FINAL FEW: MYP International Women's Day Talk - One Silk Street, Colony - 09.03.23

To celebrate International Women's Day, we're inviting you to join us for an empowering and inspiring event consisting of speakers and a panel discussion, as we shine a light on just some of Manchester's amazing women.

You'll be hearing from some incredible and successful women across a variety of fields working in Greater Manchester, who'll each reflect on the work that they're doing within their sectors, and what they're looking to achieve in the future.

The event will be hosted by Abbie Smyth from MYP, who will introduce our guests for the evening and set up the event. Our panel chair will be by Annie Curie from MYP, who will lead the panel discussion and questions for the evening.

Your ticket will include 2 drinks to enjoy before and during the talk.

Speaker Lineup

Isobelle Panton

Isobelle is the Director of Student Recruitment and International at University Academy 92, founded by the Class of 92’ in partnership with Lancaster University. Having built high performance teams across well known Manchester businesses, she now couples her commercial capability with an organisation whose mission is to disrupt the higher education landscape and make university accessible to all.

Isobelle has been listed as a ‘Top 40 Northern Game Changer’ and is on the Northern Power Women Future List. She is the recipient of the ‘Talent, HR and Recruiter of the Year’ award at the Manchester Young Talent Awards and has been shortlisted for the Levelling Up Leader’ award at the 2023 Northern Power Women awards.

Isobelle loves to speak about talent, education, culture and diversity and consult on talent and recruitment strategy.

Meredith Greey

Meredith has more than a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, working with organisations including NSPCC and Alzheimer’s Society on corporate partnerships and programmes and later leading Childhood Cancer Canada as Acting CEO.

She transitioned into strategy while completing her MBA at the University of Manchester and now leads the Programmes Portfolio at Hatch Enterprise - supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.

She's passionate about culture, leadership, and driving an impact through work. Constantly curious and always up for a challenge, she loves getting involved in new projects and trying new things. Current projects include coaching SMEs and supporting the development of a Canadian summer camp program for grieving children.

Marsha Hall

Experienced Coach & Director with a demonstrated history of working in the beauty health wellness and fitness industry.

Marsha’s background is in Negotiation, Photography, Wellness Coaching, Sales, and Retail.

Marsha combines being a fashion & lifestyle content creator, whilst running her mindset coaching business, working with female entrepreneurs to achieve their highest goals & create the life they deserve!

Thanks to AMBS for sponsoring our IWD events.. 

Date: 9th March Time: 6:00-8:15pm Location: Colony, One Silk St, Manchester