Networking Events

Business-focused networking in a child-friendly environment – it’s the Mother of all Networking!

What is networking with Freelance Mum?

COVID-19 Update

When we are the other side of Covid-19, this is what regular networking with Freelance Mum looks like. At the moment we are running weekly coffee mornings via Zoom and socially distanced networking walks ‘netwalks’. FIND OUT MORE AND TRY MEMBERSHIP FREE FOR ONE MONTH

See upcoming coffee mornings & netwalks during COVID-19

This is not your regular networking event. At Freelance Mum, not only will you be able to connect with likeminded freelance mums and dads, you’ll also be able to bring your kids along. They’ll be well catered for with plenty of toys to play with, and no one will mind if you breastfeed your baby while you chat or have to stop a conversation to change your toddler’s nappy.

Monthly Child-Friendly Business Networking Events

We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at St Paul’s Church in Southville, and at Windmill Hill City Farm, which is held on the fourth Friday of the month. The schedule is little different right now due to Covid-19, please see our list of upcoming coffee mornings & networking events.

10:00 Welcome
Introductions, chats, and a fun ice breaker.
10:30 The Netwalk
A chance to have 121 conversations with three different people, facilitated with focus questions, as we take the kids on a walk around the local area.
11:00 Tea, Coffee and Treats
A well-earned drink and a tasty something sweet from our sponsors Cafe Direct, The Local Bakehouse and KudaCan .
11:15 Guest Speaker
Be informed and inspired by our guest speaker while your little ones are entertained with craft activities provided by Hives & Herbals
11:35 Five Minutes With…
A chance for one of our freelance mums to share their business with you.
11:40 The Business Exchange
A quick-fire group round where you can tell people about your business in just 60 seconds.
11:45 1 Minute on Social Media
Your 1 minute to do whatever you want on social media!
11:50 Free networking
A chance to catch up with anyone you haven’t yet spoken to, and pencil in a couple of 121s.

Taking A Break In August…

The exception is August, when we all take a much needed break and there are no Freelance Mum meetings, but don’t worry – there is still plenty of support and advice in our exclusive Facebook Group, The Mothership.

The December Evening Session

There’s a gear change in December, when there are no ‘regular’ Freelance Mum events, instead we have The Evening Sessions – sponsored by Jewell Facilitation. Helene leads the way with The Brainstorming Booth and it’s a chance to brainstorm business problems, in a relaxed atmosphere over food & drink. This is all included in your Freelance Mum membership!

Join Freelance Mum today!

Everyone can try regular Freelance Mum events and The Mothership – our buzzing Facebook community, for one month for FREE!

After that, it’s a monthly payment of £15 per month which covers everything: monthly meetings at both the Farm and St Paul’s, plus access to The Mothership (the Facebook group), as well as the special events listed below.

We’ll get you set up on Go Cardless and the rest is simple. It really is a wonderful space for freelance mums and their kids, so why not give it a go?

Click here to join Freelance Mum today

Special events

If you want even more Freelance Mum in your life (and really, why wouldn’t you?) there are some additional events that are included in your Freelance Mum membership.

Brave Bold and Bonkers, International Women’s Day Event

In March we pull out all the stops for our Brave, Bold & Bonkers showcase event on International Women’s Day, which is held each year on 8 March. Please note, there is a small extra fee to cover lunch.

National Freelancers Day

Then in June, we celebrate National Freelancers Day, hosting a fringe event in Bristol, with our sponsors IPSE.

All our events are photographed by our wonderful events photographers Adele Williams from Super Funky Penguin and Nicola Jane of Nicola Jane Photography.

“Faye’s Freelance Mum social distanced ‘netwalk’ event in Ashton Court was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. She facilitates a focused, friendly, unfussy networking style that connects you to likeminded business mums to share knowledge, ideas and inspiration. I always leave a Freelance Mum session refreshed inspired and having learnt something new that I can use to develop my business.”

Karen NormanSensible Marketing

“In the months that I have been attending I feel I have built a firm network of some brilliant go to people and every session leaves me feeling inspired, supported and motivated. It’s like us each having our own group of cheerleaders egging us on!”

Katy BattSense & Spirituallity Holistic Therapy

“Faye’s idea for a networking event WITH your children is pure genius and she executes them perfectly. Every event is enjoyable and beneficial on both a personal and a business level”

Sarah CookSHC Social Media

“I absolutely love the networking events that Freelance Mum runs. I’ve met so many inspiring women (and mothers), eaten delicious cake and listened to wonderful key note speakers. The walks get me out of the office and into the real world talking about my business with people that know”

Misty TunksMakey Mamas

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