Start With Yourself: An Evening Inspired by Emma Grede

Good food. Meaningful conversations. Fresh perspectives.

Join us for a special Saturday gathering inspired by Emma Grede's book, Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life.

What does it really mean to start with yourself? How do we define success on our own terms, take ownership of our ambitions and make choices that reflect the lives we want to create?

These are just some of the ideas we'll explore together.

We'll use Emma Grede's book as the starting point for an afternoon of thoughtful discussion, shared experiences and fresh perspectives.

But this isn't your typical book club gathering.

It's also an opportunity to step away from our usual routines, meet interesting women, build genuine connections and enjoy the kind of conversations that stay with us long after we've left the table.

What to expect
A warm welcome and an opportunity to get to know one another.

A relaxed conversation exploring the ideas and themes in Start With Yourself.

Different perspectives on ambition, work, business, identity and personal growth.

An opportunity to share what we've learnt from the book and how we might apply those lessons to our own lives.

Good company, interesting conversations and perhaps a few new friendships.

The afternoon
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

We'll begin with introductions before moving into our discussion of the book.

There'll be plenty of time for conversation, refreshments and getting to know one another.

The afternoon will be relaxed and informal, with room for the discussion to take us in interesting directions.

Before you come
Please read or listen to Start With Yourself by Emma Grede before the event.

As you read, think about the ideas that resonate with you, challenge your thinking or make you question something about your own approach to work and life.

You might want to bring along a favourite passage, an observation or a question you'd love to explore.

No presentations. No pressure. Just come ready to share, listen, learn and enjoy yourself.

Venue and refreshments
We'll meet at a lovely, quiet venue in Central London, where we can sit comfortably and enjoy our conversation.

The exact location will be confirmed closer to the event, once we have an idea of numbers.

Food and drinks will be available to purchase, but there's no obligation to order a full meal. You're welcome to enjoy lunch, have a coffee or simply order whatever you fancy.

Everyone will be responsible for their own food and drinks.

Booking & Event Contribution
£3 per person

A small contribution towards the administration and running costs of At The Table.

Food and drinks are optional and paid for individually.

Please only RSVP if you genuinely intend to attend, as places are limited.

About At The Table
This gathering is hosted by At The Table: Women in Data, AI & Beyond, a community bringing women together to connect, share experiences, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Whether you're working in data, AI, business, leadership, exploring a new direction or simply looking to meet interesting women, we'd love to have you join us.

Come for the book. Stay for the conversation.