About this Event
Independent Creative Studios & Go Inspire International present
GO! CREATE Practical & Creative Business Experiences for Women Founders
GO! CREATE is a nine-month collaborative programme delivered by Independent Creative Studios and Go Inspire International, designed to empower women-owned businesses through practical, creative, and interactive business experiences. These sessions combine business education with hands-on use of a professional creative studio, ensuring founders leave each session with real progress made.
Programme Overview
• Duration: March – December (9 sessions)• Frequency: Monthly – last Thursday of every month• Time: Evening sessions (5:30pm – approx. 8:30pm)• Capacity: 35 women founders per session (exclusive)• Location: Independent Creative Studios, Wimbledon• Ticket Price: £30 per session• Format: Networking + Masterclass + Practical Studio Activity
Session Structure (Every Month)
• 5:30pm – 6:00pm: Welcome & networking drinks reception (Prosecco & non-alcoholic alternatives)• 6:00pm – 6:45pm: Business-led masterclass (expert-led)• 6:45pm – 7:15pm: Practical studio activity using learned skills• 7:15pm – 8:30pm: Open networking, content capture & close
Programme Philosophy
GO! CREATE is intentionally practical. While the sessions are creative and experiential, they are grounded in real business strategy. Led by a business lecturer and supported by industry experts, the programme focuses on actionable learning that founders can immediately apply to grow their businesses.
Monthly Programme Breakdown
MARCH – Personal Branding & Founder Storytelling
- Understanding personal branding for women founders
- How to tell your founder story with clarity and confidence
- Aligning your story across Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok
- Practical activity: filming short founder-story videos in the studio
- Guidance from social media and branding experts
APRIL – Consistency & Content Strategy
- How to stay consistent on social media without burnout
- Creating a realistic content plan for busy founders
- What to post, where to post, and why
- Practical activity: batching content using your iPhone
- Studio-based filming stations for real-time content creation
MAY – Creating Sellable Content
- Understanding content that converts into sales
- Product vs lifestyle content explained
- Using calls-to-action effectively
- Practical activity: creating sales-focused posts and videos
- Live feedback and content refinement
JUNE – Seasonal Brand Photoshoot (DIY & Budget-Friendly)
- How to plan a seasonal brand shoot on a budget
- Styling, props and brand consistency
- Practical activity: guided seasonal photoshoot in the studio
- Using iPhones for professional-quality imagery
- Content ready for immediate use
JULY – Professional Photography on a Budget
- Working with photographers strategically
- Understanding lighting, angles and brand visuals
- Live demo with a professional photographer
- Practical activity: coached photography sessions
- Editing and usage tips for websites and social media
AUGUST – Video Content & Reels Mastery
- Creating professional video content using your phone
- Understanding video formats for different platforms
- Live teaching from a videography expert
- Practical activity: filming reels and short-form video
- Confidence-building on camera
SEPTEMBER – Getting Into Retail & Stockists
- Preparing your brand for retail opportunities
- Approaching buyers and stockists confidently
- Packaging, pricing and wholesale basics
- Practical activity: retail pitch refinement
- Real-world insights from retail experts
OCTOBER – Marketing, PR & Press Packages
- How to gain press and media visibility
- Building a professional press kit
- Pitching your brand to publications
- Practical activity: creating a mini press package
- Using PR to grow credibility and sales
NOVEMBER – Funding, Finance & Business Growth
- Understanding grants, funding and finance options
- Preparing your business for funding readiness
- Financial clarity for founders
- Practical activity: funding readiness checklist
- Expert Q&A session
DECEMBER – Reflection, Strategy & Scaling Forward
- Reviewing business growth over the year
- Refining strategy for the year ahead
- Goal setting and scaling sustainably
- Practical activity: 12-month business action plan
- Celebratory networking and close
Event venue & nearby stays
Swan Court, 11 Worple Road, London, United Kingdom
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