Upcoming Events
Speed Mentoring
26th May, 6.00pm - 7.00pm, Online
Join us for a power-packed hour of speed mentoring with mentors who have been where you are—and are ready to help you navigate your next steps.
Meet the Mentors:
✨ Jess Macdonald – Group Creative Director, Tenacious Labs
✨ Teresa Ferreira – Ferrgood Studio, Creative Director/Founder
✨ Katja Alissa Mueller - Pliant, Head of Brand Design
Process London x ILN
27th May, 6.30pm - 9.30 pm, London
In-person events made to share the processes used by creatives, freelancers, founders and teams.
Our speakers will focus on their approach to professional life, including career journeys and client projects, helping you pick up insightful takeaways for future wins:
Seb Tam is a multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur and creative, as well as co–founder of blurry.works, a London-based design studio.
Shaniqua Benjamin is a poet, writer, facilitator, empowerment coach, and community engagement consultant. She was Croydon's first Poet Laureate from 2020-24. Her work has been featured in the National Portrait Gallery, Magma, and more.
Mara is a Romanian film producer and founder of melancholiapictures. Her projects have received international recognition with official selections at festivals and institutions including Torino Film Festival, BFI Flare, DocuDays, the Hollywood Women’s Film Institute and others. She is also a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient.
Making Motherhood Work:
Building a Flexible Business
9 June, 11am, Online
A practical, honest free session for anyone navigating (or planning for) motherhood while building a business, moderated byIsabel Sachs, with stories from Ayo Abbas, Lara Sheldrake and Fab Giovanetti
A Game of Artworld Snakes & Ladders
30 June, 6.00pm, Elizabeth XI Bauer , 20-22 Exmouth Market, London
Careers aren’t linear - they’re a game of ladders (lucky breaks) and snakes (setbacks). Isabel Sachs, founder of I LIKE NETWORKING and Alexandra Steinacker-Clark, author of Working in Art: How to Build a Career in the Art World, share how networks, opportunities, and setbacks actually shape your career journey.
There will be a book signing & we will announce a special opportunity for members of I LIKE NETWORKING and NXT GEN
Free to join, please RSVP
How to Promote Your Work
25 July, London and Online
Join Isabel Sachs, founder of I LIKE NETWORKING, to explore strategies to promote your creative work or business. Part of the Royal Academy of Dance Members Conference
1-1 Coaching
Various Dates, Online
A focused 1:1 session to get you unstuck, make decisions and leave with an action plan
For Early-Career Creatives
Map your next 3–6 months, so you know exactly what to focus on
Refine your CV/portfolio and positioning so your experience makes sense on paper
Build a networking and job search plan that doesn’t feel gross or overwhelming
For Career Changers and Mid-Career Creatives
Clarify what you actually want next (and what to leave behind)
Identify roles, companies and pathways that match your skills and values
Design a targeted job search + networking strategy to reach the right people
For Entrepreneurs and Freelancers
Turn your ideas into a practical business roadmap with clear priorities
Refine your offers, pricing and messaging so people get what you do
Plan how to find clients through networking, collaborations and visibility