Essex Women in Business Briefing: #breakthebias

Join Essex Woman in Business for our latest briefing as part of Thurrock Enterprise Week. Four Essex business women will talk about how they have managed to #breakthebias, sharing their inspirational stories and hints and tips for succeeding in business.

Speakers

Becky Scott

Founder and Instructor

Becky found body positivity and fat liberation in her early thirties after a lifetime of self-hate, ‘failed’ diets and exercise regimes. By following bloggers and influencers she began to challenge her views on the diet industry, find peace with her body and grow in self-confidence. She rediscovered her love of dance and joyful movement and found it liberating! She began to blog about her experiences as a plus size Health at Every size fitness enthusiast and became a This Girl Can Ambassador in her home county.

Becky has since trained as a fitness instructor and now leads her own dance-based exercise classes – MissFits Workout! She promotes a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing that’s not about aesthetics – She’s more about building confidence than muscle, more about losing inhibitions than inches! Becky’s approach offers a great introduction to dance based group fitness for those who don’t feel ‘at home’ in the gym – with a plus size instructor who has designed routines with plus size bodies in mind. Becky has recently been awarded the Inclusive Award 2021 at the national Community Fitness Awards for her work to make fitness more accessible to those who don’t feel welcome in traditional fitness spaces.

Natalie Bell

Growth and Partnership Director, AccXel Ltd.

Natalie is one half of a sister-duo who have founded and built the UK’s first construction school, AccXel Ltd.

Natalie has used her legal skills as a qualified Barrister in her construction career to date. Having built a new development region in South Wales with a GDV of £250m as Senior Management within Kier Living, Natalie has expertise in construction within both national and regional contractors and housebuilders. Natalie is an advocate for women in construction, especially at Board and Senior Management level, and was the Chair of Women in Property South Wales in 2019. As a Director of AccXel, Natalie is passionate about their huge industry goals to solve the skills crisis and is Co-Chair of the Future Skills Group within Constructing Excellence South West.

Laura Mudie

Founder, Rosa & Bo

Laura Mudie is a mum of two, a former midwife, and the founder of Rosa & Bo. The early years toy brand supports baby and toddler development by creating simple, engaging play solutions. Using her unique experience and skillset, Laura creates products that children love and enjoy, all of which are crafted with care.

We believe it’s the little moments that are the big things in life. That’s why we’re passionate about supporting baby and toddler development by creating happy memories through play and helping inspire parents to enjoy quality time with their children.

The panel take place on International Woman’s Day and will start at 1pm. We encourage you to join in the conversation as it happens.

Essex Women in Business is a joint initiative with the BEST Growth Hub, Nat West and Essex County Council’s Ambitious Women project.