Women in Business Lunch

Bringing together female business leaders from a range of industries and sectors, this Women in Business Lunch offers an inclusive and empowering space to connect, gain valuable insights, and learn from inspirational peers. Join Kingston Chamber of Commerce’s popular event, organised in partnership with Time & Leisure Magazine.

Perfect for businesswomen in South West London and beyond, these events provide an opportunity to build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting while enjoying a delicious two-course lunch and engaging, thought-provoking talks from our guest speakers.

Guest Speaker:

We are delighted to welcome Tessa Parry-Wingfield, Founder & CEO of The Power of Words, as the WIB Lunch guest speaker.

Talk Topic: Seeing life clearly: How to turn adversity into opportunity…

Following an exciting career in TV newsrooms, Tessa started The Power of Words as an all-woman writer collective, noticing that fellow middle-aged women often felt less welcome in the workspace, despite oodles of talent and experience. But this is not the only story…

While out running two years’ ago, Tessa noticed slightly dodgy vision. Just three weeks later, she had her entire left eye removed due to a rare form of eye cancer. The experience has been terrifying, but Tessa has channelled her trauma into purposeful energy – from growing her business to teaching others about how to move from rock bottom to resilience. In this talk, she hopes to impart some insightful lessons on ‘Seeing life clearly’.

Venue:

The Mitre, known for its exceptional standards, provides a buffet-style Brunch with continental options. Additionally, The Mitre has generously offered a complimentary ticket to Hampton Court Palace for each guest.

The venue is easily accessible by car or public transport, with the nearest train station, Hampton Court, and bus routes (111, 216, and 411), just a 3-minute walk away from the venue. There is a very limited on-site parking available, therefore we advise to use Hampton Court Train station car park.

Agenda:

• 12.30pm: Registration opens. The first part of the gathering is dedicated to networking, where you can mingle and engage in conversations with new and familiar contacts. Our team will be on-site to help you with introductions.

• 12.45pm: Welcome speech, followed by a talk from the guest.

• 1.00pm: Open discussion with Q&A session. During this session, it is encouraged that you share your knowledge of the topic, ask questions, and seek guidance.

• 1.15pm: 2 - course Lunch. 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘶 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵.

• Lunch will be followed by more networking time.

Who will be attending the event?

Among our guests are business professionals, entrepreneurs, directors, educators and community leaders from a wide range of industries and enterprise sizes, representing both local and international operations.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Kingston Chamber of Commerce team at info@kingstonchamber.co.uk.

Don't miss out on this valuable event! Spaces are high in demand and limited, so do book early to avoid disappointment.

Cancellation policy: In the event you need to cancel your reservation, please cancel within 48 hours in order to receive a refund.