Join us for an insightful discussion with Chief Technology Officer of MOD, Mivy James on how women can advance their careers in tech and refine the skills needed to excel within the industry.

The session will focus on professional development, key technical and leadership skills, and strategies to navigate career growth in the evolving tech landscape. Gain valuable insights, practical advice, and actionable steps to take your career to the next level.

Join us on 4th June, for an opportunity to learn from a seasoned tech leader and connect with like-minded professionals committed to driving progress in the industry.

About Mivy James:

Mivy James has been an IT professional for nearly 30 years.  She is Digital Transformation Director for BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.  Mivy helps UK government departments with their digital transformation journeys, focussing on enterprise architecture and technology strategy, and has a particular focus on high trust sectors of government.  

Mivy started her career as an analyst/programmer after completing a degree in Computer Science and Maths and soon moved into technical leadership and system design. Mivy has worked for a range of clients across UK government on everything from cutting edge technology research to the strategic design of multi-billion-pound programmes.  

Mivy is enthusiastic about technology and particularly keen to encourage women to follow careers in the IT profession, she is the founder and chair of Digital  Intelligence’s gender balance network.

How Women in Tech Can Lead and Succeed, with Mivy James, CTO of Ministry of Defence

AllBright Connects brings women together to make invaluable connections and expand their network. This month's event is hosted in collaboration with Riser, founded by Lamees Butt & Suz Bannister.

Whether you’re a seasoned networker or not sure how to get started, this event has you covered.

Riser's goal: to empower everyone in the room to sell themselves to the outside world in the most authentic, confident and effective way possible to accelerate their career success. 

Why? Because ultimately, everyone has the power and ability to 'design the life they want.'

What your evening will look like:

6.30pm - Welcome drinks

6.45pm - Introduction to Riser, who we are and why we're doing it.

6.55pm - Your elevator pitch: a '3 course meal' approach and exercise to help build individual pitches

7.40pm - Networking 2.0: time to test out your pitch and network with our Q cards


Everyone is welcome at AllBright Connects, so you don’t need to be a member to join us and if you already are, please bring a friend.

Your ticket includes 1 x welcome drink.

About Lamees & Suz

Lamees Butt, Founder & CEO of RISER

Lamees Butt is the Founder and CEO of RISER. Previously, she was SVP of Global Alliances and Channels at Zoovu, starting the AI conversation when no one was talking about AI. She founded her first FashTech startup when she was 19. Lamees is recognized for her contributions to gender equality through her top 10 careers podcast, "In Her Shoes," featured on Nasdaq. Her work has been highlighted in Forbes and Vogue Business. Based in London, Lamees continues to revolutionize career connections globally, combining her tech expertise with a passion for empowering individuals to embrace and empower the future of work.

Suz Bannister, Co-Founder & CCO of RISER

Suz Bannister is Co-Founder and CCO of RISER. A seasoned marketing professional with 15-years' experience in brand activation, driving awareness for the world's most renowned brands including Peloton, LVMH, Tiffany & Co., Meta and Coca-Cola. Most recently, she founded her own "anti-agency" Creator Maker, modelled around a curated collective of professionals relevant to each project, delivering work for clients including CHANEL, United Nations and Spotify. She specialises in creating immersive brand worlds, with a deep understanding of the communication ecosystem surrounding brand building. Suz's approach to business aligned with RISER's people-first philosophy. 

AllBright Connects, hosted by Riser

It takes genuine courage to say "no" when everyone expects you to say "yes."  

Join us to explore the power of strategic negotiation and the courage required to advocate for yourself effectively. Leadership calls for bravery. Taking bold steps, crafting an inspiring vision, and being authentic require genuine courage. Too often, we play it safe, conforming rather than standing out. What if you could shift your focus from fearing risk to embracing your true passions?  

Drawing from Alina Addison’s book "The Audacity Spectrum" and integrating powerful negotiation techniques from FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, this workshop will transform how you approach difficult conversations and decisions.  

What you'll learn:  

When saying "no" is actually kind - for both yourself and others.
Practical techniques to say "no" effectively - without damaging relationships.
Tactical empathy tools to understand what others truly need.
The courage to ask for what you want - and how to frame it effectively

Negotiate like your life depends on it

Welcome to Next Gen Leaders   

Empowering the next generation of women to lead with confidence, clarity and purpose.

The Next Gen Leaders programme is AllBright’s bold new initiative to engage, inspire and elevate the next generation of women in the workplace. Tailored specifically for Gen Z women navigating the early stages of their careers, this programme offers real-world insight, practical skills and a supportive network to help them thrive—not just survive—in the modern working world.   

Across a series of quarterly digital sessions, Next Gen Leaders will explore everything from building personal brands and leveraging social platforms, to preparing for promotions and cultivating the kind of resilient, agile mindset needed to lead through change. This is not just about development—it’s about ownership. We’re empowering young women to sit forward in their careers, seize opportunity, and show up as future leaders—today.   

This is your time.  
Let’s build what’s next. Together.

Next Gen Leaders

As generative AI reshapes workflows and drives organisation-wide transformation, women have a once-in-a-career opportunity to gain equal footing in leadership. Yet, research from IBM IBV shows that more men than women view AI as a tool for career advancement, leadership growth, and higher earnings.   

In this session, leadership coach and responsible technologist Alex Mecklenburg will explore how women can harness AI as a powerful leadership tool—not as a replacement for essential human qualities like empathy, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.   

Key takeaways:   

Leverage AI responsibly – Automate administrative tasks to free up time for strategic leadership.  
Enhance collaboration – Use AI-powered platforms to strengthen teamwork and communication.  
Access AI-driven coaching – Utilise AI tools for self-reflection, growth, and leadership development.  
Track and evaluate performance – Use AI insights to support team growth and decision-making.  

