YTM Business Networking: Progressive Dinner and YTM 2025 Insight Awards: Why I Started… and Why I Stopped…
TUESDAY 29th July
TIME 5.30pm - 9.30pm
VENUE: The Deck, 212 Bay Street,
North Brighton , Vic, 3186
Are you ready to be inspired, connect deeply, and gain insights that could transform your own business and life?
The YTM Awards offers a unique evening of meaningful stories, powerful networking, and inspiring takeaways.
Join us for an unforgettable night where our courageous speakers share their “Why I started and why I stopped” moments in just six minutes each, captivating the audience with the experiences that have shaped their personal and professional lives.
Meaningful conversations at home or in business matter!
Meet Neil Milton
This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed setting. Enjoy conversations over dinner, make connections while prompting thinking and encouraging friendly debate.
Special Highlights:
Enjoy the conversation between Kerryn Powell and our Guest Speaker :Neil Milton - is on a mission to change the world to create a safer, more connected world.
Having navigated personal adversity, Neil now leads as General Manager of ChildSafe Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to harm prevention and ensuring safer environments for children. His work influences not only policies and practices but the lives of countless families, professionals and children across Australia.
But Neil's vision doesn’t stop there. He is also the Founder of The Table Talk Project, an evidence-based mental health and wellbeing initiative empowering families to engage in open, meaningful conversations. It’s in these conversations—around the dinner table, at home, in safe spaces—where Neil believes true leadership begins.
He says:
“The best place to practise being a good leader is at home—with the people who love you, no matter what. That’s where courage and empathy are tested and strengthened.”
Neil challenges the traditional leadership narrative. He believes that real strength lies not in always having the answers, but in the willingness to be vulnerable, to lead with empathy, and to truly listen.
As leaders—whether in our families, businesses or communities—Neil invites us to live the culture we wish to build. He reminds us that giving others a voice, and validating it, is not just leadership—it’s legacy.
Neil has also been a Guest on the Spotify podcast Conversations and Connections where he talks with our founder, Kerryn Powell LISTEN HERE
Speakers :
Rebecca Carroll-Bell- A confident, experienced Governance professional and office administrator with a decade’s experience practicing law and mediation before pivoting to governance and professional administration.
Tim Beanland - Marketeer with a passion for using video to connect you with your ideal clients. Tim controls and guides you bringing out the best and deep conversation from well hidden places inside your mind and heart.
Alyson Wavish - With over 25 years in the industry and a foundation in economics, Alyson brings a rare blend of commercial acumen, human insight, and creative problem-solving to every challenge and is passionate about helping businesses unlock their full potential — from retailers and shopping centres to local economies and fast-scaling founders.
Robert Moorman - creative director of video-first content agency Hunting With Pixels. Creates content that communicates your expertise and highlights your humanity so you can scale your impact helping leaders share their story, build trust and credibility
Simon James- With over three decades of experience behind the lens, this heart-led photographer thrives on human connection. In a previous chapter of his career, he travelled the world on private jets, photographing celebrities under strict NDAs. Today, his passion lies in capturing authentic moments—whether through empowering portraits of women, telling business stories by photographing its people, events or raw, moving images of Melbourne’s homeless community.
Vicky McKay- works with purpose-driven organisations to grow their impact through strategic partnerships, clear brand positioning, and sustainable funding models
Judge the People's Choice Award:
Following our special guest, we will hold the annual YTM Why Insight Awards competition .Your voice matters! Cast your vote to select the winner of the People's Choice Award after hearing from seven courageous speakers presenting their 6 minute compelling presentation to compete for the coveted 2025, YTM WHY Award and get you thinking. Already we have some competitors eager to dazzle you:
Why Attend the YTM Awards?
Inspiration in Every Story: Gain a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of business ownership. Each story is a chance to learn something new, challenge your own mindset, and discover strategies that might spark new ideas in your work and life.
Engage and Connect: Throughout the evening, you’ll be seated with other curious, driven professionals, creating an environment for genuine connections and inspiring conversations. This is your opportunity to network meaningfully and build relationships with like-minded individuals.
Learn and Vote: As each speaker takes the stage, you’ll be listening as part of a judging panel—learning firsthand what it takes to start and succeed, but also what it means to recognize when it’s time to stop or pivot. At the end of the night, your vote will help decide the People’s Choice Award!
With great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a lineup of unforgettable stories, this night is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to refresh, learn, and find new motivation on your own journey.
After Attending the YTM Awards Dinner, ask yourself-
How can I incorporate the diverse perspectives I’ve heard into my own business strategy?
What new ideas or concepts challenged my thinking tonight, and how can I explore them further?
How can I use the knowledge gained tonight to enhance my personal growth and professional development?
Which speaker’s approach to overcoming challenges can I apply to my current business obstacles?
What actions can I take to be more open to vulnerability and seek help when needed?
Don’t miss out on a night that could redefine how you view your own “why I started” and “why I stopped” moments.
Perhaps you are asking yourself- “What will I gain as a participant gain from this event?”
CHECK OUT PAST DINNERS & SEE WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
“YTM was the first networking event I attended two years ago when I started on the journey of business ownership. I was warmly welcomed by Leigh and Kerryn, and connected with a group of interesting and intelligent business people. Now two years on I haven’t missed one, and after experiencing several other networking groups I can’t recommend YTM enough. It is by far the most well run format and allows time to really get to know other business owners, delve deep and to form real and lasting connections. My confidence has grown and I am able to practice communicating my value to others in a safe and welcoming environment.”
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