THE GROUND FLOOR

The Ground Floor - Rise With Purpose You weren't meant to just watch from the sidelines. You were meant to be in the room. Eight speakers. Two live entertainment acts. One afternoon that will stay with you. The Ground Floor is a live event built around the ideas, stories, and conversations that matter most, mental health, resilience, growth, empowerment and what it truly means to keep going. Bringing together some of the UK's most powerful voices alongside live entertainment, this is a space designed to inspire, move, and connect. Nasreen Ali (Nasreen.Therapy) is a psychotherapist and founder of Home of Healing, whose work has touched lives far beyond the walls of her practice. Burnley born and community rooted, she has built something this town has never seen before 'The Ground Floor' because she believed that the right room, with some of the most powerful voices, could change the direction of someone's life. This September she brings that vision home with speakers from Dublin, London, Manchester, and Burnley. And because every great event deserves a moment that takes your breath away, we are proud to welcome the talented dance and performance students of Burnley College to the stage. Expect energy, artistry, and a reminder that the next generation of performers is already here. Come ready to think. Come ready to feel. Leave with something you didn't have when you walked in. Featuring: Josh Connolly — Redefining Resilience: Amazon bestselling author and mental health advocate who has taken his message to audiences across the globe. Stephanie Ward — The Child You Still Carry: Trauma and attachment expert whose work on mother and father wounds has reached and transformed audiences across the world. Fahima Ali — Free By Choice: Trauma-informed psychotherapist and author whose culturally grounded voice has built a community of hundreds of thousands. James Lumumba — Becoming: Life coach, mental health advocate, and podcast host dedicated to creating spaces where real transformation happens. Shaheen — The Audacity to Laugh: CeMAP financial advisor, educator, and stand-up comedian who turned her hardest chapter into her most powerful message. Olga Weatherby — One Brain, Two Minds: Solution-focused hypnotherapist who has spent years helping people rewire their thinking and finally break free from anxiety. Daniel Armitage — Dear Dan, You Were Never Broken: Neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of Neuro-Sparks Business Solutions, on a mission to change the way the world sees neurodiversity. Lubna Khan — The Odd One Out: Healthcare leader, community champion, and living proof that being different was never the disadvantage they told you it was. And so much more… Please note this event will be filmed. Tickets: £25 Reserved Seating We have a limited number of wheelchair and accessibility tickets. These tickets must be booked through the box office, where a free essential companion ticket will be issued - these are limited for each performance so early booking is essential. Please note that if a member of your party arrives in a wheelchair and hasn't booked a wheelchair accessible space, we may not be able to accommodate you. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Box Office opening times Tuesday – Saturday 8.30am – 2.30pm 01282 664400