EmpowerHer: Celebrating Neurodiversity in Female Entrepreneurship (in person)
The month of April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. It is an opportunity to celebrate the unique perspectives of those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Nearly three-fifths of entrepreneurs with neurodiversity agree that ‘seeing your neurodiversity as an advantage rather than a disadvantage’ is good advice for someone who is neurodiverse and hasn’t started a business yet.*
Join us April 24th, 2024, for an insightful in-person workshop raising awareness of Neurodiversity among women and celebrating entrepreneurship as a pathway to personal growth.
We welcome our guest speaker Catriona Jones - who will deliver EmpowerHer: Celebrating Neurodiversity in Female Entrepreneurship
EmpowerHer will deliver an introduction to Neurodiversity led by Catriona who will share her story from career educator to entrepreneur as a neurodivergent woman in business.
'EmpowerHer, will help showcase that entrepreneurship can be the change both for those who want to choose a different path to independence, for female founders with neurodiversity and also for business owners who are open to the tangible benefits of offering inclusive products and services. We have come a long way in our human celebration of diversity and have even further to go. We are all just wired differently and it is time to accommodate everyone's neurological unique identity. No one way is 'the right way', we can stretch and be even more considerate than ever. Variety makes the world a much more colourful place to live.' - Catriona Jones
Key topics explored during the Celebration of Neurodiversity in Female Entrepreneurship
Understanding Neurodiversity: What is neurodiversity and the rapidly moving neurodivergent movement?
The changing context of work: What are the skills needed for the modern workplace, in comparison to the past?
Enterprise awareness: Can entrepreneurship offer women a new journey to economic independence?
Celebrating Neurodiversity in Female Entrepreneurship: What benefits does entrepreneurship offer those with neurodiversity?
A strengths-based approach:The need to redefine the neurodiverse mind, our concept of intelligence, ability and potential.
Neurodiverse friendly spaces and services: What to consider in creating an inclusive neuro-affirming space and strengths-based practice and service?
Speaker Bio: Catriona Jones - BA QTS, MA Education, Diploma Neurodiversity, Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker
Catriona Jones is an International Author, Mindset Coach and Motivational Speaker. She runs a busy practice and Coaching Academy in her hometown Derry. Her mission is to empower all individuals to build unstoppable confidence, connect with their aspirations and purpose in the world from within, to flourish in life.
Catriona is well known for her passion, authenticity and humour. Her calming energy is uplifting, contagious and inspiring. She is an author of “Bloom Girl”. In this empowering work, Catriona shares her philosophy and provides a roadmap and self-help toolkit to empower women.
Catriona is neurodivergent and has a deep personal understanding of the challenges of family life on the spectrum and the necessity of creating a neuro-affirming inclusive community.
Agenda
12:15 pm Registration
12:30 pm Networking lunch served in the Ballroom
1:00 pm EmpowerHer: Celebrating Neurodiversity in Female Entrepreneurship
2:30 pm Questions and Answer
2:45 pm Support for entrepreneurs with Go Succeed
2:55 pm Event close
This event is open to all in the local community. Spaces will be limited so Register Now for the event now and join us for a unique celebration of diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. This event is fully funded as part of Go Succeed NI Business Support in Derry and Strabane. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government and powered by the government’s Levelling Up Fund
Note event tickets are free and available 1 per booking. For group bookings please email maria.mckeever@derrystrabane.com
