Join our event ‘Business as Usual: Wrapping up 2025’ in Cork city

Following a full-house summer event, the IMAGE Business Club returns to Cork at The River Lee Hotel on Thursday, November 27, for an evening of networking, peer-to-peer conversation and shared insights from businesswomen and industry thought leaders.

Join us as we take a look at business in the current climate – assessing the environments, challenges, wins, and lasting takeaways from the past year. In addition to candid conversation, there’s plenty of opportunity to learn and grow through others’ experiences and perspectives.

On the night, we’ll hear from Ellen Kavanagh, founder of Waxperts and Your Skin Stuff; London-based stylist and content creator Emma McEvoy (@emmanoodle_); The Irish Examiner’s weekend editor Vickie Maye; and Deirdre Waldron, founder of Fuzion Communications. These women are all at the top of their profession; each has the experience, the dedication and the ability to apply their skills and smarts to carve a path to success.

All in conversation with IMAGE contributing editor Melanie Morris, we’ll learn exactly how each has navigated 2025, what they’ve learned about themselves and about business this year, and how they’re planning for times ahead. You’ll leave with a new sense of connection of purpose for yourself, your business and your community, along with a gift bag and hopefully, some new contacts and friends!

Schedule

6pm – 7.15pm: Network over cocktails and canapés

7.15pm – 8.30pm: An informative conversation with our experts

8.30pm – 9pm: Meet the speakers and network further

When & Where

When: Thursday, November 27 at 6pm

Where: The River Lee Hotel, Cork

The River Lee Hotel is delighted to offer a 20% discount on a Classic Room. Make a night of and avail of this special offer! Use code ‘IMAGE’ to secure this rate.

Tickets

IMAGE Business Club members have access to one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased for €55* incl.VAT. Each attendee will enjoy drinks, delicious canapés and a gorgeous gift bag.

Not an IMAGE Business Club member? Become a member today and enjoy complimentary access to six exclusive live, in-person networking events. Join the club for €243 (ex.VAT) now to claim your complimentary ticket!

Already a member? Claim your free ticket here.

Places to this event are available on a first-come first-serve basis and are limited. 

Please book early to avoid disappointment. If you cannot attend the event, we kindly ask for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.   

*Booking fees apply

Meet the speakers

Ellen Kavanagh Jones, Founder, Waxperts

Ellen Kavanagh Jones is an Irish beauty founder and esthetician who has built a strong reputation in the waxing and skincare industry. She is the founder of the salon and professional waxing brand Waxperts and also the preteen skincare brand Your Skin Stuff. An award-winning entrepreneur, she’s built purpose-driven brands known for innovation, authenticity, and empowering confidence at every age.

Emma McEvoy, ACA, Founder, Emmanoodle Ltd

ACA-qualified founder and fashion creator Emma McEvoy is the Cork native behind @emmanoodle_, one of the most influential fashion platforms in Ireland. Based in London, her community of over 360,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok engages with content that reaches five million people each month. Emma combines her corporate expertise with her mission to make style education accessible and empowering for women everywhere.

Vickie Maye, Weekend Editor, The Irish Examiner

Vickie Maye is head of features at The Irish Examiner and is the editor of Weekend magazine. She is a busy mum of four and is a proud Corkonian.

Deirdre Waldron, Founder, Fuzion Communications

Deirdre Waldon is the founder of Fuzion, an award-winning brand communications agency which is celebrating 25 years in business in November 2025. She is one of Ireland’s leading communication professionals with more than 30 years of experience across a wide range of corporate and consumer clients in Ireland and the UK, including award-winning national public affairs campaigns.

Deirdre’s main focus is corporate communications, public affairs and crisis communications, and she leads a team of over 20 highly skilled and experienced communications and creative professionals.