Women Rising

WHEN WOMEN RISE, BUSINESS FOLLOWS!

Ladies, after several sold-out festivals in Queensland, we're excited to announce that the International Women's Week Festival has arrived in the Northern Rivers this March.

To kick off the celebrations, you are invited to a very special one-day event for our small business women, Women Rising!

Join us as we gather to celebrate our journeys as women in business in this changing world and share a joyful space for new learning, friendships and connections. 

During this intimate one-day experience, you’ll:

• Hear real stories of grit, growth and success from inspiring speakers
• Tap into what uniquely drives and empowers you in business
• Learn valuable tips and techniques you can take away
• Meet like-minded local small business women
• Have the chance to promote your business
• Eat yummy food
• Be inspired with new opportunities for the rest of 2025!

PLUS, you'll have the chance to:

• WIN great door prizes, including a one hour session with one of our guest speakers
• Promote and sell your products, such as jewellery, skincare or crafts. We have limited spaces available for small table-top displays. Bookings essential and on a first come, first served basis. Please email Jeanette at creative communitiesconnect@gmail.com no later than Friday 21 February. 

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

Daina Walker | Creating a Business You LOVE By Design 

Born a country girl, Daina discovered her passion for travel and adventure as a teen, embarking upon an exciting life and global career in tourism that took her to senior sales roles at Flight Centre, Virgin and the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and recognition as a rising star. Now a married mum of two, Daina has created her own business, Diversified Business Skills, helping train and mentor professionals and developing strategies that provide them with a sustainable, competitive edge. A proud Wirangu woman, she is also Founder of not-for-profit, First Nations Women in Tourism, which aims to develop skill sets that increase employment opportunities and foster a more sustainable and inclusive tourism industry. 

Amanda Blennerhassett | Winner of Australia's Top Marketing Award | Triumph of an Underdog

A star-shaped peg in a round hole, from a young age Amanda didn't fit the mould. Embarking upon a successful corporate marketing career in the food industry, she found her ideas to create real solutions to industry problems often fell on deaf ears. Disillusioned and seemingly at a dead end at 27, she took a leap into the unknown, starting her now award-winning, values-led business and marketing consultancy, Brand Savvy, that has helped scores of change makers and disruptors launch innovative ideas into mainstream markets and grow their companies around the world. Destiny eventually led her to a once-in-a-lifetime project, a David and Goliath battle for a group of independent pet retailers up against two ruthless corporate chains, that resulted in miraculous outcomes and ultimately won her the Australian Marketing Institute's Program of the Year Award in 2015. 

Michelle Prowse | Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain

Born in Zimbabwe and a country girl at heart, Michelle was living a happy and prosperous life with her young family when dangerous socio-political unrest forced them to pack a few bags and board a plane to Australia. Exhausted, traumatised and disoriented, she had to dig deep and find her way in a new and foreign land, especially as she became a single mum, eventually landing an opportunity as a property valuer. Now with grown up boys, she is embarking upon the next stage of her life - being infectiously, authentically, unapologetically herself and using NLP and hypnotherapy to help women break through their limitations, find their voice and succeed on their own terms.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Doors open at 9.45am for a 10am start. Please allow plenty of time to find the venue, get yourself settled and make yourself a cuppa. There is plenty of free parking available at the venue.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided with vegetarian options. For other dietary requirements, please email Jeanette at creativecommunitiesconnect@gmail.com.

What to bring:

• A notebook and pen
• Business cards and brochures

..and be ready for a good laugh and a great day!

TICKETS

Bookings will close at midnight on Thursday 27th February. Spaces are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment, these events typically sell out.

Tickets cost $65 plus booking fee (and are tax deductible as a business expense). They can be purchased here online or in person at Kyogle Golf Club.

No refunds available sorry, however ticket holders can transfer their ticket to someone else by emailing us by Saturday 1 March. 

For more information please email creativecommunitiesconnect@gmail.com.


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WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SEE AT THE FESTIVAL?

• Wednesday 5 March: Blossoming Through The Seasons | One-Day Workshop - An exploration of our intergenerational journeys as women from maiden to mother to crone  
• Saturday 8 March: Lets Hear It For The Girls | Dinner & Entertainment - An evening of inspiration, music, dance and laughter to celebrate the special ladies in our lives this International Women's Day

SEE YOU THERE!