Inspiring Stories Kernow
About this Event
Join us in PZ for an unforgettable evening of connection, community and powerful personal story sharing!
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✨ How it works
You’ll hear four people share personal stories to spark inspiration, possibility & spread joy. From discovering a new purpose or passion to making bold changes or simple shifts that transform life. Each story is unique. The magic is in the pivotal moments that will be shared to inspire you ✨
- Listen to 4 people that live in Cornwall.
- Each share a 15 minute, real life, personal story.
- Come with friends or solo & meet others.
✨ Doors open: 7.00pm grab a drink at the bar
✨ Intro & stories: 7.30pm Ballroom
✨ Interval: Drinks, chat & mingle
✨ Event ends: 9.30pm (bar stays open so feel free to linger)
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, connection or simply a heart-warming night out, it’s the place to be on the first Thursday of every month!
🎟️ Book your ticket now and be part of something special …. Inspiring Stories Kernow.
We can’t wait to WELCOME YOU (BACK 😉)
Tickets are non refundable and non-transferable. EventBrite fees are included in the ticket price and as such paid by me the organiser out of the advertised ticket price.
Zoe Swan.
Host & Curator, Inspiring Stories Kernow
Alice Matthews is a Mindset Coach and EFT (Tapping) Practitioner who lives in South West Cornwall.
Her story title is: I am not my job description
From waitressing and nannying to solo world travel, floristry and coaching, her journey has been anything but conventional. She'll share how years of feeling unsure about her direction eventually taught her that our worth isn’t found in our job titles, but in the lives’ we live, the people we meet, and the courage we find along the way.
A little bit about Alice
Alice lives in Ludgvan with her husband, Ben, two teenage children and their whippet, Rocket.
Alice specialises in helping women who feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves to find clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of possibility. Combining coaching, EFT (tapping) and nervous system work, she helps her clients break free from old patterns and create meaningful change from the inside out.
A lover of the sea, adventure and heartfelt conversations, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and discover what’s possible when they move beyond fear, limiting beliefs and worry.
You can find Alice here:
Instagram - @alicematthewscoaching
@thefearlessflyercoach
www.alicematthewscoaching.com
Hamish Kilpatrick is a tattoo artist and owner of Mish Mash Studio. He lives and works in Penzance, Cornwall.
His story title is: From Tattoos to Fatherhood
5 years ago Hamish had £20 in his bank account. This week he paid off the final instalment of a business loan he used to set up and start his own tattoo studio in Penzance, Hamish will share his path to opening his own tattoo studio, along with becoming a father a year ago and the internal evolution of that path.
A bit about Hamish
Hamish is a father to Flint and husband to Alice Kilpatrick. He is an artist, tattooist and owner of Mish Mash Tattoo Studio in Penzance. As a tattoo artist he has created a unique style of tattooing called Celtedelic. This method of tattooing fuses sacred geometry, ancient Celtic work and psychedelia. Hamish was recently featured on BBC Radio Cornwall where he discussed the craft, the historical tattooing of mummies and the technical ins and outs of inking human skin.
You can find Hamish here:
@hamishkilpatrick Instagram
@mishmash.tattoos Instagram
https://www.mishmashtattoos.com
Mariel Rotherham is a writer and former café owner who is currently figuring out the rest…
Mariel’s story title is: “What the hell does she know anyway?”
After having walked away from two thriving businesses by the age of 34, Mariel is starting over. Again. From the outside she looks bold, even brave. But from where she stands? She feels lost. Navigating limiting beliefs of education vs experience, she's figuring out where she fits into the world of business today, and where she goes from here. Inspiring? Well, that’s all in the eye of the beholder.
A bit about Mariel
Mariel Rotherham grew up on Vancouver Island, Canada, and relocated to Cornwall for a man she met on holiday. Well, he was the catalyst anyway, and it makes for a better story. Together they built Farm & Fort café, in rural West Cornwall, and she turned it into an internationally recognised brand. After having sold the café at the beginning of this year, she released a memoir titled Types of Tears and How They Fall and is now trying to figure out where the f$@# she goes from here.
You can find Mariel here:
@marielaileen
Sarah Wossidlo is the owner of Olla Hiki a woodfired, wild sauna in Newquay.
Sarah’s story title: The strength of our sauna community through challenging times
Sarah will take us on a journey that explores the phenomenal effort and strength of her sauna community, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2023.
She will share how so many people wanted to help and support her and her family in their day-to-day life, even though they didn’t know them well. How working at the sauna once a week, seeing familiar faces, during her treatment bought a sense of joy and ‘normality’ amongst the scary, tiring, traumatising procedures. And Sarah will explain how she used regular sauna during her own chemo treatment.
Sarah actively encourages people with cancer (or any disease) to reach out to their community, to not suffer in silence! She says healing is possible and more doable with good people around us!
A bit about Sarah
Sarah owns & runs Olla Hiki Sauna, a mobile sauna on Newquay’s beaches.Growing up in Germany with saunas all around her motivated her to bring this beautiful practice to Cornwall. She opened Olla Hiki in 2022. In May 2026, Olla Hiki came 2nd at the National Sauna Summit for “Best Community Sauna” in the UK. A phenomenal reflection of the hard work her and her amazing team have put into their little haven. Olla Hiki launches a mother & baby sauna club on the 17th June.
You can find Sarah here:
@ olla.hiki.sauna.cornwall Instagram
www.ollahikisauna.co.uk
Your Host Zoe Swan @Zoe.Swan Instagram
Zoe Swan lives in Newlyn with her husband Brian and beagles Maltie & Rasmus. She loves Cornwall & is inspired daily by the many and varied stories she hears people share about their lives in the county.
She has 25 years plus of curating events and was previously the co-host of Inspiring Talks Brighton. Zoe is a former, multiple award-winning senior lecturer in law, qualified barrister, kundalini yoga teacher, health coach and holder of closing ceremonies.
Zoe’s believes everyone has a story that can inspire others & that’s why she’s created Inspiring Stories Kernow. To bring together community through the sharing of personal stories.
Where is it happening?
GBP 6.00 to GBP 18.00
