THE ULTIMATE BRAND AND PR EVENT FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS IN LONDON
Thursday 1st May 2025, London from 9am to 8pm
After the phenomenal success of our debut in 2024, we are beyond thrilled to invite you to the second edition of SHOWTIME—a bijou Brand & PR event like no other! This year, we’re taking things up a notch, bringing the essence of Brand You Magazine to life in a bold and extraordinary experience you simply can’t miss.
SHOWTIME is redefining the landscape of Personal Branding and PR with its stylish and innovative offerings—from live TV interviews and inspiring on-stage panels to interactive media sessions and bold sponsorship opportunities. This isn’t just another business event; it’s a unique experience shaking up the industry and setting a new standard for visibility and influence.
“SHOWTIME isn’t just an event, it’s a movement!”
Picture this: a gathering of the fiercest female entrepreneurs and business leaders, TV and radio celebs, magazine editors, renowned journalists, publicists and brand experts all in one place. But SHOWTIME isn’t just about rubbing shoulders with industry bigwigs (although that’s pretty amazing). It’s about empowerment, inspiration, learning and rewriting the rules of success.
So, mark your calendar for May 1st and get ready to elevate your brand and take your PR game to the next level. This is THE event for female entrepreneurs who are ready to shine! Grab your ticket now and lets make some magic happen at SHOWTIME! ✨
“The ultimate Rendez-Vous of big thinkers and a celebration of the collaboration and empowerment that has fuelled every step of Brand You’s journey.”
What to Expect
A powerful panel featuring four of our Cover Girls sharing their invaluable business insights
A dynamic media panel exploring the world of PR today for women in business
Inspiring Expert Talks to fuel your entrepreneurial journey
Immersive & interactive media sessions
Networking opportunities to forge meaningful connections and collaborations
Discovery, fun and relaxation at the Play Zone
THE BRAND STAGE
Grab a seat and join us on a thrilling journey through the narratives of unstoppable female entrepreneurs who’ve shattered barriers and risen to extraordinary heights in their industries! Hear their stories, learn from their challenges and embrace the wisdom they have to offer. Get ready to be empowered and motivated like never before!!
THE MEDIA STAGE
Discover the magic of PR and how it can skyrocket your brand’s visibility and credibility as our industry experts unravel the mysteries of media coverage. Hang out with journalists, magazine editors and publicists who can open doors to exciting opportunities for your brand.
THE PLAY ZONE
The excitement goes beyond the stage with our Play Zone, a vibrant space where attendees connect in dynamic ways. Step into the spotlight with live interviews on our Brand You TV, snap photos with friends and explore curated lifestyle brands. It’s the heart beat of SHOWTIME. The Play Zone is where connection, discovery and fun come alive!
THE ZEN LOUNGE
With 150 passionate women bringing SHOWTIME to life, the atmosphere will be buzzing with energy! That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Zen Lounge, your go-to sanctuary for moments of calm amidst the action. This all-day retreat offers a peaceful space to recharge, reflect or simply take a breather.
Exclusive
THE BRAND STAGE
The Brand Stage at SHOWTIME promises an unforgettable experience, brimming with expert insights, inspiring stories and actionable strategies to help our attendees elevate both their personal brand and businesses. Featuring our Cover Girls Panel and Keynote Speaker, this stage will be a powerhouse of inspiration and practical advice, offering attendees the tools they need to take their brand to the next level. Whether you’re aiming to make your mark, grow your business, or master the art of personal branding, the Brand Stage will equip you with everything you need to succeed.
“It’s the most exciting, headline-making event coming up on the UK’s female-led business agenda.”
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
EXCLUSIVE
KELLY LUNDBERG
Founder of BrandYOU Creators
We are honoured and delighted to welcome Kelly Lundberg as our keynote speaker at SHOWTIME 2025, all the way from Dubai. Kelly is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and personal brand strategist with over 20 years of experience helping CEOs and entrepreneurs elevate their personal brands to create maximum impact and income.
Throughout her illustrious career, Kelly has worked globally with top leaders and luxury brands, amplifying their public image and uncovering new growth opportunities. As the founder of BrandYOU Creators and a bestselling author of Deseed the Lemon, Kelly is dedicated to empowering individuals to take bold action and grow their businesses through the power of personal branding.
Her unique perspective and expertise in turning challenges into opportunities will offer our attendees invaluable lessons on how to stand out, grow their businesses and leverage their personal brand for success.
We are thrilled to have Kelly join us and can’t wait for her to share her expertise and insights with you on our stage!
