Laura Maginess’ Post

Last night was special. And I've been trying to put my finger on exactly why. Yes, the food was incredible, The Ivy's Morgan Room was absolutely beautiful and we were surrounded by talented, ambitious women doing amazing things. But it felt like there was something more. Maybe it was the coming together of different communities. Maybe it was the openness in the room. Maybe it was hearing the successes of women from completely different industries but finding common ground between them. Whatever it was, there was a real magic in the connections being made. As I looked around the room, I saw women sharing ideas, making introductions, offering support, celebrating one another and having the kinds of conversations that remind you why community matters so much. A huge thank you to Paula Wingate , founder of Influential Minds and soon-to-launch Unleash Your Fire, for sponsoring the evening and for bringing so many wonderful women from her own community along. The blend of our two communities created something really special and expanded the conversation in ways I don't think any of us expected. Thank you to Carol Jackson , founder of Ellis Gin, for providing our delicious Alice in Wonderland welcome cocktail. If you've never tried it, it's an exclusive Ellis Gin cocktail at The Ivy and it is every bit as good as it sounds. Thank you to Suzanne Gilchrist and the team at The Ivy for making the entire experience feel effortless. From helping bring the evening together behind the scenes to tying 24 diamond bows onto champagne glasses (a task I can confidently say I would have made a complete ar** of!), your support meant so much. Thank you also to Lavender Blue for the stunning floral displays. The room looked blooming perfect. Our guest speaker, Tracey McNellan , Owner & Editor of Scottish Woman Magazine, shared so much wisdom around leadership, visibility, personal branding and building a career with impact. The conversation was honest, insightful and packed with nuggets that I know many of us will be thinking about for a long time. Every guest left with a copy of Scottish Woman Magazine and I'm delighted that The Glow Club (by Glasglow Girls Club) will soon become a distributor of the magazine from our new city centre home. And finally, thank you to Sherrie Higgins for capturing the evening so beautifully. Some of the highlights feature in this post. Less than 24 hours later, I already know new introductions have been made, emails have been exchanged, ideas for collaborations are being explored. And that's exactly why we do what we do. At its heart, the Glow Club has always been about community. Creating spaces where women can come together, feel supported, be inspired and realise they're not building their businesses alone. Last night felt like a wonderful reminder of that. To every woman who joined us – a heartfelt thank you for being part of it. 💎