Small Business Series: Meet the Founder
Schedule
Thu Dec 11 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
City Lit College | London, EN
About this Event
Join Grow London Local for an accessible, friendly and productive networking event bringing together disabled entrepreneurs to share their success stories. Connect with like-minded business owners and learn together.
In this session, we will hear insights from disabled entrepreneurs within the creative industry.
Guest speaker: Mercedes Yearley, founder & CEO of Quest Soul Theatre CIC
Mercedes Yearley founded Quest Soul Theatre CIC, delivering inclusive and accessible creative art workshops for adults that spark positive wellbeing. Mercedes also serves on the Bromley Learning Disabilities Forum and Creative Health Forum, championing access, equity and innovation in community arts and mental health.
In the session, Mercedes will show how play encourages self-expression, empathy, communication and community.
Guest speaker: Zoe White, founder of Zinfinity
Zoe White is the founder of Zinfinity, a business that is all about being happy. Zoe is an inclusive jewellery designer-maker. She also runs inclusive creative workshops for all ages and abilities, covering a range of topics.
After going to university, and unable to find the right job that was willing to accommodate her disabilities, Zoe started her own business and also gained teaching qualifications.
Accessibility information
The event takes place on the ground floor. The venue has a hearing loop, adjustable and dimmed lighting and it’s fully wheelchair accessible. A BSL interpreter can be booked. A quiet room is also available.
Please let us know if you require any specific adjustments for the event. You can also indicate these on the registration form. Light refreshments are provided.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Date: Thursday 11 December
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Location: City Lit College, 1-10 Keeley Street, London WC2B 4BA
Nearby stations with wheelchair-accessible entrance:
Tottenham Court Road (lift access available)
Our events, including those focused on a specific issue or equality characteristic, are open to all.
Agenda:
12pm to 12.10pm: arrival.
12.10pm to 12.20pm: Grow London Local presentation.
12.20pm to 12.45pm: guest speakers Mercedes Yearley (founder & CEO, Quest Soul Theatre CIC) and Zoe White (founder, Zinfinity)
12.45pm to 1pm: Q&A
1pm to 1.45pm: networking and refreshments.
1.45pm to 2pm: feedback and close.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Image of Mercedes Yearley, founder of Quest Soul Theatre CIC.
Image of Zoe White, founder of Zinfinity.
Where is it happening?
City Lit College, 1-10 Keeley Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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