This session is designed for current and aspiring women leaders looking to embrace AI as a career accelerator while staying true to their leadership values.

How to grow your leadership skills with AI

Join AllBright and Fiverr for a high-impact evening designed for women founders ready to scale. 

This special edition of our global Step Forward series brings together a powerhouse community of female entrepreneurs for an evening of connection, insight, and inspiration. 

Our evening celebrating Creative Brilliance, will feature two fireside chats exploring the transformative power of creativity in driving business growth.

First, we welcome Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder & CEO of By Rotation, as she shares how harnessing creative talent has helped her scale a revolutionary fashion platform and unlock new avenues for innovation. Then, award-winning interior designer Alex Dauley, Owner of Dauley Designs, joins us to explore how agility and creative thinking can guide businesses through change with confidence.

Expect honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and the opportunity to network with fellow founders who are scaling with purpose. 

This is your opportunity to step forward—and lead with creative brilliance.




About Fiverr
Fiverr’s mission is to transform the way the world creates and works together. We’re shaping the future of work with the world’s leading open platform, seamlessly connecting top talent and cutting-edge technology with businesses around the globe. 

From expert freelancers in over 750 skilled categories, Fiverr provides the most advanced and comprehensive talent for digital services—helping businesses get mission-critical projects done fast and cost-effectively. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, millions trust Fiverr for projects in software and AI development, digital marketing, finance, business consulting, video animation, music, architecture, and more.





About the Speakers

Eshita is the Founder and CEO of By Rotation, the social network for renting lifestyle premium goods. She founded By Rotation as a side hustle, while working as an investor at Standard Life, Mizuho and Marathon. A Forbes 30 under 30 and Drapers 30 under 30, she writes for Conde Nast Traveller and serves on non-profit boards and committees including Women for Women, Eco-Age and Alike. A third culture kid and one of very few solo female founders, and women of colour immigrants to have raised venture capital, her mission is to transform consumption for good globally.

Alex is an award winning residential and commercial Interior Designer, TV presenter and owner of Dauley Design, a multidisciplinary design practice, which creates considered interiors designed to stand the test of time. In 2021, Alex won the Black British Business Award for Senior Leader in Consumer and Luxury and also designed the Brixton Studio Bar and Restaurant for global brand Soho House. Alex has also been awarded the accolade of 2024 & 2025 House and Garden Top 100 Designer, Country and Town House Top 50 Designer and is a Fellow of West Dean College and KLC School of Design.

Step Forward for Creative Brilliance with Fiverr

Hormonal disorders like endometriosis, thyroid conditions, and PCOS are three of the most common hormone-related disorders affecting women today—yet their impact on energy, focus, and long-term resilience is often overlooked. For high-performing women, understanding these conditions is key to maintaining both wellbeing and peak performance.  

In this session, our everywoman expert and registered nutritionist, Becca Meadows, will explore how these common hormonal disorders influence mood, cognitive function, and productivity. You’ll gain practical insights into how nutrition and lifestyle medicine can be powerful tools in managing symptoms and optimising your personal and professional potential.  

You will learn:  

The wide-reaching symptoms and impact of common endocrine disorders.
The role of nutrition and lifestyle medicine alongside medical treatment.
Effective strategies to incorporate into your life to support your optimum performance and potential.

Navigating hormonal disorders: The power of nutrition and lifestyle

Join us on the last Friday of the month to find inspiration, connection, and actionable insights at our Empower Hour. Led by confidence and leadership coach Julia Darlington, this virtual gathering brings together ambitious, entrepreneurial women to discuss trending topics, tackle career and business challenges, and share wisdom in a supportive environment. Each month the conversation will start with a new prompt to get you thinking, and you'll have the opportunity to share  and learn from one another. 

Empower Hour with Julia Darlington

Join us for a dedicated day of personalised fertility support with expert nutritionist Neema Savides. Throughout the day Neema will be offering 1:1 private consultations (20&ndash;30 minutes) to help you optimise your nutrition for improved egg health and overall fertility.
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Whether you're planning for the future or actively trying to conceive, Neema&rsquo;s tailored advice will be guided by a pre-completed survey to ensure each session addresses your unique needs and goals.
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Spaces are limited, please book your slot using <a href="https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5bcda184627d1411a80cb92c/bookings?s=683de10de111a6b9ded99679&amp;step=date">Neema's Calendly link here</a>&nbsp;and complete the short survey ahead of your appointment to make the most of your session.
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We kindly ask, if you are no longer able to make your appointment, to please cancel so that someone else can take your place. We look forward to welcoming you.

Fertility Nutrition Clinic with Neema Savides

Join us for our&nbsp;Industry Coffee Mornings, an opportunity to connect with like-minded women in your field. Each session highlights a different industry&mdash;whether it's tech, recruitment, solo entrepreneurship, and more.
Drop by the AllBright Lounge to expand your network over tea, coffee, and a light breakfast in a welcoming, collaborative space.
These sessions&nbsp;are&nbsp;member-led, offering a relaxed environment to spark meaningful conversations and build valuable connections.

Industry Coffee Morning - Sustainability

We all encounter difficult conversations—at home, with friends, and at work. What can make workplace situations even more challenging is the impact of hierarchy, working across functions, and the need to deliver difficult messages. 
 
Would you like to influence the people you work with more effectively? Do you struggle with a challenging boss? Do you avoid conflict? 
 
In this class, everywoman x AllBright expert, Sally Harris will show you how to handle tough situations in an assertive and collaborative way, using frameworks from Transactional Analysis—simple and effective! 
 
