Women's Enterprise Day: Turning passion into purpose

It's International Women's Day on 8 March, making it the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs and network with your peers.

Learn about the triumphs and challenges of running your own business from our award-winning panellists and guest speakers as they reveal their start-up stories, their highs, lows, and practical tips – and how they found their purpose.

Labour of love: How we did it

Panellists:

Laura Amos, founder, The Dessert Deli

Tarryn Gore, founder, Kafoodle

Antonia Burrell, founder, Antonia Burrell Holistic Skincare

Chair: Kate Bassett, head of content, Management Today

Guest speakers:

Going against the grain:

Renée Elliott, founder, Planet Organic and Beluga Bean

A self-proclaimed small-town American girl, Renée came to England in 1986, spotted a gap in the market for upmarket organic produce and opened Planet Organic, the UK’s first organic supermarket. Last year, she co-founded Beluga Bean, a business and life skills academy for women. Here Renée shares her story of challenging conventional thinking and finding the courage to go against the grain.

Find your truth:

Jessica Huie, author and founder, Color Blind Cards and JHPR

From starting her career as a showbiz journalist, Jessica went on to launch Color Blind Cards, credited as the first independent multicultural greeting card line to be stocked on the UK high-street. Labelled one of Britain’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs by the Evening Standard, she now runs award-winning PR agency JHPR and is the author of PURPOSE, Find your truth and embrace your calling. Jessica reveals how you can redesign your life, reconnect and discover your voice. Join us for an exploration of who we are beneath our labels and get ready to leap into your next chapter...

Your ticket includes breakfast refreshments, lunch, tea and coffee, and workshop material.

Book your ticket by 10 January 2019 to receive a free copy of Purpose by Jessica Huie.