| Do you have a business, social enterprise, or community-focused concept and want to make it a reality? In this session, we are joined by two creative practitioners who have made their ideas happen. Come along to hear from GSA graduates Trudi Donahue, founder of Social Enterprise Wild and Kind, and Panda, founding member of the Grateful Gallery on Garnethill.
Trudi Donahue studied Sculpture and Environmental Art at GSA, graduating in 2015. Since then, she has navigated the challenges of building a social enterprise, experiencing both growth and setbacks while adapting to changing economic conditions. Today, she runs a community-driven creative studio that offers CoWorking and studio spaces in Bridgeton, with a mission to support neurodivergent creatives and social entrepreneurs. Her practice brings together creativity, resilience, and social impact, fostering a collaborative environment where individuals can thrive. Trudi’s journey reflects the realities of entrepreneurship as a creative while championing inclusivity and creative empowerment. Discover their stories and gain tips and advice about the challenges and rewards of getting ideas off the ground and how you can do it too.
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