WISE WOMEN FREE WORKSHOPS: 'MAKING IT HAPPEN!'
Every two months, Wise Women will be hosting an evening with trailblazing women who have made incredible achievements in their field by following their dreams and making it against all odds. The evening will be hosted on the Wise Women Platform and is free to attend.
Upcoming Free Workshops
Making It Happen / Making Life Altering Changes
Date To Be Confirmed
Join us for our second instalment of the MAKING IT HAPPEN free online workshops with Lynne Raimbault, Aleksandra Nikolajev Jones and Pet Holman as they share their experiences of ‘making life altering changes’.
The workshop will begin with a discussion hosted by Wise Women's Carey Fitzgerald followed by a Q&A where we invite you to ask questions of the panellists.
These inspiring women, living in three different countries, have something in common. They have all made the decision to follow their dreams and change the journey of their lives completely.
Single Mother LYNNE RAIMBAULT made the bold decision to leave her native UK and career in advertising on her 50th birthday and to relocate to France, where she learned the language, bought a business and is now a wine grower in Sancerre.
ALEKSANDRA NIKOLAJEV JONES began her career as a ballerina in her native Serbia, where she honed her skills and developed a passion for storytelling through movement. In her thirties, she made the bold decision to move to Wales, embracing a new chapter in her life. Since then, Aleksandra has become one of Wales' most respected event producers and choreographers, known for her innovative approach and unwavering dedication to creating transformative, meaningful experiences that connect people through the power of the arts. Her work continues to inspire communities, fostering creativity and human connection in every project she leads.
At the age of 24, PET HOLMAN left Holland, after her graduation from the Visual Communication at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam. She settled in Rome working in the Italian Film Industry. As a globetrotter she travelled around the world, lived and worked as a graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker in several countries among others: London (UK), Curaçao (Dutch Caribbean), Miami (USA), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Caracas (Venezuela) and Jakarta (Indonesia). Five years ago she returned to the Netherlands and followed her dream of producing films and - at the age of 50 plus - has made her first film for a big screen which was premiered as a finalist of the ‘Film Festival Film by the Sea’.
Email Emma at emma@wisewn.com to book a place.
Previous Workshops
VERDIGRIS - A Case Study
On the 18th June in partnership with Irish Film & TV UK and from the Wise Women Platform, Patricia Kelly (writer/producer/director), Geraldine McAlinden (lead actress) & Tania Freimuth (Director of Photography) shared their experiences with Carey Fitzgerald on how they managed to create the multi-award-winning Irish feature film. With 5 IFTA Nominations, 9 Major Festival prizes and 10 Festival selections to date, the audience was thrilled to hear how this ground breaking film is taking the world by storm.
“What an inspiring story! This workshop was entertaining and enlightening. Congratulations to all involved.”
Siobhan Murphy, Executive P.A.
“Such an interesting evening, it has spurred me on to follow my dream of making my debut film.”
Aoife O’Sullivan, Writer
“I’m a big fan of Irish Film and it was great to hear the process involved in making and marketing an independent film.”
Lynne Raimbault, CEO, Picnics & Vines
How to Book a Place
To book your space click here to email Emma on emma@wisewn.com
Previous Workshops
Tuesday, 18th June 2024
7pm UK time, on the Wise Women Platform
The first in the “Making it Happen” Series
VERDIGRIS - A Case Study with Patricia Kelly (writer/producer/director), Geraldine McAlinden (lead actress) & Tania Freimuth (Director of Photography)
With 5 IFTA Nominations, 6 Major Festival prizes and 10 Festival selections to date, this female supporting, ground breaking film is taking the world by storm.
Sharing their experiences on how they managed to create the multi-award-winning Irish feature film, the team will take us on the incredible journey taken to make VERDIGRIS a global success.