The Cover Girls Panel
Elevating Your Impact
The Strategic Mindsets for Business Growth, Global Expansion, Social Change and Bold Visibility
It’s going to be a wild ride as Olivia dives into juicy conversations with not one but four extraordinary women who have graced our covers over the past 12 months. From inspiring insights about success, brand and business growth, to building powerful personal brands and scaling impactful businesses, prepare to be empowered and energised as these trailblazers leave you fired up and ready to take your next bold step.
MEET OUR COVER GIRLS
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Caroline Strawson
Caroline shares her inspiring journey of turning personal trauma into growing a thriving multi-million-pound business by deeply understanding and responding to her audience’s needs.
Caroline is the founder of the world’s only Trauma-Informed Coaching & Leadership CMI Level 7 Qualification and CEO of The Mental Wellbeing Company, the UK’s fastest-growing mental health franchise. In just three months, the company gained 215 brand partners, offering CPD-accredited mental health workshops and trauma-informed coaching for schools, workplaces, and individuals. Caroline is also an author, public speaker, and internationally recognised expert, featured across global outlets, including television, radio, and print.
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Mirela Sula
Mirela brings an unmatched flair for cultivating a global mindset to the discussion, by sharing her insights on how to think big, break boundaries and lead with impact on a worldwide scale.
Mirela is an award-winning entrepreneur with an impressive background in psychology, counselling, journalism and teaching. As the founder and CEO of Global Woman Club, which spans 30 cities, and Global Woman Magazine, she has created a global platform dedicated to empowering women and fostering business growth. A global speaker, accomplished author and UN Ambassador, Mirela’s work has been featured by prominent media outlets such as BBC, Sky TV, London Live TV and Brand You Magazine.
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Lorraine Thomas
Lorraine brings her unwavering passion for social change, diversity and purpose to our panel by demonstrating how success and integrity can go hand in hand with balancing the demands of a profitable business and staying true to her mission and values.
After a successful career in business development within the legal sector, Lorraine founded View From My Window in 2016 with just £67, growing it into an impressive £15 million property portfolio. A dynamic public speaker and advocate for social progress, Lorraine’s story exemplifies the power of determination, vision and creating impact through purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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Andrea McLean
With a standout 24-year TV career in television broadcasting and journalism, Andrea brings invaluable expertise to our panel, inspiring boldness, visibility, and confidence.
Her training in journalism, paired with her natural warmth and authenticity, led her to co-anchor GMTV and later become the longest-serving host of ITV’s Loose Women. She has had the privilege of interviewing global icons like Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé and Will Smith. Now, as the founder of The Media Coach, she helps entrepreneurs master the media skills they need to elevate their visibility, make a lasting impact and achieve success.
Exclusive
THE MEDIA STAGE
Welcome to the Media Stage at SHOWTIME, where you’ll meet an expert panel of editors, publicists, podcast hosts, journalists, TV personalities, and PR specialists—all on a mission to empower female entrepreneurs through the transformative power of PR. Join the discussion as they dive into the art of media pitching, crafting compelling narratives, refining brand messaging and building impactful press relationships. This electrifying stage will redefine your brand narrative and supercharge your approach to PR, equipping you with the insights and tools to take your media presence to new heights.
“SHOWTIME is a one-of-a-kind PR coup bursting with opportunities. With an unprecedented convergence of the most accomplished magazine editors, influential journalists, media experts and publicists all under one roof.”
The Media Panel
Visibility Unleashed
Mastering the Media Game
Led by our charismatic host, Amanda, this dynamic panel of experts, including magazine editors, public speakers, podcast hosts and social media experts will explore the transformative power of the media as a whole and the role played with PR today for women in business. This journey into the electrifying force of PR will redefine your brand narrative and supercharge your visibility and status.
** OUR PANEL GUESTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON **
The Live Sessions
Take the Stage
Raise Your Hand for Real-Time Feedback from Industry Icons
SHOWTIME is more than just listening to speakers—it’s about engaging, participating and offering our attendees truly unique experiences. This year, we’re bringing you two exclusive live sessions, typically reserved for behind-the-scenes access. Get ready to be bold! Step onto the stage with Andrea for a live interview and personalised feedback or pitch your story to two world-renowned journalists and receive immediate insights. These interactive sessions are designed to be dynamic, fun and educational, giving you the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ignite your passion for taking your PR game to the next level with confidence and determination.
Make an Impact
SPONSORED TALKS
This year, SHOWTIME is opening its stage to three extraordinary women who are bold, driven and ready to share their message with purpose. We’re looking for inspiring women who want to elevate their personal brand, showcase their unique talents and leave a lasting impact on our audience.
If you’re passionate about empowering others, making meaningful connections and stepping into the spotlight to inspire, this is your opportunity to shine and take your personal brand to new heights!