You will learn: 
What makes a conversation difficult 
How we fall into the trap of a difficult conversation 
How to break the pattern and switch to empowering conversations 

Navigating difficult conversations

Eleanor Mill's flagship&nbsp;NOON Circle is hosted in London is back!
Join us for an evening of Queenager conversations and embracing the pinch points that we encounter at midlife. This is NOON's special monthly Queenager meet-up and a chance to meet Eleanor and get to know other&nbsp;like-minded women in the heart of&nbsp;the City.
 
18:30 &ndash; 20:30
 
What are NOON Circles?
NOON&rsquo;s signature regular gatherings &ndash;&nbsp;NOON Circles&nbsp;&ndash; are a unique opportunity for women in midlife (Queenagers) to get together, enjoy snacks and drinks, and engage in open conversations about what&rsquo;s on their mind.&nbsp;<a href="http://noon.org.uk/what-to-expect-at-a-noon-circle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read our guide to What to expect from a NOON Circle</a>.
At the London Circle, NOON founder Eleanor Mills will be in attendance.&nbsp;
You can share as much or as little as you want.
We&nbsp;tackle challenges&nbsp;and&nbsp;share triumphs,&nbsp;swap stories&nbsp;and&nbsp;have a laugh. It&rsquo;s a great source of support and insight &hellip; and one of our most popular offerings.

NOON Circle London - July 2025

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Women of Fintech Lunch Club

Join us for our New Member Onboarding Coffee Meet, created to help you get the absolute most out of your AllBright membership from day one.
Whether you're just getting started or want a refresher on all things AllBright, this is your space to: - Learn how to navigate the AllBright app and digital platform. - Understand the full value of your membership, from exclusive events to curated content and member perks. - Get familiar with the House Rules and what it means to be part of our inspiring community. - Meet other new members and start building connections right away. - Ask your Membership Manager anything &ndash; we&rsquo;re here to help!
This is a warm, welcoming, and informative session designed to set you up for success.

New Member Onboarding Coffee Meet

Your menstrual cycle isn't a barrier to success&mdash;it&rsquo;s a powerful biological rhythm you can align with to boost energy, clarity, and career performance.
Join us for an empowering, science-led session with AllBright member Dorota Cloke&mdash;qualified nutritionist, female biohacker, and founder of the functional wellness brands Feel Human and Brain Bombs.&nbsp;
Drawing from her work at the cutting edge of precision nutrition and hormonal health, Dorota will guide you through how to optimise your diet throughout the different phases of your cycle.
Expect to learn:
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Dorota&rsquo;s journey saw her leave corporate burnout behind to build a community of wellness seekers, focussing on functional nutrition.&nbsp;
This session will leave you feeling more in tune with your body and better equipped to thrive both professionally and personally.
This event is perfect for high-achieving women looking to reclaim their energy, build resilience, and take a smarter, more supportive approach to success.

Sync and Succeed – Aligning Your Diet with Your Cycle

Your menstrual cycle isn't a barrier to success - it’s a powerful biological rhythm you can align with to boost energy, clarity, and career performance.

Join us for an empowering, science-led session with AllBright member Dorota Cloke - qualified nutritionist, female biohacker, and founder of the functional wellness brands Feel Human and Brain Bombs. 

Drawing from her work at the cutting edge of precision nutrition and hormonal health, Dorota will guide you through how to optimise your diet throughout the different phases of your cycle.

Expect to learn:
- How hormonal shifts impact your metabolism, brain function, and energy
- What to eat (and when) for peak performance at work
- How to support your body through diet, adaptogens, and functional foods
- Practical, cycle-specific strategies to reduce burnout and improve focus 

Dorota’s journey saw her leave corporate burnout behind to build a community of wellness seekers, focussing on functional nutrition. 

This session will leave you feeling more in tune with your body and better equipped to thrive both professionally and personally.

This event is perfect for high-achieving women looking to reclaim their energy, build resilience, and take a smarter, more supportive approach to success.

For ambitious women balancing demanding careers, personal goals, and full lives, financial clarity and control are essential. This exclusive webinar offers a focused approach to investing—designed to help you build a strong financial foundation without adding complexity to your day.

Join Heloïse Greeff, a leading voice in digital investing and one of eToro’s most copied traders, as she shares practical strategies for building a resilient portfolio and making confident financial decisions in any market environment.
In this session, you’ll explore:

- How to create a streamlined, self-sufficient investment system
- Techniques for navigating uncertainty and staying focused during market shifts
- The long-term advantages of acting early and intentionally
- How tools like CopyTrader can help you follow the strategies of experienced investors—saving you time while keeping you in control

When it comes to investing  it’s not necessarily about doing more—it’s about doing it smarter. Step into a new level of financial independence with clarity, confidence, and a system that works with your life.

This webinar will be hosted as an immersive experience on Jugo, designed to engage and inform. A Zoom link will also be provided the week of the event to ensure easy access for all registrants.

**The content that will be discussed is intended for information and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or investment recommendation. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. Past performance is not an indication of future results. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.


Smart Investing for Busy Women: Make Your Money Work For You

Clarity is the foundation of a strong personal brand—but bringing it to life is where the real impact happens. Confidence, authenticity, and adaptability are key to ensuring your brand isn’t just something you define, but something you embody every day.
 
In this second session of The Personal Brand Series, led by everywoman x AllBright expert Tara Rule, you’ll reflect on past successes and the strengths that helped you achieve them.
 
Through guided exercises, you’ll set exciting goals for your future and explore how to use your unique skills to adapt to different audiences and situations—ensuring your brand resonates wherever you go.
 
Key takeaways:
Reflect on past achievements to strengthen your sense of accomplishment.
Set inspiring goals and align them with your strengths.
Learn how to adapt your personal brand with confidence and impact.

