{"id":2153980,"date":"2026-06-10T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/?p=2153980"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:52:20","slug":"small-plates.big-conversations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/news\/2153980-small-plates.big-conversations","title":{"rendered":"Only a handful of tickets left for inspirational women in business lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You asked for more opportunities to connect \u2013 and we\u2019ve listened. Join us for the launch of our brand-new networking lunch series:\u00a0<strong>Small Plates. Big Conversations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Sheryl Moore, the series kicks off with\u00a0<em>Inspirational Women in Business<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 an uplifting event bringing together ambitious, like-minded women for great conversation and powerful storytelling. Guests will enjoy a rolling tapas-style dining experience, with small plates served throughout, so you can connect freely without being tied to a single seat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdesk.zohobackstage.eu\/17062026-YRK-SmallPlatesBigConversations\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2153272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON-300x75.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON-768x191.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON-200x50.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON-500x125.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON-600x149.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/NEW-LUNCH-BUTTON.png 787w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Razan Alsous, Founder, Yorkshire Dama Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2153656\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2153656\" class=\" wp-image-2153656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan-293x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan-200x205.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan-300x307.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan-500x512.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan-600x614.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/razan.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2153656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Razan Alsous, Founder, Yorkshire Dama Cheese<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our guest speaker, Razan \u2013 founder of the international Yorkshire-based cheese company Dama Cheese \u2013 will share her remarkable journey. After fleeing Syria in 2012 with her young family, she arrived in the UK ready to rebuild her life from scratch. With her qualifications unrecognised, she turned challenge into opportunity, launching her business in 2014 with just a \u00a32,500 start-up loan.<\/p>\n<p>Within four months, her cheeses had already won a Bronze at the World Cheese Awards. Since then, Yorkshire Dama Cheese has achieved multiple international accolades, including Gold awards, and has grown into a globally recognised brand. Razan has also been named an International Women\u2019s Day Ambassador by the UK Prime Minister and a Start Up Loans Company Ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tayo Adebisi, Founder &amp; CEO, Tilz Prosperitas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2153866 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/apr_26\/Tayo-Adebisi-Tilz-Prosperitas.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/>Joining Razan is Tayo Adebisi, an inspiring entrepreneur who founded Leeds-based e-commerce brand Tilz Prosperitas in 2017 with just \u00a35,000. Starting from her kitchen table while raising a young family, she has grown the business into a multi-million-pound international company, exporting across Europe and North America. Known for her resilience and sharp commercial instinct, Tayo is a powerful voice for women in business and proof that global success can start small.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they will share honest insights into resilience, growth and what it really takes to build a business against the odds.<\/p>\n<p>Expect an energising atmosphere, supportive networking, and conversations that matter.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/events\/small-plates.big-conversations\">here<\/a> to book your tickets, bring your contacts, and we\u2019ll see you on the day. The event is on Wednesday 17 June from noon till 3pm at CrowdedHouse, Leeds. Tickets are \u00a350+VAT. 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