GO! CREATE Practical & Creative Business Experiences for Women Founders

Independent Creative Studios & Go Inspire International present

GO! CREATE Practical & Creative Business Experiences for Women Founders

GO! CREATE is a nine-month collaborative programme delivered by Independent Creative Studios and Go Inspire International, designed to empower women-owned businesses through practical, creative, and interactive business experiences. These sessions combine business education with hands-on use of a professional creative studio, ensuring founders leave each session with real progress made.

Programme Overview

• Duration: March – December (9 sessions)• Frequency: Monthly – last Thursday of every month• Time: Evening sessions (5:30pm – approx. 8:30pm)• Capacity: 35 women founders per session (exclusive)• Location: Independent Creative Studios, Wimbledon• Ticket Price: £30 per session• Format: Networking + Masterclass + Practical Studio Activity

Session Structure (Every Month)

• 5:30pm – 6:00pm: Welcome & networking drinks reception (Prosecco & non-alcoholic alternatives)• 6:00pm – 6:45pm: Business-led masterclass (expert-led)• 6:45pm – 7:15pm: Practical studio activity using learned skills• 7:15pm – 8:30pm: Open networking, content capture & close

Programme Philosophy

GO! CREATE is intentionally practical. While the sessions are creative and experiential, they are grounded in real business strategy. Led by a business lecturer and supported by industry experts, the programme focuses on actionable learning that founders can immediately apply to grow their businesses.

Monthly Programme Breakdown

MARCH – Personal Branding & Founder Storytelling

• Understanding personal branding for women founders
• How to tell your founder story with clarity and confidence
• Aligning your story across Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok
• Practical activity: filming short founder-story videos in the studio
• Guidance from social media and branding experts

APRIL – Consistency & Content Strategy

• How to stay consistent on social media without burnout
• Creating a realistic content plan for busy founders
• What to post, where to post, and why
• Practical activity: batching content using your iPhone
• Studio-based filming stations for real-time content creation

MAY – Creating Sellable Content

• Understanding content that converts into sales
• Product vs lifestyle content explained
• Using calls-to-action effectively
• Practical activity: creating sales-focused posts and videos
• Live feedback and content refinement

JUNE – Seasonal Brand Photoshoot (DIY & Budget-Friendly)

• How to plan a seasonal brand shoot on a budget
• Styling, props and brand consistency
• Practical activity: guided seasonal photoshoot in the studio
• Using iPhones for professional-quality imagery
• Content ready for immediate use

JULY – Professional Photography on a Budget

• Working with photographers strategically
• Understanding lighting, angles and brand visuals
• Live demo with a professional photographer
• Practical activity: coached photography sessions
• Editing and usage tips for websites and social media

AUGUST – Video Content & Reels Mastery

• Creating professional video content using your phone
• Understanding video formats for different platforms
• Live teaching from a videography expert
• Practical activity: filming reels and short-form video
• Confidence-building on camera

SEPTEMBER – Getting Into Retail & Stockists

• Preparing your brand for retail opportunities
• Approaching buyers and stockists confidently
• Packaging, pricing and wholesale basics
• Practical activity: retail pitch refinement
• Real-world insights from retail experts

OCTOBER – Marketing, PR & Press Packages

• How to gain press and media visibility
• Building a professional press kit
• Pitching your brand to publications
• Practical activity: creating a mini press package
• Using PR to grow credibility and sales

NOVEMBER – Funding, Finance & Business Growth

• Understanding grants, funding and finance options
• Preparing your business for funding readiness
• Financial clarity for founders
• Practical activity: funding readiness checklist
• Expert Q&A session

DECEMBER – Reflection, Strategy & Scaling Forward

• Reviewing business growth over the year
• Refining strategy for the year ahead
• Goal setting and scaling sustainably
• Practical activity: 12-month business action plan
• Celebratory networking and close