Positive messages taken from enterprising women in business
March 23rd, 2009 by lindseyWell, as for all the negative press and comments about recessions and credit crunches, at the Women in Business event attended by fourteen entrepreneurs and MP, Yvette Cooper in Castleford today there wasn’t a single moan or groan in sight, just positive comments and the most tremendous inspirational stories.
Each person around the table had a different tale to tell and what made it more interesting was that they were so varied and in some cases sparked off a round of giggles – from recession busting ‘oldies’ to decisions between marrying a rich man or getting a job – the job won!
It was a great day and really enjoyed by all who attended. The discussion focused on the positive and the main lesson learnt was that a great deal can be said for self belief and the passion to turn an idea into a career.
Each attendee had taken an enterprising idea and focused on training and using support networks around them, whether that be family, friends or the local community, to push their dreams forward and make them happen.
Captured on a podcast and with some cracking pictures too you can see for yourself just how useful it was to sit down and chat about the good things that are happening in a difficult time.
Sharing experiences and providing opportunities to work together, with offers of advice and guidance, just went to show the true power behind effective networking and calling upon other likeminded entrepreneurs to share their thoughts and opinions.
What a great day and a real eye opener – not an ounce of doom and gloom, just a room full of women, wanting to do business the way they know best and to ultimately be a success. And do you know what – we think they will be! Good on you ladies.
MP, Yvette Cooper
Head of Make Your Mark Yorkshire and Humber, Jane Walton with MP, Yvette Cooper
Ambassador, Alice Tinsley, with her first book!
April 8th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hi Ladies
I wish I could have been there that day – it looks like you had a great time and that the event provided a lot of inspiration.
Like Alice Tinsley with her book, I have my first book coming out in Summer 2009 so I can relate to the excited expression on her face in the photo above! Well done Alice and as an Ambassador I hope to be invited to the next one and I’ll see you all then!
Warm regards
Nadine
April 8th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Great event and fabulous support from Yvette Cooper. Love the pod cast.
Can’t wait for the next one!
Thanks to make your mark and Lindsey Davies.
Trust many more women have been inspired to go for it as a result