Women of Epson distribute the power to the women of business at Bryanston Country Club
BRYANSTON – The organisation hosted a business brunch for women on November 10 at Bryanston Country Club to talk about various challenges and solutions that women face on a regular basis especially with their profession.
As the year approaches its conclusion, there’s still no excuse for not making a positive impact in communities and organisations.
One organisation that is keeping the ball rolling is Epson. The organisation hosted a business brunch for women on November 10 at Bryanston Country Club to talk about various challenges and solutions that women face on a regular basis especially in their profession.
Most of the women who attended the business brunch were looking forward to addressing the white elephant in the room which is gender inequality. The discussion was hosted by sales manager of Epson, Roxanne Pierrus.
“My goal is to empower more women in businesses. Encouraging people especially women to follow their dreams has always been a passion of mine. I think we [women] are faced with so many hardships in our country and I believe as a combined front, we can turn this country around.”
Pierrus welcomed two speakers on stage – author Nicky Rowbothom and founder of Tech Girl, Sam Wright who spoke with the audience on certain topics that were directed to the issue of inequality.
“We need to see far more than creating opportunities. We shouldn’t be saying that in order to make it we have to do it like a man. I am seeing more and more women taking a stand and saying that they are going to places where they feel valued. We need more people who will be a safety net for when you fall, it’s not easy reaching a level where you want to be in and it’s not impossible.”
One of the highlights of the discussion was Wright’s upbringing and how she gravitated toward her passion.
“I grew up with a father who was very involved in technology and taught me how to build websites at the age of 13. He never once made me feel like I couldn’t be anything I wanted. I didn’t realise that being a women had its social issues until I went to varsity. Looking back throughout my career I always found really strong men that never once made me feel like I could never do anything, that is very important.”