The Personal Brand Series, part two: Show up & shine

Get ready for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud, and empowering evening with comedian, author, and all-round badass <a href="https://www.instagram.com/callybeatoncomedian/?hl=en">Cally Beaton</a>, as we celebrate the launch of her brilliantly bold new book: Namaste Motherf*ckers: A Modern Manifesto for Keeping Cool When You&rsquo;re a Hot Mess.
Join us in the AllBright Lounge at Old Sessions House for an intimate fireside chat with Cally, hosted by the ever-inspiring <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-mills-88a8a827/?originalSubdomain=uk">Eleanor Mills</a>, plus audience Q+A. From mastering the art of staying zen while life spirals to embracing your inner chaos with confidence, Cally&rsquo;s sharp wit and relatable wisdom promise to leave you feeling seen, soothed, and seriously entertained.
Whether you're juggling deadlines, dodging burnout, or just trying to keep your sh*t together, this is the ultimate night out for any woman who&rsquo;s done pretending it&rsquo;s all perfect. Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night.

About the book
Part memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto,&nbsp;Namaste Motherf*ckers&nbsp;is a funny, empowering, practical book that takes an irreverent look at the author's own story of radical midlife reinvention - taking her from meetings in the boardroom to becoming a stand-up comedian - thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers encouraging her to make change happen. Sharing stories and experiences from her career, alongside lessons learned from the many celebrities and experts that have guested on her hit podcast of the same name, Cally challenges at every turn the age-old narrative that women become invisible when they cease to be fertile. It's also a book about defying the bullsh*t expectation that midlife women at best maintain (looks, career, relationships), at worst decline. With ambitious thinking and personal development takeouts from her time as a coach, Cally debunks many of the myths surrounding the female of the species and gives a fresh, funny and life-affirming look at what it means to be a middle-aged woman who is willing to take a chance, put herself out there and who is also willing to fail.

About Eleanor Mills
Eleanor Mills is the Founder of&nbsp;<a originalsrc="http://noon.org.uk/" data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnoon.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlicia.Morrin%40allbright.co%7Cb3f5ae64a64d47542d1208ddba1f9da9%7C23df2ddc417a4e5bbd25758cb4fb8f49%7C0%7C0%7C638871367902774462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YXqp%2B%2BDLYKXP83HB1%2FJLHy1pNNyB1Tdm4UgUOmZXUTQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://noon.org.uk/. Click or tap if you trust this link.">Noon.org.uk</a>, a Speaker, Bestselling-author, Award-winning journalist (ex Editorial Director of The Sunday Times and Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine 2014-2020) - and now the UK&rsquo;s premier expert on all things midlife. Her book Much More to Come: Lessons on the Mayhem and Magnificence of Midlife, published by HarperCollins in August 2024 is a Times bestseller. She founded&nbsp;<a originalsrc="http://noon.org.uk/" data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnoon.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlicia.Morrin%40allbright.co%7Cb3f5ae64a64d47542d1208ddba1f9da9%7C23df2ddc417a4e5bbd25758cb4fb8f49%7C0%7C0%7C638871367905531210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=I1bEvcq7wB7%2BUj4LTDZVmyFqCx21aEpkFhIBNQD18q0%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://noon.org.uk/. Click or tap if you trust this link.">NOON.org.uk</a>&nbsp;a media platform and 50k plus community of midlifers to change the narrative around ageing; after all in the 100 year life, 50 is only halfway through. It&rsquo;s noon &ndash; lunchtime &ndash; and midlife isn&rsquo;t a crisis but a chrysalis when we finally get to become the people we always wanted to be. NOON runs its eponymous supportive Circles all over the UK and the US &ndash; they create a network of support and advice and are co-creating a new story about midlife and beyond particularly for women. Eleanor coined the term Queenagers to celebrate these midlife Queens coming into their power and on the threshold of a whole new chapter &ndash; the dividend of longevity (lifespans have doubled in the last 100 years).
NOON Consulting creates pioneering insights and reports into midlife; Eleanor&rsquo;s recent projects include Fearless and Thriving (with HSBC) about the opportunities and barriers faced by midlife female entrepreneurs (which was featured on Woman&rsquo;s Hour, in the Financial Times and Mail on Sunday).&nbsp; And The Rise of the Queenager: the Secrets of Midlife Women (with Accenture). Eleanor is an in-demand keynote speaker whose talks and workshops help global corporations tackle the challenges of longevity and an ageing work force.
As one of the most high profile journalists of her generation and a top flight interviewer (she interrogated everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Sheryl Sandberg, David Cameron to One Direction, Theresa May to the Dalai Lama) Eleanor still writes regularly for UK newspapers and magazines and pops up as a broadcaster on TV and radio.
From 1997 to 2020 she worked for The Sunday Times as a columnist, Editor of News Review, Editorial Director of the paper,&nbsp; award-winning Editor of the oldest glossy magazine on Fleet Street The Sunday Times Magazine and served as a senior executive at News Corp, inside the Succession-style bubble. Eleanor was Chair of Women in Journalism UK from 2014-2021, a Board Member of the Society of Editors and a founding trustee of Reporters Sans Frontiers.
She lives in London with her husband, has two grown up daughters and stays sane by swimming in the Hampstead ponds every day of the year.

Namaste Motherf*ckers: In Conversation with Cally Beaton

Get ready for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud, and empowering evening with comedian, author, and all-round badass Cally Beaton, as we celebrate the launch of her brilliantly bold new book: Namaste Motherf*ckers: A Modern Manifesto for Keeping Cool When You’re a Hot Mess.

Join us in the AllBright Lounge at Old Sessions House for an intimate fireside chat with Cally, hosted by the ever-inspiring Eleanor Mills, plus audience Q+A. From mastering the art of staying zen while life spirals to embracing your inner chaos with confidence, Cally’s sharp wit and relatable wisdom promise to leave you feeling seen, soothed, and seriously entertained.

Whether you're juggling deadlines, dodging burnout, or just trying to keep your sh*t together, this is the ultimate night out for any woman who’s done pretending it’s all perfect. Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night.



About the book

Part memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a funny, empowering, practical book that takes an irreverent look at the author's own story of radical midlife reinvention - taking her from meetings in the boardroom to becoming a stand-up comedian - thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers encouraging her to make change happen.

Sharing stories and experiences from her career, alongside lessons learned from the many celebrities and experts that have guested on her hit podcast of the same name, Cally challenges at every turn the age-old narrative that women become invisible when they cease to be fertile.

It's also a book about defying the bullsh*t expectation that midlife women at best maintain (looks, career, relationships), at worst decline. With ambitious thinking and personal development takeouts from her time as a coach, Cally debunks many of the myths surrounding the female of the species and gives a fresh, funny and life-affirming look at what it means to be a middle-aged woman who is willing to take a chance, put herself out there and who is also willing to fail.



About Eleanor Mills

Eleanor Mills is the Founder of Noon.org.uk, a Speaker, Bestselling-author, Award-winning journalist (ex Editorial Director of The Sunday Times and Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine 2014-2020) - and now the UK’s premier expert on all things midlife. Her book Much More to Come: Lessons on the Mayhem and Magnificence of Midlife, published by HarperCollins in August 2024 is a Times bestseller. She founded NOON.org.uk a media platform and 50k plus community of midlifers to change the narrative around ageing; after all in the 100 year life, 50 is only halfway through. It’s noon – lunchtime – and midlife isn’t a crisis but a chrysalis when we finally get to become the people we always wanted to be. NOON runs its eponymous supportive Circles all over the UK and the US – they create a network of support and advice and are co-creating a new story about midlife and beyond particularly for women. Eleanor coined the term Queenagers to celebrate these midlife Queens coming into their power and on the threshold of a whole new chapter – the dividend of longevity (lifespans have doubled in the last 100 years).

NOON Consulting creates pioneering insights and reports into midlife; Eleanor’s recent projects include Fearless and Thriving (with HSBC) about the opportunities and barriers faced by midlife female entrepreneurs (which was featured on Woman’s Hour, in the Financial Times and Mail on Sunday).  And The Rise of the Queenager: the Secrets of Midlife Women (with Accenture). Eleanor is an in-demand keynote speaker whose talks and workshops help global corporations tackle the challenges of longevity and an ageing work force.

As one of the most high profile journalists of her generation and a top flight interviewer (she interrogated everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Sheryl Sandberg, David Cameron to One Direction, Theresa May to the Dalai Lama) Eleanor still writes regularly for UK newspapers and magazines and pops up as a broadcaster on TV and radio.

From 1997 to 2020 she worked for The Sunday Times as a columnist, Editor of News Review, Editorial Director of the paper,  award-winning Editor of the oldest glossy magazine on Fleet Street The Sunday Times Magazine and served as a senior executive at News Corp, inside the Succession-style bubble. Eleanor was Chair of Women in Journalism UK from 2014-2021, a Board Member of the Society of Editors and a founding trustee of Reporters Sans Frontiers.

She lives in London with her husband, has two grown up daughters and stays sane by swimming in the Hampstead ponds every day of the year.

Industry Coffee Morning - Fashion & Retail

As the financial landscape rapidly evolves, crypto is emerging as a transformative force — reshaping how we think about value, investment, and opportunity. Yet despite its momentum, women continue to be underrepresented in this space.

This webinar is designed to change that. Join AllBright and eToro for an empowering introduction to crypto, tailored for those who are ready to explore this new landscape with purpose, curiousity, and agency.

You’ll be guided through by:

- Sam North, eToro’s Market Analyst, making sense of the markets and the world of investing with clarity.
- Sarah Glanville, Senior Account Manager at eToro, bringing real-world experience as a woman who invests — and the insights she wishes more women knew from the start of their journey.

With insights and real-talk guidance, you’ll learn:
 - What crypto actually is — and why it might matter for the future
 - How to get started sensibly and strategically
 - How crypto can have a place within your investments 

When it comes to investing, it’s not necessarily about doing more—it’s about doing it smarter. Step into a new level of financial independence with clarity, confidence, and a system that works with your life.

This webinar will be hosted as an immersive experience on Jugo, designed to engage and inform. A Zoom link will also be provided the week of the event to ensure easy access for all registrants.

**The content that will be discussed is intended for information and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or investment recommendation. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more: https://www.etoro.com/customer-service/terms-conditions/trading-restriction/

Crypto, Unlocked: A Modern Woman’s Investment Guide

Join us for drinks on the terrace as we honour our stories, celebrate our successes, and spark bold new ideas.
Together, we&rsquo;ll imagine what becomes possible when Black women gather under an open sky.
This is more than a summer gathering - it&rsquo;s an invitation to reflect, recharge, and reimagine. We&rsquo;ll come together in sisterhood and celebration, building deeper connections through conversation, inspiration, and joy. Whether you arrive with a dream already in motion or simply space to begin, this evening offers a chance to reconnect with yourself and each other in the warm glow of summer.
Summer nights are for dreaming. Let&rsquo;s dream out loud. ✨
Your ticket includes a drink and some light bites.
About your host, Jackie Michaels
Jackie G Michaels, also known as Ms J, is a seasoned expert in the field of leadership and personal development, boasting over 30 years&rsquo; experience working for lifestyle media, high-profile figures, leaders and creatives.
At the core of Ms J's work are her deeply held values of authenticity, empowerment, and joy. She is known for her relatable approach, infectious optimism, and ability to open a world of possibility for her audience. She empowers individuals to cultivate a mindset of success, freedom, and joy, guiding them to lead and succeed without succumbing to burnout, inauthenticity, or fear.
She is also leading a quest to magnify and elevate the Black Joy narrative. She believes that joy is a powerful transformer, stating, "while resilience is a significant part of our identity, Black joy is equally important."
Black Joy is a message to Black, mixed heritage people of African descent to be unapologetic on their journey to define, cultivate and embrace joy. It is a mindset, a choice, a powerful

Black Women of AllBright: Summer Night's Dreaming

Join us for drinks on the terrace as we honour our stories, celebrate our successes, and spark bold new ideas.

