An event series that provides a unique opportunity to connect with people
Connect & Chat withMichelle is an exclusive monthly event in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Next event: Monday 1st June.
Please book here.
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Purpose
If you're running a small business and want to meet others in a way that feels natural, genuine, human and supportive, then Connect & Chat withMichelle is for you.
The aim of Connect & Chat withMichelle is to build a community of small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Southend and Essex who want to cultivate stronger business relationships through meaningful connection, trust and peer support in a relaxed and informal way.
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Community
At Connect & Chat withMichelle, you will always meet a mix of small business owners and entrepreneurs who are open, supportive and genuinely interested in each other. Keeping the groups intentionally small helps create a calm, welcoming and friendly environment where everyone has space to talk, listen with thoughtful conversation.
Attendees leave feeling uplifted, motivated and part of a community that values authenticity, creativity and shared growth.
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Time and place
Connect & Chat withMichelle takes place in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex on the first Monday of each month, with two small groups of 12 attendees: 9am–11am and 11am–1pm.
Each event is hosted upstairs at The Squeeze Café on Leigh Broadway, a much-loved local venue in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea. The setting offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with great coffee, fresh smoothies and delicious food available to purchase.
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Co-working space
Connect & Chat withMichelle hosts occasional co-working sessions, offering small business owners dedicated time and space to focus on their business in a relaxed setting. It is an opportunity to work alongside others, share ideas, talk through priorities, or simply feel supported while spending purposeful time on your business, not by yourself.
Please bring your laptop and anything you need to work productively. Venues may vary from time to time.
To book your seat, please email here.
“Michelle has a natural ability to get people round a table to connect. It has been so beneficial to me to be able to ask other small business owners advice in a relaxed non-judgmental setting. Everyone is made to feel welcome and valued.”
“Michelle is a keen supporter of local business and is always on hand to make those all-important business connections. With a wealth of knowledge and a personable demeanour, Michelle lifts others up and puts them front and centre in a friendly and supportive way.”
“Michelle is a highly skilled marketing professional with a real gift for building enduring relationships and an exceptional talent for networking. She has a way of connecting with people that feels genuine, warm, and memorable - and she brings that energy into every event she organises and hosts. ”
“What a truly wonderful morning at Michelle’s Connect & Chat! Loved connecting with fellow local business owners and hearing their stories. It’s always inspiring to see the enormous talent and dedication of the small businesses in our community.”