Human-First Networking London

Schedule

Wed Feb 11 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Exhibit | London, EN

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Monthly in-person networking for women in business. Wednesday 11 February. 12:00–2:00. Balham, London.
About this Event

Monthly In-Person Event for Women in Business

Wednesday 11 February. 12:00–2:00. Balham, London

2026 is already being called the year of trust and community, and we are building that right here.

This is a networking experience for women who want meaningful conversations, deeper connection and a space where they feel truly supported. Not transactional. Not performative. Not algorithm dependent.

Just real women, real connection and real momentum. Human first.



💛 What This Event Is All About

A warm, uplifting morning designed to help you:

✨ Connect with like-minded women
✨ Build relationships that turn into collaborations, clients and referrals
✨ Feel supported instead of isolated
✨ Grow your visibility in a grounded, human-first way
✨ Be part of a community that wants to see you win

This is the room where conversations spark momentum.



What’s Included Each Month

Every Human-First Networking event includes:

• Coffee, pastries and gentle arrival connection
• A 20-minute Guest Expert Spotlight
• Three Community Spotlight sessions (5 minutes each)
Organic networking that feels relaxed, natural and truly human
• A nurturing space to meet new women with openness and ease



👋 Meet Your Hosts

This event is brought to you by Karen and Louise, two women deeply committed to connection, community and helping others rise.

Karen Farrell is a Speaking Mentor and founder of Speaker Ready. She helps women step into their voice, own the room and communicate with power, clarity and heart. With a blend of expertise and warmth, Karen supports women to speak with confidence and to be truly heard.

Louise Adolphsen is a Personal Branding Photographer and founder of The Brand Yourself Collective. She supports women to grow through visibility, connection and community, helping them show up with confidence both online and in real life. Louise believes deeply that women thrive when they feel supported, seen and surrounded by genuine relationships.

Together, Karen and Louise are creating a networking experience that feels real, warm and powerful. A space where women can connect as humans first and let business unfold naturally.



🎤 February Guest Expert. Rachel Barber

Hey I'm Rachel. I blend strategy and storytelling to help impact makers and action takers like you attract, nurture and convert the right people by learning to love LinkedIn. So that you can connect with the right clients and make more money on LinkedIn.

I believe when you find your marketing joy, you find your voice. Your voice, your story, your knowledge? It matters. You get to show up on LinkedIn in a way that works just for you.

Beyond my 15 year career as a content marketer and copywriter, my life is made up of standup comedy, social media campaigns for women’s equality, acting.... What ties it all together? My love for telling stories that deserve to be told.



🤝 Community Spotlight. 5-Minute Sessions

Each month, three attendees will have the chance to take the stage for a short, supportive 5-minute share.

Perfect for: • Practising speaking
• Sharing your message
• Teaching something valuable
• Building confidence
• Introducing your work in an authentic way


Apply for a 5-Minute Spotlight

If you would love to take one of the three 5-minute Spotlight spaces at the event, simply complete the short application form below. This is a beautiful opportunity to share your message, practise speaking, teach something meaningful or introduce your work in a supportive and curious space.

Apply here:
https://brandyourselfphotography.kit.com/16b6b1d6cf

We will review all applications and confirm the three Spotlight speakers before the event.



🎟 Tickets
  • £20 (single ticket)
  • £30 ( Buy one get one half price)

Your ticket includes:
✔ Entry
✔ Coffee and pastries
✔ Guest expert session
✔ Connection opportunities
✔ Community spotlight opportunities
✔ A plus-one guest ticket

Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the room intimate, warm, supportive and genuinely connective.



📅 Event Details

📍 The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, London SW12 9SG
📅 Wednesday 11 February 2026
⏰ 12:00PM– 2:00PM



🌱 Why This Matters

Business grows where trust lives.
And trust grows where real relationships thrive.

If you are ready to enter 2026 with more confidence, more connection and a community that supports your rise, this is your room.


Spaces are limited.


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Where is it happening?

The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, London, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 15.00 to GBP 20.00

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