My name is Sara Llewellyn-Evans, I’m in my 50’s and originally from Cardiff, Wales (UK).I am married to Peter and we have a teenaged daughter. We emigrated to NZ in January 2020. We arrived on NZ soil (Tauranga) with just a suitcase each. However, after just three weeks of living in a rented holiday home, we found our first apartment, enrolled our daughter into school, purchased vehicles and secured a business premises within a prime location.I am both grateful and very proud to say that our business ‘Tauranga Pool & Spa’ is proving to be successful and we are all very happy and settled here. My role within our business include; sales, marketing, social media, book-keeping and general admin. However, I would also like to venture out and do a little something for ‘me’ – which I am hopeful, will in turn also help others.My previous career encompassed sales related roles within the hotel/venues industry. I have worked for various 4 & 5 Star hotels/ resorts for nearly 20 years and became the Convention Bureau Manager for the City of Cardiff, which involved competing against other UK/European Cities for business tourism events.When we decided to start a family, I ventured into working freelance. My business was called ‘Cardiff Conferences and Events’ and I worked with various hotels/venues in the City in terms of organising events, gaining sponsorship for events or attracting events to mainly local hotels/venues.With the help and support from; our sponsors, speakers, partners, acquaintances and our precious friends and family – I am super excited about pulling this unique and exciting event together, as well as meeting more individuals from our wonderful local community.