Rise & Shine: Start before you’re ready, back yourself and take the leap.

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC+12:00

1 Whitmore Street | Wellington

Patrice Green | Wellington Beds
Publisher/HostPatrice Green | Wellington Beds
Rise & Shine: Start before you\u2019re ready, back yourself and take the leap.
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Kick-Arse Meetup for Wellington Business Women Hosted by Patrice Green, with Viv Conway. Powered by Wellington Beds and BNZ.
About this Event

Rise & Shine: Kick-Arse Meetup for Wellington’s Women in Business powered by Wellington Beds and BNZ.


Join us for on Thursday 9th of April, at 6:00pm for an exciting in-person event designed for Wellington Women in Business.

Step into the dynamic and driven world of Rise and Shine, where the spirit of Wellington’s businesswomen comes alive with energy, ambition, and enterprise.

Hosted by Patrice Green and powered by Wellington Beds, this series is dedicated to supporting women who are building, leading and creating change in business.

We’re excited to connect you with Viv Conway, co-founder of Girls Get Off, at the beautiful BNZ Wellington Partners Centre, Level 1, 1 Whitmore Street. The entrance is on the corner of Featherston and Ballance Street.
When you know what you want and need, everything changes.
Join Patrice as she hosts Viv Conway this November to take the chaos out of 2026 and design a year that feels as good as it looks.

Viv is part of a new generation of founders building bold, high-growth businesses and challenging traditional ideas about women’s products and markets.

In this conversation with Patrice, Viv will share the story behind Girls Get Off and what it has taken to grow a brand in the women’s sexual wellness space. She will talk about the realities of launching and scaling a business in a category that has often been misunderstood or overlooked, and the resilience required to keep moving forward when the path is not always straightforward.

Her journey is a powerful example of what can happen when women identify gaps in the market, back their ideas, and build communities around products that truly serve women.

Expect an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, community building and what it takes to create something new in a space where the rules are still being written.


What to expect:

6.00pm - Arrival

30 - minute keynote with Viv Conway

🔥 15 - minute fireside chat with Patrice Green - a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a bold brand

🎤 15 - minute interactive Q&A - your chance to ask Viv your questions

🥂 7.30 - 8pm - Networking drinks and nibbles - connect with like-minded women and expand your network


This is a women-only event for ambitious, curious, and courageous women. Whether you are in corporate, running your own business, or planning your next move, this is the room you want to be in.

Expect to leave with insights, encouragement, and new connections.

Bring a friend or come solo. We’ll make sure you don’t sip your drink alone.

Seats are limited, so secure your spot and join us for another inspiring Rise and Shine event.


About our events:

Each event is a vibrant venue for visionary growth, where trailblazing speakers share their paths and insights, paving the way for others to follow. It’s not just a meeting, it’s a movement fueled by ambition and the collective power of women who are ready to lead.

These sessions are designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with the tools to take your business and personal growth to new heights. With a focus on forging lasting connections that grow into business opportunities, ‘Rise and Shine’ is a kick-arse community ready to welcome the next trailblazer - YOU. Get ready to be inspired, to inspire, and to turn every interaction into a stepping stone for success.

Beyond networking, this is a platform for vibrant, interactive conversations. Each event spotlights a trailblazing guest, introduced and conversed with by none other than Patrice herself. But here’s the twist: the floor opens to you, offering a chance to engage directly and ask questions.

At this meetup, you'll have the opportunity to have networking drinks and nibbles while sharing your experiences, ideas, and challenges with fellow businesswomen. It's a perfect occasion to gain valuable insights, learn from each other's successes, and build meaningful connections.

This Kick-Arse Meetup, powered by Wellington Beds and BNZ who are all about celebrating the achievements of women in business and fostering a supportive community.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1 Whitmore Street, 1 Whitmore Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Tickets

NZD 47.00

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