Go Succeed In Community Coffee - Creating Opportunities In Business For All

Join us for Creating Opportunities in Business for All, an event aimed at breaking down barriers to entrepreneurship.

Hosted by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, this event will focus on the importance of creating an inclusive business environment that embraces diversity across all spectrums including women, youth, minority ethnic communities, refugees, and individuals with disabilities.

Whether you're launching a startup or scaling an established enterprise, this event provides invaluable insights and tools to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.

Event Highlights:

• Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Learn how the Go Succeed programme is tailored to support diverse groups, ensuring everyone has the chance to thrive in the business world.
• Expert Guidance: Gain access to personalized advice from our team of industry experts who are dedicated to helping you navigate your business challenges.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with local entrepreneurs and hear their success stories, gaining inspiration and practical tips for your own business endeavors.

Featured Speakers:

• Adam McKenna, Founder, AMK Sports Massage - Discover young entrepreneur Adam's journey from a sports science graduate to an entrepreneur specialising in sports massage, and how he integrates business innovation with athlete performance and recovery.
• Rupa Jain, Artist & Author - Rupa will share her transition from software engineering to becoming a poet and artist, focusing on how her spiritual and creative journey brings healing and joy through her works.
• Katie Matthews Furphy, Founder, Mind Tribe UK - Learn from Katie’s extensive experience as a mental health advocate and entrepreneur, and how her initiatives promote inclusivity and mental health awareness in the business community.

Why You Should Attend:

• Explore how to start or expand your business with the support of the Go Succeed programme.
• Be inspired by speakers who have overcome significant barriers to succeed in diverse business environments.
• Network with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders who are dedicated to creating a more inclusive economy.

SPEAKERS

Adam McKenna - AMK Sports Massage

Adam McKenna is a Level 3 qualified massage therapist with a degree in Sports Science and Management from Loughborough University. With a strong background in sports performance and recovery, Adam specializes in deep tissue and sports massage to help clients enhance mobility, reduce pain, and prevent injuries. He has worked with professional athletes, including the Wallaroos, Australia’s women’s rugby team, supporting their recovery and performance at the highest level. Passionate about business and innovation, Adam was awarded the Young Enterprise Student Journey Award in 2022, recognising his dedication to entrepreneurial growth.

Rupa Jain - Artist & Author

Rupa Jain was born in India and moved to Belfast, United Kingdom in the year 2007, to pursue her job as a software Engineer. She has been living here since. She has done her Masters in Mathematics from IIT Kharagpur in India, and her main profession has been software engineering.

She has been interested in spirituality since childhood which has intensified deeply in the last 2 years. Currently she has been focussing on writing poems with the insights gained from her spiritual pursuits.

Her aim is to bring healing to the masses through her poems and artistic works, aiming to make the world a better place. Nearly everyone has undergone trauma at some point in their lives which needs healing to be able to live a life full of joy, love, peace and abundance.

She has already self-published a book of poems called ‘Poems that Heal’

Katie Matthews Furphy - Mind Tribe UK

Katie Matthews Furphy is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and global mental health trainer. As a trauma-informed practitioner with 15 years of lived experience with mental illness, Katie is passionate about mental health advocacy, inclusive entrepreneurship, female leadership, and community development.

Katie founded her first business at the age of 23 after graduating from Queen’s University Belfast and has since established four businesses and two voluntary organisations. She has held influential roles, including Northern Ireland National Director for the Global Entrepreneurship Network UK, UK Director for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022, and delivery partner for Belfast City Council’s Inclusive Enterprise Pathway.

Her achievements have earned her a place on prestigious lists such as Belfast Telegraph’s NI 30 Under 30 and the f:entrepreneur UK Top 100. With awards for Young Business Person, Young Leader, and Mental Health Trainer of the Year, Katie’s inspiring journey showcases resilience, leadership, and her unwavering commitment to empowering others.

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn >> linkedin.com/in/katiematthewsfurphy

Tina Calder – Excalibur Press

Tina Calder is a seasoned marketing strategist, mentor, and AI trainer, specialising in helping businesses craft compelling messages, enhance their brand visibility, and drive measurable results. As the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Excalibur Press, she has extensive experience mentoring entrepreneurs and organisations.

As a business mentor and delivery agent for the Go Succeed in the Community Tina is passionate about guiding entrepreneurs to maximise their marketing and business potential.

Tina’s career began 30 years ago in journalism and media, where she gained invaluable insights into audience engagement and media strategy.

Connect with Tina on LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinacalder

This event is part of Go Succeed In The Community, delivered by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

This coffee morning event will also give you an insight into what resources and support are available locally to support your journey into business or in the development of your business.

You will hear how the Go Succeed programme can empower your business journey. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur taking your first steps, aiming to grow an established business, or ready to scale to the next level, we’ll tell you how you can get access to our team of industry experts who can provide you with personalised support and practical guidance to help you achieve your business goals.

This event is delivered as part of the Go Succeed Community Outreach programme, and brought to you by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

Go Success is an enterprise support service which provides tailored advice and guidance to meet the individual needs of entrepreneurs and businesses.

CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNCIL

Facebook >> www.facebook.com/LisburnCastlereagh

LinkedIn >> www.linkedin.com/company/lisburn-city-council

Twitter >> x.com/lisburnccc

Instagram >> www.instagram.com/lisburnccc/

Check out our website >> www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/business-programmes

FIND OUT MORE…

Are you interested in finding out what other events we have coming up in the Go Succeed In The Community series?

Check out our COLLECTIONS PAGE for more information or email Tina projects@excaliburpress.co.uk

Places are limited, register today. Don’t miss your chance to build and grow your business.

Register now and take the next step toward business success with Go Succeed in Lisburn & Castlereagh