Women who lead, empowering change together

Women Who Lead: Empowering Change Together is an exclusive one-night-only event hosted by The Club Women's Network, taking place on February 26th at 5.30 PM in the beautiful setting of The Silken Thomas, Kildare.

This inspiring evening will feature an exceptional panel of board members—Pat Kane, Jennie McGinn, Jenny Johnson, Sarah Connolly, Pamela Walsh, and Amelie McNamara—coming together to share their insights, experiences, and leadership journeys. With Sian Horn as MC, attendees will have a unique opportunity to engage with these accomplished women in a safe, open forum designed to foster honest conversations, professional growth, and personal empowerment.

Whether you’re looking for advice, inspiration, or meaningful dialogue, this event is your chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to and connect with like-minded women who are passionate about driving change. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an evening filled with valuable takeaways, networking, and inspiration.

Club members use code: Club2025 at checkout for discount.

Founder, Cork

Sian Horn, founder of The Club, is a business consultant, mentor, and podcaster dedicated to empowering women in business and helping them succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion, Dublin

I am a sustainability advocate and a strategist, a speaker, a writer and the founder of reuzi, a business that has evolved to become a whole hub for environmental living and awareness. Reuzi exists in both the real and virtual worlds, with pop-ups, some very exciting in-store concessions and a busy online presence. My mission is to inspire and empower individuals and businesses to drive positive impact through a wide offering of sustainable products and strategic services.Talking about businesses, I am a partner and Chief Sustainability Officer for environmentally-focused consultancy, Pragmatica. Our aim is to support organisations from family businesses to SME's to large corporations, on how to improve their green credentials. My voice, both vocal and written, will be a familiar one to consumers of Irish media.

Chairwoman, Cork

Pamela Walsh is a dedicated freelance consultant specialising in helping SMEs reduce costs and scale sustainably. A CPA with a strong background in accounting, project management, and process improvement, she is passionate about saving time, money, and increasing value for businesses. Pamela focuses on optimizing processes, automating spreadsheets, and integrating systems to enhance efficiency and support growth. Her straightforward approach ensures that businesses achieve their goals in a cost-effective and impactful way.

Marketing Strategy, Dublin

Jennie Mc Ginn is an Ecomm, Marketing and Branding Expert. She has held roles with Lifestyle Sports, Fields Jewellers and Chupi as well as working with many Irish retail start ups and scale ups through her company Sister The Agency. A multi-award winning entrepreneur, Jennie passionately believes in supporting, nurturing and encouraging women in business to reach their potential.

Marketing & Advertising, Dublin

Jenny Johnston is the CEO at Azure Communications, a print & marketing agency based in Dublin. With a background in marketing, Jenny has been transforming Azure into a powerhouse of innovation and growth servicing clients such as the HSE, JYSK, Kilkenny Design, Hidden Hearing, Irish Cancer Society and more. Throughout her career, Jenny has been known for her ability to anticipate market trends and adapt strategies to stay ahead of the curve. Her knack for identifying untapped opportunities and fostering a culture of innovation has led to the development of new products and services that have significantly expanded the company's market share. Beyond the boardroom, Jenny is a mom to two boys, and she likes to travel with the family as often as possible.

Legal, Cork

Sarah Connolly is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer practising in Regan Wall LLP, a leading corporate and commercial practice in Cork. Sarah has advised on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals, private equity, corporate governance, and general company law matters for various Irish and international clients.

Treasurer, Cork

Amelia is a Certified Business Strategist, Profit First Coach, and Accounting Technician with over 16 years of experience in finance, working in family-run businesses and large corporations like Apple. In 2022, after the arrival of her first baby, she faced the dilemma of continuing her career or sacrificing time with her daughter. Having lost her mother to cancer at the age of 12, she understood the importance of family time. As a result, she decided to walk away from the security of her job and start her own business, Graceful Accounting, to live on her own terms and support companies with their bookkeeping tasks. This year, Amelia has taken a significant step in her career. She has joined forces with The Business Success Company to assist other online service-based business owners accelerate their success. By sharing her experiences and knowledge, she ensures that all business owners have a strong foundation for building thriving and profitable businesses in the future. Amelia lives in Cork with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, spending quality time with family and friends, and the occasional glass of bubbles.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Silken Thomas, 16 Market Square, Kildare, Ireland