The events you look back on with fondness, invariably start with a grand idea. In my case, I thought it would be amazing to hold a fundraising event for Ten Little Toes Baby Bank, the West Sussex based charity, that provides a lifeline to struggling families and that thought morphed into the Brilliant and Bold Conference.
The idea progressed when I was having my bedroom de cluttered by professional organiser, Katie Wellman, Make Room to Breathe. If you’ve read my previous columns for Sussex Exclusive, you’ll be up to speed with the story, so I won’t regurgitate it here. However, if you find yourself with time on your hands, do dip into my account of how my bedroom and kitchen transformed magically into zen zones, thanks to Katie’s tenacity and talent.
Little did I know that a few months later, I would be sitting in my kitchen with Katie (now my co-organiser of the event because every marketer needs a wing woman like Katie), Jo Jo, the founder of TLT, her sister and formidable fundraiser, Amanda and, the editor of Sussex Exclusive, Lucy Pitts.
Over coffee, croissants, and bananas, we fleshed out the non-profit one day business event that Katie and I are organising. The idea is to bring the business community together to network, learn from amazing speakers and raise awareness and funds for TLT and Moonstones, a charity that supports women fleeing domestic violence.
Introducing our media sponsor
Sussex Exclusive is the official media sponsor for the event, hence why I’ve been given the opportunity to promote it on this fabulous website.
My rallying cry?
You do not want to miss out on a ticket to the hottest networking- loves- learning event in town!
Date, time, venue, ticket price
On Wednesday 24th September from 9.30 am to 2.45 pm with optional networking until 3.30pm, Horsham Cricket Club, Horsham, will be buzzing with the sound of 50 people that have parted with just £35 for a ticket, to be inspired by our incredible speaker lineup. The simple premise behind the Brilliant and Bold conference is to support business owners, with a raft of practical, actionable tips on how they can grow their business and build their personal brand, on the smallest of budgets. If you want to take your business to the next level and you just need to plug into great advice and savvy networking, this event has your name all over it. And by attending, you’re also doing something special for two remarkable local charities.
Every penny from ticket sales will go to the two charities.
The speakers…
Our renowned and respected speakers are giving their time so we can raise as much money as possible for the two charities.
Dee Blick will be sharing her award winning tips and templates on how to become a key person of influence in your sector, by taking your personal brand to the next level of authenticity and visibility.
Newly published author, the iconic Michelle Betts of award winning ByJove Media, will be revealing what it takes to build your profile with sizzle and substance, online.
Lucy Pitts, who is an award winning speaker (when she’s not knee deep in editing) will be sharing how you can become an engaging speaker. And what it takes to secure media coverage.
Amy Blick of ExhilHRate HR consultancy will share her inspiring journey of how she overcame tough workplace challenges, to establish a thriving HR consultancy and become a sought after public speaker.
Rachel Martin, BOLD AMBITION Hype Woman, Coach and speaker’s talk has the attention grabbing headline of: Be Heard. Be You.
Bestselling author and UK Health Radio presenter, Janine Lowe, will share tips from her book Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance, giving attendees a glimpse into manifestation and vision boards.
Networking on tap too!
There will be ample time for networking at 9.30am before the event starts at 10am and, after the final session (a panel comprising all the speakers). So you can continue optional networking from 2.45pm to 3.30pm.
Event theme
The aim of the day is to inspire, empower and motivate business owners to take their business to the next level. Practical tips and takeouts with masses of experience and expertise will be available on tap.
Thanks to the event sponsors
We’re thrilled to have secured sponsorship for the event from two Sussex based businesses. Thanks to Architectural Plants, based in Pulborough. You may have seen Guy Watts; Managing Director interviewed on BBC2 recently as part of the Chelsea Flower Show coverage. Thanks also to the amazing Lucy Dawe, the founder of Lawton & Dawe Properties, a thriving property agency in Hove. Lucy is a longstanding supporter of Ten Little Toes Baby Bank.
The Marketing Gym, my business is also sponsoring the cost of the venue hire which has been heavily subsidised, thanks to the generosity of Horsham Cricket Club.
What else do you need to know?
Thanks to our sponsors, the modest fee of £35 includes Danish pastries, fresh fruit, and hot drinks. A paying bar will open at 12 noon and there will be the option to order sandwiches or bring your own.
Parking is free and plentiful at the club, so no scrambling for spaces miles away!
Free pads and pens for every person, courtesy of ByJove Media.
There will be the opportunity to chat to the speakers in the breaks and in the case of Janine, Michelle, and myself, to buy a signed book at a discounted price.
Interested in securing your early bird ticket?
If this non-profit, business boosting, fundraising conference is for you, do not delay in securing your seat. There are only 50 places available. The early bird ticket price of £35 will rise to £50 for tickets bought after July 31st if there are any tickets left by then.
Please email dee@themarketinggym.org to go on our Brilliant and Bold Conference early bird booking list. You will then be given preferential notice so you can secure your early bird ticket for £35, before tickets are on sale to the public.
Moonstones: A Sussex Charity for Victims of Domestic Violence
Architectural Plants: Bold, Brilliant & Socially Responsible
