Business women from across Lancashire gathered at The Wild Fox gin distillery and farm in Garstang, for the launch of Elevate, a new event designed to inspire connection, storytelling and shared experiences. The evening featured a candid conversation with owner Lizzie Billington, who shared her business journey and the story behind the venue.

Happy has been working alongside Elevate co-founders Liz Cliffe of Towers & Gornall and Lisa Lodge of Vincents Solicitors to help bring the event to life.

From the outset, the founders were clear about what they wanted to create. They envisioned an experience where women could come together to hear authentic stories, share experiences and leave feeling inspired by the people they had met and the journeys they had heard about.

To support that vision, Happy worked alongside both teams on the event strategy, messaging and promotion. We created founder stories, socials, invitations, event communications, PR opportunities alongside the many details that help transform an idea into a memorable experience.

Guests enjoyed great food and inspiring stories from women representing different sectors, backgrounds and experiences. The event celebrated the journeys, challenges and lessons that shaped them along the way.

Giving back was also part of the founders' vision and they were delighted to donate £200 via ticket sales to the Violence Against Women and Girls charity, supporting women beyond the event itself.

Speaking about working with Happy, Liz and Lisa said “We knew what we wanted Elevate to feel like, and Happy was an important part of bringing that vision to life. Their experience, ideas and thoughtful approach helped shape the event from the very beginning. They made suggestions, challenged our thinking, and added value throughout making the whole process feel effortless. The feedback from attendees has been overwhelming, and we're incredibly proud of what we created together. We're really excited for the next Elevate event in October."

 Whether we're supporting a business conference, exhibition, community event or leadership programme, the principle is always the same: we start with people. Liz and Lisa had a clear vision for Elevate and an equally clear sense of how they wanted people to feel. Our role was to help bring that vision to life.

"Seeing a room of women connecting, sharing experiences and supporting one another was really humbling. We're proud to have played a small part in the journey and can't wait to see Elevate continue to grow. What stood out most in the feedback was how many people spoke about the stories they had heard. Storytelling sat at the heart of the founders' vision for Elevate, so hearing that reflected back by attendees felt like a real measure of success," said Chief Happy, Karen Lambert.

Thinking about an event of your own?

Whether you're launching a new initiative, hosting a leadership event or exhibiting at a major industry show, we can help turn your vision into reality.

From strategy and planning through to content, PR and delivery, we'll help create an experience that people remember.

Get in touch on 07860 649274 or email hello@happy-creative.co.uk to start the conversation.