Ladies Who Cannes: Empowering women in the property and finance sector

By Bridging Loan Directory 29th August 2024

Anastasia Ttofis (iLA), Kim McGinley (VIBE Finance), and Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley (Manuka Media) have announced the launch of Ladies Who Cannes a new initiative inspired by their collective experience of building businesses in the property and finance sector, who collectively are on a mission to change the “blue gilets and beige chinos” face of MIPIM.

This pioneering network is designed to support and empower women who have potentially shied away from the renowned real estate festival known as MIPIM which has often been portrayed as a “man’s man club”.

Kim, Anastasia and Rosalia are providing a safe and inclusive community for networking, learning and growth.

Recognising the need for a platform where women can connect, share insights, and feel welcomed in the traditionally male-dominated environment of global real estate events, the founders have created “Ladies Who Cannes” to fill that gap.

The network aims to address common challenges and answer those burning questions that women face when considering attending this grand festival in Cannes, ensuring they are fully prepared and confident to walk that beachside promenade.

To mark the official launch, “Ladies Who Cannes” will host a discovery event on Wednesday, 23rd October, at Megan’s at the Sorting Office in London from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

This event is open to all women interested in learning more about MIPIM 2025 and joining a supportive community that fosters collaboration and empowerment.

Tickets for the event are now live and can be purchased at the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-who-cannes-launch-event-tickets-1002933770907?aff=oddtdtcreator

During this event, the founders will unveil exciting details about their upcoming initiatives, including a luxurious champagne breakfast event at a beautiful villa in Cannes, scheduled for March 2024.

Attendees will also hear about various other fun and educational activities planned, aimed at enhancing their MIPIM experience.

The London launch event is proudly sponsored by two exclusive headline sponsors, Hampshire Trust Bank and JMW Solicitors.

Jodi Lund from JMW said:

“I am delighted for JMW to sponsor Kim, Rosalia and Anastasia in their collaboration on this initiative which has the potential to reach and elevate those areas of the specialist finance space that still need a spotlight, and which will benefit from their energy and experience”

The support from both JMW and Hampshire Trust Bank underscores the importance of creating a platform where women in the industry can thrive.

“We created ‘Ladies Who Cannes’ because we saw a real need for a community where women could come together, support one another, and make the most out of their MIPIM experience,” said Anastasia Ttofis, co-founder of Ladies Who Cannes.

“Our goal is to build a network that not only helps women prepare for MIPIM 2025 but also provides them with the confidence and connections they need to thrive.

We are incredibly grateful to our headline sponsors, Hampshire Trust Bank and JMW Solicitors, for their generous support in making this launch event possible.”

Kim McGinley, co-founder, added:

“We want to ensure that every woman who attends our events feels included, supported and ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that MIPIM presents.

This is about creating a space where we can lift each other up and succeed together.”

Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley said:

Our events in Cannes next March will be the perfect mix of professional development and enjoyment, setting the stage for a truly memorable and beneficial experience at MIPIM 2025.”