Collaborate, Cultivate and Care

Join us for the first Collaborate Cultivate and Care of 2026, sponsored by Shoosmiths Solicitors of Leeds.

These events are all about helping you grow in yourself and your business.

Taking care of your wellbeing is as important as cultivating the skills you need to run your business, what to outsource? What you can learn? What you do well

Networking should be enjoyable with real conversations and that is what Collaborate, Cultivate and Care brings for you

We encourage people from all career paths and sectors, sole traders, directors, consultants , managers it takes all sorts to make a good network and you never know who knows who or who can help you and vice versa.

We will be joined by:

Howard Rushfirth of Rushfirth Creative Ltd

Howard and his wife Kathryn have worked with some great brands such as Richard McCann of the I CAN Academy and the Yorkshire Mafia.

They know how to bring a brand to life in a way that is memorable, clear and relatable.

Howard will be sharing how important it is to have a personal brand that blends seamlessly with your business brand: also the importance of using your personal brand to stand out amongst the growing "white noise" in the digital, online and artificial intelligence world.

Kirsty Elton aka The MS Warrior of Everwyk Consulting Ltd

Author of How Multiple Sclerosis changed my life - "for the better"

A business coach with real "Yorkshire Grit" drive and passion.

There can be no doubt that Kirsty demonstrates personal strength, versatility and what can be acheived with a positive mindset.

Just hearing Kirsty share her journey and MS experiences is an inspiration.

Audrey Zannese of Step into Sophrology

April 2026 is Stress Awareness Month and it is no coincidence that Audrey also has Multiple Sclerosis .

Audrey has harnessed her MS and created her business Step into Sophrology.

Sophrology is not just about helping people with life changing illnesses, everyone can benefit from Sophrology. Your business can benefit, your employees can benefit , help avoid burnout, manage pain and chronic fatigue

Two very different women and two very different talks.

Attendees will receive a gratitude bag for joining us and a buffet lunch is included in the ticket price £3 of every ticket sold will be donated to the MS Society.

Lets all collaborate and grow together , taking care of you takes care of your business

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Host or Publisher Phil Ross and Anita Pickersgill with friends