Zesty Threads: Careers in Fashion
Zesty Threads is our second industry spotlight event, exploring the diverse (and often unexpected) career paths in fashion. Hear from a panel of women working at the intersection of fashion and fields like technology, law, and product design — with speaker announcements coming soon.
After the panel, get stuck into a short practical workshop and spend time connecting with our warm, welcoming community.
Expect inspiration, real talk, and something tangible to take away — just how we like it at WLGYL.
Date: Thursday 24th July 2025
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Location: TBC
Sign up link: Coming Soon!
Citrus on the Lawn: WLGYL Summer Social
Citrus on the Lawn is a laid-back summer social by When Life Gives You Lemons, created to bring together the women who make this community what it is. It’s a chance to see some familiar faces, meet new ones, and enjoy an afternoon that’s just about connection.
We’re heading to the park for picky bits, low-stakes games, and meaningful chats. No agenda, no panel — just a space to be present, eat something good, and enjoy each other’s company.
Bring a snack, bring a friend, bring your full self. Whether you’ve been rolling with WLGYL from day one or you’re brand new, there’s a spot for you on the lawn.
Date: Saturday 9th August 2025
Time: 14:30 – 18:00
Park: TBC
Sign up link: Coming Soon!
Peeling Back the Profession: Careers in Law
What does a legal career really look like? Peeling Back the Profession brings together voices from across the industry, corporate, in-house, policy, and more, to share the routes they took and the roles they didn’t know existed. Law degree or not, to widen your view of where a legal career can take you.
Date: Coming Soon, Autumn 2025
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Lemonade! (TBC)
Part 3 of the 3 series event… MAKE LEMONADE!
Let’s make some lemonade! A one-hour panel discussion featuring accomplished women professionals who are from diverse backgrounds and industries, sharing their personal journeys as first-generation immigrants. The panel will delve into various topics including the hurdles they faced, identifying career-limiting factors, and the valuable insights and advice they'd offer their younger selves today.
Following the session's conclusion, the girls will have the chance to network with the event's speakers, providing them with a valuable opportunity to hone their networking skills.
DATE: TBC
WHERE: TBC
Freshly Squeezed Connections
We’re excited to announce that something even more refreshing is on the horizon!
Join us for "Freshly Squeezed Connections", a WLGYL networking event where you'll connect with like-minded professionals and aspiring leaders in an interactive, hands-on environment. This event is designed to help you make meaningful connections, share experiences, and gain practical insights into turning challenges into opportunities.
Please register your interest by populating this short Google Form: https://forms.gle/WnEyLE6pSf7BGMS47.
DATE: Thursday, 1 May 2025
WHERE: 1 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7WS
Turning Life's Lemons into Tech Opportunities
After our successful event in March, we've been hard at work crafting something special, and now the wait is almost over!
Join us for our upcoming event, where you can participate in a hands-on workshop designed to help you navigate the tech industry, no matter where you’re starting from.
This workshop will guide you through the different tech and non-tech roles within the industry, teaching you how to source and effectively showcase relevant work experience.
DATE: Saturday 7th September, at 1pm until 3:30pm
WHERE: 10 Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1HP
When Life Gives You Lemons… Squeeze The Day
Part 2 of the 3 series event… SQUEEZE THE DAY!
Squeezing the lemon of all its juice and putting it to use! An interactive workshop followed by some 1:1 mentoring on how to set up a LinkedIn profile and build an online brand. It is essential that girls understand the importance of developing a network and its long-term benefits.
Participants will have the chance to create their LinkedIn profiles during the event, making the When Life Gives You Lemons sessions hands-on.
This session will be coupled with a #IamRemarkable workshop - a google initiative set up to empower women to celebrate their achievements.
DATE: Sunday 24th March 2024, at 16:30 until 18:30
WHERE: 10 Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1HP
When Life Gives You Lemons… Don’t Be Bitter
Part 1 of 3 events … DON’T BE BITTER!
The inception of the lemon. The lemon on the tree. We cannot pick the lemon too early. First-generation immigrant girls may experience imposter syndrome, a feeling of not fitting in and facing confidence issues by default. This session aims to explore these emotions and offer effective strategies for overcoming them. This will be followed by a student-led panel discussing all things A-Levels, University, apprenticeships and securing your first job.
We might get handed whole lemons, yet there is a lot we can do with them!
Register for the event by clicking on ‘Join The Community.’