Make It Your Business - Tunbridge Wells 18th October 2024

A fantastic opportunity to meet local female entrepreneurs for the inspiration, ideas and support to start or grow your business from whatever stage you are at, with a rare chance to ask them questions and get honest feedback!

This Make It Your Business Event is hosted and organised by local businesswoman, Siobhan Stirling, Director of the Sharpminds Agency in Tunbridge Wells.

Our October guest speakers are Jenny Kitchen from Amplifi and YoYo Design https://yoyodesign.com, Lynne Campbell from abc-ifa https://abc-ifa.com , Tamara Roberts Ridgeview Vineyard https://www.ridgeview.co.uk plus Suzie Mitchell from Taylor Made Dreams https://www.taylormadedreams.org.uk .

We're planning a great event and a chance to build connections with other like-minded women both locally and further afield.

As usual, the Tunbridge Wells event is very kindly hosted by The Finance Hub, at the end of The Pantiles: Unit B, The Potteries, Linden Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5FQ

The Finance Hub and The Property Hub is a collaborative hub of experts advising on all aspects of finance and property. More information on their services can be found at www.thefinancehub.money. The Finance Hub

Tea and coffee will be served.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Siobhan Stirling - CEO Sharp Minds Communications

Siobhan Stirling is the founder and director of Sharp Minds Communications, a multi-award-winning marketing and PR agency based in Tunbridge Wells which celebrated its tenth birthday in 2022. Sharp Minds has won many awards since 2018 including in 2023 Best Creative Business and Outstanding Business at The Times of Tunbridge Wells Business Awards and was a nominated finalist at the SABRE EMEA Awards.

Sharp Minds’ why is: “Creating opportunities –for our clients, our staff and our community”.

Siobhan has a strong commitment to providing career opportunities for working parents and young people, having successfully nurtured four apprentices.

Sharp Minds also proactively supports a number of charities and start-ups.

Previously a journalist, Siobhan spent nearly 20 years with the BBC as a reporter, presenter and producer on radio and TV,as well as writing for national newspapers and magazines.

She is also a published author, with her book “Sleep–helping your child to sleep through the night” published in several languages.

https://sharpminds.agency/

Jenny Kitchen - Co Founder Amplify

Jenny Kitchen is the CEO at Yoyo Design, a brand and digital agency, helping brands that balance profit with purpose. Yoyo use user-focused insight to build creative solutions online that deliver results for their customers. With a multi-award winning talented team, a loyal client base and a healthy and profitable business, Yoyo continues to go from strength to strength.

Jenny is a fierce champion of using business as a force for good and took Yoyo through the B Corp accreditation process 4 years ago. As a B Corp ambassador, she regularly speaks on the subject at events, or on podcasts, as well as supporting dozens of organisations through the process.

More recently she co-founded amplifi, a nonprofit organisation helping to unify businesses around Climate and the Community. This initiative embodies the belief that we will move faster, if we move together. Through surveys, events, content and most importantly action, we are striving to make our local community the most sustainable in the UK.

As part of her focus on building meaningful connections, Jenny hosts monthly networking lunches for women from purpose-driven organisations, where they gather to share insights and advice on a range of important topics, like leading with compassion and finding time for growth and wellbeing.

Jenny has won several awards for business and entrepreneurship, and is continually recognised for her passion, ambition and kindness and also sits on the board of the Tunbridge Wells Business Improvement District, helping to support the local business community through initiatives.

Jenny also runs B Corp, Yoyo, a brand and digital agency helping good brands do great things, as well as sitting on the board of the Tunbridge Wells Business Improvement District.

Tamara Roberts - CEO Ridgeview Vineyard

Ridgeview, is a family run wine estate based within the South Downs National Park,  producing world-class English sparkling wine in Sussex, focusing on quality and sustainability from grape to glass. In 2004 Tamara joined the family business as General Manager and become CEO in 2014 - they will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025. 

Devotion to the vineyards and winemaking has resulted in the recognition of the first English winery to gain the global accolade of ‘International Winemaker of the Year’ by the IWSC.

Tamara has previously been a director of WineGB, the industry trade body and the Wine & Spirits Trade Association.  She is currently a Governor at Plumpton Agricultural College and on the Advisory Board of the University of Sussex Business School.  In 2020 she became the first English wine professional to become Honorary President of the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Suzi Mitchell - CEO Taylor Made Dreams

Suzi Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of the local registered charity Taylor Made Dreams; a charity set up to enable children with life limiting illnesses to achieve their dreams in the precious time they have left. The charity offers ten essential services to unwell children, and their parents/primary carers and siblings. The charity was set up in memory of and inspired by Suzi’s son Taylor, who sadly died at the age of fifteen in September 2011, after fighting an incurable condition for over four years.

From Suzi’s kitchen table where the idea of Taylor Made Dreams came to life, the charity has grown into a valuable, and much needed community resource for terminally ill children and their families which is supported by a committed team of six.

For the past ten years, Suzi has been completely dedicated to building the charity, Taylors’ legacy, which supports children and families in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Essex. Prior to registering the charity, Suzi held various positions in the care industry which ranged from a Facilitator of a Domestic Violence Survivors Group, Child Care Officer for Greenwich Social Services within a secure unit, Assistant Manager of a residential unit for adults with learning disabilities in Kent.

Suzi also has a Diploma in Welfare Studies, an Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts, and has just completed year two of a Certificate in Child Counselling course. Next year Suzi plans to complete a Psychotherapeutic Counselling Certificate at the Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education in Islington to add to her counselling qualifications.

Lynne Campbell - Founder abc-ifa

With over 25 years of experience in the finance industry, Lynne Campbell's journey began when she bought her first house, sparking a passion for financial planning and advice. Starting her career in mortgage advice, Lynne quickly expanded her expertise to include pensions and corporate benefit advice, continuously acquiring additional qualifications along the way.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Lynne realised her dream of owning a business duringthe financial crisis of 2010 by partnering with a fellow adviser. Her dedication to helping others was further demonstrated in 2011 when she climbed and stayed overnight at Everest Basecamp to raise funds for a brain injury unit that had supported her family through challenging times.

Lynne's firm initially focused on assisting US-owned companies establishing operations in the UK, but soon branched out to cater to a diverse range of clients. Her approach is centred on understanding and meeting the immediate needs and future goals of her clients, whether they are individuals or businesses.

Under Lynne's leadership, the firm has grown organically, building long-term relationships with clients and their families. Lynne prides herself on providing tailored financial advice that evolves with her clients; changing circumstances, ensuring they are well-prepared for every stage of life.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Venue and Parking

The event is at The Finance Hub, at the end of The Pantiles: Unit B, The Potteries, Linden Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5FQ

This is a new building and an alternative Postcode is TN2 5TW which is for The Grey Lady, and the venue is just down from them.

Car Parks near The Finance Hub

The Pantiles Car Park

Major York's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TP

(One of the closest)

Upper Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells 43O1

Upper Pantiles, Major York’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TP

(5-minute Walk to us)

Linden Park Road Car Park Tunbridge Wells

Sussex Mews, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5SJ

(One of the closest)

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