Let’s Talk… Be the Boss: Breaking Glass Ceilings

Join FQ for an evening of insightful conversation with a powerful panel of women in leadership hosted by editor-in-chief Sarah Murray designed to unite and empower you in your career.

Partnering with four prominent women across business, health, fitness and fashion sectors, each guest speaker will share their insights, advice, and stories of both their triumphs and setbacks over their respective careers.

Driven by a deep understanding of the demands and challenges faced by modern women, our FQ Let’s Talk series is an opportunity to come together for an exclusive evening that’s all about addressing the critical issues you’re facing in your career, and explore the ways you can advance your entrepreneurial endeavours.

What to Expect:

Insightful talks: Business leaders and experts in their field and will guide you through their careers providing strategies and solutions to get you to where you want to be.

Community support: Connect with a supportive and inclusive community of women who understand the challenges you face and are ready to offer guidance and solidarity.

Empowering takeaways: Come away with tools to continue your inspire your entrepreneurial journey beyond the event.

What’s included:

Each ticket includes a goody bag full of beauty and lifestyle products from our brand partners including Clinicians, Chloe Zara, Murad, Glasshouse, Shiseido and Fluidform valued at over $250 RRP, plus there’ll be canapés and delicious drinks to enjoy on the evening.

Meet our panel:

Sarah Murray

Editor-in-chief of FQ: Leading one of New Zealand’s most well-known women’s fashion magazines, this mother of three recently acquired the title after 15 years as a journalist. Few industries have been forced to adapt like the media industry. Learn more about what she has gleaned over her time.

Kathryn Wilson

Founder of Kathryn Wilson Footwear: As New Zealand’s premier footwear designer and influential entrepreneur, Kathryn has rapidly grown her brand into a fashion industry powerhouse. With more than a decade of success, her acute business acumen has garnered global support from brands like Volvo, Samsung, Lancome, Nespresso, Dermalogica, and Vodafone.

Kirsten King

Founder of Fluidform: Renowned for her warm, supportive teaching style since founding Fluidform in 2012, Kirsten is synonymous with personalised programming and in-depth technical knowledge in modern Pilates. Her engaging and effective approach makes her an excellent addition to our panel, providing valuable insights and inspiration on growing a global brand.

Jane Cronin

Naturopath at Clinicians: Jane has worked on the Clinicians brand as a naturopath and medical herbalist for over ten years and is heavily involved in formulating all of their new products. Jane brings a wealth of insights, emphasising the importance of daily habits in maintaining health, mobility, and focus as we advance in our careers (and in age).

Anna Mowbray

Co-Founder of ZURU and Founder of ZEIL: Renown New Zealand entrepreneur Anna Mowbray transitioned her focus from ZURU ( the toy company and FMCG business she co-founded with her brothers) to grow her groundbreaking ZEIL app business from the ground up. Combining her passion for HR, tech, and people, Anna and her platform is reshaping how people find work and advance their career development.

Limited Tickets:

We’ve kept the number of tickets limited to ensure an intimate and engaging experience for all attendees. Secure your spot now to be part of this transformative evening.

Ticket Options:

General Admission: $99+ booking fee

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our second event in our conversation series where we’ll collectively address the pressing issues women face.

Note: Your well-being and safety are our top priorities. We will adhere to all necessary health and safety guidelines to ensure a comfortable and secure environment for everyone.

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