Together, we’ll imagine what becomes possible when Black women gather under an open sky.

This is more than a summer gathering - it’s an invitation to reflect, recharge, and reimagine. We’ll come together in sisterhood and celebration, building deeper connections through conversation, inspiration, and joy. Whether you arrive with a dream already in motion or simply space to begin, this evening offers a chance to reconnect with yourself and each other in the warm glow of summer.

Summer nights are for dreaming. Let’s dream out loud. ✨

Your ticket includes a drink and some light bites.

About your host, Jackie Michaels

Jackie G Michaels, also known as Ms J, is a seasoned expert in the field of leadership and personal development, boasting over 30 years’ experience working for lifestyle media, high-profile figures, leaders and creatives.

At the core of Ms J's work are her deeply held values of authenticity, empowerment, and joy. She is known for her relatable approach, infectious optimism, and ability to open a world of possibility for her audience. She empowers individuals to cultivate a mindset of success, freedom, and joy, guiding them to lead and succeed without succumbing to burnout, inauthenticity, or fear.

She is also leading a quest to magnify and elevate the Black Joy narrative. She believes that joy is a powerful transformer, stating, "while resilience is a significant part of our identity, Black joy is equally important."

Black Joy is a message to Black, mixed heritage people of African descent to be unapologetic on their journey to define, cultivate and embrace joy. It is a mindset, a choice, a powerful

Summer at work is not always sun filled days of working from your garden. If you have lots of colleagues away or if you have caring responsibilities, particularly children at home, your workload and to-do-list can feel overwhelming and unmanageable.
 
Join everywoman x AllBright expert and Positive Psychology coach, Sharon Aneja, in this class on how to stay productive and manage your time effectively over the summer months. Sharon will take you through an assessment of your stress levels, a short breathing exercise and will help you to prioritise your workload using the urgent/important matrix.
 
Learning outcomes
More confident prioritising tasks and managing time effectively
Enabled to use a breathing technique for stress management
Improved self awareness about personal stress levels

Summertime Productivity and Time Management

We often feel the pressure to prove ourselves—through performance, perfection, or pushing harder. But what if real power came from showing up as your full, authentic self, without apology or explanation?
 
In this session, led by everywoman x AllBright expert Tatiana Poliakova, we’ll explore how to shift from a constant state of proving to a grounded sense of embodied confidence. You’ll learn how to tap into your lifeforce of intensity—a focused, purpose-driven energy that fuels your work and life from within, not from external validation.
 
Key takeaways:
Connect to your ‘why’ – Reconnect with what truly drives you at this stage of your journey, and let it guide how you show up.
Shift your energy – Move from defence or attack into grounded self-awareness, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
Build inner trust – Strengthen your self-belief while approaching others with curiosity instead of judgment.
Detach from outcomes – Let go of external pressure so you can take authentic, purpose-led action.

You’ve got nothing to prove: Channel your purposeful intensity

Want to start investing but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone — and you don’t need to figure it out on your own.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) might just be your new best friend. They’re a smart, flexible way to invest in a mix of companies — without the pressure of picking individual stocks or the need for complex market analysis.

Join AllBright and eToro for a beginner-friendly session that breaks down ETFs in a way that actually makes sense. Whether you're planning for your future, building a financial safety net, or simply curious about how to potentially grow your money through investing, this is your perfect starting point.

You’ll be guided through by:
- Sam North, eToro’s Market Analyst, making sense of the markets and the world of investing with clarity.
- Sarah Glanville, Senior Account Manager at eToro, bringing real-world experience as a woman who invests — and the insights she wishes more women knew from the start of their journey.

Together they’ll cover:
- What ETFs actually are (and why everyone’s talking about them)
- How they can help you diversify without the stress
- The perks like low fees, accessibility, long-term growth potential and more
- How to get started — with tools and tips tailored for first-time investors

When it comes to investing it’s not necessarily about doing more—it’s about doing it smarter. Step into a new level of financial independence with clarity, confidence, and a system that works with your life.

This webinar will be hosted as an immersive experience on Jugo, designed to engage and inform. A Zoom link will also be provided the week of the event to ensure easy access for all registrants.

**The content that will be discussed is intended for information and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or investment recommendation. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

What the ETF Do I Do With My Money?

Struggling to switch off after work? In a world of constant emails, notifications, and to-do lists, work has a way of following us home, draining our energy and impacting our wellbeing.
 
This session led by everywoman x AllBright expert Laila Datoo, is all about practical, science-backed rituals to help you transition from work mode to life mode, so you can recharge, reset, and show up fully in all areas of your life.
 
