What women say about GWEN
What happens when women show up and use the network.
On video
In the Members’ Hub WhatsApp group
The messages as they were sent, the morning after a Life Hack, a talk or a Members’ Day Out.














After Seanagh Fannin’s finance talks










After Sam Skyring’s talk





After a Members’ Day Out






In their words
“I’ve not only gained new clients and business opportunities, but also made some wonderful friends.”

“I’ve learned a lot, met women with so much to share, and the networking opportunities have been brilliant.”

“The support and collaboration have been invaluable, and I’ve gained wonderful clients through the connections I’ve made.”

“I gained invaluable leads and ideas that strengthened my confidence in launching my business.”
“Attending the Gwen event was an important moment in my product development journey. The support, feedback, and encouragement I received helped give me the confidence to bring MIST Skincare into the public eye.”
“I have made genuine business connections that have helped me so much.”
“GWEN has become a wonderful platform to connect with new faces, celebrate familiar ones, and showcase the incredible entrepreneurial spirit among Knysna’s women. Each encounter opens new doors of opportunity.”
“I highly recommend prioritizing the GWEN meetings for businesswomen to meet and interact with like-minded individuals and support each other in the community.”
After the Gwen Event
Reviews left on Quicket after the events, as written.
★★★★★Quicket review
“As a loyal supporter , I find great value in attending The Gwen Events. The Garden Route, Women Entrepreneur Network, brings a variety of women and businesses together, to create new possibilities. Go with the intent to collaborate and speak with someone you have not met before, knock on new opportunities, and expand your thinking. Well done to the organizer, visionary Lorenza Allan.”
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“Thanks Lorenza, for such an awesome day yesterday! Huge congratulations on putting on such a professional and world-class event. Was so good to reconnect with you and other old friends, as well as to meet such inspiring other women too. Looking forward to the next one already! xx”
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“The energy was infectious. The welcome friendliness all round was so heartwarming. The info and excitement shared to equip Gwen goers, is valuable moving forward; so a hearty well done and a massive thank you to all who put this event together!”
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“I thought it was a great experience, and a wonderful evening with everyone chatting and laughing and connecting which is so great and I think this will grow into something so special with amazing connections being made”
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“Thank you very much for a lovely and very production evening! What a lovely event and such an important concept for us women to empower each other! Looking forward to the next one. Thank you Lorenza Allan!!!!”
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“What a stunning evening and great opportunity to meet like-minded driven people! Loved the happy energy in the room and I thoroughly enjoyed the guest speakers. Thank you Lorenza!!! When is the next one? ;)”
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“Thank you i had a lovely time, the venue was warm and comfortable. The ladies engaging and the speakers very inspiring. A lovely informal way to meet and connect.”
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“What a fantastic event - bringing together wonderful strong woman from all walks of life, in many different areas of business. Looking forward to the next one”
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“A warm inspirational event, loved the speed networking, would have enjoyed doing that even longer! It was a lot of fun. Welldone GWEN aka Lorenza ;)”
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“This was an extraordinary event! I will attended this definitely again. Great networking, well organised, and well worth the money spent on tickets.”
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“Such a fun morning of connecting with other local entrepreneurs. So many new friends were made! The venue was also lovely! Thank you!”
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“Thank you for the opportunity given to Women entrepreneurs too connect and the network opportunities were limitless.”
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“Brilliantly organised as always. Great connections ,food entertainment and inspirational and motivational speakers.”
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“It was such a wonderful day spending with woman. Beautiful venue! Delicious food. Can't wait for the next event!!”
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“Fantastic vibes, awesome people, wonderful host, best guest speaker, delish food & overall great experience!!”
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“Fantastic idea and much needed in our town. Thank you for being the best hostess with flare and authenticity.”
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“I enjoyed it so much Was so well presented wonderful interesting people and a fun day Beautiful venue”
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“A great evening, met so many interesting women who are doing amazing things! Keep it up Gwen ??”
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“Wonderfully organised, such lovely people at the event, interesting and most worthwhile”
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“Had a great evening. Wonderful networking. Looking forward to the next one.”
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“So well organised, fun and educational! I’ll definitely be at the next one”
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“Great space for women entrepreneurs to network and support each other.”
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“There was so much energy and collaboration at the event. I loved it!”
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“Like good wine, every Gwen event just keeps getting better!”
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“Such a brilliant concept and the energy was amazing.”
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“Amazing, powerful and great vibes, so glad I joined!”
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“Fantastic organizer, so dynamic. Great event.”
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“Great event with great vibe & energy”
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“Great event looking forward ro more.”
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“Amazing and powerful event.”
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“Inspiring, great event.”
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“Fantastic event”
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“Fantastic!”
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“Loved it”