Karen Stenning & Absolute Alchemy

Trigger warning: mentions of suicide at 25 mins.

This warm chat between Ruth Rogers and Karen Stenning, a social impact events organiser who works in sustainable and ethical fields such as female investment, social enterprise and the environment.

What links these two business women is The Canvas, a cafe and community space run by Ruth Rogers between 2014-2022. Karen's events business, Absolute Alchemy, developed at The Canvas and memories of her first event, The Summer of Change, are among many memories shared between the two friends.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to The Canvas and Its Impact

02:33

The Birth of Absolute Alchemy

04:51

The Summer of Change Festival

07:28

Challenges in the Impact Space

08:57

The Importance of Live Events

10:21

Diversity in Themes and Topics

12:22

Female Investment Journey and Mentorship

13:56

The Role of Community in Impact

15:48

Reflections on Personal Experiences

16:28

Conclusion and Future Aspirations

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