Get ready for the ultimate Brand and PR event of the year!

"It’s the most exciting, headline-making extravaganza coming up on the UK’s female-led business agenda."

Can you believe three years have passed since we launched Brand You Magazine? It’s been an incredible journey filled with growth, collaboration and inspiration. And now, it’s time to celebrate in style! We are beyond excited to invite you to our first-ever flagship event—SHOWTIME! We’re bringing the pages of Brand You Magazine to life and you won’t want to miss it.

It’s going to be EPIC!

Picture this: a gathering of the fiercest female entrepreneurs and business leaders, TV and radio celebs, magazine editors, renowned journalists, publicists and brand experts all in one place.

But SHOWTIME isn't just about rubbing shoulders with industry bigwigs (although that's pretty amazing). It's about empowerment, inspiration and rewriting the rules of success.

Here's a glimpse of what to expect:

• A powerful panel featuring five of our Cover Girls sharing their invaluable insights
• A dynamic media panel exploring the world of PR today for women in business
• Inspiring talks to fuel your entrepreneurial journey
• Immersive masterclasses to sharpen your skills and knowledge
• And plenty of networking opportunities to forge meaningful connections and collaborations

So, mark your calendar for May 1st and get ready to elevate your brand and take your PR game to the next level. This is THE event for female entrepreneurs who are ready to shine!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL.....buy your SHOWTIME ticket today and you will be entered into our prize draw to become the next unforgettable Cover Girl of Brand You Magazine + an exclusive interview with our editor Olivia! 

On The Agenda 

09:30 - 10:00  Registration, grab a coffee and a pastry and go ‘Mix & Mingle’

10:00 - 10:15  Let the show begin - A welcome from our founder Olivia Marocco

10:15 - 10:30  Meet Marsha Powell, co-founder of BelEve, our luxury raffle charity

10:30 - 11:00  Brand You Talk : No Candy Floss and Unicorns with Enfys Maloney

11:00 - 12:00  The MEDIA PANEL hosted by Amanda FitzGerald + Q&A

12:00 - 13:30  Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, a glass of wine, snap away at the photo booth and get to know all attendees

13:30 - 14:15  Masterclass: Pitch Perfect, Make The Headlines with Carol Driver

14:15 - 15:00  Masterclass: Ignite Your Brand Fire with Melissa Matson

15:00 - 15:30  Brand You Talk: Are you a Predator, Prey, Partner with Amy Carroll

15:30 - 16:00  Time for some refreshments

16:00 - 17:30  The COVER GIRLS PANEL hosted by Olivia Marocco + Q&A

17:30 - 18:00  Closing words from Olivia and charity Raffle

18:00 - 19:00  It's celebration time! Enjoy a glass of bubbly (or two!) and a piece of delicious birthday cake!

19:30 - 22:00  After-Party (Optional)

Meet Our Cover Girls Speakers

Get ready to be blown away by an EPIC panel hosted by Olivia, Brand You’s founder and Editor-in-Chief. It’s going to be a wild ride as Olivia dives into juicy conversations with not one but five of the biggest UK industry go-getters and female business leaders who have graced our covers over the last few years.

We’ll be talking about everything from turbocharging your biz growth to owning your personal brand, handling the spotlight, acing public speaking, leadership and cracking the retail code and way more! Get pumped for an adrenaline-fuelled session packed with real talk, invaluable insights and game-changing advice. This isn’t your average panel—it’s a high-voltage, mind-blowing experience you won’t want to miss!

OUR COVER GIRLS

Angellica Bell - TV & Radio Presenter, Author

Angellica is a familiar face on TV. Starting at the BBC with shows like Children’s CBBC, she's earned two Children’s Bafta nominations. She's also co-presented The Martin Lewis Money Show and The One Show. Winner of Celebrity MasterChef in 2017, she published "Fantastic Eats and How to Cook Them!" She's also a voiceover artist, podcast host and radio host on Magic FM.

