Fit for Business
Fit for Business
Join Us for an Inspirational International Women’s Day Event – ‘Fit for Business’!
Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Location: An Grianán Hotel, Burt, Co. Donegal, F93 YA0P
Tickets: Free to Members|Non members €15
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Donegal Women in Business Network and Donegal Local Enterprise Office at this year’s event, ‘Fit for Business.’ Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, collaboration, and connection to explore how you can optimise your business to accelerate growth. Hosted by our MC, Maria Rushe of Rushe Fitness, the event will feature guest speaker Jenni Timony, founder of FitPink, who will share her journey and insights on building a thriving business. We will also host a panel of accomplished speakers from various industries who will share their insights, challenges, and strategies for growth. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded women, exchange ideas, and gain valuable inspiration to grow and succeed in your business.
Jenni Timony – Founder of FitPink
Jenni Timony is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in commercial and social entrepreneurship projects. In 2019, just seven months before the global pandemic,
she launched FitPink, an athleisure brand for women, selling online, in stores, and through retail partners. In 2024, FitPink expanded to include a workwear range.
From 2017 to 2021, Jenni managed New Frontiers Northwest, an Enterprise Ireland backed startup accelerator program. Jenni has lectured extensively in Digital Marketing, Retail Marketing, Innovation, and Customer Care at ATU Donegal between 2008 and 2019. She continues to guest lecture.
Jenni was a national finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2007. She holds an MSc in International Marketing from Trinity College Dublin, a Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute, a Bachelor of Business Studies from the IPA, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Learning & Teaching.
Jenni is married to Donal and is a proud mum to Chloe, Jasmine, India, and Adam.
Maria Rushe
Maria Rushe owns Rushe Fitness Ltd in Letterkenny with her husband Emmet. She coaches in their state of the art studios and manages their corporate programme and community events. An English and Drama teacher since 2001, she stepped into the family business as it grew. Maria is also the Chairperson and Director of Letterkenny Musical Society and sits on the Boards of management of An Grianán Theatre and Gaelscoil Adhmhnáin. She is a writer and award winning lifestyle blogger, who frequently contributes to radio and print media about fitness, parenting and politics. She believes that truly strong women support each other and that there’s enough success in the world for everyone. She loves lifting heavy things, reading thrillers and eating good food and will never sea-swim, no matter what Instagram tells her. Maria is most importantly, Mammy to two little ladies and a daft Golden Retriever.
