Small Business, Big Network

Michael Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker, and author known for igniting passion in the business owners and senior leaders he works with by helping them to drive their established businesses to growth levels beyond their expectations.

Michael has quietly served the owners and leaders of small to medium sized businesses for 30 years. He has supported hundreds of company owners in their quest for business growth and 3 core freedoms: Freedom in their business, from their business and because of their business.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh/

Website 

www.walshbusinessgrowth.com

Brooke Bownes is an accredited trauma coach, therapist & global No.1 bestselling author & speaker. She works with ambitious women who struggle with feeling stuck and have blocks that are holding them back to help them find their power, confidence and release any limiting beliefs.

She is passionate about this as she once felt powerless & was scared to show up in the world as herself. She then started working on her mindset, discovered who she was and loved the feeling of inner contentment & confidence. She went from scared to speaking on stage

Brooke is an introvert who discovered how to rewire her mind, regulate her nervous system, and release her blocks so she could achieve the dreams she wanted to achieve. Now she helps other people do the same.

A bit about Brooke's background: She had an abusive relationship growing up with a narcissistic mother, she then moved on to two abusive relationships, she's been homeless, brought up 4 children single handed, and she has a unique way of understanding people where they are at and helping them to find their power.

Event

FRIDAY 24th OCT 2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerfully-youtm-tickets-1563409573119

Book 

You Can Have It! How to breakthrough the self sabotage cycle (this is the UK link but it is available in most countries from Amazon)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DX7PB11

Nadège Minois is the founder of Coaching Vision. She helps small and medium-sized business owners bring clarity, structure, and calm to their projects.

With years of experience in project management, Nadège believes that project management isn’t just for big corporations — when tailored to a small business, it can be a real game-changer. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, showing business owners how to stay on track, avoid overwhelm, and deliver their ideas efficiently without unnecessary complexity.

Through Coaching Vision, Nadège combines strategy with hands-on support to ensure every project moves from concept to reality smoothly. She is passionate about making project management accessible, proving that even simple techniques can create big results. You can connect with Nadège on LinkedIn or watch her tips on YouTube. 

www.coaching-vision.com

Kessington Ekhaiyeme is a cybersecurity executive and thought leader, specializing in Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) operations at Kenima Cyber Security. With over two decades of Information Technology and Cybersecurity experience, he has spearheaded scalable, efficient Security Operations Centers (SOC) and delivered cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions across industries including healthcare, ISP, and e-commerce. As CEO of a fast-growing MSSP, he leads a team structured across Tier 1–3 analysts, managing over 500 confirmed Incidents annually with measurable improvements in containment and recovery times. 

Kessington is known for aligning technical excellence with business outcomes—crafting solutions that protect what matters most to clients. His strategic acumen spans threat intelligence, incident response and advanced tooling. He brings Fortune 100 experience, a detail-driven mindset, and a commitment to trust-building across client relationships.

Beyond operations, Kessington shares his journey through podcasting and mentoring, refining his professional messaging to inspire others and expand his visibility. He excels at quantifying success, negotiating high-stakes agreements, and advocating for cybersecurity as a business enabler. 

His mission is clear: Strengthen digital resilience by helping organizations protect data, privacy, and reputation—at lower cost than in-house security.

https://kenimacybersecurity.com/

https://mssp.kenimacybersecurity.com/freetrial

Aminata Diallo is a French native originally from Mali, West Africa. She has been working in digital marketing and affiliate strategies for over 20 years, primarily in the gambling industry.

In 2013, she launched Afiliapub, first in Costa Rica, then expanded to Madrid and Rio de Janeiro and is now planning to open in Nigeria.

Her mission is to help businesses grow their online visibility, and revenue through performance-based marketing. Since her niche is the gambling industry, especially sports betting, she believe our success comes from a mix of expertise and strong industry connections.