MARKETING
Niki Hutchison
Founder of Enjoy Marketing Agency
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Unique Opportunities For You
Be Part of SHOWTIME
Sponsoring SHOWTIME is more than just an opportunity—it’s a vibrant experience designed to put your brand in the spotlight and connect you with a dynamic community of women who know what they want and aren’t afraid to invest in themselves. Imagine your brand showcased in front of 150 stylish, influential female entrepreneurs, all eager to discover what’s new and transformative in the world of Brand and PR. From the moment you step into the event, your presence is felt, whether it’s by speaking on our stage, through elegantly branded spaces, bespoke activities or unforgettable moments like our exclusive Speaker’s Drinks or Brand You TV.
SPEAK ON OUR STAGE
SHOWTIME offers an unparalleled platform for those ready to elevate their speaking profile and take centre stage. Designed to inspire and inform, stepping into our stage is your moment to captivate our audience of 150 influential female entrepreneurs, magazine editors, media experts and thought leaders.
Whether you choose;
⭐️ Maximum exposure as our Headline Sponsor with 45 mins on stage and more! (1 spot only)
⭐️ Become a Sponsored Speaker with a 20mins Brand You Talk on stage – Like a TedX but better! (2 spots left!)
This is your chance to showcase your knowledge, elevate your personal brand and leave a lasting impression!
NEW FOR 2025 – CREATIVELY VISIBLE
This year, we’ve curated some dynamic sponsorship packages designed to amplify your presence using some of the most powerful media platforms available. These exclusive opportunities combine creativity, reach, and impact to deliver guaranteed ROI through visibility, engagement, and brand credibility—all while ensuring you have a little fun along the way!
Whether you choose to:
⭐️ Exhibit and showcase your incredible products in our Marketplace,
⭐️ Broadcast live your brilliance as the sponsor and host of Brand You TV,
⭐️ Go viral on social media as our Snap & Share Photobooth experience sponsor,
⭐️ Become the Guest Editor and a Columnist of Brand You Magazine, or
⭐️ Steal the spotlight as the Headliner of The Edit.
All our packages are more than sponsorships – they’re strategic partnerships designed to deliver lasting visibility, strengthen your personal brand and directly engage with our incredible audience.
Join us at SHOWTIME and make your mark in the most exciting and unique way possible!
Thank you so much for being part of the SHOWTIME journey and I’m beyond thrilled to invite you to the second edition of SHOWTIME. This isn’t just an event; it’s our event—a space where incredible women like you come together to create magic. After the amazing success and buzz of our debut in 2024, we’re turning things up a notch this year. Picture this: the pages of Brand You Magazine coming to life in a bold, unforgettable experience designed just for you.
SHOWTIME is all about shaking things up in the world of Personal Branding and PR. We’ve got live TV interviews to put you in the spotlight, inspiring stage panels to spark new ideas, hands-on media sessions to give you actionable tools, and so much more. It’s going to be stylish, empowering and completely unique—a place where you can dream bigger, take bold steps toward your goals and meet other incredibly talented women.
I’m also really excited to announce a media partnership with the incredible Amanda FitzGerald, the award-winning PR expert known as The Ultimate Door Opener. Amanda will bring her dynamic expertise, energy and unique flair to the Media Stage, ensuring it’s a standout feature of the event.
SHOWTIME isn’t your typical business event. SHOWTIME is a movement, a celebration of visibility and influence, and I couldn’t be more excited to have you as part of it.
See you on the 1st May!
Olivia Marocco | Founder and Editor-in-Chief
edition of SHOWTIME yet!
Live Experiences
The Play Zone
The excitement doesn’t stop at our stage! This year, we’re creating something truly special with our Play Zone, an extraordinary live experience designed to bring brands and attendees together in a fun, dynamic space. Here, you can step into the spotlight with interviews on our TV platform, capturing moments that resonate far beyond the event. It’s a place to snap photos with your besties, go viral on social media, and explore a curated selection of incredible lifestyle brands making waves in the retail space.
The Play Zone is more than just a marketplace or a networking hub. It’s where meaningful connections happen, where you can savour delicious food, enjoy a glass of wine. It’s a space to let your hair down, share amazing conversations and simply have fun. This is where the energy of the event truly comes alive — the perfect blend of connection, discovery and fun.
SHOWTIME is tailored for ambitious and driven women who are ready to take their brands and businesses to the next level
→ Work That Room Like Never Before
Come prepared to navigate. Tell everyone who you are and about the amazing business you’ve created. It’s your ticket to success.
→ Connections Matter
Mix & mingle with 90 successful female-led business owners. Check out new opportunities or collaborations.
→ The Power of PR Unleashed
The real magic will only happen if you actively engage with the world-class journalists, publicists and magazine editors present.
→ Celebrate Your Impact
This isn’t your average gathering. Don’t just attend. Make your mark and leave a lasting impression.
Have fun, and join in the celebration!
