electrifying Networking event

Co-host Auriga Martin is an entrepreneur and intrapreneur who believes in creating a new design for business where putting people and planet first come with higher profits.  Auriga is in the process of launching New Zealand's first AI native venture studio as well as finishing her masters in organizational change and resilience.  Auriga grew up with successful unicorn tech learning company lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning).  She recently spent 3+ years building the team that launched the Tempo wealth saving and investing app that launched in early August and before that launched Substation Robot.

More about the evening...

Our speakers will join a relaxed fire-side style panel chat to kick off our conversation, and then there will be ample time for Q&A followed by organic networking in the group.

Electrifying Conversations are designed to support and recharge guests. We all need some authentic recharging and time to focus on us and what we need for our own individual mental hygiene after an undeniably draining and relentless time of change across every sector.  

We may be living in "the new normal" but it's abundantly clear that most of us are tired. This is a unique opportunity to be surrounded by inspiration and offered a chance to network with fierce change-makers. Come as you are and take what you need, wear what makes you feel inspired.

Our venue has been provided for the evening by international high flyer and seeker of truth, beauty and adventure Linda Jenkinson 

Free Entry

Canapés and drinks

Upon entry there will be a collection of goodness that incudes:

Sheshe | Sustainable Stylist - anti fast-fashion crusader and stylist to the shiniest female leaders.  Personal shopper, wardrobe minimizer, color and tailoring consultant for any and all stages of life.  Have a chat with Shiana if you want some affordable help with your look and finding what looks great on you! https://www.sheshesustainablestylist.com/

Sarah Firth - Life, wellness and career catalyzing coach.  Sarah will be showing us how the Ikigai life balance and purpose wheel works as well as listening to questions about how to dig deeper into your questions about your inner why.  https://www.facebook.com/sarahfirthcoaching/

Fussy Catering - One of the Level Up companies fast growing in the Wellington region and beyond, Fussy catering will be serving a wee treat to get conversation going about their innovative catering concept that lets guests choose from a range of local restaurants for one event. https://www.wefussy.com/

Native Sparkling - Another Level Up company has graciously donated alcoholic and non-alcoholic spritzers as a welcome drink alongside bubbles to be served up on arrival. https://nativesparkling.nz/

Big Sky Vineyard - local winemakers in Martinborough, big believers in network and community.  Katherine co-owner and winemaker is used to supporting Women’s networking events, keeping the women of the region inspired! Jeremy, her winemaking partner is a 4th generation winemaker, from a family with a 100 year winemaking history in New Zealand. Katherine is pure energy and passion. She studied viticulture and winemaking from New Zealand, while living in France and doing vintages in Bordeaux. https://bigskywines.co.nz/

Coney Wines - Second generation vineyard, Lisa Coney is a leading wine maker in NZ, her rose and rieslings have won many awards.  Coney Vineyards has been hosting long lunches and beautiful parties in Martinborough for decades, a must see place to visit!  https://www.coneywines.co.nz/

Neighbourhood Coffee - Dudley will be supplying coffee from her recently sold coffee roasting business.  Dudley is a successful restaurateur and hospitality aficionado, creating community wherever she goes. Dudley is a natural leader of people and has many thriving businesses in Martinborough including the delicious and beautifully appointed Tohi Gin Bar.  https://www.karahui.co.nz/