Ambition is more than a personal goal. It’s a force that drives business growth, helps build resilience, and creates thriving relationships with your target audience and wider community.

For women in business, ambition often means dealing with unique challenges while striving for success. At the Socially Shared Women’s Business Network, we understand this journey intimately, which is why we have loved providing a supportive environment over the last ten years where women can connect, learn, and grow together.​

Why Ambition Matters in Small Business

It’s great to have big dreams, but ambition is so much more than that. For small business owners, ambition can be transformative, but how can it positively impact your business success?

• Growth and expansion – with an ambitious mindset, you set clear, actionable goals that push you beyond your comfort zone. “Work smarter, not harder.” Ambition means continuously seeking new opportunities to grow, expand, collaborate, scale up, or even try new markets.

Top tip: Regularly review your business goals to make sure you keep challenging yourself.

• Resilience – facing obstacles is part of the journey for any small business, but ambitious business owners will tackle any setbacks with confidence and build resilience. You learn to bounce back faster and develop a growth mindset that helps you find solutions.

Top tip: Be curious rather than fearful of setbacks and ask yourself what you can learn from this situation.

• Attract opportunities – think of ambition as a magnet! When you are clear about your vision and goals, you will naturally attract the right clients, collaborators, and investors who believe in you and your business potential.

Top tip: Be open about your business ambitions, especially when networking. Your passion can inspire others.

• Motivation and productivity – ambitious people often have higher levels of motivation. Being clear about what you want creates more focus, which increases your productivity.

Top tip: Celebrate your achievements, big or small, to keep your morale high.

• Strong brand – an ambitious business owner creates a strong brand that shows the world they have a compelling brand identity. This will attract potential customers and cheerleaders who know, like, and trust you.

Top tip: show your ambition through consistent branding, storytelling, and engaging content that resonates with your audience.

• Continuous learning – being ambitious means becoming a lifelong learner! Your desire for greater success pushes you to learn and add to your skillset.

Top tip: Invest in regular training and attend industry events like the Socially Shared Women in Business Conference to learn from your peers and industry experts.

Embrace Your Ambition

Ambition is like a spark. It sets the fire you need to bring about positive change. By attending the Socially Shared Women in Business Conference, you invest in your personal and professional growth and contribute to a community that uplifts and inspires women.

Established in 2015, Socially Shared has become a foundation for women entrepreneurs and professionals across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, and further afield. With monthly meetings in locations like Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Solihull, and Stratford, the network offers a welcoming space for women to share experiences, gain knowledge, and build lasting relationships.

Our inclusive approach, which celebrates collaboration over competition, means that every member feels valued and empowered.

The highlight of the Socially Shared annual calendar of events is the Women in Business Conference, now in its 7th year. Scheduled for Friday June 13th, at the Windmill Village Hotel, Golf Club & Spa in Coventry, this event promises a day filled with inspiration, learning, and networking. ​

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Ambition’, and we will be exploring this topic in the widest sense of its meaning through our speakers. The programme brings together a collective of exceptional women speakers, with a wealth of knowledge, understanding and experience, which they will be proud to share.

Why Attend?

• Inspiring Speakers: Hear from our incredible line-up of speakers, who have turned their ambitions into reality.​
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your support network.​
• Celebration of Achievements: Recognise and celebrate the successes of women in business.​

“By far the best networking group I’ve been to. Expertly organised, incredibly friendly group with genuine support and the leaders are very well connected in the local business world with heaps of experience. Socially Shared is totally different from other networking groups I’ve attended; it’s whole ethos centres around LEARNING while networking and each session has a themed business topic like ‘knowing your customer’ ‘blog writing’ ‘time management’ etc which are really useful with a handy worksheet with all the tips to take away.” Stephanie Rix, Life’s Work Consulting

Join Us

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience. Reserve your spot today, and let’s all turn our ambition into action.

Ambition isn’t just about aiming higher. Think of it as strengthening your dreams and discovering practical strategies that move your small business forward.

The Socially Shared 7th Annual Women in Business Conference offers the perfect platform to refine your ambition, equip you with practical tools, and connect you with a network of inspiring women who share your passion for success.

BOOK NOW! There are only a limited number of tickets available, so secure your ticket today and join us for our 7th Annual Women in Business Conference, our headline event of the year!

Feel Supported in Your Business with Socially Shared

Interested in joining the Socially Shared Women’s Business Support Network? Our affordable annual membership starts from £99 and includes many benefits to help your business thrive. Find out more via our website. 

What does the membership include?

• Online Business Directory Page
• Unlimited Event Directory Listings
• Members Only Facebook Group
• Members Only Free Events
• Two Free Guest Passes
• Discounted Meetings

• Discounted Tickets For Special Events
• Discounted Advertising Opportunities
• Quarterly Members Only Newsletter
• Quarterly Maximising Membership
• Priority For Speaking Opportunities
• Personalised Membership Badge

“Karen and her area hosts run a fabulous in-person networking group serving the women in business over the West Midlands, Warwickshire and wider region. Finding a supportive network when you are a woman in business is a must! I feel very fortunate to also be able to collaborate with Karen and Socially Shared in running collaborative women’s network events – Collaboration over competition is our shared ethos.” Sharon Louca, Women’s Business Network