In the lounge with Maxine Laceby | Absolute Collagen

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WeAreTheCity speaks to Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen.

Maxine created Absolute Collagen simply because it worked and no other reason. Working from her kitchen table when she was 50 years old, going from a happy full-time mum to two daughters to a beauty entrepreneur in just one short year. Find out more as she talks to WeAreTheCity’s CEO, Vanessa Vallely OBE

For more information about Maxine and Absolute Collagen visit:
www.absolutecollagen.com

Absolute Collagen Inspirational Woman Maxine Laceby Video interview

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January

20jan(jan 20)12:0024(jan 24)14:00Funny Women | Comedy Crash Course

Time

20/01/2025 12:00 - 24/01/2025 14:00(GMT+00:00)

Event Details

Funny Women’s courses and workshops have helped launch some incredible comedy careers and inspired some great public speakers. They also generate vital income for this non-profit organisation so that they can run the Funny Women Awards and provide valuable outreach support with initiatives like The Glitter Project.

Monday 20th to Friday 24th January

A week of daily workshops held on Zoom, from 12.00pm to 1.00pm Monday to Thursday and recorded should you miss a day.

Culminating in a live online showcase on Friday, where you’ll perform or present your pitch and receive invaluable feedback from facilitators and peers.

Full price £95 inc VAT

Use code ‘Partner_CCC’ for 50% discount.

We’re committed to building the next generation of comedic talent and our brilliant Comedy Crash Course is an accessible and inclusive fast-track towards performing, writing and creating comedy.

Featuring an hour a day of expert coaching and guidance from brilliant industry experts and an opportunity to perform in an online showcase at the end of the week.

Lynne Parker Founder & CEO, Funny Women CIC, TEDX Speaker, Writer & Facilitator, Comedy Coach and podcast host. Lynne will kickstart the week with a workshop that connects you, builds your confidence and gets your creativity flowing.

Mariana Feijó is a queer, Portuguese multidisciplinary artist, comedian, writer, photographer, content producer and podcaster, with international practice, based in London. Her practice started from a necessity to learn how to communicate and create community. She believes in pushing the boundaries of conventional comedic performance through collaboration and the combining of different art forms.

Emma Boddy is a Personal Performance Coach, Improv Teacher, and Performer with a background in NLP and Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy. Drawing from her own lived experience, she empowers individuals to become their best selves. Known for her innovative approach to personal growth, Emma combines her passion for improv with effective coaching techniques, helping individuals boost their confidence, think on their feet, and embrace playfulness.

Ella Woods is a Development Producer at BBC Studios Audio, Comedy and Entertainment, working across podcasts and radio shows for BBC Radio 4, Audible and more. As a comedy writer and performer she was twice shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards, and featured on Radio 1, 2 and 4.

Daily workshops are held on Zoom, from 12.00pm to 1.00pm Monday to Thursday and recorded should you miss a day. All times, UK times!

Culminating in a live online showcase on Friday, where you’ll perform or present your pitch and receive invaluable feedback from facilitators and peers. This is split into two parts with an hour interval 11.30am to 12.30pm & 1.00pm to 2.00pm. All times, UK times!

What past participants say:

“I needed to prepare for my first official standup gig and this course was perfect. Packed with information, tips and encouragement. Lovely atmosphere, even on Zoom! The course leaders and speakers were true experts and their feedback was extremely helpful. Brilliant!”

“This course was absolutely exceptional. I was a little scared of it when I signed up but it’s such a brilliant safe space that I didn’t feel out of my comfort zone. The advice was fantastically helpful and the live showcases were exciting and motivating. I really enjoyed every second thank you and am now going to start working on material for a live show!”

“Feels like being on an adventurous playground with your favourite mates.”

“It was a brilliantly diverse line-up of talented industry professionals who gave us great techniques to try out new ideas while giving constructive and helpful feedback.”

“All the guest speakers were excellent. They were kind and non-judgemental and gave us the confidence to try things without filtering ourselves. I would especially recommend this course to people who are starting out in comedy and in need of an extra boost!”

Full price £75 (+ VAT) plus booking fee.

Patreon rate £50 (+VAT) plus booking fee. To find out how to join Patreon all the details are here

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Discover a variety of events designed to inspire, inform and empower, from career development tips to wellbeing workshops. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network or focus on self-care, our events calendar has something for everyone. Stay up to date and never miss an opportunity, check it out here.

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28jan18:0020:00Women Pivoting to Digital | Explore What’s Possible for Your Career

29jan12:0013:00Rising Star Awards tips and tricks for an outstanding awards entry with Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE

01feb10:0017:00Funny Women | Stand Up To Stand Out - Winter Warm Up

Time

01/02/2025 10:00 - 17:00(GMT+00:00)