Scaling the Next Wave of Black-Owned Wellness Businesses

Join Tide this Black History Month for Scaling the Next Wave of Black-Owned Wellness Businesses - a powerful gathering designed to spotlight and support Black-owned SMEs in the UK’s fastest-growing sector: wellness.

This event will give founders, wellness influencers, stakeholders, and anyone interested in the health & wellness space the opportunity to:

• Hear authentic stories from Black entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled their wellness businesses
• Dive into practical strategies you can use right now: funding, marketing, tech, operations, and compliance
• Build connections with peers, influencers, investors, and ecosystem partners
• Access tools, resources, and guidance (including support from Tide) to help you scale, thrive, and lead in wellness

Meet the Speakers and your Host

Eugene Amo-Dadzie — Athlete, 100m Sprinter (World’s Fastest Accountant)

A corporate professional and elite sprinter, Eugene brings insight on discipline, performance and balancing dual careers — plus lessons on personal branding and leveraging athletic networks for business growth.

Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu — Former Professional Footballer & Founder (The Turmeric Co.) Thomas moved from the pitch to functional nutrition, building a purpose-led wellness brand. He’ll speak on product development, community trust, and transitioning his audience from sport to commerce.

Jermaine Beckford — Former Professional Footballer & Entrepreneur

Jermaine brings a practical perspective on resilience, reinvention and scaling ventures beyond sport, with hands-on experience growing brands and accessing partnerships.

Adrienne Adhani — Wellness Consultant & Founder Adrienne is a wellness consultant who supports individuals and organisations to build healthier offerings. She’ll share her experience scaling a service-led business in wellness and converting expertise into commercial growth.

 Segun Akinwoleola - The gym Kitchen Founder

Segun is the founder of The Gym Kitchen, the UK’s first high-protein ready meal brand now stocked in major supermarkets nationwide. A passionate entrepreneur and advocate for diversity in business.

Powered by Tide Business

This event is powered by Tide. Tide isn’t just a business bank account, we’re the all-in-one business finance platform designed to help you run your business better. From payment solutions and expense management to credit options, high-interest savings, and tax handling, our platform equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to start, manage, and scale their businesses.

This networking event is our way of going beyond financial products, building a community that empowers entrepreneurs by sharing real-world experiences, practical strategies, and growth-focused insights to fuel your success🚀.

Venue and Acess

• Location: 4th Floor, The Featherstone Building, 66 City Road, London, EC1Y 2AL
• Capacity: 90 attendees — book early to secure your spot.
• Accessibility: Please let us know about accessibility needs at reuben.nehikhare@tide.co or malaika.essien@tide.coWe’ll do our best to accommodate.

FAQs

Do I need to be a Tide Member? No — the event is open to all Black-owned SMEs and allies interested in the wellness sector.

Who should attend?

This is for Black-owned SMEs in wellness; aspiring wellness founders; wellness influencers and creators; people passionate about sports & wellness; and allies interested in supporting inclusive, high-growth business.

Is this suitable for new business owners? Yes — content is valuable for both early-stage and scaling founders.

Can I bring a guest? Yes — please register each attendee separately.

How to attend?

This event is free to attend. Sign-up to secure your place now.