Key takeaways:
The psychology of switching off – why your brain struggles to let go of work
How to start the switch off long before the end of the day
Simple end-of-day rituals to create mental boundaries between work and home
Tech habits that help (not hurt) when trying to disconnect

Practical Rituals to Leave Work at Work

Whether you're navigating a boardroom, scaling your startup, or managing a team, confidence is the key to unlocking your full potential.
Join renowned transformation and success coach Julia Darlington for an energising, interactive workshop designed to help you tap into unshakable confidence, no matter your background or ambition. Based on her proven 7-step method, Julia will guide you through the practical mindset shifts and strategies to help you overcome fear, silence your inner critic, and step fully into your power.
You&rsquo;ll explore:
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Join us to explore what confidence truly looks and feels like in your world, so you can leave with tangible tools to implement immediately in your work and life.
Come as you are. Leave with clarity, courage, and confidence.

Unshakable Confidence with Julia Darlington - The 7 Essential Steps To Unlock Your Power


Whether you're navigating a boardroom, scaling your startup, or managing a team, confidence is the key to unlocking your full potential.

Join renowned transformation and success coach Julia Darlington for an energising, interactive workshop designed to help you tap into unshakable confidence, no matter your background or ambition. Based on her proven 7-step method, Julia will guide you through the practical mindset shifts and strategies to help you overcome fear, silence your inner critic, and step fully into your power.

You’ll explore:

How to break free from self-doubt and imposter syndrome

The role of identity, mindset, and energy in shaping confidence

Powerful tools to reset limiting beliefs and rewire self-talk

How to take action with clarity, courage, and authenticity

A step-by-step framework to activate lasting inner strength

Join us to explore what confidence truly looks and feels like in your world, so you can leave with tangible tools to implement immediately in your work and life.

Come as you are. Leave with clarity, courage, and confidence.

We all want to be brave in our careers—whether that’s speaking up, taking a risk, or leading with authenticity. But too often, fear of failure or judgment holds us back. In this session, leadership expert and author Alina will explore how to lead with both courage and care, drawing on key ideas from her book The Audacity Spectrum—and insights from her recent visit to NASA.
 
Would you like to take more risks at work? Are you holding back from saying what you really want? Do you want to lead with greater purpose?
 
In this class, Alina will share practical tools and thought-provoking questions to help you unlock your inner commitment and shift from fear to bold action.
 
In this powerful session, you’ll explore:
Three key concepts: Risk taking, inner commitment, and the power of caring
Provocative questions: What are you willing to risk? What conversations are you avoiding? What do you really dare to ask for?
How to embrace risk and commitment in your own life and leadership.

Dare mighty things

Even with clarity and confidence, self-doubt can still creep in. Your inner critic can hold you back from fully embracing your personal brand and showing up as your most authentic, empowered self. The key to unlocking your full potential? Understanding what’s standing in your way and learning how to reframe your self-talk.
 
In this final session of The Personal Brand Series, led by everywoman expert Tara Rule, you’ll identify the thoughts and fears that may be limiting you and develop strategies to shift your mindset. Through practical exercises, you’ll learn to quiet your inner critic, reframe self-doubt, and step into your brand with conviction and self-belief.
 
Key takeaways:
Recognise what holds you back from fully embodying your personal brand.
Learn techniques to master your self-talk and silence your inner critic.
Step into your full potential with confidence and authenticity.

The Personal Brand Series, part three: Silence the doubt, step into power

Industry Coffee Morning - Sports

Overcoming confidence challenges is essential for women in leadership to build the resilience needed to thrive in today’s dynamic work environments.
 
In this class, everywoman x AllBright expert Ishwariya Rajamohan will guide you in recognising and articulating the internal dynamics that arise when facing a crisis of confidence.
 
Ishwariya will also explore how strengthening confidence can help you cultivate the resilience needed for careers that both challenge and fulfil your potential. You will leave with actionable insights and strategies to foster resilience in both you and your team.
 
You will learn:
What causes confidence challenges and how they can affect your career trajectory as a leader.
Practical strategies to develop and maintain confidence, even when facing setbacks.
How to build resilience within your team by supporting others through confidence-building challenges.

Cultivate confidence for lasting resilience

ADHD in women is often misunderstood, and its impact on focus, energy, and emotional regulation can be challenging. While medication and strategies like time management are often discussed, one powerful tool is frequently overlooked: nutrition. The way we fuel our bodies can significantly influence brain function, neurotransmitter balance, and emotional resilience. In this session, we’ll explore how targeted nutrition can help women with ADHD harness their strengths and optimise their focus and performance.
 
This session will mention eating behaviours, disordered eating and eating disorders. Anyone who may be affected by this topic or would like to access additional information can do so here: https://www.autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/eating-eating-disorders-and-autism
 
By the end of this session, you will:
Understand how ADHD affects brain function and energy regulation in women.
Learn how nutrition influences neurotransmitters, mood, and cognitive performance.
Identify key foods and nutrients that support focus, emotional balance, and productivity.
Gain practical strategies to integrate ADHD-supportive nutrition into a busy lifestyle.

Reactive to Resilient – Nutrition as a tool for women with ADHD

Industry Coffee Morning - The Arts

Join us on the last Friday of the month to find inspiration, connection, and actionable insights at our Empower Hour. Led by confidence and leadership coach Julia Darlington, this virtual gathering brings together ambitious, entrepreneurial women to discuss trending topics, tackle career and business challenges, and share wisdom in a supportive environment. Each month the conversation will start with a new prompt to get you thinking, and you'll have the opportunity to share and learn from one another.

Do you feel like this year is rushing by fast and you feel like you can’t keep up? Did you set goals at the beginning of the year, and you feel like you are not getting anywhere fast, and your plans are slipping away?
 
It is not too late to achieve your plans and goals for the year. Join everywoman x AllBright expert Emma Pennycard and take time out to self-reflect with a Mid-Year Review. Don’t wait to the end of the year, act now, re priortise, re plan and renew your energy and focus.
 
