Run The World Conference

 Disclaimer: I was invited by RMIT University and The League of Extraordinary women. Therefore entry to this event was free

Free water

Normally the event costs $75 and $50 for League Members, but for students it is free. Everyone got a free lunch, cupcake, water and gift bag.

This event was on last Saturday at RMIT SAB.
This was an all day affair that started at 9:15am. And by that time there were queues and queues of people all trying to get their seats inside the mega cool cinema theatre.

Prizes in which people won by putting their business cards in the box. It was a raffle.

This was a part of our showbags in which we got beer, shampoo and other goodies.

Free lunch all thanks to RMIT

Here I got to meet with the League of Extraordinary women. The League started two years ago when these women were lonely entrepreneurs and they needed the support that they can get.

There were about ten awesome and inspiring speakers and these were:
- Naomi Simson (Founder of RedBalloon)
- Kristina Karlsson (Founer and Creative Director of kikki.K)
- Prue MacSween (PR Guru)
- Tania Zaetta (TV Presenter)
- Annah Stretton (Founder of Annah Stretton Fashion)
- Valerie Khoo (Founder & Director of Australian Writers' Centre)
- Sheryl Thai (Founder of Cupcake Central)
- Samantha Gash (Ultra Marathon Runner, Entrepreneur and Lawyer)
- Catherine Moolenschot (Speaker, Facilitator and Author)

The one really important lesson that I really learnt was to never give up and keep on trying and trying. Never be afraid of failure. A lot of women are.

Another thing is to take action. If you have a dream just go for it- don't hold back. By then someone else will have also gotten the same idea as you

The money may be hard to find and you may need to get a loan from the bank manager. But it is so worth it.

The other main theme is networking. Surround yourself with positive people. Get rid of the negative people that constantly drain you.

Oh and one final thing was the project that RMIT School of Management was working on. It was showcased today. It was about Fast growth business and talking about how you can grow your business quickly. It was about the different characteristics of women and men in Entrepreneurial roles. In that they surveyed about 81 participants and found that women tend to be more emotional and want to connect with people where are men tend to be all about the money. This was a great chance to showcase some of the courses that RMIT teach such as good Leadership and Entrepreneurship courses. To find out about these courses head to the RMIT site.

To become a member of the League it is about $150 and you'll get lots and lots of chances to mingle with other like minded people. To join this League head to their site.
So I would like to say a thank you to RMIT University and The League for inviting me. I hope to be invited again soon as it was really lovely getting lots and lots of ideas about starting your own business. Students I hope that you can start as well.