
RISE: Female Leaders Networking Breakfast
Time & Leisure's networking breakfast
Wednesday 7th October, 8.30am,
Sponsored by HSBC UK
Kick-start your day at RISE: Female Leaders networking breakfast this October. Come and meet like-minded women in business and make new connections whilst enjoying coffee and pastries at the Rose and Crown. Hosted by Time & Leisure’s Lucy Kane, plus hear from some special guest speakers who will give your morning an inspirational boost of fun, positivity and motivation to drive your business forward.



✨ GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨
Do you ever ask yourself What if ? Do you have a fantastic new idea you’ve been thinking about but is still in a notebook, would like to go for a new role or even launching a new business? Our guest speaker is confidence and business coach Polly May, working with women asking ‘what if I did something different?’ Polly helps women in business to look at what you actually want, what you already have to work with and what needs to happen next to achieve your goals.
We are also delighted to welcome Taryn Robertson and Liz Martins from HSBC UK who will share some brilliant insights into the markets and growth opportunities for your business. Liz is a Senior Economist and brilliant speaker, she talks about the markets so it’s easy to understand but stacked with the latest information. You’ll take away loads of financial insights from spotting opportunities to managing risk and staying confident in decision-making. Taryn is Regional Director for London SME Business Banking and will share details about HSBC UK’s Women’s Business Growth Initiative.




✨ BREAKFAST NETWORKING ✨
There’s something truly magical about a room full of driven, ambitious women coming together. The energy, the conversations, and the support you’ll experience at this event will help inspire and energise you for your future endeavours. Here’s what we have in store for you:
- Inspiring Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women, female entrepreneurs, and business leaders who are here to share ideas, support one another, and help you grow.
- Coffee and Croissants: Enjoy a light breakfast with a choice of coffees and teas made by the hospitality team at the Rose and Crown team whilst networking.
- Speakers: Polly May confidence and business coach, Plus Taryn Robertson and Liz Martin from HSBC UK
The morning will be hosted by the incredible Lucy Kane, owner and publisher of Time & Leisure, whose passion for empowering women shines through in every detail of this event. RISE: Female Leaders is sponsored by HSBC UK.
Delicious Breakfast & Vibrant Atmosphere
Enjoy a warm, inviting setting at the Rose and Crown in Wimbledon Village with teas, coffee, juices, and a selection of pastries and fruit to fuel your inspiration.
📍 Event Details
- Event: Time & Leisure’s RISE: Female Leaders networking breakfast
- Venue: Rose and Crown, 55 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5BA
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 7th October | 8:30 – 10:00 AM
- Tickets: £25 + VAT
This event is one of the most popular on the Time & Leisure calendar, and tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
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Let’s make International Women’s Day 2027 one to remember!

I look forward to seeing you there!
Thanks to our host the Rose and Crown for hosting our women in business networking breakfast event.
In March we hold our International Women’s Day networking breakfast, past guest speakers have included; Esther Stanhope The Confidence Coach, Camillar Barnard founder of Rude Health, Deborah Henley on The Female Advantage and Nicky Hambleton-Jones on Bolder Not Older.
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Listen to our podcast with Camilla Barnard, founder of Rude Health on Spotify. Guest speaker at our IWD breakfast networking 2024.
“There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day ”
Lucy Kane, Time & Leisure Media












































