Relax & Recharge
The Zen Lounge
We know that with 150 dynamic women at SHOWTIME, the energy will be loud, vibrant and electric! That’s why, this year, we’re introducing the Zen Lounge—a serene retreat where you can step away from the buzz, recharge and restore your energy. This tranquil space will be open all day, offering you the perfect spot to unwind and find balance amidst the excitement, complete with Wi-Fi and refreshments to keep you connected and refreshed throughout the event.
Let’s Recap the Day
The Agenda
09:00 – 10:00 Registration, grab a coffee and a pastry and go ‘Mix & Mingle’
10:00 – 10:15 Let the show begin – A welcome from our founder Olivia Marocco & media partner Amanda FitzGerald
10:15 – 12:00 Brand You Talks – Speakers to be announced soon
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12:00 – 13:30 Enjoy a delicious lunch, a glass of wine, snap away at the photo booth, get interviewed at the Brand You TV,
discover incredible brands in the Marketplace, relax in the Zen Lounge and get to know all attendees
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13:30 – 14:15 The Media Panel hosted by Amanda FitzGerald
14:15 – 15:00 The Pitch Clinic with Amanda FitzGerald and her journalists
15:00 – 15:30 Lights, Camera, Action! with Andrea McLean
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15:30 – 15:45 Time for some refreshments
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15:45 – 16:45 Keynote Speaker Kelly Lundberg
16:45 – 17:05 Brand Talk – Speaker to be announced soon
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17:00 – 17:30 Time for some refreshments and some more networking!
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17:30 – 18:30 The Cover Girls Panel hosted by Olivia Marocco
18:30 – 18:40 Closing Words by Olivia & Amanda
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18:30 – 20:00 It’s celebration time! Enjoy a glass of bubbly (or two!), canapés and networking in the Play Zone
20:00 Event Ends
Grab Your Ticket
Event Details
Venue: London. You will receive the full address with your booking confirmation.
Nearest Tube Station: Old Street
Date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Time: 9am – 8pm
Dress Code: Dress to impress! Be creative, on brand, unique and fabulous!
Food & Beverage: Refreshments of tea, coffee, water and soft drinks will be provided all day. Pastries will be available as you arrive in the morning and a little cheeky glass of wine will also be available to accompany a delicious cold lunch. Prosecco, wine and other non-alcoholic alternatives will be served during the drinks reception along with some canapés.
*A cloakroom will be available to store your coats and bags.
** All dietary requirements will be catered for.
still have some questions?
01 What time do I need to arrive?
Doors open at 9am to give you plenty of time to register, get your badge, grab a tea or coffee and a pastry and mingle with all attendees before the show starts at 10am.
02 What if I arrive late, can I still join the event?
Of course! If you arrive a little late, just register and grab your badge at reception and you’ll be shown where to go to join the event.
03 What is the dress code?
Well, it is a celebration so come dressed in what ever makes you feel FABULOUS. Remember there will be lots of PR and Insta photo opportunities!
04 I have dietary requirements, will this be catered for?
Of course! You will be able to let us know your dietary requirements at checkout and our caterers will make sure you will have plenty to eat and drink!
05 Has the venue got Wifi?
Yes! An ultra-fast one too! Access code will be available on the day.
06 Can I cancel my ticket if I am unable to attend?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can gift/sell your ticket to another female business owner who you think would benefit from this event – Please contact us at event@brandyoumagazine.co.uk to let us know in advance, as we will need her name and other important information (Dietary etc)
07 Will there be s quiet space Zone?
Yes! We have created a Zen Lounge which will be open all day for those who need a little quiet time, a space to recharge and relax away from the noise and hustle of the event.
08 I don't want my photo to be taken. Is this a problem?
There will be a photography and video team present at the event however, if you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let a member of the SHOWTIME team at reception know as soon as you arrive.
09 Is there disability access to the venue?
The venue is DDA compliant. There is a lift available to access the event. But, if you have any specific access needs, please let us know at event@brandyoumagazine.co.uk
10 Is there parking on-site?
There is no parking at the venue. Please go to https://www.parkopedia.com/ and use the postcode N1 7JQ to find the nearest carpark available.
A Very Big Thank You To All Our
Sponsors
Sponsors to be announced soon.
Interested in becoming one of SHOWTIME’s sponsors?
Being a sponsor of Showtime is more than just a logo on display—it’s your chance to shine and connect with a dynamic community of female entrepreneurs. Picture your brand featured in the spotlight, surrounded by inspiring women making waves in business. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase your business, make meaningful connections and be part of an unforgettable event celebrating female entrepreneurship.
We have some amazing opportunities for you, so email us at event@brandyoumagazine.co.uk and let’s have a chat.
Thanks to Our Event Partners
