‘Equality is not a women's issue, it's a business issue. Gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive.’ International Women’s Day Campaign 2020

For Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, join us to celebrate and learn from a panel of female creative and social entrepreneurs. We will be hosting businesswomen and founders from Tottenham and beyond who will share their journeys and insights.

Whether you are a small business, an aspiring entrepreneur, unsure what's next or just curious, come join the discussion, share your work and connect with inspiring businesses.

The event will also feature:

• Networking opportunities

• Stands and information about current business support and skills programmes available to entrepreneurs, start ups, creatives and more: N17 Creative Callings, Creative Society's Creative Job Studio, Start-ups in London Libraries, Opportunity Investment Fund OIF, Haringey Adult Learning HALS and more.

• Light refreshments and snacks provided by local businesses: True Craft, Prestigie Patisserie, Electric Grubb

Social Enterprise Speakers:

Mickela Hall-Ramsay founder of HR Sports Academy

Khalia Ismain founder of Jamii

Karen Jelenje founder of Activate the City

Sophie Higgins founder of Be You Be Me

Moderated by Sonja Scantlebury founder of 4U2 Newsmag

Creative Enterprise Speakers:

Nonia Soko founder of Crafty North Londoner

Halyee Venus founder of Spoken

Jenny Holloway founder of Fashion Enter

Zara Afflick founder of Box of Prints

Moderated by Teelo Vasiliou founder of Frame Perfect

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Entrepreneurs, creatives, freelancers, seasoned/newly self-employed, budding sole traders and SMEs.

All ages, students, teachers, part-time, full-time, unemployed or just curious about the topic.

Event timings:

4-4.30 Arrivals, networking, info stands

4.30-5.30 Panel

5.30-5.45 Break and artist performace

5.45-6.45 Panel

6.45-7.15 Q&A

7.15-8pm Networking and info stands

This event follows the success of the Black History Month Business Panel Event and supports Haringey's Start-ups in London Libraries programme which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Tottenham's Creative Enterprise Zone supported by Mayor of London.

Image of Nonia Soko Crafty Nolo © Agenda Brown at www.visualmarvelry.com

Startups@haringey.gov.uk