Black Professionals Brunch (including guest speakers)

Come and join us for our special Black Professionals Brunch event, curated by AfroSocial & Melanated In Manchester, as we empower and honour Black professionals in the city.

The purpose of this event is to give Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders a safe and empowering environment in which to reflect, converse, and build supportive networks.

We are honoured to announce a distinguished lineup of speakers from Manchester’s black professionals community which includes;

The Speakers:

Deisy, founder of Black Women Mental Health Network.

Deisy has established a healing community based around mental health and self care for Black women in Manchester. Working as a senior perinatal mental health social worker, she has an abundance of experience and recognition within her field. Mental health, and specifically Black mental heath is extremely important and we can’t wait for you to hear more about her journey.

Efia Mainoo, founder of Blackownedmcr, Studios and Marketplace.

Efia is a female entrepreneur that has built and grown a space for not only her own business but also a co-working space for Black business owners in Manchester within the beauty industry, food industry, creative industry, arts and crafts… you name an industry, there is a space for you at the studios! All jokes aside, we can’t wait for you to hear about her journey.

Carolyn, founder of Horizon Capital Estate.

Carolyn specialises in serviced accommodation and residential lettings in Manchester. Horizon Capital Estate has acquired a number of properties located in Manchester and Carolyn has been sharing their property journey all over social media. Carolyn is well experienced within her field and knows the Manchester property market like the back of her hand. We can’t wait for you to hear about her journey.

The Brunch:

You have the opportunity to enjoy the event in two ways, as we’ve included:

- Brunch and networking ticket: giving you the full experience, with the brunch starting from 3pm, our menu boasts a variety of options (displayed below)

- Drinks only ticket: giving you the chance to network with fellow black professionals and listen to our speakers from 5pm

Main Courses

Avocado on toast (v) vegan option available
Citrus infused smashed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs, houmous & crushed pumpkins seeds.

Bacon, blueberry pancakes
Stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with bacon, blueberries & maple syrup

Hush burger with cheese & bacon
Beef patty, cheese, bacon & burger sauce with lettuce & tomato

Falafel burger (ve)
Falafel, houmous, smashed avocado & sriracha with lettuce & tomato

Truffle wild mushroom pasta (v)
Wild mushrooms & spinach in a creamy mushroom sauce finished with grated hard cheese & parsley

Veggie pasta (v) vegan option available
Olives, cherry tomatoes, spinach * feta rigatoni is a smoke-y tomato sauce

Chick chick waffles
Crispy buttermilk chicken served on a Belguim waffle with maple syrup

Ceasser salad (v) with bacon, chicken or halloumi
Baby gem lettuce, garlic croutons, grated hard cheese with creamy Caesar dressing & a poached egg

Drinks

Cinderella Cocktails
Pink Gin, Triple Sec, Unicorn Syrup, Grenandine, Lemon & Cranberry Juice

Izzy Whizzy Cocktail
Vodka, Blue Curancao, Tangtastic Watermelon Syrup & Apple Juice

Vodka & mixer

Small glass of wine 

Selected bottled beers, cider or soft drink

Please note Brunch tickets are limited, therefore please ensure you secure your tickets!

What will you gain from attending the event?

The opportunity to meet with experts across a variety of industries for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration.

Hear and learn from the stories and experiences of successful female entrepreneurs. 

Is there a dress code?

Yes! The dress code is elegant and suave, as a Black professional event we want enjoyment with the hint of class!

Please do not wear tracksuits/joggers.

The Venue

On the Hush (based in Northern Quarter, M4 1PN). The decor is fresh and floral, featuring graffiti with an urban edge that takes inspiration from the city vibe through feature walls, pop art and even a life-sized phone box for the perfect photo opportunity. Their brunch has recently been voted as one of the city’s best!

For those driving, please check your local car parks in advance for parking options.

The Hosts

Melanated In Manchester:

“Melanated In Manchester” is bringing melanated young professionals together, curating safe space social events for those from ethnic minority backgrounds. We hold monthly social networking events throughout Manchester with an melanated wholesome twist. We believe in building genuine, meaningful connections where you will experience good times and form new friendships.

Socials:

Instagram: @melanatedinmanchester
TikTok: @melanatedinmanchester
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/melanatedinm...

AfroSocial:

“AfroSocial” is growing creative and professional community, we hold monthly networking events throughout Manchester with an Afro twist. We believe in building meaningful connections and advancing careers through a social medium.

Socials:

Instagram: @afrosocialmcr
Email: info@afrosocial.co.uk
Tiktok: @afrosocial
Facebook: Afrosocial
LinkedIn: Afrosocial Manchester