The Power of NO

A Panel Discussion with Q&A

Boundaries, Burnout + Saying No Without Guilt.

For too long, women and underrepresented creatives have been told to say yes to everything — more hours, more unpaid labour, more “opportunities” that rarely pay off. The result? Burnout, disillusionment, and a culture that takes more than it gives.

This vital conversation explores how women are reclaiming their time and creative energy — and why the industry urgently needs to catch up. Expect honest reflections, practical strategies, and bold ideas for reshaping the way we work.

Speakers include:

Celia Hodgson - Founder and Creative Director of Tiny Studios, a B-Corp production company working with good people and brands. A connector and culture-builder, Celia also co-founded Making Moves + Movies, a community championing female and non-binary creatives while pushing for greater inclusivity, diversity, and transparency across film. Celia will host this session, proudly sponsored by Tiny Studios.

Tia Salisbury - Multi award-winning UK-based Writer and Director specialising in comedy across scripted film, music promos, and branded content. A recipient of the BCG Pro Production Award and finalist in The Sitcom Mission, Tia is part of Directors UK’s Inspire scheme and a returning BAFTA Crew member. Her work has screened at BAFTA- and Oscar-qualifying festivals including BFI London, Encounters, Vienna Shorts, and Aesthetica. She has written for Nickelodeon and BBC3, and directed projects for BFI, Exeter Phoenix, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and additional scenes for the feature film Game (Invada Studios, 2025).

Lu Featherstone - better known as Lu in Luland is a self-love activist, confidence coach, and the unapologetic founder of the Zero Fucks Club. After walking away from corporate life and a 20-year marriage, Lu hit the road in her iconic pink bus to spark conversations about body image, sexuality, and self-acceptance. Her work blends humour, honesty, and radical vulnerability to help women of all ages rediscover their power and live life on their own terms. Whether she’s hosting workshops, creating community online, or turning up the volume on midlife joy, Lu is rewriting what it means to be confident, free, and gloriously human.

Sara Jane Maxwell - Certified Financial Coach, ICF Professional Coach PCC accredited, qualified Financial Planner, ETF practitioner and Founder of Wealth Coach. Passionate to inject colour and energy into the grey of finances. Empowering individuals, couples, groups and businesses to find the joy in connecting to their money and future. Drawing on 20+ years experience in the Financial services industry, to engage and transform the relationship with money.

Lotte Johnson - With over 20 years’ experience in the arts, Lotte is a Creative Strategist and Coach on a mission to empower artists to rebel against the status quo. Having spent 15 years as a theatre director, writer, and acting tutor at leading London drama schools, she now works with actors, filmmakers, multidisciplinary artists, producers, and founders to help them reframe their relationship with creativity, success, and funding. Her work centres on energetics - the idea that wellness and alignment are the most powerful tools for collaboration, opportunity, and creative longevity. 

This is a rally cry for healthier boundaries, creative sustainability, and saying no without guilt.