About this Event
Running your own business can be incredibly exciting. But some days, it can also feel pretty lonely.
You have an idea you want to talk through, a decision you're struggling to make, something that isn't quite working, or perhaps you've had a brilliant week and just wish you had someone to celebrate it with.
And sometimes, you simply miss having people around you who understand what your working day actually looks like.
That's exactly why we started Connect & Grow.
Every Tuesday morning, we bring together women who are building their own businesses. We sit down over coffee, catch up on what's happening in our worlds, share what we're working on and help each other figure things out.
Some mornings, someone comes with a business challenge and leaves with a completely new perspective. Other times, a simple conversation turns into an introduction, a collaboration, a referral or even a new client.
And sometimes, the most valuable thing is simply hearing another woman say, "I've been through exactly the same thing!"
Because there's something incredibly reassuring about knowing you're not the only one figuring things out as you go.
So, what actually happens at Connect & Grow?
There's no formal presentation, no awkward pitching and no pressure to impress anyone.
We take time to get to know each other, hear what everyone is working on and open up the conversation.
You might bring along an idea you'd love some feedback on, ask for recommendations, talk through something you're finding difficult, or share a little win from your week.
You might discover someone in the room has exactly the experience, knowledge or connection you've been looking for.
And you'll have plenty of opportunities to offer your own advice, share what you've learned and help another woman move forward too.
You don't need to arrive with a perfectly polished business or even know what you want to ask.
Whether you're just starting out, working as a freelancer, running an established business or exploring your next big idea, you're welcome here.
Come as you are, grab a coffee and join the conversation.
What makes these mornings special?
It's the fact that we see each other again.
Week after week, we get to know one another beyond our business names and Instagram profiles. We remember the challenges someone was facing last Tuesday. We ask how that important meeting went. We celebrate when someone finally launches the thing she's been talking about for months.
And over time, those conversations become friendships, trusted business relationships, collaborations and opportunities that wouldn't have happened otherwise.
Because building a business is so much easier when you have people in your corner.
A little about our community 💟
CW Female Entrepreneurs started in Canary Wharf in October 2023, with a simple idea: women building businesses shouldn't have to do it alone.
What began as a small gathering of women who wanted to connect has grown into a London-wide community, with over 270 events delivered, weekly meetups, business support sessions, workshops and plenty of opportunities to learn from one another.
But what matters most to us hasn't changed.
We want every woman who walks into one of our events to feel welcome, to feel heard and to leave knowing there's a community of women she can turn to.
We believe the best business relationships aren't built through exchanging business cards and disappearing. They're built through showing up, having real conversations, helping one another and genuinely caring about each other's progress.
And that's what we try to create every single week.
We'd love you to join us!
If you've been spending a little too much time working on your own, feeling stuck with something, looking for fresh ideas or simply wishing you had more women in business around you, come and spend Tuesday morning with us.
You never quite know which conversation might change the direction of your week, introduce you to someone wonderful or open a door you didn't even know was there.
Come along, meet the women and see what happens when we grow together.
Find out more about our community: www.cwentrepreneursnet.com
Event venue & nearby stays
Megan's at the Sorting Office, 6 Esther Anne Place, London, United Kingdom
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