Viviane Paxinos - CEO AllBright

Viviane, CEO of AllBright, is a dynamic force in the business world, known for her strategic insights and groundbreaking creativity. As an inspirational trailblazer and visionary leader, she is committed to driving positive change. Leading a 500,000-strong global collective of ambitious women, Viviane champions collaboration and empowerment, reshaping the landscape of the female workspace. She's not just a leader; she's a catalyst for global change.

Lisa Johnson - Founder of That Strategy & Co, Author

Lisa, founder of That Strategy & Co, is a global business strategist, coach and best-selling author. Since 2016, she's become a multi-millionaire and household name, helping entrepreneurs scale with innovative passive income streams. With 60,000+ social media followers and a podcast boasting 315,000 downloads across 119 countries, she's a prominent figure in the business world.

Kirsty Gale - Founder of Red Carpet Ready

Kirsty, founder of Red Carpet Ready, is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur with over a decade of retail and fashion design experience. Her brand is the UK's top prom and evening wear specialist, beloved by celebrities and influencers. Recognised among the UK's Top 100 fastest-growing female-led companies, Kirsty is now overseeing a multi-million pound business,. She solidifies her influence in fashion and retail leadership.

Dani Wallace - Founder of I Am Queen Bee

Dani, a rising star in the UK's motivational speaking scene, brings over 20 years of business expertise to her captivating talks. Seamlessly blending corporate experience with entertainment flair, she delivers unforgettable, inspirational messages infused with humour and practical advice. As the founder of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement, Dani empowers women to excel in their lives, careers and businesses.

Meet Our Media Panel Speakers

Join our fabulous host Amanda Fitzgerald, aka The Ultimate Door Opener, as she leads a dynamic panel of PR experts, including magazine editors, publicists, journalists, TV personalities, brand strategists and stylists. Together, they'll empower you through the transformative power of PR, covering media trends, diversity, pitching, storytelling, brand messaging and building press relationships. This journey into the electrifying force of PR will redefine your brand narrative and supercharge your visibility and status.

Suzy Walker - Ex-Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies magazine, Author, Writer

Suzy has written for everyone from The Sunday Times to Cosmo and was the Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies for 8 years. She’s now working as a freelance journalist, writing for national newspapers and magazines, including a weekly Weekend Wellness piece for Metro. She is the founder of the Alnwick Story Festand and runs The Heart Leap Club on Substack.

Olivia Marocco - Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Brand You Magazine

Olivia has established Brand You Magazine as a key player in the female entrepreneur’s media world. She founded Brand You with two missions in mind. To inspire and educate its readers in the creation and growth of their brands and to offer a reputable media platform for B2B female experts to raise their profiles and credibility.

Katy Sunnassee - Editor-in-Chief of Platinum and Top Santé magazine

Katy, also known as The Health Editor, held the editorship position of four national UK women’s magazines, all based around wellbeing including Soul&Spirit and BodyFit and today Top Santé and Platinum. Katy was an early supporter of promoting menopause awareness and has a strong passion for skincare as well as supplements.

Justice Williams MBE - Co-Founder and Editor of Black Business Magazine

Justice is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Business Magazine, the premier publication dedicated to showcasing the achievements and experiences of the Black business community. She is also a business strategist and personal brand expert, proud recipient of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Most Inspirational Woman of the Year Award. She has spoken on over 100 stages, including keynotes at the House of Commons in 2006 and 2022.

Adela Hussain - Publicist & Entrepreneur

Adela Hussain is a disruptive publicist who creates equity in publicity. She helps ambitious 6 and 7 figure wellness experts and corporate executives build authentic connections with world-class journalists. A former Management Consultant, she has been featured in the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and 12 other publications. She was a finalist in Cosmopolitan’s Self Made Award in 2017 and in 2018 was in Sarah Woods’ Top 10 Female Founders To Watch list.

Nicky Hambleton-Jones - Stylist and TV Presenter

Nicky Hambleton-Jones is an executive personal stylist and transformation queen, best known for the dramatic makeovers she masterminded on the hit TV show 10 Years Younger. She runs her own style consultancy which also offers training to new and established stylists, as well as fashion events and 10 Years Younger retreats in Portugal.