Key takeaways:
Ground yourself in the present and celebrate your achievements big and small from the year so far.
Reflect on what plans and goals you still want for yourself for the next 6 months.
Renew your energy and focus on the things that are most important to you.
Let go of what is not important or serving you this year.

Do your own mid-year review

In this class, everywoman x AllBright expert Sally Kettle will explore how fostering a culture of support, mentorship, and collective success can lead to greater professional growth, leadership opportunities, and workplace equity.
 
Sally will share some real-world examples and actionable strategies, whilst giving you some top tips for spotting when competition is jeopardising collaboration. This class will help you build stronger professional networks, and create an environment where women uplift and empower each other.
 
Key takeaways:
The power of collaboration: How supporting other women leads to collective success.
Breaking the competition mindset: Understanding workplace dynamics and shifting toward a team-focused approach.
Building meaningful professional relationships: Strategies for mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship.
Creating an inclusive work culture: How to advocate and promote equity and mutual support.
Actionable steps for daily impact: Practical ways to uplift colleagues and foster a supportive network.

Collaboration over competition: How women can lift each other up

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking breakfast fireside chat with two visionary leaders transforming the business and creative landscapes. Viv Paxinos, CEO of AllBright, will host an intimate conversation with Marine Tanguy, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of MTArt Agency, as they explore what it means to lead with purpose and innovation.
Marine has redefined how the art world intersects with business, championing artists as essential voices in shaping society. In this conversation, she&rsquo;ll share her journey building one of the first agencies for visual artists, how she&rsquo;s scaled a values-driven company, and what the creative industries can teach us about leadership, resilience, and future-forward thinking.
Expect a dynamic dialogue about growth mindset, building a global brand with impact, and how to lead with both business acumen and cultural vision.
Whether you&rsquo;re a creative entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone curious about the evolving role of creativity in business, this event promises to leave you with practical insights and bold inspiration.
Run of Show 08:30 &ndash; 09:00 | Breakfast and networking 09:00 &ndash; 09:40 | Fireside chat: Viv Paxinos &amp; Marine Tanguy 09:40 &ndash; 10:00 | Audience Q+A 10:00 | Event ends
Your ticket includes a light breakfast and unlimited filter coffee and tea.
Please note: Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before the event. Cancellations made after this time are non-refundable.

Lead On Breakfast with Marine Tanguy, Founder & CEO of MTArt Agency

Being a perfectionist can be stressful if you worry and try to make things perfect before you take action and move forward. This can lead to procrastination and self-doubt, thinking that you’re not good enough. It can delay you in making decisions, causing you to miss out on opportunities. It also lowers your tolerance of other people with that all-or-nothing thinking if they do not live up to your ideals.
 
This session will help you to:
 
Understand the difference between maladaptive and adaptive perfectionism and why this matters
Recognise the impact of perfectionism
Learn techniques to manage perfectionist tendencies and accept that good is good enough

How to harness perfectionism to your advantage

In this practical and engaging 30-minute class, everywoman x AllBright expert Kate Mishcon will equips you with mindfulness tools to manage nerves, stay focused, and communicate with greater clarity and confidence.

Whether speaking in meetings, pitches, or presentations, participants learn how to bring calm, presence, and authenticity to any speaking situation.

Key outcomes:

Techniques to reduce anxiety and enhance focus
Strategies to connect with audiences more effectively
Confidence-building tools that support performance under pressure
A powerful toolkit for anyone who is feeling anxious about an upcoming ‘talk’

Public-speaking mindfulness masterclass: how to stay calm and wow your audience

Traditionally, the field of medicine has treated the physical body as entirely separate from emotional experiences. However, we now understand that the mind and body are deeply linked and unmanaged stress can seriously impact our physical health.
 
everywoman x AllBright expert, Dr Lucy Viney delves into this idea exploring how this works and how does our experience affect our health?
 
Learning outcomes: 
Relationship between the mind and body – latest scientific research
Function of emotions and their impact on the body
How to use behaviour to maintain physical and emotional wellbeing (CBT Model)

Upcoming events

New Member Onboarding Coffee Meet

New Member Onboarding Coffee Meet

Sync and Succeed – Aligning Your Diet with Your Cycle

Sync and Succeed – Aligning Your Diet with Your Cycle

Sync and Succeed – Aligning Your Diet with Your Cycle

Sync and Succeed – Aligning Your Diet with Your Cycle

Smart Investing for Busy Women: Make Your Money Work For You

Smart Investing for Busy Women: Make Your Money Work For You

The Personal Brand Series, part two: Show up & shine

The Personal Brand Series, part two: Show up & shine

Namaste Motherf*ckers: In Conversation with Cally Beaton

Namaste Motherf*ckers: In Conversation with Cally Beaton

Namaste Motherf*ckers: In Conversation with Cally Beaton

Namaste Motherf*ckers: In Conversation with Cally Beaton

Industry Coffee Morning - Fashion & Retail

Industry Coffee Morning - Fashion & Retail

Past events

Women of Fintech Lunch Club

Women of Fintech Lunch Club

NOON Circle London - July 2025

NOON Circle London - July 2025

Navigating difficult conversations

Navigating difficult conversations

Industry Coffee Morning - Sustainability

Industry Coffee Morning - Sustainability

Empower Hour with Julia Darlington

Empower Hour with Julia Darlington

Fertility Nutrition Clinic with Neema Savides

Fertility Nutrition Clinic with Neema Savides

Navigating hormonal disorders: The power of nutrition and lifestyle

Navigating hormonal disorders: The power of nutrition and lifestyle

Step Forward for Creative Brilliance with Fiverr

Step Forward for Creative Brilliance with Fiverr