Fast Forward 15
Meet The Team

Industry Leader | Advocate for Women | Award-Winning Mentor | Champion of Change

I’m Hayley Nicholson, Owner & Event Content Specialist at Nuff Said Events. I was a mentee on the Fast Forward 15 programme in 2022/2023, and I started my business in 2023 as this was one of my major goals and reasons I joined the programme!

Hi there – I’m Zoe, an experienced Executive Assistant, mentor for assistants, and now business owner with over 18 years in the administrative profession.

My name is Shonali Devereaux and I am proud to be Chief Executive of the event industry’s longest-running and most prestigious trade association; the Meetings Industry Association (MIA).

I’m Renee Binyon, owner and director of Weekend in the Country, a boutique activity weekend and event business based in the South West of England.

I’m Felicity Sharpe. By day, I work in PR, helping brands tell their stories and connect with their audiences. Outside of that, I manage all the social media and support for Fast Forward 15, overseeing the program’s online presence and ensuring the community stays engaged and inspired.