A Woman's World
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Thinking of starting up your own business?
Bored with your job, not utilising all your skills and not being fulfilled?
Struggling with your business and getting your voice heard?
Fear of failure, stuck, what’s stopping you develop your dream?
Just Need More Clients!
Then Read On.
A Woman's World Will Be Back For 2026
Early Bird Tickets Now Available
A Woman’s World is an entire day focused and fun-packed day dedicated to Women in Business taking place from 9.15am to 4.30pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at the gorgeous Normanton Park Hotel, located on the Lakeside at Rutland Water – a relaxing and comfortable venue with great food and a super atmosphere. Absolutely perfect place for us ladies to chat, collaborate and learn from each other.
Join us for a day of rediscovering yourself and learning from women in business experts, who can empathise with your situation. The day will be a fantastic opportunity to network, collaborate, learn, be inspired and provide you with the confidence to grow your business; be well, happy, relaxed and a successful businesswoman.
Expert Business Speakers
Wellbeing talks & Workshops
Celebrate Women in Business
Showcase Your Business
Book an Exhibition Stand
Here's a short video of our recent event at Normanton Park Hotel - It was a Great Success!
A Woman's World Gallery 2025
Itinerary
9.15am – Arrival & Drinks
9.30am – Welcome & Schedule for the Day
9.45am – Motivational Energiser
10.00am – The Power of Networking & Getting To Know You Network Session
10.45am – BREAK & Networking
11.30am – Igniting Success: The Wins, Wisdom & Wants of Businesswomen
11.50am – Making your Branding Beautiful & Website Wonderful
12.10pm – Upping your Social Media Game in 14 Minutes a Day
12.30pm – LUNCH at Normanton Park Hotel & Networking
2.00pm – Discover the Joy of Laughter Yoga
2.15pm – Express YOU in Colour!
2.35pm – Showing with Fierce Self-Compassion for Yourself and your Business
3.00pm – Networking, Women in Business Panel Q & A Session & CAKE!
4.15pm – Thank you and other Future Queen Bee Events & Networking
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Womens Networking Event
A Woman’s World @ Normanton Park Hotel, Rutland Water, Normanton – 29th April 2026
Original price was: £59.00.£49.00Current price is: £49.00. Add to basket
Exhibit at A Woman's World
As well as the speakers and workshops, they’ll be an opportunity for you to showcase your business at this wonderful venue by booking an expo stand on the day (*£tba which includes a delicious lunch and access to the workshops/talks throughout the day). If you’re interested in booking a stand (limited spaces) please contact deborah@queenbeeandco.co.uk directly.
*Please note, this includes lunch for one person. If you require additional tickets, please book as a Day Delegate – see below.
Join Us As A Day Delegate
If you’d like to join us at the event as a day delegate and attend the various workshops and talks, please book your ticket below. Early Bird Tickets are just £49 for the entire day (includes refreshments and lunch. Please advise us of any dietary requirements.) Early Bird price ends on 1st September 2025
Meet The Speakers
Deborah Firmstone – making your branding beautiful & Website wonderful
Deborah at Queen Bee & Co offers affordable, creative and professional Marketing services, bespoke Event Planning services for SMEs and has a portfolio of business networking events throughout the Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland & Nottingham areas. With over 30 years’ experience within the marketing and events & hospitality industries to call on, we’re well versed on ensuring your branding is beautiful and that it reflects your business and resonates with your target audience. Getting your branding right is one of the first steps to ensuring your business can be seen and by making sure your website has the right amount of content, on-brand images, is optimised and answers your potential client’s questions is paramount in getting you more clients and ultimately growing your business and enabling you to reach those goals!
More Speakers To be Announced.....
sonia cullington (lady wellbeing) – Motivational Energiser to kick off the day!
Sonia Cullington aka Lady Wellbeing will be kicking off our event with a fantastic motivational energiser.
Lady Wellbeing is also a Motivational Speaker & Blog Writer, sharing her insights and wisdom on Fitness, Health, and Mental Wellbeing. As a motivating and quick-witted speaker, Lady Wellbeing has the ability to engage with people from all walks of life. She understands that every person has something valuable to teach us, even those who may be perceived as difficult. Her expertise lies in working with individuals who have challenging personalities, and she excels at finding common ground and building positive relationships.
Alison Pike – Upping your social media game in 14 minutes a day
You know how easy it is to lose more time than you have on social media and not get results despite your good intentions. Alison will be sharing some advice on how to get the best return for your efforts using only 1% of your day.
Fifteen years ago, I fell into the world of social media, and I haven’t looked back. When I started my own e-commerce business, I quickly saw social media’s potential to reach and engage customers, even as a small player in a crowded market. I was an early adopter of video product guides, amassing thousands of views and substantial sales before it became common practice.
