PepTalks Roadshow 2017
- Words by Peppermint
In anΒ era of screens, online streaming and social media, there’s nothing quite like talking to people in real life, hearing their stories and making real connections. That’s why we created ourΒ PepTalks events β to give people a chance to hear from individualsΒ from the pages of Peppermint magazine and beyond who are working to create positive changeΒ in their own unique way.
This June, we’re delighted to be taking PepTalks on the road, bringing a collection of incredible speakers to Brisbane,Β Byron Bay, Sydney and Melbourne. We’ll hear words of wisdom fromΒ raw foodie and life coachΒ Kemi Nekvapil, environmentalist and plus size model Laura Wells, meditation teacher Jacqui Lewis of The Broad Place, TOMS Australia managing directorΒ John Elliot, slow fashion activist Leah Musch, happiness coach Angela Simson, textile designer and maker Samorn Sanixay and others. Whether it’s sharing how they got started, the things that drive them, the lessons they’ve learned along the way or their highs and lows, each personΒ will giveΒ you food for thought, fill you with positivity and inspire you to get out there and live a meaningful life.
The best part of the evening was hearing three inspiring stories from people who are doing things a little differently and making a positive impact on the world. Thanks for a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable evening!
Held in beautifulΒ venues, each PepTalks will be an evening to remember. Tickets includeΒ a glass of wine (or a non-alcoholic) drink on arrival and sweet treatsΒ during the interval, and there’ll be a chance to purchase dinner from a food truckΒ beforehand and mingle and connect with likeminded people in your community. Weβll also be running The Peppermint Pitch β a one-minute opportunity for three attendees to share their life-changing concept for a creative, sustainable or social business β with the audience favourites receivingΒ $300 from Peppermint magazine and a feature on our blog to help promote their vision.
If you’d like to experience a newΒ kind of evening out that’ll leave youΒ feeling informed, uplifted and inspired, don’t miss out! Click on the locations below to get your tickets now.
Brisbane β Wed 7 June 2017, Lightspace
Byron Bay β Fri 9 June 2017,Β Byron Bay Surf Club
Sydney β Thurs 15 June 2017, Nest Creative Space
Melbourne β Fri 16 June 2017, Allpress Studio
Here’s what some of our previous PepTalks attendees have said…
Boy, I was due a pep talk and listening to the highs and lows of such inspiring women was right on cue! Great night… gorgeous wine, nibbles and very cool space. @perchandpantry
Thank you Peppermint magazine forΒ hosting such inspiring trailblazers at tonight’s PepTalks. The food was also amazing. @lizziebluedog
The best part of the evening was hearing three inspiring stories from people who are doing things a little differently and making a positive impact on the world. Thanks for a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable evening! @_allthelittlehappythings
PepTalks is one of those events that really opens your mind and thinking to socially and environmentally sustainable ways of “doing life”. What strikes me is the array of interested consumers from all walks of life that choose to come to these events to learn. @cassandra_trezise
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