For female entrepreneurs ready to do business, make money, and enjoy life.
The Minerva Manifesto™ Presents...
Breaking Ground
Friday 12th September · Farington Lodge, Preston
A one-day event to reflect, reconnect, and break new ground — with real conversations and powerful insights from women who walk the path too.
Who's it for?
This day is for you if you’re a female entrepreneur who:
Wants to grow your business without losing yourself in the process
Feels ready to step into your next chapter — with clarity and confidence
Values real conversations that go beyond the usual business small talk
Is looking for a space to connect, reflect, and feel genuinely supported
Believes business can be both successful and soul-led
The Shape of the Day...
The day has been carefully designed to offer a balance of inspiration, reflection, and connection — all in a welcoming and energising space.
VIP registration opens at 9:15 AM, General Admission opens at 9:30 AM.
Throughout the day you’ll experience:
🎤 Four powerful speaker sessions, woven with time to pause, reflect, and explore
🛍️ Opportunities to meet our sponsors and exhibitors — each one chosen with intention and clarity
🍽️ A delicious lunch served in the main hall for General ticket holders
🌟 A private networking lunch for VIPs with our speakers and sponsors
❓ A lively panel Q&A where you can ask questions, share insights, and hear different perspectives
It’s more than an event — it’s a day to step back, look ahead, and connect with a community of women building businesses on their own terms.
A Different Kind of Business Event
This isn’t about packing your notebook with strategies you’ll never use.
It’s about creating space to think, to be heard, and to move forward with intention.
On the day, you can expect:
Inspiring conversations with women who’ve walked the path
Interactive speaker sessions designed to spark clarity and courage
Time to reflect — on your business, your life, and what comes next
Meaningful connections with like-minded entrepreneurs
Delicious lunch in beautiful surroundings
Surprises woven throughout — because we love a touch of magic ✨
You’ll leave feeling clearer, calmer, and more grounded in what matters most — ready to break new ground in your own way.
Your Speakers
Our speakers are entrepreneurial women living the evolution of the Minerva journey — building businesses, leading with purpose, and creating success on their own terms. Each brings real-world insights and a deep commitment to helping other women thrive.
Estelle Balfour, Nurturing Change
Estelle is a dedicated and passionate transformational specialist, committed to helping individuals find peace, clarity, and empowerment in their lives.
With a rich background in hypnotherapy, NLP, IEMT and other holistic modalities, she creates safe and nurturing spaces for people to heal, grow, and thrive. Her journey has taken her from the fast-paced world of senior commercial management and international business, to a path deeply rooted in holistic well-being.
Drawing on her vast experience, Estelle works with individuals and business teams, guiding them through personal breakthroughs, mind perspective shifts, and profound inner transformations. For Estelle, her work is more than just a profession - it’s a calling.
She is deeply passionate about helping people break free of unhelpful conditioning, whether through one-to-one coaching, retreats, or business team training, she is devoted to empowering others to create lasting change and live with greater happiness, confidence, and purpose. With warmth, wisdom, and integrity, Estelle continues to inspire those around her, reminding them that transformation is always possible - and that the journey to success and self-discovery can be both powerful and beautiful.
Estelle is the Minerva Mentor for the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
Sarah Hulme, Ladies Empowerment Circle
Sarah Hulme , is the Founder & CEO of the Ladies Empowerment Circle.
Since the age of 19 Sarah has dedicated herself to her self-employment journey to empowering, uplifting, and supporting women across a wide range of industries.
What started as a passion for helping others feel seen, heard, and valued has evolved into a lifelong mission — one that led to the creation of the Ladies Empowerment Circle.
Sarah's path has not been without its challenges. she's weathered the storms of failed marriages and domestic abuse, experiences that shook both her personal life and her businesses.
As a single mum raising three incredible children, Sarah faced darkness and doubt — but it was in those moments she found her true purpose. She realised that something was missing in the world for women. It wasn’t just about networking or business promotion — it was about connection, sisterhood, and community.
