Go Succeed In The Community Coffee Morning - Mums At Work

Meet the female founders sharing their journeys, challenges, and top tips!

Join us for an inspiring and energising morning as we team up with the Mums At Work Network, Lisburn to bring together female entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the challenges of starting, growing, and balancing business with everyday life.

This event is all about real stories, real challenges, and real advice from local women who have built their businesses from the ground up.

Whether you’re a new business owner, scaling up, or just exploring the idea of starting out, this is a safe space to connect, learn, and be inspired.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy coffee, networking, and great conversations
• Hear honest, relatable stories from female entrepreneurs
• Learn how to build and lean on your support network
• Take part in an interactive Q&A to tackle your challenges
• Discover local business support, funding, and mentoring opportunities

Who should attend?

• Female entrepreneurs at any stage of business
• Women exploring business ideas or self-employment
• Anyone balancing business with family life
• Female founders looking to expand their network

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.

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

SPEAKERS

Ruth Young - Ruthless Media (Mums At Work Lisburn Ambassador)

Ruth Young, founder of Ruthless Media, is a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years of experience spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Since launching her business in 2019, Ruth has supported over 400 organisations across the UK and Ireland, helping them maximise their social media impact through tailored training, strategy development, and paid advertising management. In this session, Ruth will share her personal journey into entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges she faced transitioning from a career in youth work and family support to running a successful digital marketing agency.

With a passion for building engaged online communities and empowering businesses to take control of their social media presence, Ruth’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and innovation.

Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/youngruth

Briege Price, Founder of Price Insurance Services

Briege Price is the owner of Price Insurance Services, a business she founded in May 2017 with the mission of helping individuals, families, and businesses secure the right insurance protection for peace of mind.

Her journey into the insurance industry was deeply personal—after her husband, the primary earner in their family, fell seriously ill, she experienced firsthand the financial uncertainty that comes with unexpected life events. This led her to explore how she could help others prepare for the "what ifs" in life.

Briege specialises in family and business protection, offering expert guidance on life insurance, income protection, critical illness cover, and private medical insurance. She works with businesses to safeguard their most valuable asset—their employees—through bespoke financial well-being clinics and tailored protection plans.

At this event, Briege will share her entrepreneurial journey, the lessons she’s learned, and why integrity, honesty, and client-focused service are at the heart of her business.

Connect with Briege on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/briege-price

Lee-Anne Schmitz, Founder of MyPromoPal

With 20 years of experience in the drinks industry, Lee-Anne Schmitz is the founder of MyPromoPal, an innovative promotional platform designed to help drinks brands connect with consumers in bars across Ireland. MyPromoPal enables brands to launch new products, drive trial, and build loyalty by offering free drinks and exclusive experiences, all while delivering real-time insights and measurable results.

Before launching MyPromoPal, Lee-Anne held senior marketing roles at Diageo, where she developed trade marketing strategies, executed high-impact promotional campaigns, and worked with major global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Baileys. Her deep industry knowledge and strategic expertise have positioned her as a leader in customer activation and brand engagement.

Beyond promotions, MyPromoPal is committed to giving back, donating 10% of all campaign fees to local charities, with Air Ambulance NI as its primary partner. Through innovation and purpose, Lee-Anne is transforming the way drinks brands engage with consumers.

Connect with Lee-Anne on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-anne-schmitz

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.

In her imposter syndrome talk Tina will speak openly and frankly about how she battled and still battles imposter syndrome throughout her life and share with you the secrets to becoming resilient and winning the battle.

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

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