Connect & Thrive: Leading From Within

This isn’t traditional networking.

Connect & Thrive is for women in business who want to build genuine relationships with other women - without awkward small talk, elevator pitches or having to work the room.

For this special Sunday edition, we’re bringing women together over coffee and cake for an afternoon exploring Leading from Within - with meaningful conversation, new connections and a special Author Interview with Legacy Women member Sarah Rosse, author of So, Who Are You Anyway?

Because sometimes the most valuable thing you can do for yourself and your business is simply get into a room with the right women.

• want to expand your circle with women in business

• value genuine relationships over transactional networking

• prefer real conversation to pitching and small talk

• want to meet women you might collaborate with, refer to, learn from - or simply enjoy knowing

• love the idea of an afternoon that feels relaxed and enjoyable and creates opportunities for meaningful connection

Coming on your own? You’ll be in good company.

You don’t need to know anyone before you arrive. We’ll make connecting easy.

We’ll sit down with Sarah for an intimate conversation inspired by her book, So, Who Are You Anyway?

Hear Sarah’s story, what led her to write the book and what the journey from idea to published author has really looked like.

Then we’ll open the conversation to you with an Audience Q&A.

After the Q&A, you’ll have the opportunity to meet Sarah, purchase a copy of So, Who Are You Anyway? and have it personally signed.

Book purchase is optional (𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲) and not included in your ticket.

Then it’s time to meet more of the women in the room.

Through our fun, facilitated Speed Networking Rounds, you’ll move through a series of short conversations designed to get you beyond:

“So… what do you do?”

No elevator pitches.

No awkward mingling.

No wondering who to approach.

We create the opportunity. You simply have the conversation.

Because you never know where one conversation might lead - a collaboration, referral, opportunity, friendship or introduction you never expected.

✔ Your choice of coffee/beverage + cake

✔ Live Author Interview with Sarah Rosse

✔ Audience Q&A

✔ Opportunity to purchase Sarah’s book + have it personally signed

✔ Facilitated Connect & Thrive Speed Networking Rounds

✔ An afternoon connecting with heart-centred women in business

📍 Cornerstone Cafeteria

🗓 Sunday 25 October

⏰ Arrive from 3.15pm | Event begins at 3.30pm

You could spend another Sunday afternoon doing the usual.

Or you could leave this one knowing women you didn’t know when you walked in.

You don’t know which conversation will matter.

Which introduction could open a door.

Or which woman you’ll simply be very glad you met.

Info: Kathryn opens the event with warmth and intention, introducing the vision behind Legacy Women Network - a movement built on collaboration over competition.
She’ll set the tone for the afternoon, sharing how community and connection create the foundation for authentic growth in business and life.

Info: Kathryn brings her lived experience and trauma-informed approach to help you reconnect with calm, confidence, and presence before networking begins.
Through a short guided exercise and real-life insight, she’ll show you how regulating your nervous system can help you show up and be seen with ease and authenticity.

Info: We'll sit down with Legacy Women Member, Sarah Rosse to talk about her book So, Who Are You Anyway?

We’ll explore Sarah’s story, what led her to write the book, her journey to becoming a published author and some of the ideas and experiences behind the pages - in particular how the themes relate to women in business.

Info: What would you like to ask Sarah?

What are you curious about?

What did Sarah say that made you want to know more?
We’ll open the conversation to the room for an Audience Q&A, so you can be part of the discussion rather than simply listening to it.

Info: Enjoyed hearing Sarah’s story and want to take So, Who Are You Anyway? home with you?

Following the Q&A, we'll take a short break where you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a copy of Sarah’s book and have it personally signed by her.

It’s also a chance to mingle with the other ladies before the speed networking begins.

Please note: the book is available to purchase separately and is not included in your event ticket.

Info: Guided rounds of authentic conversation - no pitches, no pressure.
You’ll connect one-on-one using curated connection cards that help you go deeper than “What do you do?”
Expect laughter, shared wisdom, and the beginning of meaningful new relationships.

Info: Kathryn closes the event with gratitude and intention, inviting you to reflect on your key connections and takeaways.
You’ll leave feeling inspired, grounded, and supported - with new collaborations and friendships ready to grow.

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Cornerstone Cafeteria, 2-4 Station Street, Pakenham, Australia

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