Linkedin link : www.linkedin.com/in/aminata-diallo-ceo

Whatsapp Business Number : +33 7 58 45 67 49

Sarah Ridge is an multi passionate entrepreneur and a huge supporter of women in business. As well as being the founder of The Sisterhood Networking Group, she is also the host of The Sisterhood....In Session Podcast and works as a podcast trainer and business coach. 

She lives in beautiful Leigh-on-sea in Essex with her family and when she’s not working, she loves yoga, walking her dog Daisy and spending time with her friends.

An ex-performer and radio presenter, she also loves to dance and sing when she has the time! ​Networking has been a huge part of her life for fifteen years. She has taken part in and hosted many styles of groups in that time.​ She is proud to have launched The Sisterhood Networking Group providing relaxed and informal networking for women across the UK. 

https://www.thesisterhoodnetworkinggroup.com

This episode is sponsored by Kenima Cyber Security, a managed security service provider (MSSP) based in the US but working around the world.

https://kenimacybersecurity.com/

https://mssp.kenimacybersecurity.com/freetrial

Rosie McGilvray is co-founder of 'The Networker', a comprehensive directory of networking groups/events, and funding opportunities. In addition the site hosts an online expo and a virtual marketplace.

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-mcgilvray/

The-Networker.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Kenima Cyber Security, a managed security service provider (MSSP) based in the US but working around the world.

https://kenimacybersecurity.com/

https://mssp.kenimacybersecurity.com/freetrial

Lilly Field has always believed that when we pursue our deepest passions, we all rise. That belief led her to create Womb Wise Co. and the Founder Flow Accelerator—where she supports purpose-driven women to launch their business with clarity, confidence, and care for their wellbeing. Her approach is rooted in sustainable business, women’s health, and the lived journey from burnout to balance. She teaches women how to align their business with their biology—leveraging the power of their hormonal cycle as a strategic edge, rather than pressuring themselves into the grind paradigm. If your vision feels huge, a little daunting, and deeply meant for the world—she's here to help you awaken it to life.

Links: 

Founder Flow Accelerator: 

https://www.wombwise.biz/female-founder-business-accelerator

Free Soulful Startup Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Move from Idea to Actualization:  

https://www.wombwise.biz/challenge-page/simple-steps-to-start-a-business

For over 15 years Kris Morawski's passion & mission in life has been to help SMEs get more qualified leads & become more visible on the web, even if they're on a tight budget. 

When built with intention and integrated into a smart, well-thought-out marketing strategy, your website becomes a powerful business tool: one that can increase sales, save time, and drive sustainable growth.

But here’s the challenge:

How can you compete online without a big business budget?

That’s the question that’s shaped everything Kris does. Since day one, he's been obsessed with finding affordable, effective ways to help small business owners grow—without wasting time or money.

He believes the perfect mix lies in combining:

• AI-powered automation to save time and scale smartly

• With intelligently designed websites that are built to convert

If you’re looking to:

• Attract more qualified leads

• Increase sales and revenue

• Find new customers

• Or simply grow your business sustainably

…then chat to Kris

📞 Book a free marketing strategy session:

+44 (0)7957 753727

📧 [email protected]

When it comes to networking, Kris says the best part is the people you meet, and the opportunities for trusted referrals.

Now in her 10th year of supporting local SME businesses, Helen Pethybridge brings to her business coaching all the skills and insights from her commercial corporate background, blended with SME specific strategies. She is passionate about the importance of leaders investing time and energy to build the right team, which often can dictate the success or failure of the business. 

As Managing Director, Helen’s daily activities include one-to-one coaching sessions, group client coaching, together with business planning and business development. She also runs employee engagement programmes and 12-week training programmes building key business skills such as   people management, leadership and sales. 

During her decade running Chiltern Coaching Helen has supported over 100 businesses through her coaching programmes and hundreds more through her regular free educational webinars and seminars. She has helped clients consistently grow their businesses in scale and profitability, frequently achieving 50% to 100% growth year on year. Helen has enabled her clients to achieve their dream outcomes – whether that’s pursuing their passion, reducing to a four-day work week or preparing the business to sell.   

https://growmybusiness.actioncoach.co.uk/