Connect. Learn. Grow. Rise.
About this Event
ONE MORNING. SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES. ✨
WILD & WILD Manchester — Official Launch Event
Connect. Learn. Grow. Rise.
Join us at House of Social for the official launch of WILD & WILD Manchester — a feel-good morning of business networking, personal growth, wellbeing and genuine connection.
We’re bringing together an incredible guest panel covering social media, storytelling, business growth, sales, crystals, energy, mindset and hypnotherapy. Expect honest conversations, practical advice and plenty of inspiration that you can take into both your business and everyday life.
✨ MEET OUR GUEST PANEL
♾️ April Wild — Founder of WILD & WILD | Lead Panellist
Leading our panel is April Wild, founder of WILD & WILD.
April will share her journey of building WILD & WILD into an award-winning wellness, business and community events brand, alongside her experiences of entrepreneurship, creating community, building meaningful connections and bringing big ideas to life.
As our Lead Panellist, April will bring the conversation together, sharing her insights on business, personal growth, connection, collaboration and creating opportunities.
📱 Leah Hackett — Social Flo Agency
Leah will deliver her How to Sell Your Story social media and marketing workshop, exploring how to use your personal story, personality and content to build trust, connect with your audience and grow your brand.
She’ll share practical ways to show up online, communicate what makes you different and create content that sells — without feeling as though you’re constantly selling.
📈 Sara Lou Jones — Founder of Centre of Excellence
Successful entrepreneur and founder of Centre of Excellence, Sara Lou will share her experience of building and growing a powerful brand.
She’ll offer honest insights into business growth, sales, visibility and the mindset required to keep moving forward — helping you think bigger about what could be possible for you and your business.
💎 Elesha Arnfield — Crystals and Energy
Elesha will introduce us to the beautiful world of crystals and energy, sharing how crystals can be used to support intention, confidence, calm and balance within our everyday lives.
Whether you already love crystals or are simply curious to learn more, this will be an accessible and inspiring introduction.
🧠 Lauren McBorza — Hypnotherapist
Lauren will explore the connection between our thoughts, beliefs and behaviour — and how hypnotherapy can help us shift the patterns that may be holding us back.
She’ll share how working with the subconscious mind can support confidence, wellbeing and personal and professional growth.
✨ YOUR MORNING
☕ 10:30am — Arrival & Barista Coffee
Grab a barista-made coffee, settle in, meet the WILD & WILD team and start making connections.
🤎 10:45am — Welcome & Introduction
A warm welcome to the official launch of WILD & WILD Manchester.
📱 11:00am — Social Media Masterclass with Leah Hackett
Leah will deliver her 30-minute How to Sell Your Story social media and marketing masterclass.
🎤 11:30am — Q&A
A short Q&A with Leah and your opportunity to ask those all-important social media and marketing questions.
🤝 11:45am — Connect & Network
Time to chat, make introductions and explore our independent pop-up stalls.
🥪 12:00pm — Brunch
Enjoy your delicious brunch sandwich while continuing conversations and making new connections.
✨ 12:30pm–2:00pm — WILD & WILD Guest Panel
Led by April Wild, our guest panel takes centre stage for an inspiring conversation covering business, growth, sales, mindset, wellbeing, energy, confidence and personal development.
Expect open and honest conversation, different perspectives, audience questions and plenty of practical takeaways to inspire your next move.
YOUR MORNING INCLUDES
☕ Barista coffee on arrival
🥪 Delicious brunch sandwich
🤝 Relaxed Manchester business networking
🎤 Live guest talks, panel conversation and Q&A
📱 Social media and marketing masterclass
🧠 Business, mindset and wellbeing insights
🛍️ Beautiful pop-up stalls from independent brands
📸 Professional headshot opportunities with Lili
🎥 Space to create content and build new connections
💻 Optional coworking after the main event
Come for the ideas and leave with fresh energy, practical inspiration, meaningful new connections and opportunities you didn’t know were waiting for you.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
This Manchester networking and wellness event is perfect for:
✨ Founders and entrepreneurs
✨ Small-business owners
✨ Freelancers and creatives
✨ Professionals looking to grow their network
✨ Anyone interested in business, social media, mindset or wellbeing
✨ Anyone ready to connect, grow and rise alongside a supportive community
You don’t need to arrive knowing anyone.
Come on your own or bring a friend — our WILD & WILD team will be there to welcome you and help you feel part of the room from the moment you arrive.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Thursday 22 October 2026
⏰ 10:30am–2:00pm
📍 House of Social, Manchester
Coworking will continue after 2pm, with the opportunity to connect further and have professional headshots taken by Lili.
TICKETS
🎟️ Standard ticket: £60 per person
✨ Early Bird: 20% off — just £48
Spaces are limited, so come and get yourself in the room.
One conversation really can change everything. 🤎
ABOUT WILD & WILD
WILD & WILD is an award-winning wellness, business and community events brand founded by April Wild.
Built around the belief that connection is currency, WILD & WILD brings people together through networking events, wellness experiences, retreats, festivals, workshops and coworking days designed to help people thrive, grow and connect.
With a growing online community of more than 25,000 people and hundreds of in-person events held across Cheshire, Staffordshire and beyond, WILD & WILD is now bringing its unique energy to Manchester.
Our events are warm, welcoming and collaboration-led. They’re spaces where genuine friendships begin, business opportunities are created and people leave feeling more inspired than when they arrived.
When people gather, magic happens. ♾️
Event venue & nearby stays
House of Social Manchester, 10 Sir Howard Bernstein Approach, Manchester, United Kingdom
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