That’s what inspired Sarah to build the Ladies Empowerment Circle, not as a business, but as a family.
Today, the Circle is a vibrant, ever-growing community across the North West and Fylde Coast.
"This is not my success alone — it belongs to every woman who shows up, supports, and shines with us. I believe in real talk, real growth, and real sisterhood. Together, we rise."
Judith Wright, Essence of You
Judith Wright was born and bred in Yorkshire and is renowned for her no nonsense, straight forward approach to life. She is an author, speaker and entrepreneur and a huge fan of Miranda’s work which she has embedded into how she lives her life.
She has run multiple businesses, and for the last six years has been creating and delivering bespoke weddings, vow renewals and celebrations of life.
Judith sees this as the most rewarding thing she has ever done in her career. She is on a mission to open up the conversations about death and the choices that are available to people. Judith believes that once that subject has been looked at, we can get on with the job in hand which is to get on with living!
Judith is a wife to Robert and has been for more years than she cares to remember! She is a proud Mum of Becky and Jodie, and she is fortunate to see her son in laws, Marcus and Ozgen as the sons she never had. She is a besotted Grandma of Clarke Amara, Aslan Tobias, Nash Hayden and last but not least Atlas Noah.
The story continues there’s another granddaughter cooking as we speak!
Miranda Christopher, Avant-Garde Transformations
Creator of The Minerva Manifesto™ | Internationally recognised transformational leader | Pioneer of a new era of female entrepreneurship
Miranda Christopher is an internationally recognised transformational leader whose work has positively impacted millions of people across the world.
A former strategic consultant turned creator of movements, Miranda is known for challenging outdated models of leadership, entrepreneurship, and success — and for building practical systems that enable women to thrive on their own terms.
She is the founder of The Minerva Manifesto™ — a ground-breaking body of work that redefines what it means to succeed as a female entrepreneur in today’s world. Born from three and a half years of research, and shaped by Miranda’s own life-changing experience of burnout, The Minerva Manifesto™ has become the foundation for a growing global community of women choosing to do business differently.
Miranda’s work blends deep insight with practical application — bridging leadership, business energetics, and structural change. She is the driving force behind Flow Dynamics®, and multiple transformational systems used by entrepreneurs, leaders, and organisations worldwide.
With a background in Mathematical Sciences and a proven track record of creating multi-million pound impact through her work, Miranda brings a rare combination of rigour, innovation, and transformational insight.
Her message is simple: it is time to move beyond performative success and create businesses — and lives — that are structurally sound, energetically aligned, and truly built to thrive.
The Venue
Farington Lodge, Preston
A beautiful Georgian house set in lush, landscaped gardens — just minutes from the M6 and M65.
This elegant yet relaxed setting offers the perfect backdrop for a day of insight, connection, and momentum. There’s free on-site parking, space to breathe, and the kind of atmosphere that helps you switch gears and focus on you and your business.
Getting There:
🚗 Easy access by car and a short taxi ride from Leyland train station
🅿️ Free parking available on-site (VIP's have their own parking area)
📍 Address and directions provided in your confirmation email
If you have any access requirements or dietary needs, please let us know when booking — we’re here to make sure you feel supported and welcome.
Not Just a Day — a Whole Experience
Your experience starts a week before we meet in the room:
✨ You’ll get access to our dedicated event Facebook group — a space to connect with other attendees, start conversations, and meet our sponsors and partners.
✨ Join our pre-event online connection sessions — so when you arrive, you’re already part of the circle.
✨ Get early access to offers and insights from our sponsors and exhibitors.
And the value continues after the event:
✨ Our sponsors and exhibitors will be offering exclusive online workshops* to help you take what you’ve experienced even further.
✨ You’ll stay connected through our online community — to share ideas, opportunities, and support as you put your new strategies into action.
