindful movement, delicious meals, deep relaxation, and meaningful connections in beautiful Surrey locations.
Through each Yoga and Brunch gathering, the?aim is to unite the vibrant community and unearth hidden gems across Surrey, where one can savour life's simple joys amidst movement, delectable cuisine, and nature's embrace.
Each event boasts a unique theme and menu, inviting participants to diversify their physical practice, indulge in diverse flavours, uncover fresh locales, and forge deeper connections within the community.
Adriana became a Yoga teacher in 2015, and since then, it's been her life and passion to share this beautiful practice with as many people as she can and make yoga accessible to all levels of practice.
FACING CHALLENGE:Two of the founders in our community shared some of the challenges they have faced and how they overcame them...
Isobel Ridley, Founder of Lavender Hill Clothing
"We care about being a sustainable and ethical brand. A year travelling opened Isobel’s eyes to the negative impact of what we throw away. So when she started her business, after honing her skills at Burberry London, taking a sustainable and ethical approach was the only option. We consider every part of the manufacturing journey; we’re passionate about traceability, how we source and manufacture is fundamental.â€
Lisa Franklin, Founder of Lisa Franklin London
“As a child, I was fascinated with Rose Quartz, and I have always been a Rosacea sufferer, so I know first-hand how it feels to be uncomfortable and unconfident in your own skin. Fast forward 20 years, I was working as a makeup artist and had a model with troubled skin. I then had my lightbulb moment – I was going to create a product that worked for problem skin, a hybrid between makeup and skincare. I wanted to create a product that worked, that was backed by science, and ultimately delivered results. It was during the extensive research that I discovered, the benefits of Rose Quartz. All these years later, I realised that the stone that spoke to me as a child would be my secret to success and the key to creating a unique skincare brand, unlike anything that was available.â€
We are very honoured to have these fantastic women as founding members of our WomenLed Collective. Join our community of phenomenal women:
Professional member, Emma White, Commercial Director of?Hamilton George Care,?is delighted to share that the bespoke live-in care providers?were?awarded 'Best Mental Health and Dementia Expertise' at the Home Care Awards 2024. They were also named?as finalists?for both 'Specialist Care' and Training & Development'. If you have a family member requiring a carer or nurse, get in touch?with them HERE.
Jane Atelier?is a British brand specialising in creating timeless, forever?pieces made from the finest fabrics. After twenty successful years as one of Britain's most admired independent womenswear brands, Goat rebranded as Jane Atelier in Autumn 2021. You are invited to join their sample sale on Thursday 23rd or Friday 24th of May. The sale will take place at Catherine House, 76 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 6HJ.
EmmaJane Knight?invites you to a Holland Park Trunk Show. Discover, their finest, lightweight cashmere and summer sarong accessories amongst other collections. The event will take place from Tuesday 30th April, 10am - 8pm and Wednesday 1 May, 10am - 6pm at 119 Ladbroke Road, London W11 3PR. Please RSVP by contacting ejk@emmajaneknight.com / 07967 974 920. Find out more about EmmaJane Knight or shop their collection HERE.
B Corp certified underwear and sleepwear brand, Nudea, founded by Priya Downes, has launched its first organic cotton underwear collection.?Thoughtfully crafted from OEKO-TEX certified ribbed organic cotton for effortlessly comfortable everyday wear, the mix-and-match collection comprises multipack briefs, bralettes, vests and the brand’s first-ever bodysuit, all available in two colourways. Shop for yours HERE.
Corina Goetz is the Founder?of Star-CaT, a Middle Eastern Advisory, Training and Consulting company.?For over?20 years, she has worked?with Leaders from the Gulf, Royal families and business people?who trust her?implicitly. One of her many achievements is helping a company grow from 0 clients from this region to 6 million annual turnover. Find out more about Star-CaT HERE.?
Founded by Abi Adams, the past Project Woman Weekend was sponsored by MPowder, which?created beautiful gift bags?and?JOMO Club, who curated the Mocktail Making session! These?events?take place at the turning point of each season, tuning women into their natural powers and reminding them of how to treat themselves so their businesses and relationships naturally thrive. Find out MORE.