Reconnect with the Roundhouse Works community! 

We’re hosting a private event for alumni of Roundhouse Works and the Self Made Creative Business Accelerator to come together for an afternoon of creativity, wellbeing, celebration and alumni showcases.

Take time out for your well-being, connect with other alumni and discuss what’s next for the creative industries. 

About the day

• Craft workshops: Connect with other alumni over relaxed crafting sessions.
• Wellbeing Workshops: Attend dedicated wellness workshops designed specifically for busy freelancers and founders.
• Creative Conversations: Share ideas, hear what others have been working on and reconnect with the community.
• Professional Headshots: Access on-site industry photographers to upgrade your brand profile and promotional assets. 
• Content Studio: A designated social media corner to capture professional promotional reels and clips that Roundhouse will use to promote your business on the Roundhouse Works Instagram. 

Workshop 1: Self Care strategies with Elsie Cullen

Networking Partner: Farago

Looking after yourself whilst being self-made can often mean putting your own wellbeing last. This workshop explores practical ways to prioritise self-care, manage stress, and build resilience to support long-term wellbeing and recovery. Participants will leave with simple strategies to maintain balance and support their personal growth.

About Elsie Cullen

Elsie Ayotunde Cullen is a community impact strategist with a deep passion for cultural expression and creative wellbeing. With over a decade of experience, Elsie has led large-scale cultural events, including museum takeovers at the V&A, brand activations for adidas at Somerset House and Saatchi Gallery, and award ceremonies at the Natural History Museum. She began her career in PR at Fuja Communications before pivoting to community-driven work as a nurse and at GUAP magazine, where she designed youth programs and partnerships with schools, universities, and global brands. Holding a Master’s from LSE in Health & International Development, Elsie’s research on diaspora creativity and development informs ourppls’ mission.

• Personal: @ayosartofgiving
• Business: @ourppls

Workshop 2: Start Smart: Boundaries, Balance & Burnout Prevention for Freelancers with Reuben Christian

Freelancing can be amazing. No boss. No commute. No dress code.

It can also mean replying to emails at midnight, saying yes to dead jobs, and chatting to HMRC bots on a Saturday afternoon.

In this fun, honest and practical workshop, edu-tainer and 20-year freelancer Reuben Christian, the founder of Dream Rehab, shares what he wish he’d known when he first went freelance – before the burnouts, confidence knocks, and accidental 25/8 work life.

Expect real stories, interactive exercises, and simple tools you can actually use – no hustle culture nonsense, no corporate malarkey.

We’ll cover:

• How to identify your freelance lifestyle needs
• How to set boundaries without feeling awkward or guilty
• How to protect your energy in an always-on freelance world
• Early burnout signs (and how to dodge them)
• How to build a freelance life that supports you, not just your clients

This session is for anyone who wants a sustainable, enjoyable freelance career – and would rather learn from someone else’s mistakes than make all of them themselves.

Come curious, come tired, come stressed – we’ve got you. You’ll leave clearer, lighter, and a bit more hopeful about freelancing your way

About the Facilitators

Workshops include some of our regular Self Made programme facilitators, plus sessions and performances from our very own Self Made and Roundhouse Works alumni. 

Who it’s for

• Alumni only: This event is strictly invite-only for current and past Roundhouse Works members (including Creative Business Accelerator alumni). 

How to join

Book your place online now. 

Essential Info

• Dates: Friday 25 September
• Times: 12pm–4pm (Doors open at 12pm)
• Location: Roundhouse Works (Workspace, Mintz & Ronson)
• Price: Free
• What to bring: Bring your business cards, updated portfolios, and any marketing materials for our networking showcase.