So...where do I start?! I planned to take notes throughout the event or useful advice etc that these successful individuals were so generously offering, but I found that I was so absorbed by what they were saying that I didn't pick up my pen once. The main point that so many of the speakers emphasised was the importance of making - and learning from, mistakes. It was refreshing and encouraging to hear figures such as Oliver Spencer talk about the mistakes they have made whilst developing their businesses; it reminded me that they are human too and success doesn't mean not making any mistakes, but learning from the ones you inevitably will make! I felt so uplifted by the entire event (yes, that was before the wine and canapés on the rooftop) and certainly more determined and driven to keep pushing forward with my textiles endeavours. It may take a long time, but if you keep working at something then it will eventually pay off.
The rest of the month has gone by in wedding and birthday celebrations and plenty of dancing, of course. Last night the girls and I performed at a fundraising event for TACMEP - an organisation in Colchester who work with Minority Ethnic communities. Had an enjoyable evening and met some lovely people!
Who knows what's in store for next month...