International Women’s Day Festival
Soho Theatre Walthamstow
Thank you for joining our International Women’s Day Festival at Soho Theatre, Walthamstow.Today we are raising money for Furnishing Futures, the incredible charity that creates healing homes for survivors of domestic violence.Expect great talks, inspiring speakers, mum-run stalls, free East of Eden fitness classes, crafts at The Kids Table, and lots more - (don't miss the photo booth).What’s happening, when?
(scroll down for the details)
12:00–1:30pm • Headline Panel • Auditorium
1:30–1:50pm • Break / refreshments / shop • Festival areas
2:00–2:30pm • Women’s Health Panel Talk• Ziggurat Bar
2:30pm • Festival Marketplace Opens • Marketplace area
2:45pm • Motherhood Penalty Panel Talk • Ziggurat Bar
2:45–3:15pm • Family Yoga • Upstairs Studio
2:30–5:00pm • Kids craft activities • Upstairs Bar Area
2:30–5:00pm • Photo booth • Festival area
3:30–4:00pm • Adult HIIT • Upstairs Studio
3:30pm • Violence Against Women Panel Talk • Ziggurat Bar
4:15pm • Youth Voices Talk• Ziggurat Bar
4:15–4:45pm • Family Yoga • Upstairs Studio
4:45pm • Poetry Performance • Ziggurat Bar
5:00pm • Festival Closes • Venue
The details:
12pm: Headline Panel
(Location: Main Auditorium)
Kick off the festival with an electrifying panel featuring some of the most fearless, brilliant and hilarious women shaping culture today. Expect bold ideas, personal stories, laughs and inspiration from chefs, authors, comedians, broadcasters, psychologists and musicians, all united in challenging the status quo.Featuring: Andi Oliver – trailblazing chef and cultural iconJuno Dawson – author and outspoken advocate for equalityProfessor Helen Pankhurst – leading voice on women’s rightsAshley James – inspiring storyteller and broadcasterShappi Khorsandi – comedian and member of the Soho Theatre BoardMartha Deiros Collado – expert on childhood resilience and growthLåpsley – singer bringing soul and emotion to the conversation
1:30–1:50pm • Break / refreshments / shop • Festival areas
Head down to the Ziggurat bar for the first afternoon panel talk (Women’s Health)
Afternoon panel talks
the ziggurat bar, Downstairs
2pm: Women’s Health Panel
A powerful conversation exploring the realities of women’s health today, from fertility and hormones to menopause and wellbeing.Speakers:Dr Helen O’Neill, Co-Founder of HertilityAndi Osho, British actress and writer speaking on menopausePoppy Walker, Founder of Daphne & FriendsSara Stokes, Founder of SKN TO SKN
Hosted by award winning editor, Katie O’Malley, Ex Digital Director of ELLE UK & Founder of A Long Way To Go2.30pm
iwd Market Opens
Browse and shop from a brilliant lineup of female-led businesses, from jewellery to sustainable fashion, (perfect for Mother’s Day).You will also be able to meet businesses and charities supporting women to build better futures, including Furnishing Futures, Samaritans Whirl & Wonder (antenatal classes for second time parents) Daphne & Friends (Pregnancy, Baby & Child Loss Community); Spark 2 Life (working to keep young people safe from violence and criminal exploitation) and more.2.45pm — parenthood costs. But who pays the price?
A conversation about the financial, gender and generational impact of parenthood. What needs to change, and our ideas for how.Speakers:Sophie Livingstone, Founder of Little Village Baby BanksElliott Rae, Founder of Parenting Out Loud, Paternity Leave CampaignerHosted by Bex Coxshall, Co-Founder of Mums Who Build
3.30pm — Violence Against Women Panel
A discussion on the realities women face and the work being done to support survivors and create change.Speakers:Emily Wheeler, Founder of Furnishing FuturesHibo Wardere, campaigner and activist; &Razia Sultana, an independent Rohingya human rights activist, educator and lawyer
4.15pm — Youth Voices
Hear from the Spark2Life Youth Collective, sharing perspectives from the next generation and the work they are doing to create change in their communities, Hosted by Bex Coxshall, Co-Founder of Mums Who Build.4.45pm — Poetry
A powerful spoken word performance from Actor, Podcaster & Poet; Caitlin O’Ryan.Caitlin will share the story behind her viral spoken-word poem At What Point, which reached millions online, shedding light on the constant state of hyper-vigilance women live with daily.
free Fitness Classes
studio, upstairs
Hosted by East of Eden: please book here2.45–3.15pm: Family Yoga
(ages 4–10 + adults)3.30–4.00pm: Adult HIIT
(all levels)4.15–4.45pm: Family Yoga
(ages 4–10 + adults)
Activities for the kids
2.30-5pm: The Kids Table
free craft activities located in the upstairs bar area - join any time.2.45pm & 4.15pm: East of Eden
free Family yoga (times above - please book your slot here)2.30-5PM: photo booth
thank you for your support
MOB co-founders, Bex & georgie
mums who build
we help ambitious mums get visible
BE SEEn - GET PAID - BUILD WEALTH
IN THE MOB APP
Setup a profile & get listed on our directory, find your people & build your bigger future …