Designed to support you on your self-employment journey, Inspire Lab brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners from across Sunderland to connect, collaborate and learn from one another in a welcoming environment.
At this next event, we will hear from Susan French is the founder of Crew Gal Creative House, a North East-based organisation creating more accessible pathways into the creative industries.
Susan will share the story behind Crew Gal – why she started it, the barriers she saw within the creative industries and how she turned an idea into a growing organisation creating real opportunities in TV, film, music and live events.
She’ll talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, the challenges and lessons that come with building something from the ground up and why staying true to your purpose matters. At the heart of Crew Gal is a simple belief: talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t, and Susan will share what it takes to start changing that.
What to expect
The event will include:
- Inspirational talks and peer learning
- Opportunities to collaborate with other businesses
- Practical support to help you improve your networking and pitching skills
- Hear from Susan French from Crew Gal where she will talk about creative industries and opportunities within, along with her experiences of founding and growing her organisation.
Why attend?
Inspire Lab offers the opportunity to:
- Learn from others who are starting or growing their business
- Build your network of business contacts across Sunderland
- Develop your networking skills and strengthen your sales pitch
- Share experiences and gain practical insights from fellow entrepreneurs
Book your place
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Please complete the booking form to secure your place at this exclusive networking opportunity.
Inspire Lab Sunderland is fully funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority through its Integrated Settlement.