A Woman’s World
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

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 2nd April 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.
Itinerary for ‘A Woman”s World’ – 26th February
– Welcome & Schedule for the Day
– Motivational Energiser
– The Power of Networking & Getting To Know You Network Session
– BREAK & Networking
– Igniting Success: The Wins, Wisdom & Wants of Businesswomen
– Making your Branding Beautiful & Website Wonderful
– From Self Doubt to Social Media Queen! – How to own your Confidence and Conquer Instagram
– LUNCH at Normanton Park Hotel & Networking
– Discover the Joy of Laughter Yoga
– Express YOU in Colour!
– Transformative Growth: Unlocking Personal Joy & Confidence
– Women in Business Panel Q & A Session & CAKE!
– Thank you and other Future Queen Bee Events & Networking
– Drinks at The Lancaster Bar & Opportunity for Cosy Drinks & continue chats by the Fire.
An Event aimed at Women in Business – the second event of it’s kind in the area. Expert Business Speakers, Wellbeing talks & Workshops. An opportunity to celebrate women in business.
Showcase your business &
book an exhibition Stand




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 (*£99 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. Tickets are £59 for the entire day (includes refreshments and lunch. Please advise us of any dietary requirements.
Meet The Speakers

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.

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!

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.

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!
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!

katrina pierce – our q&A panel guests
Katrina is Development Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses, supporting the self-employed and independent businesses across Lincolnshire. She lobbies on behalf of helps SMEs, sole traders and start-ups throughout the county – in all sectors – and assists them in accessing on-demand advice, funding, guidance, care, events, opportunities. She is also the area leader for the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland on behalf of the Department for Education.
As a Communications and PR specialist by trade, Katrina is the former Head of Communications of a large international membership body and brings 20 years’ experience in member, corporate, charity and consumer communications.

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.