Events

Love and Connection with Lush and Worthy

For Girls, Gays and Theys business owners and freelancers.
5.30pm-9.30pm - 12th February
£16 Includes drink on arrival & Goody Bag

Running your own small empire in this tricky economy is hard and then as a girl, gay or they we get all the other patriarchy bias that comes with what others perceive of us and our brands. So if you are out there working hard, showing up, creating, selling and making cash we want to celebrate you and all you do! This is a night of Love and Connection for us all. A networking night like no other.

Come and connect with fellow business owners from side hustle to businesses making bank. You can dance, create or just chat and enjoy drinks and treats from our fab partners.

Your ticket cost will get you a goody bag, drink on arrival and the chance to meet over 100 other amazing people in this growing community.

Worthy is a business consultancy helping female and diverse owned businesses grow and scale – like a PT for your business! Carmel Dickinson the founder wants more of us running the show because our contribution to the economy and society matters more now than even.

Lush is a network of independent shops, run by passionate individuals that work for their local customers. Lush Liverpool ran by the amazing Sandra Byrne who has built the biggest Lush store in the world and her unique and disruptive entrepreneurship has created not just a retail space but a place for the community to come together and feel supported and safe.

Join Sandra and Carmel in this evening of love and connection.

Business Booster Event

The Next Business Booster 12th May 2026
Practical Magic
9am - 3pm
The Womens Organisation, St James Street, Liverpool.

Join us for the 3rd of these sell-out events for all freelancers, founders and business owners. We plan these events to give you a chance to take a day away from your business to work on your business. Be educated, informed and inspired by panellist and speakers of purpose driven business owners sharing their stories of success and the insights you need to do the same.

An attendee from the last event said “Best event I have ever attended. Welcoming, authentic and not intimidating at all”

Not only will you hear from experts there is 2 x networking sessions, headshots from a personal branding photographer and breakfast and lunch included.

We hope you can join us.

Reinvention: Life is Unpredictable

Thursday 1 May | 7–8pm
Sponsored by Paradigm Norton
Hosted by Carmel Dickinson of Worthy.

Join Astrid Limal, Co-Founder of The Hustle Factory, and Philippa Hann, CEO at Paradigm Norton, for an empowering conversation about embracing change and creating a fulfilling second act.

More and more women in mid-life are redefining success—launching new ventures, pivoting careers, and reigniting passions once set aside. This session explores how to take control of life’s unexpected turns and write a bold new chapter with clarity and purpose.

Relationships: Life is Shared

Thursday 8 May | 7–8pm
Sponsored by Paradigm Norton
Hosted by Carmel Dickinson of Worthy.

Explore the evolving nature of relationships with psychotherapist and former family lawyer Deborah Levy, alongside Sally Matthews, Client Manager at Paradigm Norton.

Whether navigating separation, reimagining modern partnership, or managing the financial realities of shared lives, this session supports women through the unique relationship challenges of mid-life and beyond. Discover how to nurture deeper connections while planning for what’s next.

Revitalise: Life is Sacred

Thursday 15 May | 7–8pm
Sponsored by Paradigm Norton
Hosted by Carmel Dickinson of Worthy.

With Manisha Morgan (Nutritionist & Personal Trainer), Joanne Wormald (Select Training CIC), and Farida Hassanali (Paradigm Norton), this session explores what it means to truly care for your health in mid-life and beyond.

From managing menopause and improving nutrition to preventing disease and planning ahead, this webinar offers practical advice and inspiration to help you feel strong, supported, and in control of your wellbeing.

Retirement: Life is Abundant

Thursday 22 May | 7–8pm
Sponsored by Paradigm Norton
Hosted by Carmel Dickinson of Worthy.

Join Rebecca Hill (Wise Sherpa), Kiarna Tarr (Retire & Roam), and Ruth Sturkey (Coach, Writer, and Speaker) for a reimagined take on retirement in today’s world.

Far from slowing down, retirement can be a time of excitement, reflection, and freedom. Learn how to design a future that’s financially secure, personally fulfilling, and aligned with your values—whatever your vision of retirement may be.

What clients think of Worthy

"Carmel is one of a kind. She is obviously extremely commercially astute but more than that there is a real, rare wisdom to the way she works."

"She has exceptional skills in understanding my business"

"She gave me the confidence to do business development in a way that felt authentic to me" Working with her has led to more opportunities."

"The report is something I can come back to time and time again to help me stay focused - along with key resources she suggested I create that should help me win clients"

"I felt so stuck managing my business and Carmel made it possible for me to implement actions and achieve goals with ease."

Want to work together?

WORTHY NETWORK LTD, Founded by Carmel Dickinson. Company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 12840515 whose registered office is at 11 Ragged Hall Lane, Chiswell Green, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL2 3LB