Human-First Networking London

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Exhibit | London, EN

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Monthly in-person networking for women in business. Wednesday 20 May 12:00–2:30. Balham, London.
About this Event

May Human First

Monthly In-Person Event for Women in Business

Wednesday 20 May. 12:00–2:30. 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.


Keynote speaker: Slaveia Christoff

+ Featuring 2 Panel Sessions
+ Bonus Wedding Ceremony Experience with Karen & Louise

Have you ever been to a business wedding? 💍

Probably not… which is why you are invited.

At this special edition of Human First, Karen Farrell and Louise Adolphsen are officially “getting married”… in business.

After months of hosting powerful, sell-out networking events with Human First, it became clear that something bigger was happening. The connection, the energy, the growth… it only made sense to join forces and turn this into a true partnership.

So we’re celebrating the only way we know how… with a full-on wedding ceremony 😆


💍 A playful (but meaningful) business “I do” moment
🥂 A room full of brilliant, like-minded women
✨ The signature Human First energy you already love

And because we can’t do anything just for fun… we’re also bringing the value 👇

You’ll experience:
💛 Two powerful panel conversations with our “bridesmaids”
💛 Real, honest conversations about business, visibility, and growth
💛 A space where connection comes first and opportunities follow

Human. First is not your typical networking event.
It’s part celebration, part ceremony, part real talk… and fully unforgettable.

If you love the idea of mixing business with a bit of fun, depth, and connection… you’re going to feel right at home here.



💛 What This Event Is All About

A warm, uplifting afternoon 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

Every Human-First Networking event includes:

• Coffee, pastries and gentle arrival connection
• A 20-minute Guest Expert Keynote Session with Slaveia Christoff
• 2 Panel Sessions
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.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenfarrellcoaching/

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.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-adolphsen-3b903b24b/

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.



🎤 May Guest Expert.

Slaveia Christoff

✨ Expert Session: The One Thing AI Can’t Fake and how you can use it as an Unfair Advantage to be a persuasive speaker for your business

Slaveia Christoff is a Neurospicy
Award- winning Persuasive Speaker
As a Board Certified Human Behavior Analyst she has over 20 years experience running her private practice as a licensed Psychologist in London.
She combines her expertise in the art of speaking and its impact on customer decision making.

¨Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slaveia-christoff-b0028119a/



🎟 Tickets

Your ticket includes:
✔ Entry
✔ Coffee and pastries
✔ Guest expert session
✔ Connection opportunities
✔ Community spotlight opportunities

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 20 May 2026
⏰ 12:00PM– 2:30PM



🌱 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

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