LoveBiz IWD2026 at The Met Hotel, Leeds for Women in Business

When: March 12, 2026

Where: Leeds, United Kingdom

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Join us for a day of championing and recognising women in business.

Venue: Met 1, The Met Hotel, King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HQ.

Opening in the late 1800's, The Met Hotel Leeds has welcomed guests for over a century. Designed by local architects, the hotel is renowned for its Victorian terracotta facade and stone cupola taken from the city's demolished 4th White Cloth Hall. Today, The Met Hotel Leeds is still a much-loved landmark in Leeds' cityscape, blending the original design with contemporary interiors to create a Leeds 4-star city centre hotel.

Just minutes from the train station, there is also limited on-site Car Parking. (additional charge)

In April 2025, the venue began a full restoration and refurbishment.

Our agenda.

10.00am - Networking with refreshments.
10.45am - Educational Speaker - Emma Rushton.
11.30am - Networking with coffee and comfort break.
12.00pm - 2 course seated lunch with coffee and a glass of wine.
1.15pm - Inspirational Speaker - Dr Zina Alhilali.
1.45pm - Recognition
2.00pm -  Close

Hosted by Sue Crooks and Julie Cameron.

Menu:

Pan-Seared Chicken Supreme, served with spring onion mashed potatoes, Chardonnay cream jus, and glazed root vegetables. (GF)

OR Vegan Cottage Pie, served with mashed potato topping and glazed root vegetables. (V, VE, DF, GF)

Dark Chocolate & Orange Tart with Blood Orange Sorbet. (V, VE, DF, GF)


Educational Speaker: Emma Rushton. A Guide to PR.

Emma Rushton is an award winning former journalist, TEDx speaker and founder of Roseleigh Media – a PR agency specialising in supporting charitable organisations, faith organisations and purpose and women led businesses.

From reporting on breaking news for the BBC to running national press campaigns for charities, Emma has spent her career understanding how to capture attention, earn trust, and get the right stories in front of the right people. She delivers PR, press campaigns, crisis communications, media training, and social media strategy, and also provides affordable, practical training to help SMEs build visibility and credibility without huge budgets.

This International Women’s Day, Emma will share how female entrepreneurs can use PR to amplify their voice, turn their expertise into headlines, and connect with their dream audience.

You’ll learn:• What PR really is – and how it differs from marketing• How to uncover and tell your story in a way that journalists (and your audience) can’t ignore• The key steps to landing press coverage – even without a big budget or a press team• How to turn PR wins into social media content that works long after the article goes live. And much more!

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to raise your visibility, you’ll leave with practical tips you can put into action straight away to get your business seen, heard, and remembered.

Inspirational Speaker:  Dr Zina Alhilali. Your Guide to Healing and Empowerment.

Dr Zina Alhilali, known professionally as Dr Zee, is a medical doctor with over 20 years of experience whose journey has taken her from Baghdad to Jordan, Sweden, and now the United Kingdom. Her international career and personal story have shaped a profound understanding of resilience, empathy, and the human capacity to thrive after adversity.

A TEDx speaker and trauma-informed coach, Dr Zee blends medical expertise, neuroscience, and lived experience to deliver powerful, practical insights. She speaks on topics including trauma awareness, emotional wellbeing, authenticity, working under pressure, and unlocking human potential.

Based in the Midlands, Dr Zee works with individuals, educational institutions, and organisations across the UK and internationally, inspiring audiences to understand their minds, reclaim their confidence, and create meaningful life.

Our sponsorship partner is Tina Steele, Steele Aspire Financial Management.

We suggest you book 1 to 1's before and after the event to make the most of the day.

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