Most business events go something like this:
Name badges. Awkward networking.
Someone telling you how to “scale faster” while you politely sip bad coffee.
Misfit Nation is… not that.
Hosted by Emma Eirene, founder of The Business Misfit Network, this is a gathering for the entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals and quiet rule-breakers who know they were never going to build their business the “normal” way anyway.
It’s for the people who believe authenticity is not just a buzzword — it’s their greatest advantage.
The ones who know their quirks, creativity and individuality aren’t something to hide… they’re the whole point.
For one day, a room full of brilliant misfits come together to learn, connect, experiment and play.
Expect inspiring talks from speakers who actually walk their talk, immersive and interactive experiences, and conversations that spark ideas you didn’t know you needed.
But more than that, expect something rare at a business event:
Fun.
Real laughter.
Real connection.
And a room full of people who are done pretending to be anything other than themselves.
Because the truth is, businesses built from authenticity, curiosity and joy don’t just feel better.
They tend to work better too.
Play your way to Success...
Organised and presented by Emma Eirene, the founder of The Embodied CEO Academy and creator of The Business Misfit Network. She is the author of Unfuckwithable: Dismantle the Rules. Awaken Your Pleasure. Rewrite the Game.
An International Speaker, Author, Coach, Mentor, Artist and Photographer... a.k.a... a Multi-Passionate Misfit, who specialises in bridging the gap between pleasure and profit... and she is on a mission is to bring you back to your most powerful asset... YOU!
Delivering a breadth of knowledge, wisdom and fun, alongside other Industry expert speakers... Misfit Nation is built around the ethos of The Business Misfit Network: Connect. Create. Collaborate. All through the power of play.
Because when the right people come together in the right energy, incredible things happen. New ideas emerge. Partnerships form. And businesses grow in ways you never expected.
Welcome to Misfit Nation
A business event that feels a little more like a gathering of brilliant rebels.
Come as you are.
Bring your curiosity.
And get ready to build your empire your way.
IT'S TIME TO CREATE YOUR BEST YEAR YET....
What to Expect
• Inspiring talks and insights from brilliant misfit thinkers
• Playful, hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and action
• Genuine connections with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals
• A room full of people who value collaboration over competition
• Fresh ideas for building a business that actually feels like you
THE SPEAKERS
A full and fun line-up of industry experts and award winning speakers to motivate, guide and teach you everything you need to know to play your way to SUCCESS!
Elisabeth
Carley-Leonard
Vibes & Visibility
Washington
Ali
The Confidence Movement
Raphy
Mendoza
The Co-Create Space
Maggie
Armstrong
The Neuroverse
HOST & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Emma Eirene
With over 15 years’ experience as a coach, mentor and educator, Emma supports women in business to lead, sell, and scale from PLEASURE rather than pressure. Her work is centred on training Embodied CEOs™ — who build successful businesses without self-betrayal, burnout, or performance.
Through her signature Pleasure CodeTM Framework, Emma teaches women how to use pleasure, play, and nervous system safety as practical tools for leadership, visibility, relationships, and business growth. The result isn’t just mindset shifts — it’s lasting identity-level transformation that makes her clients magnetic, self-trusting, and UNFUCKWITHABLE!
Why Misfits Build the Best Businesses
History is full of misfits...
The people who thought differently. Questioned the rules. Followed curiosity instead of convention. The ones who didn’t quite fit the mould…
and eventually realised they didn’t need to!
Because the truth is, the most interesting businesses rarely come from people trying to copy what already exists. They come from people brave enough to do things differently.
People who build brands around their personality.
Who create ideas others haven’t thought of yet.
Who trust their instincts even when it looks a little unconventional.
In other words…
Misfits.
Misfit Nation exists to bring those people together.
The creatives.
The rebels.
The curious minds.
The ones quietly building something bold, meaningful, and entirely their own.
Because when misfits gather in the same room, something powerful happens. Ideas collide. Collaborations begin. And suddenly the thing you’ve been building alone doesn’t feel quite so lonely anymore.
If you’ve ever felt like you were doing business a little differently…
You’re probably in the right place!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to see your business promoted through Misfit Nation? Take a look at our sponsor pack HERE.
THE LINE-UP
Misfit Nation Line-Up is for you if:
• You’ve never quite fit the traditional business mould
• You want to build success on your own terms
• You value creativity, authenticity and play as much as strategy
• You’re ready to meet people who think a little differently
In other words…
If you’ve ever felt like the business world was designed for a slightly different type of person.
Good.
You might be exactly where you belong.
YOUR MISFIT DAY
Following Your Fire
Emma Eirene
A Motivational welcome talk readying you to bring you into your FIRE! Creating a foundation of pleasure, play and purpose in your business, where we dive into your fire so you can leap before you're ready... Trusting the Fear, Following the Fire, and Becoming Dangerous!
How To Get Over Yourself & Get More Clients
Elisabeth Carley-Leonard
The social media strategy that breaks through AI noise & will outlast any algorithm changes.
