Education, Networking, Community
Ladies Who Launch recognizes the critical importance of building and strengthening our communities—from hardworking teams and loyal customers to the towns and cities where we live and work.
On 14 November, we learned more about supporting your ventures—from ways to scale and fund your business to finding balance and resilience in your work.
The program was followed by a networking mix & mingle where folks had the opportunity to engage with peers, entrepreneurs, and funders from across sectors.
Thank you to all that attended!
Thanks to Our Sponsor, Allstate Northern Ireland!
LWL’s free programming is made possible thanks to the generous support of our steadfast partners. Thank you for your support and for helping women and non-binary founders achieve their dreams!
Belfast Agenda
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The evening will begin with a brief welcome from event hosts Ladies Who Launch, sponsor Allstate Northern Ireland, and Northern Ireland Civil Service!
Jayne Brady, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service
John Healy, Vice President & Managing Director, Allstate Northern Ireland
Sarah Friar, Co-Founder, Ladies Who Launch and CEO, Nextdoor
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Business leaders across industries face similar challenges. Learn how the CEOs of Lowe Corporation and The Conscious Beauty Group have built sustainable businesses.
Yolanda Cooper, Founder & CEO, The Conscious Beauty Group comprising WE ARE PARADOXX, SUPERNOVA and PLASTIC FREE BEAUTY DAY
Rachel McCausland, Chief Executive Officer, Lowe Corporation
Sarah Friar, Co-Founder of Ladies Who Launch and CEO, Nextdoor
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As small business owners, learning how to scale and fund your operation is essential, but often a major challenge. Learn how these four business leaders made their ambitions a reality.
Lorraine Acheson, Managing Director, Women in Business Northern Ireland
Katie Doran, Co-Founder Lanyon Communications
Mary McKenna, Co-Founder, AwakenHub
Sinead Sharkey-Steenson, Founder, Generation Women and Founder, Lean In Women’s Entrepreneur Network
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Personal resilience is vital to the success of your business. Learn how local business owners and other professionals have overcome challenges and thrived.
Fern Fitzpatrick, Founder, Paperxclips
Naomh McElhatton, Founder & Curator, She Said Club
Gail Redmond, Broadcaster, Irish FA Womens Development Manager
Lisa Strutt, Mental Fitness Coach
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During the closing fireside chat with Ladies Who Launch Co-Founder and CEO of Nextdoor, Sarah Friar, hear from Nuala Murphy, Director of Diversity Mark, who will share lessons learned as a leader with more than 20 years experience in the corporate world.
Sarah Friar, Co-Founder, Ladies Who Launch, CEO, Nextdoor
Nuala Murphy, Director, Diversity Mark
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Understanding your values is essential when building your personal brand. Lisa Strutt, a Mental Fitness Coach who supports business leaders, will lead an exercise on building your own personal brand.
Lisa Strutt, Mental Fitness Coach
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After learning from our incredible speakers, you’ll have the chance to meet with other women and non-binary small business owners and entrepreneurs. Make connections and expand your community over light bites and beverages!