Create and Connect: Get Unstuck, Get Creative, and Get Seen

Are you struggling to get your ideas down on paper? Feeling stuck when it comes to creating content for your business? Or wondering how to stand out in a crowded market?

Creativity has the phenomenal power to turn the mundane into the extraordinary. It is about seeing, thinking, and doing things differently - so we can share new ideas, insights, and perspectives. When we inject creativity into our businesses, we stand out from the crowd, feel more energised by what we are doing, and uncover new ways to grow on our terms.

This workshop brings to life the theme of - Creativity - featuring two of our fantastic guest contributors who will share their expertise through interactive, practical exercises.

What you will learn:

Get Unstuck with Louise Tondeur

Louise Tondeur, a writer and Creative Writing lecturer, will guide you through powerful exercises to overcome creative blocks and get your ideas flowing:

• A list-making exercise to unblock your writing and access your creativity.
• The subheadings method to help you structure and develop your ideas effectively.
• Techniques to let go of perfectionism and embrace ‘shitty first drafts’.

Get Creative with Rachael Dines

Rachael Dines, Founder of Shake It Up Creative, will share practical strategies to inject creativity into your marketing:

• Why creative marketing helps you stand out, connect emotionally with customers, and work more cost-effectively.
• Quick creative workouts to stretch your thinking and spark fresh ideas.
• Real-world examples from small businesses and actionable prompts you can use immediately.

Get Connected

Throughout the workshop, you will participate in creative exercises designed to help you connect with other women in business, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.

Who is this for?

Women founders, creatives, and changemakers who want to:

• Overcome creative blocks and feel confident creating content.
• Develop fresh marketing ideas that capture attention.
• Connect with other women in business in a supportive, inspiring environment.

What you will leave with:

• Practical techniques to unlock your creativity whenever you need it.
• Fresh marketing ideas to try in your business.
• The confidence to be more curious, experiment, and do things differently.

We are all born creative, and we all have the potential to become more creative.

Consider this workshop your call to action - to unblock your creativity, stretch your
creative thinking muscles, and inject creativity into your daily practice and business.

Spaces are limited - book your place today!

Who is hosting this event?

This event is hosted by Clare Griffiths, Founder of Thrive Connected - a magazine and community for solo women founders, creatives, and changemakers. We exist to shift who gets seen - and to expand what success in business looks like. We believe visibility starts with clarity: knowing who you are, how you build a sustainable business, and how your work is seen, recognised, and remembered.

Thank you to our event partner - Barclays Eagle Labs.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

PLATF9RM Brighton - Coworking, Offices & Events, 44 North Road, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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