This keynote cuts through the overwhelm founders feel online and shows them a visibility strategy that will always work - even as AI gets louder and algorithms keep changing.
Building Confidence and Presence for Yourself, Your Brand and Your Business
Washington Ali
Building Confidence and Presence for Yourself, Your Business and Your Brand: In this bold panel discussion, Washington Ali brings together a panel of leading experts on all things confidence, guiding you through what it really means and how you can build it to create an audaciously confident presence for yourself and your business!
Too much, Too fast, Too brilliant: Stop Fighting your brain and start using it
Maggie Armstrong
A dive into how we can work in line with our skills, cognitive style, and energy patterns and understanding that this may be different to the poster board of what productivity and success may look like for other people.
Your business is your ART.
(And if you treat it as anything less, AI will eat it for breakfast.)
Raphy Mendoza
You've done the courses, 'nailed' your strategy and you might even have a sparkly-ass funnel... But you still haven't activated the true depth and impact of your business. You can feel it in those moments where something just feels... flat.
In a world where AI can replicate your offers, your content and even your voice in seconds, the one thing that gives you your edge is... you. Your creative self-expression. Your desire. Your aliveness.
Becoming Unfuckwithwable
Emma Eirene
How pleasure turns you into an Embodied CEO™
This is not a talk about doing more. It’s an initiation into becoming unfuckwithable — leading from your body, following pleasure, and refusing to shrink to succeed. This is a raw transmission on pleasure as power — and why the most dangerous leaders are the ones who stop abandoning themselves.
Misfit Play
Connect, Create & Collaborate through PLAY!
What makes MISFIT NATION different from other business events?!
MISFIT PLAY!
Between each talk, we have our Misfit Play Exhibitors leading a super fun game to get you playing, having fun, laughing and connecting with everyone in the room! Where you also get the chance to win one of our infamous Misfit Trophies to take home and display with pride!
Caroline Smith-Mclean
Hypnotherapist & Breathwork Facilitator
Becky
Clark
The Flip
Formula
Claire Westwood
The Creative
Mavericks
Gary
Worgan
Beyond
the Skills
Things That Might Happen at Misfit Nation:
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You start a conversation with someone who becomes a future collaborator.
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You have an idea for your business that’s been hiding in the back of your mind for months… and suddenly it clicks.
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You meet someone who thinks exactly the way you do — and realise you’re not the only “weird one”.
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You laugh more than you expected to at a business event.
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You leave with at least one idea that changes the direction of your business.
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You remember that building a business can actually be… fun.
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You stop trying to fit into someone else’s version of success.
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You feel a little more confident being exactly who you are.
And if nothing else…
You’ll spend a day in a room full of people who believe business can be built through authenticity, creativity, collaboration… and a bit of playful rebellion.
Which, honestly, already makes it a pretty good day.
2025 Misfit Nation Gallery
Why this is for you...
"Misfit Nation was such a powerful day. I was lost for words, full of fun energy, insightful lessons learned throughout the day. Never been to a business event like this & I will 100% be recommending this event to my network".
Kevin McFarlane, Founder
Ticket Options
3
Misfit Member Discount
50% Discount
If you are a monthly member of the Business Misfit Network,
one of the members benefits is that you receive 50% off of Misfit Nation's ticket price, alongside all of the other benefits included with the membership:
> Access to all BMN monthly networking events
> Fortnightly Co-Working
> The Misfit Vault and database
BECOMING MISFITS...
The Business Misfit Network was born to build a global community that does it differently - where we operate from the values of trust, respect, integrity, and FUN! Where PLAY is the centre of all of our events so that you leave feeling inspired, restored, and ready to unlock your full potential and purpose!
Where we want you to do business in alignment with your own unique brand of magic! Showing up unapologetically, away from stuffy rooms and 60-second pitches, and into fun social events that allow you to do business differently... so that you and your brand can become magnetic!
We are the misfits of networking… we connect as REAL people, building REAL relationships and supporting each other in our own little Misfit Family. Every event is centred on activities that bring pleasure and joy to your working week, allowing human connection through fun and rejuvenation!
So are you ready to dive in and embrace your inner MISFIT?!
FAQs
Where is Misfit Nation taking place?
Address: Bullfinch Cl, Filton, Bristol BS34 6FG
Phone: 0117 456 3434
What time is the event?
The event is 10am-5pm. Registration opens at 9am for VIP ticket holders, and 9.30am for general admission guests.
Is there parking at the event?
Yes, the hotel has a car park on site.
Where can I stay?
You can stay at the Village Hotel, and ticket holders get a discount!! 🙌 There are also a number of places to stay in and around Bristol.
Will all of the speakers be present at the event?
Yes, all of the speakers will be there for the day, so you can speak with them and even sign up to work with them!
Can I record audio / video at the event?
You are welcome to take pictures and short video clips, but the not record the full talks. These are being recorded and will be delivered to the VIP ticket holders.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, the venue is accessible to wheelchairs and those that have difficulty walking.
What is the price of each ticket?
The EARLYBIRD is: General Admission price: £97. The VIP ticket: £125. The full details are at the checkout!