Irish organic brand VOYA set to host stress-busting event in Dublin
'Finding Balance' is a one-hour evening workshop hosted by the founders of Irish wellness brand VOYA, with expert insight from career consultant Angela Burke.
Hosted at Brown Thomas in Dublin on June 19, it's designed to help people calm the chaos, offering practical tools and an honest conversation about work-life overwhelm.
Co-founder Mark Walton said the event will hopefully help people "reconnect and feel more centred".
He said: "At VOYA, we believe that true wellbeing isn't just about what you put on your skin — it's also about how you care for yourself in the moments in between.
"This event is about helping people reconnect with that idea, giving them space to breathe, reflect and leave feeling more centred."
VOYA founders Mark and Kira Walton will also be sharing how they built a now global Irish wellness brand while raising a family and protecting their own balance.
Tickets are just €25 and that is all redeemable on VOYA products on the day.
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