Businesswomen Connect: The Power of Growth

Growing businesses, careers and confidence.

Sponsored by Savage Collective 

Businesswomen Connect returns this September, bringing together women from across the St Albans District business community for an afternoon of honest conversation, meaningful connections, shared learning and a traditional afternoon tea at Harpenden Golf Club.

Created following the success of our sell-out International Women’s Day event, Businesswomen Connect offers a different kind of experience. Through discussion-led events and diverse panel perspectives, we explore the topics that matter most to women in business today in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment.

This year’s theme, The Power of Growth, explores what growth really looks like.

Growth isn’t always linear. It can mean scaling a business, stepping into leadership, building confidence, adapting to change or redefining what success means at different stages of life and career. Behind every milestone are lessons learned, challenges overcome and opportunities embraced.

Join us for an engaging afternoon as we hear from four inspiring local women expertly facilitated by communication and speaking expert Susan Heaton-Wright.

Facilitated by International Speaker Susan Heaton-Wright

We’re delighted to welcome Susan Heaton-Wright as our panel facilitator.

A multi-award-winning communication, impact and speaking expert, Susan has worked with global organisations including AstraZeneca, Microsoft, Shell, Deloitte and GSK, helping leaders communicate with confidence, credibility and impact. As an international professional speaker, former prize winning opera singer and Best TEDx Speaker 2026, Susan will guide the discussion, encouraging honest conversation and drawing out practical insights from each panellist.

Meet the Panel

• Lucie Scholey, Founder and Creative Director of Launch Studio, will share insights into building visibility, evolving brands and embracing new opportunities.
• Louise Wynne, Owner and Director of Red Door Recruitment, brings her experience of leading a successful business, building strong teams and adapting to a changing world of work.
• Esther Roche, Founder of Deroiste Natural Beauty, will reflect on turning an idea into a purpose-driven business through resilience, innovation and determination.
• Sara Llewellyn, Founder and CEO of Mighty Eve Ltd, an award-winning female health innovator dedicated to empowering women through healthier, more comfortable and sustainable period-wear that challenges reliance on disposable products and helps create a future where confidence replaces stigma and comfort replaces compromise.

Together, our panel will share the realities behind growth – the highs and lows, the pivots and breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Whether you’re running your own business, progressing your career, leading a team or considering your next step, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways and valuable new connections from across our local business community.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Time: 11:45am – 2:00pm
Location: Harpenden Golf Club, Hammonds End Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2AX

Tickets
Members: £50 + VAT
Non-members: £65 + VAT

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR 

A special thank you to our Headline Sponsor, Savage Collective, for their support of Businesswomen Connect and their commitment to helping organisations create workplaces where people and performance thrive together.