Hospitality talk | A Pink October Fundraiser Highlighting Women in Hospitality

This October, we're celebrating women in the hospitality industry during a Pink October event, in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Proudly organised by FAWIB, French Australian Women in Business.

All proceeds from the evening will go directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Australia's leading not-for-profit funding breast cancer research. Since 1994, NBCF has invested over $250 million into more than 650 research projects across Australia. In that time, the death rate from breast cancer has dropped by over 40%. The job isn't done, and every ticket and raffle entry helps world-class breast cancer research toward their vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

This isn't just a night out. It's a room full of women who run cafes, restaurants, bars and venues across Sydney, showing up for each other, listening to the stories of women who are shaping the industry and learning how to deal with imposter syndrome. Expect real talk, practical tools and a room that finally says the quiet part out loud.

Food and drinks are included throughout the night, with a dedicated networking window built into the evening so you actually get to talk to the people around you.

Grab a $5 raffle ticket and enter the draw to win one of our prizes, including a 3x1-hour coaching session by Dream Culture. Every dollar raised will go straight to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), on top of what the evening itself raises.

Prizes:

• 3 x 1-hour online coaching sessions with Dream Culture, valued at $1,650. One lucky winner will get personalised leadership coaching from an expert in the industry with over 20 years in the industry. Walk away with a clear action plan, real confidence leading your team, and a stronger workplace culture.

• $500 voucher for Franck Provost, one of Europe's most iconic hair salon brands since 1975. With over 600 salons worldwide, they're known as pioneers of balayage and experts in personalised hair care. Every visit is designed to leave you feeling like your best self.

• A French skincare and haircare hamper from Avène and Klorane, valued at $300 Avène's Thermal Spring Water range is soothing and gentle, made for sensitive skin. Klorane's plant-based hair care is naturally sourced and family-friendly. A little self-care, straight from the South of France.
  (Includes: Avène Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 40ml, Avène Cicalfate+ Lips 12ml, Avène Sunsitive 50+ Natural Finish 50ml, Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid Replenishing Cleansing Oil 400ml, Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid Replenishing Cream 400ml, Avène Sunsitive Sunscreen Spray SPF50+, Avène Cicalfate SPF50+ Multi Protective Restorative Cream 50ml, Avène Thermal Spring Water 300ml, Klorane Shampoo Pivoine 400ml, Klorane Conditioner Pivoine 150ml)

• $150 voucher for Hurricane's Grill, a Sydney favourite since 1995. Known for premium steaks and ribs, grilled Portuguese style, in a warm, welcoming space that feels like family. Get your ticket for a chance to win a delicious night out, on the house.

• $100 voucher for Four Frogs Crêperie, Sydney's home for the full French experience. Think sweet Crêpes and savoury Galettes made to order, with everything from sauces to buckwheat flour crafted in-house. Enjoy it at Mosman, Circular Quay or Randwick.

• A signed copy of Scran plus a matching apron, from Ali Stoner. Scran is Ali's new cookbook celebrating modern Scottish food, inspired by tradition. A generous, heartfelt gift for anyone who loves to cook.