# BloomFest 2021: Raise The Roof returns to the virtual stage with MP Jess Phillips headlining a stellar line up
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2021-11-10
Category: BUSINESS
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Meta Title: BloomFest 2021: Overcoming Industry Barriers & Driving
Meta Description: Join media and comms pros at BloomFest for talks on breaking industry barriers, diversity, and more. Be part of the change on 16th Nov 2021!
URL: https://financedigest.com/bloomfest-2021-raise-the-roof-returns-to-the-virtual-stage-with-mp-jess-phillips-headlining-a-stellar-line-uphtml

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_Bloom’s flagship annual event is back with a day of provocation, upskilling, fun and coming together to overcome the barriers to success in the industry_

**London, UK EMBARGO 8am 11th Nov 2021:** The countdown for BloomFest is officially on, with this year’s event taking place on the 16th November 2021. This industry leading event, attended by hundreds of media and communications professionals to talk about the uncomfortable barriers we face in the industry as well as identifying the everyday actions that can be put in place to make it a more diverse and equal workplace.  The famous _Booth of Truth_ is [back for the fifth year in a row – a space](https://www.financedigest.com/mercedes-benz-to-buy-back-up-to-4-billion-euros-in-shares-by-2025.html "Mercedes-Benz to buy back up to 4 billion euros in shares by 2025") where women and men can anonymously share their stories of barriers to their success in the industry.

_“Together, we  [must be louder about the issues that are holding us back](https://www.financedigest.com/occupational-health-and-safety-must-be-brought-back-to-the-forefront-of-esg.html "Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG"). Together, we must go beyond [words to drive action](https://www.financedigest.com/how-to-move-from-words-to-actions-in-gender-equity.html "How to move from words to actions in Gender Equity"). Together, we must smash the glass ceilings. Together, we must [lift each other up because great things](https://www.financedigest.com/iomt-internet-of-medical-things-to-accelerate-the-stair-lifts-market.html "IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) to accelerate the Stair Lifts Market") happen when we work as one,”_ Lucy Cutter, President of Bloom 2021

[Key themes this year](https://www.financedigest.com/yorkshire-bank-reveals-five-key-challenges-smes-face-year-ahead.html "Yorkshire Bank reveals five key challenges SMEs face in the year ahead") include:

-       “The Queen Bee” –  lifting the lid on [experience of working](https://www.financedigest.com/remote-working-during-covid-a-successful-social-experiment.html "Remote working during COVID: a successful social experiment") with difficult women
-       “The Class Divide” – unearth [solutions to make the industry](https://www.financedigest.com/geospatial-solution-market-one-of-the-most-booming-industry-in-upcoming-years.html "Geospatial Solution Market One of the Most Booming Industry in Upcoming Years") a place where all  can thrive
-         How feminism [needs to work for all women](https://www.financedigest.com/fintech-needs-women-5-reasons-why-this-is-the-place-to-be.html "Fintech needs women – 5 reasons why this is the place to be") – and why intersectionality cannot be an afterthought

There will also be conversations around age, supporting neurodiversity in the workplace as well as how to [ask for the pay](https://www.financedigest.com/7-questions-to-ask-before-paying-off-your-mortgage-early.html "7 Questions to Ask Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early") that women deserve.

Speakers will include Jess Phillips, MP; inspiring us to have the courage to speak our minds even if others don’t like it. Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed; discussing  how [managers and peers can better support](https://www.financedigest.com/how-to-manage-burnout-and-how-leaders-should-support-employee-wellbeing-tom-keya.html "How to manage burnout and how leaders should support employee wellbeing | Tom Keya") parents in the workplace and Michelle Griffith Robinson, GB Olympian and lifestyle coach talking adversity and navigating the most trying of times to come out on top

The day mixed with panels, workshops, fun and dance has been designed to be inspirational, empowering and uplifting. It’s open to everyone and although a [day of open conversation we will also end](https://www.financedigest.com/amazon-to-lay-off-staff-in-u-s-canada-and-costa-rica-by-end-of-day.html "Amazon to lay off staff in U.S., Canada and Costa Rica by end of day") with those everyday actions to drive change in the workplace.

More information is available here, as well as how to buy tickets https://www.bloomnetwork.uk/bloomfest-2021

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All [profits raised](https://www.financedigest.com/siemens-raises-profit-guidance-again-as-orders-surge.html "Siemens raises profit guidance again as orders surge") will be donated to Womens Aid. There is also a pay it forward option where you can [buy](https://www.financedigest.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-buy-now-pay-later.html "The Pros and Cons of Buy Now Pay Later") your ticket and click to register a pay it forward ticket for someone in a less fortunate position or one of our charity partners, Bloom Mentee’s or Boosters.

A **bout Bloom**

[Bloom is a professional network for Women](https://www.financedigest.com/bloom-uk-launches-fourth-annual-co-mentoring-scheme-the-exchange-for-senior-and-c-suite-men-and-women.html "Bloom UK launches fourth annual co-mentoring scheme, The Exchange, for senior and C-suite men and women") in communications. It’s our mission to ensure that all women have equal opportunity in our [industry by harnessing the power of their real voices, future-proofing women’s careers and spearheading industry change as well as paying](https://www.financedigest.com/best-paying-jobs-in-industrial-specialties.html "Best paying jobs in industrial specialties") it forward.

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