Season 2 - Episode 12:International Women's Day 2026 Special: Give to Gain

Season 2 of The Referral Effect begins with a special episode marking International Women’s Day 2026. Hosted by Paul Dulieu, this conversation brings together a group of inspiring women from Essex Business Forum to explore this year’s International Women’s Day theme: Give to Gain. In business communities like EBF, success rarely comes from asking “What can I get?” Instead, it often starts with a different question: “Who can I help?” In this episode, the panel shares real stories about generosity in business, supporting others, and how unexpected opportunities often grow from simply showing up and helping. This relaxed roundtable discussion feels much like the conversations that happen before the weekly EBF meetings begin, when everyone has a coffee in hand and business owners swap honest stories about the realities of running a business. Guests & Links Jane Malyon The English Cream Tea Company https://www.englishcreamtea.com/ Sarah Smith Orbital Assistant Services https://www.orbitalassistant.com/ Catherine Foley English Tutor Plus https://englishtutorplus.co.uk/ Silvia Nedeva Cleaning Services (London & Essex) https://snclean.co.uk/ Sally Waters ÉLAN Home Fragrances https://elanhomefragrances.co.uk/   About Essex Business Forum Essex Business Forum is a weekly business networking community built on encouragement, collaboration and referrals. Find out more: https://www.essexbusinessforum.com Visitors are welcome to attend the weekly meetings at 6.30am on Thursdays at Calcott Hall Farm, Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex.