A range of Sussex based businesses are coming together to celebrate and host Brighton’s leading International Women’s Day event, ‘Making Herstory II’ on 8 March 2023.
This is the second event of its kind after the initial version which took place in 2020 just days before the coronavirus lockdown. ‘Making Herstory’ saw 150 women in business come together at Brighton Palace Pier to network and celebrate in style, while promoting the importance of equality and diversity.
Highlights from the previous event, were captured by local news and TV broadcaster, Latest TV:
This year’s conference takes place on Wednesday 8 March 2023 at the Ironworks Studios in Brighton and we are proud to be the event’s charity partner. The Ironworks is the head office of Brighton Pride and is a great venue that hosts a range of comedy, corporate and community events, which share the common goal of supporting inclusion and diversity in the city.
‘Making Herstory II‘ consists of networking, an empowering workshop led by award winning comedians Funny Women, a panel discussion moderated and covered by local broadcaster Latest TV featuring some of Sussex’s leading business women, and a comedy hour hosted Bronwyn Sweeny and featuring leading comedian and TV personality, Zoe Lyons.
This event is kindly supported by Creative Pod, Warren House Chartered Accountants, Healys LLP, Latest TV, Sussex Business Times, Myla Health, The Agora Clinic, Devil’s Dyke Gin, Phase Photography and Ironworks Studios.
The topic of this year’s event is ‘Ownership of Identity’ and the powerful and diverse panel will discuss their experiences along with the importance of owning one’s identity in the workplace.
Joining this year’s panel will be:
- Gail Porter– TV Personality, former Model and Actress
- Paige Collins FCA– Expert Accountant and Partner at Warren House Accountants
- Sarah Lyons– Award winning Marketing Director at Creative Pod UK
- Jamie Tavares– The Legal 500 (Legalease) ‘Recommended’ Commercial and Corporate Lawyer at Healys LLP
- Dr Olivia Hum – Leading GP and Menopause Specialist, founder of Myla Health
- Katy Bourne OBE– Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner
- Donna Holland – CEO of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Donna said, “We are really proud to be working with Stephanie on this brilliant event marking International Women’s Day. Brighton is a city renowned for its inclusivity and diversity – a city where different identities live, work and love. Celebrating people’s ability to bring their whole selves to work and supporting those that can’t yet, is vital to the success of our city.
“The event is a chance to come together, learn from each other, hear from our incredible panel guest and enjoy an evening of comedy from the fabulous, Zoe Lyons.”
This unique event will be a great opportunity for individuals and businesses to network with local leaders and influencers from industries including law, banking, property and more in a fun and informal environment, share experiences, knowledge and leave feeling confident and empowered.
All proceeds will come directly to Rockinghorse with the funds supporting a range of projects to help babies, children and young people across Sussex.
