BEING self-employed can be solitary. So, when Gen\u00e8vre Becker moved from Melbourne to the Ballarat region in 2022, she was in search of a new community.<\/p>\n
Seeking like-minded people, to find her \u2018tribe,\u2019 to be able to connect with others that could match her experience and ambition.<\/p>\n
With funding from Regional Arts Victoria in 2023, Gen\u00e8vre secured a one-year mentorship with a local artist and educator.<\/p>\n
As well as inspiring her creative practice, it has fostered connection plus avenues to establishing new networks with a supportive sounding board.<\/p>\n
Gen\u00e8vre believes that it is important for all women to access to encouragement.<\/p>\n
In 2023 she also found her \u2018tribe\u2019 in One Roof (OR): a community of impressive, supportive, and savvy entrepreneurial women.<\/p>\n
A digital membership with a purpose-built all-in-one platform supporting women to start, grow and stay in business.<\/p>\n
Offering masterclasses with well-known guest speakers, interactive sessions, and a directory of business experts.<\/p>\n
They boast over 1500 members across Australia and have a highly engaged online community of over 35,000 women.<\/p>\n
OR provide a national network through their online member platform and offer localised connections through their ambassador program and ambassador led meetups.<\/p>\n
Building a new network can take time, which motivated Gen\u00e8vre to step into the role as ambassador for OR\u2019s Ballarat Region, alongside 30 other ambassadors across Australia.<\/p>\n
Together, Gen\u00e8vre and OR will be hosting and facilitating monthly meetups for women founders, to share their wins, overcome challenges, and connect with businesswomen in the region.<\/p>\n
The 2024 series of meetups welcome both OR members and non-members.<\/p>\n
Coffee sessions are casual, with facilitated conversations, to provide value for each participant.<\/p>\n
\u201cImagine having a network around you where you can connect on a monthly basis?\u201d Gen\u00e8vre said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you’re looking for opportunities to have a coffee and talk about what you are working on; or you’re seeking accountability, and opportunities to progress in your business and career, then this could be the catalyst you have been waiting for. And the best part is that these meetups are hosted by a coach and mentor – that\u2019s me.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere I can offer insights to extend on current ways of thinking and reflect on different ways to connect and level up.\u201d<\/p>\n
To celebrate International Women\u2019s Day Gen\u00e8vre will be hosting the inaugural One Roof + Gen\u00e8vre Creative meetup in Ballarat.<\/p>\n
It will take place at the gorgeous Champagne Room at The Lake View Hotel on 19 March at 10am. <\/p>\n
The meetup will kick off with a lucky-dip book swap, move into a light-hearted icebreaker, and facilitated discussions about all matters relating to business.<\/p>\n
Then opening up for free-flow networking. Both OR members and non-members are welcome to attend this free event.<\/p>\n
Ready to embark on connecting with other business founders?<\/p>\n