Since then, I’ve run my own social media marketing business, working with a wide cross section of clients – from indie retailers and food brands to events and influencers. I’ve helped businesses from every corner find their voice on social media, whether it’s supporting a one-time event or driving long-term growth.
lindsay edmeades – express you in colour!
Colours relay meanings and impact behaviour; it’s evident in logos and marketing that deliver non-verbal messaging every day. This colour psychology can also be applied to dressing to create strong first impressions and even communicate personal branding. Let’s look at how wearing colour is the key to expressing YOU.
Lindsay Edmeades is a Personal Stylist trained by world leading Colour Me Beautiful. Having lived in several countries including in South Africa, Germany and even Gibraltar, she loves working with people of all backgrounds to help them look and feel their best.
nicola cross – igniting success: the wins, wisdom & wants of businesswomen
Every woman in business has a journey, and it’s not just about reaching the destination—it’s about celebrating every win along the way. From qualifications to achievements, every step is a victory worth sharing. But here’s the thing: it’s the wisdom we gain through those experiences that truly shapes us. It’s not just about hitting targets; it’s about the deeper purpose behind everything we do. By understanding the why behind our wins, wisdom, and wants, we don’t just build businesses—we begin storytelling! In this interactive session we will delve into how these powerful insights drive us forward, bringing passion and purpose to everything we pursue.
Nicola D Cross – Arcus Accountants & Business Advisers – Empowering Wellness Business Owners make sense of their numbers, dream big and find time to enjoy life and what they love again.
Verity Lott – Showing with Fierce self-compassion for yourself and your business
As women in business, we often put ourselves last on the to-do list. ‘Fierce self-compassion’ teaches us how important it is to show ourselves the same care and attention we easily give to others. I will talk about the importance of moving yourself up on your to-do list and why it’s so important to show yourselves not just compassion but fierce self-compassion.
Verity, a psychologist and yoga teacher dedicated to showing women how to look after their mind and body health. I use multiple methods to do this, all of which take the whole person into consideration. I hold regular movement classes and retreats based in Peterborough and an online practice called the MindBody Clinic, supporting women to find and walk the right path.
Tracy Cleaver – discover the joy of laughter yoga
You may well recognise the lovely Tracy from Beckets Tea Room in Peterborough, but Tracy has another string to her many bows!
Tracy will be running a mini Laughter Yoga session on the day. Did you know that Laughter Yoga can help shake off stress, and boost your immune system -something we can all benefit from. Tracy will be giving a brief introduction about the main reasons why Laughter Yoga can benefit our health and well-being, followed by lots of laughter exercises. You may feel one or more of the benefits of a good hearty laugh which can include: boosted energy, less stressed, tension release and feelings of lightness. The best way to see any results is to try it for yourself, but be warned… it’s contagious!
Amie-Leigh Minshull – our Q&A panel guests
Following her time working in the industry, Amie-Leigh identified a gap in the market for a PR agency that emphasises strategic ingenuity over budget size. With a vision to democratise access to high-quality PR services, she launched Shh! PR to support small businesses in navigating the rapidly evolving PR and media landscape.
Her dedication and hard work has been recognised, as evidence by her recent nomination as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year at the Lincolnshire Business Awards and the Central England PR Agency of the Year award win. With a strong commitment to ethical practices and a focus on personal development as part of the Women in PR Mentorship Program, Amie-Leigh continues to make significant contributions to the PR industry.
Hazel Andrews-Oxlade – our Q&A panel guests
Hazel Andrews-Oxlade is the owner and founder of a Peterborough based business called Creative Content Company. Creative Content Company is a small but perfectly formed business of 4 and has been established over 11 years. During this time Hazel and her team have helped local and UK wide business owners achieve more for their business online. This has been done through social media posting, social media training, SEO website content, blog writing, newsletter creation and more. Hazel began her business when she was 29 years old and has since won 13 business awards including Small Business Owner of the Year in Peterborough. She is passionate about the local business community and will support it as much as she can!
Mary Atterbury – our Q&A panel guests
Mary is a mum of two, who left her 22-year corporate career to build her own business in health and wellness. After facing serious health challenges following the birth of her second child, she became passionate about gut health and the impact of modern living on overall well-being. Her desire was to create an income from doing what she loves whilst being more present at home with her family. Now, she helps others cut through the noise of endless health advice by sharing practical, science-backed solutions.
Partnering with the B-Corp company Arbonne, she promotes vegan, plant-based products that supported her own journey. With a background in training and business growth, she also mentors others in building their own income streams, offering 1:1 support and group coaching.
