Bare Studio- Creative Partner 

Jules 

Wild & Wiser wouldn’t look or feel the way it does without Jules. From the earliest conversations, she understood the heart of what this gathering was meant to be-  grounded, soulful, a little wild, and deeply human.

She made it possible for Wild & Wiser to come into the world with intention and integrity from day one. Her generosity, creativity and belief in the vision helped turn an idea into something tangible.

We’re incredibly grateful to have her as part of the Wild & Wiser story. 

Co Founder of Perfect Party

Fiona Bardwell (on the left)

Fi spent most of her life as a Hospitality professional, so there's not a lot she doesn't understand about people pleasing!  When becoming Mum to two amazing, but NHS dependent, children - everything changed for her. Staying flexible for appointments became an absolute essential and so it was that she ended up creating her own work life.  Heidi then walked in to her life and together they started Perfect Party Tents.  Along the way she created a local Women in Business Network (now being looked after by other fabulous women) and with Heidi they have gone on from strength to strength fuelled by our belief that there is nothing we can't do.  In an industry heavily populated by men, we are the changing face of that.  

​What Wild & Wiser means to me?

"I think for me it is about believing in your own power and knowing that perfection isn't real.  It's wonderful to aspire to big things - never stop that, but to understand that those big things doesn't make the person you are now, today is wonderful.  Remember that to someone - you are already living the dream they are aspiring to have.  Enjoy who you are today and leave things you can't change alone."

Blue Sky - Wild & Wiser Financial Planning Partner

Angela, Lesley, Emma & Johanna

Emma, Lesley, Jo and Angela will be joining us from Blue Sky Financial Planning. They help people create clarity and confidence around money, life and the future. 

Based in Dorset, their team believes financial planning should feel human, empowering and deeply personal, not transactional or overwhelming. They work with clients navigating all kinds of life transitions, helping them make thoughtful decisions around wealth, retirement, career change, protection, family and long-term financial wellbeing. 

The Blue Sky team attending Wild & Wiser brings together experienced female voices from across financial planning, client care, leadership and communications. Throughout the weekend, they’ll be having conversations around financial confidence, life change and building futures with intention. 

​What Wild & Wiser means to us?

Emma Hardy says, “I believe women deserve financial conversations that feel human, empowering and free from judgement. Too often, money becomes something we avoid during periods of change, when actually it’s the time we most need clarity and support."

Co Founder of Perfect Party Tents and Farmer

Heidi Pounder  (on the right) 

Heidi is passionate about her farm and every life she comes into contact with.  With a drive that can't be rivalled, nobody knows where she gets her energy from.  With a background in various industries she is now a 3rd Generation farmer (her brothers didn't want to go into it) and so her life is her cows.  And the campsite!  Together with her husband and family they have made Wooders a calm, rustic retreat from everyday life - and with Fiona at Perfect Party Tents - they make dreams of weddings and events come true in this tranquil spot on the edge of the forest.

​What Wild & Wiser means to me?

“ For me I think it's about having the strength to say No and to believe in yourself more and not letting other people's negativity get in your head.  It's about being independent and learning every day.  When you're younger you don't always appreciate all of life's lessons but as you get older - and wiser - you appreciate that you're going to learn from every experience - so embrace that!"