Breaking Ground is designed to give you momentum that lasts. The connections, conversations, and learning will carry on long after the day itself.
*VIP's have access to the recordings as part of their ticket price.
And once the post-event workshops conclude, the dedicated Facebook group will close — but that’s not the end of the story.
As an attendee, you’ll receive complimentary access to The Atrium
— our private online space (off social media) where the connections and conversations continue.
Inside The Atrium, you’ll be able to join our monthly connection sessions
— a place to meet, share, and stay inspired throughout the year.
Breaking Ground is just the beginning.
Our Event Sponsors
We’re inviting sponsors and exhibitors who believe in doing business differently — and in supporting women to thrive. The first of our sponsors and Exhibitors will be announced at the start of August. We can’t wait to share them with you.
Our Stall Holders
Your Ticket, Your Experience
Choose the experience that suits you best — both options give you a full day of insight, inspiration, and connection.
The difference is in the details.
VIP package
£55 + booking fee
VIP Parking
Priority event seating
Access to all online workshops (live & recorded)
Exclusive online pre-event meet & greet session
VIP Networking Lunch in private room with access to the speakers and sponsors
VIP Goody Bag including first access to Miranda’s forthcoming private podcast "Buy My Sh!t" — with an accompanying journal -sharing real-world insights on the monetisation of Female Empowerment, ahead of its public launch.
general admission
£22+ booking fee
Standard event access
Buffet Lunch in main room
Access to the pop-up Facebook group
Limited access to post-event workshops (live only)
Why Breaking Ground?
Because every structure starts with a decision to begin.
In construction, breaking ground marks the moment the earth is turned — when something shifts beneath the surface to make way for what’s coming next.
That’s what this event is.
A conscious choice to clear space. To make room for growth. To lay new foundations — for your business, your life, and your next level of success.
It’s not about doing more.
It’s about building better — with intention, integrity, and alignment.
Breaking Ground is the first stake in the soil.
And we’d love you to be there when it’s placed.
Breaking Ground is a full-day experience for female entrepreneurs who are ready to do business differently — without the hustle, without the hype.
It’s for the women who are quietly leading powerful change, building their businesses with heart, and defining success on their own terms.
This is a space to pause. To think deeply. To connect honestly.
To get clear on what matters now — and what’s next.
Whether you’re starting out or stepping into a new chapter, Breaking Ground is designed to meet you where you are… and walk with you as you move forward.
FAQs
You've got questions, we have answers! If your question isn't here, feel free to reach out via the chat box.
What time does the event start and finish?
VIP registration opens at 9:15 AM. General Admission begins at 9:30 AM. The event finishes around 4:00 PM.
What’s included in the ticket price?
All tickets include access to the full day of sessions, refreshments, lunch, printed materials, access to the pop-up Facebook group, and post-event online workshops from stallholders. VIP tickets also include priority seating, VIP parking, and a private networking lunch with speakers and sponsors.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Just yourself — as you are. A notebook and pen may be useful or the digital equivalent.
Can I attend if I’m just starting my business?
Absolutely. Whether you’re just beginning or already established, this day is designed to meet you where you are.
I’ve booked but can no longer attend — can I transfer my ticket?
Whilst tickets are non-refundable, yes, tickets can be transferred to another name. Just email us ahead of time with the details and we’ll take care of it.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Farington Lodge is wheelchair accessible and we can accommodate dietary and access needs — just let us know when booking.
Will recordings be available after the event?
No, this is a live, in-the-room experience. However, online workshops will be delivered online after the event for all attendees. VIP's will receive access to them as part of their ticket price.
What’s the dress code?
Smart casual. Come as yourself — comfortable, confident, and ready to connect.
It’s Time to Break Ground!
If you’re ready to do business your way —
To make money, enjoy life, and build something that’s truly yours —
Then this is your moment.
Join us on 12th September
Step into the room.
Claim your seat.
And take the first step in building what comes next.
Tickets are limited — book yours today.