The Business of Colour
the dish. x Re: Agency invite you to take a seat.
Introducing Take a Seat, our new programme of events exploring the conversations, ideas and challenges that matter most to women in business and the creative industries.
We’re so excited to be partnering with Re:Agency on the series. Each panel brings together founders from their hand-selected client roster, and this is the first of a handful conversations we’ll be hosting together over the coming months.
THE BUSINESS OF COLOUR
A breakfast conversation with the female founders shaping how we live, feel and design.
We’re thrilled to kick things off with a morning bringing together female founders who are shaping how we live, feel and design. Moderated by Calandre Orton of Up With The Lark, our panel will share the honest stories behind their businesses:
How and why they started, and the leap that made it real
Finding and keeping the right clients in the creative industries
Building a brand people remember, from colour to storytelling
Growing a team, and knowing when to let go
Balancing business with family life
Meet the Panel
Louisa Tratalos, founder of Colours of Arley. An interiors and portrait photographer, Louisa launched Colours of Arley in 2022 after searching for the perfect striped fabric for her rescue dog, Patch. Today the brand creates bespoke striped fabrics in a family workshop in Cheshire.
Annie Harrison, founder of FARE INC. A London-based interior designer, Annie founded her studio in 2019 after a decade in the creative industries. Her portfolio spans Michelin Guide restaurants, boutique cinemas, Soho bars and private homes, blending the cool with the classic.
Franky Rousell, founder and CEO of JOLIE. With over ten years in the industry, Franky leads a creative team designing spaces rooted in science. She collaborates with neuroscientists, composers and perfumers to create interiors that begin with the five senses.
Neena Jivraj Stevenson, Managing Director of The Sloane Club. Since her family business, Queensway, acquired The Sloane Club in 2017, Neena has led its reinvention, from branding and people to experience and space. Appointed Managing Director in January 2024, she is building the business through the lens of people.
Meet the Moderator
Calandre Orton, founder of Up With The Lark. Calandre founded Up With The Lark, a business consultancy for the arts and creative industries. A former art and media lawyer and commercial director, she helps creative founders build businesses that are as profitable as they are beautiful. She also hosts the Up With The Lark And podcast, sharing honest conversations with founders & makers.
The details
Thursday 5th November · 8:30am arrival · 9:00am take a seat · 11:00am close
Upstairs at LILA's, The Sloane Club
Limited tickets available. The morning includes the panel, a Q&A and time to meet fellow founders from the creative industries. Breakfast and a goodie bag are included in the ticket price of £25.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are pulling up a seat for the very first time, you’re welcome here! This is exactly who it’s for.
We can’t wait to see you.
Alice & Pip