Join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at Brandy Creek Estate's Women's Networking Night on Wednesday 15th May at 6 PM!
Women are leaders in every aspect of life, from the boardroom to the household. Let's come together to commemorate camaraderie and success in the most elegant setting.
Event Details:
Date: 15 May 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $35 per person (excluding beverages)
At this event we will be selling raffle tickets 3 tickets for $10 by purchasing these tickets you will be entering in the draw to win:
2 winners of restaurant gift vouchers worth $100 each
1 winner of restaurant gift voucher worth $50
Canapes:
Pork belly skewers
Mini cheeseburger sliders
Calamari with aioli
Spiced cauliflower popcorn
Flaky Thai curry puffs
Southern fried chicken bites
Ricotta filled puffs
Cheese and olive skewers
Beetroot and feta salad
Dolmades
Churros
Featured Speakers:
Kellie Eddy is a Civil Celebrant of 6 years, based in Gippsland. She specialises in weddings, funerals and MC’ing events. Kellie has developed a fresh approach to sharing stories celebrating both life and love.
A mother to two little ones and a Step Mum to a teen, after a decade of pursuing different career paths; from Education, Employment to a singing Pizza Van owner she has now settled into a full-time career within the Celebrant industry.
She will be speaking about her choice to pursue a full-time career filled with love and heartache and how she navigates the rollercoaster of emotions that this crucial role within in our community comes with.
She will cover how she manages having balance within her life and how important it is to put boundaries into place as a small business owner to maintain her mental health.
Mark MacManus is the founder of The Restoration Project, shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and finding recovery. His story covers important topics such as anxiety, self-esteem, depression, alcohol, narcotics, gambling, resilience, determination, and rehabilitation. By launching The Restoration Project, Mark aims to educate individuals about mental health challenges and the impact of substance abuse, while also inspiring hope in the face of adversity.
Mark's own experience involved struggling with poor mental health, including anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression from an early age. In his early 20s, he fell into a pattern of binge drinking and experimenting with illicit drugs, which led to addiction and eight years of suffering. However, he made the decision to seek rehabilitation and began his journey towards recovery. His story is raw and powerful, breaking down stigmas associated with mental health and addiction.
Through his work, Mark aspires to bring hope to families and individuals who are currently suffering. He is particularly passionate about educating young people on the dangers of alcohol, narcotics, and their potential impact on one's life.
As an established presenter, Mark is highly sought after in the addiction and mental health space. He has played a significant role in helping many people turn their lives around, proving that with determination and discipline, nothing is impossible.
Mark has had the opportunity to present with various organizations, including Latrobe Health Services Kurnai College, ACSO, Loy-Yang A & B, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Girls With Hammers One Voice Conference, Latrobe Drug Action Team (LDAT), Latrobe Youth Space, Coability, Maxima, Bakers Delight, Wellington Local Drug Action Team, Manna Gum Community House, Traralgon FNC, Rosedale FNC, Gormandale FNC, TTU FNC, Churchill FNC, and Warragul Industrials FNC, among many others.
Today, Mark is nine years clean and holds the position of General Manager of Operations at Latrobe Valley Enterprises in Morwell, whilst also running his own successful business. Mark is also completing a master’s degree with the Australian Institute of Management. His journey is a testament to the fact that hitting rock bottom can become the solid foundation on which one can rebuild their life. Mark's presentations are truly unique and impactful.
Erika McInerney has been working in advertising and marketing for 28 years and, along the way has completed a stack of qualifications and has worked in agencies in Melbourne and London before returning to Gippsland in 2011 to raise her family, co-create the Warragul Farmers Market and volunteer for a number of well-known local events. It was these last two things that led her to this next stage of her career.
Erika has two big passions - her family and helping small towns thrive by empowering local businesses with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in marketing and social media.
Through her business @mac_ernie Erika has spent the last eight years focused on mentoring and training business owners and community groups across Australia and New Zealand. A role that has seen her win multiple awards and finalist nominations for her commitment to regional and rural businesses.
Not content with just the sales success, Erika wants to help people actually enjoy "wearing the marketing hat" and, to that end, she has built up a stack of tips and strategies to spend less time with more impact. It's this topic that Erika will be covering at our Networking Evening on the 15th May.
For more information please contact the restaurant on (03) 5614 5233 or to make a booking simply click the ‘Book now’ button below.