Our Ethos
Or, as we like to call it: Our (Wo)manifesto
Freelance Mum is built on the foundations of a strong commitment to honest, inclusive values. You’ll feel their touch like an arm around your shoulders every time we meet.
We connect people
We are a community that thrives because of the strength of connections between us.
With regular opportunities to get together online and in person, we help you build lasting relationships and a strong, authentic network.
We nurture
We are a safe space where members can chat, learn, listen, or offload.
We support each other to step out of our comfort zones, keep smiling, and grow.
Whether you’re having a good day, a bad day, or if you’re not even sure which day, we are here, cheering you on.
We collaborate
Collaboration is key.
Our members and partners work together to support each other or join forces to build awesome teams.
We share advice, wisdom, and all the highs and lows that come with running a business.
We have one common goal: to raise each other up.
We are authentic
We keep it real.
We are all human and life happens.
Whatever’s going on, we keep honesty and trust at the heart of our community so we can build genuine, positive connections throughout our network.
We are inclusive
We welcome anyone who identifies with juggling motherhood around business.
We strive to be a diverse network that’s inclusive of freelance mums from all walks of life, who all bring the benefit of their experiences.
We value different perspectives and want to support all mums in business with the challenges they face. We are a judgement-freezone.
Whether you have a threenager or a teenager, you can feel comfortable bringing your children with you.
We love bringing the joy!
Life can be heavy, but running your business doesn’t have to be.
We try to run a thread of joy through every online interaction, coffee morning, netwalk or other Freelance Mum event.
We talk, listen, laugh, and spread joyful energy that powers our businesses to success.
Your team of cheerleaders
“When I was six, my Dad ran the second London Marathon. It made a lasting impression, and I was determined to run my own marathon one day. At the age of 26, I ran my 26.
On the final stretch, I ‘hit a wall’. It was only when I heard my Dad call my name, cheering me on, that I came out of my fatigue-induced trance and was spurred on to finish the race.
As a small business owner, you can often ‘hit a wall’. One minute you’re full of energy, charging on, then suddenly you feel depleted. And that’s when you need your fellow FMs: A whole team of cheerleaders supporting you every step of the way.”
Faye Dicker, Founder of Freelance Mum