Masterclasses and Brand You Talks

Not only are we offering captivating panels, but we’re also bringing you two exceptional masterclasses where you’ll delve into the art of crafting the perfect pitch to captivate journalists and secure coverage for your business. Plus, you’ll discover how to unlock your brand’s fire, igniting excitement and innovation to distinguish yourself from the competition.

Our Brand Talks are dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and will offer centre stage spots where experts step into the light and share their ideas bursting with creativity, limitless potential and revolutionary change in female entrepreneurship.

Masterclass:  Pitch Perfect - Make The Headlines

Carol Driver - Journalists, Copywriter and Consultant

Carol has 20+ years’ experience in journalism. Most recently, she was the Femail Editor at MailOnline, taking the channel from 2million daily hits to 15million. Now, she writes exclusive stories for print and online, including the Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Sun, Mirror, Metro, MailOnline, Sun Online, Mirror Online, Woman’s Own, Take A Break, Bella, Closer and more. Topics include female entrepreneurs, lifestyle, case study-led stories, beauty, health, and travel – as well as celebrity stories. Carol is also a columnist for Brand You Magazine.

Masterclass: Ignite Your Brand Fire

Melissa Matson - Founder of EMBR Agency, Brand Strategist

Melissa is a brand strategist with 15 years’ experience working within global brands (Mars, Starbucks, 20th Century Fox) and understands what it takes to build a powerful brand that connects and converts. Unlike traditional design-lead agencies who just deliver something that ‘looks good’ on the outside, EMBR builds brands from the inside-out. With a primary focus on brand strategy excellence, design creativity and marketing activation, EMBR ignites the disruptive brands of today, changing the world of tomorrow.

Brand You Talk:  No Candy Floss and Unicorns

Enfys Maloney - Founder of Sales Training With Enfys

Sales Training with Enfys provides sophisticated sales training designed to help show-stopping female entrepreneurs go from sales-self-doubt to sales-self-belief and enjoy the many benefits that come from selling well.

Brand You Talk: Predator, Prey, Partner®

Amy Carroll - A Globe-Trotting Communication Coach

Guiding leaders and business owners to navigate the intricate landscape of interpersonal communication., Amy has over three decades of expertise under her belt, she’s been shaking things up and sharing her wisdom, introducing the user-friendly communication framework: Predator, Prey, Partner®.

Tickets Available

GENERAL TICKET - FULL ADMISSION

This ticket includes access to full day event: 
- Networking, panels, talks and masterclasses 
- Unlimited refreshments, buffet lunch and reception drinks
- Mix & mingle with 90+female entrepreneurs, speakers & sponsors
- PR ready photo opportunities
- Go home with a copy of the latest Brand You Magazine & some fabulous goodies

Plus  get entered the draw to win the cover of Brand You Magazine & an exclusive interview with our Editor-in-Chief

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AFTER-PARTY 

Not ready to go home after the event?  Want to continue the conversation?
Then join us for this exclusive SHOWTIME's after-party! Your ticket will include a complimentary cocktail on arrival created and orchestrated to add a devilish dash of theatre. **Any additional drinks and food beyond the complimentary offerings will be at your own expense.***

Event Details

Venue: London N1. You will receive the full address with your booking confirmation.

Nearest Tube Station: Old Street

Date: Wednesday 1st May, 2024

Time: 9.30am to 7pm + After-Party (optional)

Dress Code: It’s a birthday celebration – dress to party! Be creative, on brand, unique and fabulous!

Food & Beverage: Refreshments of tea, coffee, water and juice will be provided all day. Pastries will be available as you arrive in the morning and a little cheeky glass of wine will also be available during lunch to accompany a delicious cold buffet. Prosecco, wine and other non-alcoholic alternatives will be served during the drinks reception along with the birthday cake.

A cloakroom will be available to store your coats and bags.

Our Venue

Our stunning venue is set in the heart of Old Street, 5 mins walk from Old Street tube station

Our Lounge

The Lounge boasting a cosy ambiance adorned with chic décor and bathed in natural sunlight.

Our After-Party

The After-Party set in an urban chic cocktail bar unlike any other. 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

More sponsors to be announced soon. 

Thank You to Our Brand Ambassadors & Event Partners