Local Event: Tickets on sale now – LMWIBN September luncheon!

Name: Local Event: Tickets on sale now – LMWIBN September luncheon!
Start: 2026-09-09T12:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-09-09T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Brown Sugar

September 9 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

$70

Join LMWIBN on Wednesday 9 September for a panel discussion featuring two local icons who know what it takes to be bold in business: Grace Kelly and Meg Lewis.

See below for more information and how to register.

Join us on Wednesday 9 September for a panel discussion featuring two local icons who know what it takes to be bold in business: Grace Kelly and Meg Lewis.

From running and scaling successful businesses to expanding into education within their respective industries, Grace & Meg will share insights, highlights and lessons from their careers to help guide you in your own professional journey.

We’ll explore how businesses evolve over time and the courage it takes to embrace new opportunities, collaborate, pivot when needed, and build a business that aligns with both professional ambitions and personal goals.

📅 Wednesday 09 September 2026
⏰ 12-2pm, arrival from 11.30am
📍 Brownsugar Restaurant & Functions
🎟 Two course luncheon $70pp*

*This event proudly supports the Suicide Prevention Network, with $5 from every ticket donated to help local people in need.

Meet the panel – Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly is an Australian hair stylist, educator, and AHFA Commercial Colourist of the Year Winner 2026 with over 20 years of industry experience. Her career has evolved across every level of salon life, editorial, commercial, and education, giving her a depth of understanding that comes only from time, hands-on work, and real-world experience.

After 14 years of building, scaling, and successfully selling a salon business in 2025, Grace brings a unique perspective to her work, combining creative expertise with practical business insight.

She has truly seen and done it all, from the realities of day-to-day salon life to leadership, growth, and long-term sustainability, allowing others to benefit from the lessons learned throughout her journey.

Grace is recognised for her refined approach to colour, modern technique, and commitment to elevating industry standards through education, mentorship, and honest conversation. Her work is grounded in intention and longevity, helping stylists build careers that are creatively fulfilling, commercially sustainable, and aligned with the evolving future of the hair industry.

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Meet the panel – Meg Lewis

Meg Lewis is the founder and Creative Director of Master Muse, one of the Hunter’s leading makeup and beauty businesses. What began as a passion for makeup has grown into a thriving team working across weddings, commercial campaigns, editorial projects and education. Known for her commitment to exceptional client experiences, creativity and authenticity, Meg has built a business centred on making people feel confident, empowered and seen.

Beyond beauty, Meg is passionate about entrepreneurship, resilience and creating a life on your own terms. Through sharing the realities of building a business, overcoming challenges and embracing personal growth, she has built an engaged online community that values honesty over perfection.

Whether she’s mentoring artists, leading her team or speaking to women in business, Meg hopes to inspire others to back themselves before they feel ready, pursue ambitious goals and redefine success in a way that feels authentic to them.

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September Charity Partner

Bradley Dunn is the Chief Executive Officer of The Suicide Prevention Network and a passionate advocate for community-based mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.

With qualifications in social welfare, community services, counselling and project management, Brad has dedicated his career to supporting vulnerable individuals and strengthening pathways to care across the Hunter region.

Under Brad’s leadership, The Suicide Prevention Network has experienced significant growth, including the establishment of the Evolve Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub, an innovative community-based model providing free, walk-in access to information, support, care navigation and connection to services without wait times, eligibility criteria or time limits.

Small Business Incubator

If you’re a small business owner looking for a space to expand your operations, the Zeal Futures business incubator is an ideal place to start.

Located in Gateshead, the incubator offers a range of spaces available for rent at an affordable price, where you can grow your inventory, and have a professional space for work, meetings, and appointments.

Right now we have one unit (Unit 20) available for rent. It consists of a small industrial space with a mezzanine.

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Brown Sugar

Cnr King Street and The Esplanade
Warners Bay, NSW 2282 Australia

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