Attendees heard from a panel of four speakers: Laura Salter, Director at Independent Women, part of Forvis Mazars in the UK; Clare Roberts, CEO and Founder of Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Zoe Davies, Tax Partner and Head of Mid Market Business at Forvis Mazars; and Dr Sally Harris, National Lead GP at HCA Healthcare.
The panel shared insights into balancing professional and personal responsibilities while managing financial and physical health.
The evening began with a food and drinks reception from Manchester-based award-winning caterer Herb and Spice. Guests then took their seats for the discussion, which explored the challenges and strategies women use to navigate careers, entrepreneurship, and financial independence.
The event was organised in collaboration with Independent Women, part of Forvis Mazars in the UK, and featured a luxury jewellery showcase from Boodles Manchester.
Amy Lancaster-Hall for Porsche Centre Bolton said: "It was fantastic to see so many women coming together to share their experiences and support each other.
Conversations like these help break down barriers and encourage more women to take control of their financial futures."
The event highlighted the importance of networking and knowledge-sharing among professional women. Independent Women aims to empower women to make informed financial decisions across financial planning, wealth management, tax advice and other services such as mergers and acquisitions. At the same time, the panel members brought expertise from sectors including education, tax, financial planning and healthcare.
Amanda Dagg, Consultant at Forvis Mazars, said: "Running a business while managing personal commitments is never easy, but hearing from others who have faced similar challenges is inspiring. Events like this remind us that success is about support, resilience, and learning from each other. It was incredible to see so many women in the dealership sharing ideas and connecting – fantastic!"
Porsche Centre Bolton continues to host initiatives that foster community engagement and professional development. Future events will aim to provide more opportunities for learning and collaboration.