Side Street, part of Shiko Group, is excited to announce its partnership with Third Place to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Together, they are hosting an empowering panel event, taking place on Saturday 8th March from 2-6pm at Side Street, Manchester’s favourite new cocktail spot.
This collaboration aims to bring together inspirational Manchester women who have turned their dreams into reality. The panel discussion will feature accomplished female entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, insights, and advice on building confidence, overcoming challenges, and achieving success. Attendees will enjoy a welcome Aperol Spritz or Hug-no Spritz, a panel talk, a Q&A session, networking opportunities, sweet treats from Coy Biscuit, and a goody bag to take home.
Hayley Sammé, Sales & Marketing Director at Shiko Group, said, “At Side Street, we’re committed to creating spaces where people feel inspired and empowered. Partnering with Third Place for International Women’s Day is a natural fit, as we both share a passion for community, connection, and celebration. We look forward to welcoming guests for an afternoon of motivation, great conversation, and of course, delicious cocktails in our wonderful space. This is one of many events and brand collaborations for both Side Street and Shiko Group as a whole.”
Bethany Lee, Founder of Third Place, added, “We’re excited to be able to bring together a diverse panel of women business owners in Manchester, who have followed their creative passions, to hear their stories, what inspires them, and what helps them find confidence. The panelists are all down-to-earth people who guests can relate to. The theme of the panel is ‘Step Into Your Power,’ and we want it to make people reflect on what makes them uniquely special—everyone’s on different journeys to their version of success. Plus the event gives women the chance to make new friends in Manchester which is what Third Place is all about.”
Confirmed speakers for the event are below:
- Eleanor Bowmer, Founder of Eleanor Bowmer
Eleanor Bowmer is a female-founded home and gift brand. We believe in the power of art to transform everyday living, bringing joy and inspiration into your home and daily routine with our vibrant, hand-illustrated designs. From beautiful homeware to thoughtful gifts, each piece is crafted with personality, bursting with colour, and drenched in unique patterns. Best known for our motivational mugs, unique card designs and stationery.
- Natasha Fernandes Anjo, Founder of ROOP
Sustainable accessory brand, ROOP was born because founder, Natasha was ‘bored, broke and delusional’! ROOP’s signature furoshiki bag changed Natasha’s life. It enabled her to have her dream job – bringing scrunched and sustainable accessories to life with a focus on bridal, storytelling and making the everyday romantic. The product range has grown and evolved over time to encompass a series of unique handbags and hair accessories. ROOP is dedicated to using deadstock, left over, vintage or eco-friendly fabrics and aims to be as sustainable as possible in all areas of the business. Everything is produced in-house at ROOP’s Stockport studio with love.
- Chelsie Southern, Founder of Studio Dawn
Studio Dawn is your local self-care sanctuary started by founder Chelsie in a bid to make self-care accessible, easy and sociable. Branching out past the usual mediums of self-care and into creativity, Chelsie has created a space where the focus lies on spending time with yourself in whatever capacity you have. Born from her own desire to create long-term hobbies and communities, Chelsie has used her own mental health struggles to pave the way for a space that fosters safety, calm and joy when it’s hard to find it.
- Esi Essel, Founder of Coy Biscuit
Coy Biscuit was born from a passion for baking and a background in illustration and graphic design. Dedicated to spreading joy through scrumptious, beautifully iced biscuits. They offer a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, delivering their treats all across the country and beyond. Coy biscuit is also the UK’s only fully vegan friendly iced biscuit company.
International Women’s Day : Step Into Your Power tickets are £14.50 and include a welcome cocktail or mocktail from Side Street’s killer cocktail menu, a panel talk, Q&A session, sweet treats from Coy Biscuit and a goody bag.
