Careers, Enterprise And Networking Evening

Inspirational YOUth, Hexagon Housing Association, ABCLife, Impact 10, TNG and Lewisham Homes presents

Get ahead in the Entertainment, Media, PR and Sports industry

An evening talk to empower and entrepreneurs interested in Acting, Journalism, Music, Travel, Retail, PR, Branding and the Sports industry.

Host

Ashley Chin - Actor, Screenwriter, Artist and Fashion designer

In 1999, Chin began his acting career in the BBC film Storm Damage directed by Lennie James. He then made his theatre debut as the role of Young Mal in Roy Williams' Lift Off at the Royal Court Theatre. In 2007, he played Razer in Bola Agbaje's Laurence Olivier award-winning play Gone Too Far!– a role which he subsequently reprised in 2008. He also played the role of Carl Wilkins in Roy Williams' There's Only One Wayne Matthews at the Polka Theatre. In August 2007, he played the role of Seales in BBC Radio 4's radio adaptation of E. R. Braithwaite's novel To Sir, With Love.

Chin's television credits include The Bill, HolbyBlue, The Fixer, Law & Order: UK and Waking the Dead, Silent Witness and Casualty. On film he has played supporting roles in Cherry Tree Lane and Anuvahood, and also a cameo in Sket. He was also selected as the 2010 Trailblazer at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for the role of Asad in Cherry Tree Lane.

Garry Green - South London Barrister and youth mentor

Garry’s strong sense of social justice and ties to local marginalised communities remain a constant despite his busy practice. Amongst some local groups he is known as the community lawyer”. He works voluntarily for an array of grass root organisations and is particularly passionate about the welfare of young people.
Garry specialises in criminal defence and has a reputation both for being a committed and brilliant advocate who is robust in the defence of his clients and fearless in ensuring they receive a fair trial.

Gemma Miller - Owner of Girl Like Me London boutique (recently featured on Channel 4's Mary Portas: Secret Shopper)

Genelle Aldred - Journalist, TV presenter, Author, Public speaker, Host and Business woman

Myx Quest - Record Producer, Owner / Founder of Qirv Ventures & Property Developer (London / Ghana)

Karen Tippett-Lehane - Travel, Beauty, Luxury and lifestyle PR Consultant

Mercedes Benson - Blogger, Presenter and Entertainment and Influencer Marketing at a multinational sports corporation (over 10k followers on Instagram)

Nikita Okyere - Celebrity Barber / Stylist (Over 11k followers on Instagram)

This evening will include a panel discussion on:

Excelling in the media, fashion, property, beauty, hospitality or sports industry
Starting a business
Changing your career
How to pitch or impress a potential employer
Self belief
The art of networking
Goal setting
Making industry contacts
The importance of balance
Book your ticket today – Entry includes:

Refreshments
1 day pass to use the Impact Hub (Co-Working space) in Brixton
Automatic membership to the Inspirational YOU Network (IYN)

6.00 – 6.30 Guests seated for discussion

6.30 - 8.00 Welcome, intro and panel discussion

8.00 – 8.30 Q & A

8.30 – 8.45 Close and depart