Don’t miss the mini ‘Fashion Parade’ from Petals and Stitches very own founder, Beverley Mclaughlan…

Designing has always been a passion for Beverley from an early age, in particular the love of fabrics and creating a garment. Beverley studied pattern drafting and garment making in an evening class at Jacob Kramer in Leeds whilst in full time employment as an administrator in the Education Department. Well over 30 years ago!! […]
Passionate Sophie Simpson, creator of West Yorkshire based business SS Dance & Wellbeing is a breath of good energy and will be a part of the 2025 Black Business Expo…

As an experienced dance artist, teacher, wellness coach, project manager and dance judge, Sophie’s passion behind SS Dance & Wellbeing is to create a simple but effective sense of escapism through participation in dance, movement/fitness sessions. In addition, she coaches individuals to live better lives through self-discovery. Sophie creates environments that engage people, positively impacts […]
Carmen Gilfillan, founder of the Stimulus wellness practice is confirmed as a speaker at the Black Business Expo 2025, Huddersfield…

Carmen is an emotional health expert, specialising in helping women over 40 overcome past trauma. She is an author, speaker and specialist in wellness and personal growth. As an energy therapist and life coach, Carmen runs workshops on healing from the pain of the past, and combines her coaching and healing skills into her flagship health and wellbeing programme, S.W.E.D.E.N.™