Ladies, Wine & Design

Ladies, Wine & Design
- Brisbane

A conversation series by Jessica Walsh.
Hosted in Brisbane by Frankie Young, Myla Yeomans, Grace Pointon & Amaani Thassim

Ladies*, Wine** & Design is a global non-profit initiative with chapters in 280 cities worldwide. Our Brisbane events are usually free and generally include a short talk followed by drinks and casual conversations on topics relating to creativity, business, and life. Please check our instagram @ladieswinedesign_bne for up to date info and ticket releases for our next events.

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*Our space is inclusive of all women, non-binary, agender and gender non-conforming people. Self-definition is at the sole discretion of that individual. If you feel you could benefit from a space meant for people who do not identify as cis men to share ideas and collaborate, you are welcome. **Alcohol is entirely optional; you can drink tea, coffee, or whatever you like!

December 8th LWD x You

Celebrating the year that was, a LWD end of year social event! Come meet your peers and make friends at Driven, Spring Hill.
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November 3rd, 6.30pm Rebecca Caldwell

On following your moral compass and creating a thriving creative practise
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September 29th, 6.30pm LWD in Conversation

On cross-disciplinary approaches to design
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August 25th, 6.30pm LWD x Assisterhood

Speed mentoring with some of Brisbane's finest senior design talent.
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July 21st, 2022, 6:30pm Jessica Cheers

Join us for an evening with experience designer, Jessica Cheers, as she explores opportunities for playful, creative and provocative methods of collaboration, and more! Venue: Josephmark, BNE Powerhouse
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June 9-11th, 2022 LWD @ #TDCbne22

A very special TDCbne22 edition of LadiesWine&Design Brisbane!
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April 28th, 2022, 6:30pm After Hours

[This page is intentionally left blank]. Join Shy Trutwein & Jasmine Gallagher, the duo behind After Hours, to discover why sometimes no plan is a good plan. Venue: Driven Agency, Spring Hill
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March 22nd, 2022, 6:30pm Robyn Butler

Robyn Butler, Co-Founder of Lovework Studio, discusses the studio's first year in action and the importance of maintaining a Creative Practice in both life and work. Venue: Josephmark, BNE Powerhouse.
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February 22nd, 2022, 7:00pm LWDxYOU

Join us online, with a panel of Shillington grads to discuss topics like working as a junior and getting your first job in the industry. Have your questions answered in this peer-to-peer discussion.
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November 23rd, 2021, 6:30pm Dr Colleen Morgan

Join Dr Colleen Morgan to learn all about Josephmark's rapid process from idea to investment ready product vision. Venue: Josephmark, BNE Powerhouse
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October 21st 2020, 6pm Yasmin Amir Hamzah

Join us for a brief conversation into the complexities surrounding women in the filmmaking and sound industry, and how the things Yasmin has learned can translate into the larger female experience.
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July 21st 2020, 6pm Tia Queen

Join designer Tia Queen as she opens up about the Enneagram, a tool she’s used throughout her life to make sense of her own mental ruts, while learning to tolerate others’ too—from loved ones to clients.
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February 11th 2020, 6pm Bonnie Hislop

Join Bonnie Hislop as she shares her experience on For the Love - committing to your passion for the long haul.
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December 5th 2019, 6pm Frankie Ratford

For our for our last LWD catch up of the year we will be hearing from Frankie Ratford, full-time adventurer and the powerhouse behind The Design Kids. Venue: The Third Quarter, 194 Petrie Terrace QLD 4000.
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August 29th 2019, 6pm Passports & Grants: Take it for Granted

Globe-trotting creative Jessie Hughes spills her secrets to how she has managed to travel the world for the past five years entirely funded by grants and scholarships. Venue: The Third Quarter, 194 Petrie Terrace QLD 4000.
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June 20th 2019, 6pm Thinkers and Doers

Elishia and Natasha from UAP show us when curation and design come together, incredible things can happen.
Venue: The Third Quarter, 194 Petrie Terrace QLD 4000.
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April 4th 2019, 6pm Make it til you make it!

Join Rachel Burke to hear how a committed daily making practice can evolve your ideas, hone your craft and provide you with a steady flow of inspiration. Venue: The Third Quarter, 194 Petrie Terrace QLD 4000.
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February 21st 2019, 6pm Just Do It!

Multi faceted designer Amy Crow joins us to talk about how to overcome excuses and 'just do it!'. Venue: The Third Quarter, 194 Petrie Terrace QLD 4000.
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October 4th 2018, 6pm Living Creatively

Join artist Sarah Hickey to talk about all things creative, how she got started and the unexpected bonuses of living creatively. Venue: The Third Quarter, 194 Petrie Terrace QLD 4000.
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August 9th 2018, 6pm Running a Successful Creative Business

Jen Jeavons, managing & creative director of Pixel Palace, joins us to talk all about running a successful creative business. Venue: The Mill on Constance, 111 Constance St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006.
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May 31st 2018, 6pm Target Markets

Join CEO and Founder of Beginning Boutique Sarah Timmermann to talk target markets and big business branding. Venue: The Mill on Constance, 111 Constance St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006.
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April 12th 2018, 6pm Brand Strategy

Join Strategist Dia Patatoukos to talk all things brand strategy and how getting clear about your own brand can help you live with purpose. Venue: The Mill on Constance, 111 Constance St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006.
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November 29th 2017, 6pm Ethics and Client Relationships

Visual artist Emily Devers joins us to discuss how ethics play into client relationships, and how artists choose to develop their creative identity. Venue: Bitter Suite, 75 Welsby St, New Farm.
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October 25th 2017, 6pm Typography

What makes good typography? Helen Kelly from Brisbane Hand Lettering joins us to talk all things typography and hand lettering. Venue: Bitter Suite, 75 Welsby St, New Farm.
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September 27th 2017, 6pm Creative Finances

Elizabeth Lepua from e4books has some handy financial tips for freelance creatives and creative business owners. Venue: Bitter Suite, 75 Welsby St, New Farm.
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August 30th 2017, 6pm Launch Event!

We'll kick of the first conversation with a casual chat about everyone's journey as a female creative so far. And we'd love to hear from you about what you want to see at these events! Venue: Bitter Suite, 75 Welsby St, New Farm.
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Numbers show that there's a very small percentage of women leading the creative industry. We believe that can change through mentorship and championing others' work. Here are some articles that inspired us if you want to learn more:

Where are all the women Creative Directors?
3% Conference: Video archive from their annual conference
What we can do about the dearth of female creatives?
Kill them with kindness

We support your hustle! These are some of our talented Brisbane ladies and the businesses they built