Networking Events

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

What is networking with Freelance Mum?

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We are running weekly coffee mornings via Zoom and networking walks ‘netwalks’. FIND OUT MORE AND TRY MEMBERSHIP FREE FOR ONE MONTH

See upcoming coffee mornings & netwalks

Child-Friendly Business ‘Netwalk’ Events

The Freelance Mum netwalks are child-friendly events, designed for you and your business, to make connections, grow your business, with fresh air and fresh thinking!

We currently have netwalks every month in Bristol (Ashton Court), North Somerset, Somerset, Southampton, South Devon and Winchester. We’re looking to expand our locations – if you are a Freelance Mum who’s interested in hosting netwalks in your local area please contact Faye about becoming a Freelance Mum Fairy!

Please see our list of all the upcoming netwalks.

10:00 Welcome
Introductions, chats, and a fun ice breaker.
10:15 The Netwalk
Buddy up with three different FM’s throughout the walk, with fresh new focus questions to keep the conversation flowing.
11:00 Coffee & Cake
You provide the coffee, we provide the cake! Get your picnic blanket out, for a chance to connect with other FMs.
11:10 Group Activity
Group activity under the trees, a chance to brainstorm some problems and focus on new business ideas.
11:20 Five Minutes With…
A chance to hear from a Freelance Mum member of the group.
11:25 Share the moment
One minute to take some photos, capture the moment, or take a selfie to share on social media.
11:30 Free networking
A chance to carry on conversations with fellow FMs in the meeting, or enjoy a gentle walk back to the carpark.

Weekly Coffee Mornings via Zoom

The Freelance Mum weekly coffee morning, was born during our first lockdown, but has proved so popular, it’s here to stay!

Come and join us on Zoom every Wednesday at 10.30am as we share our ‘grumps’ and ‘jumps’, and leave you feeling refueled!

The Coffee Morning written ‘chat’ is shared in Facebook group – ‘The Mothership’ after every meeting, to allow members to follow up connections.

Please see our list of upcoming coffee mornings. If you’d like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Faye.

10:30 Welcome
Introductions, greetings and chat, as we welcome attendees.
10:35 Housekeeping & Introductions
A quick reminder of the ‘rules’ of the meeting, a welcome to new faces and pop your contact details in the chat box.
10.37 Jumps & Grumps
A chance for every one in the group to share if they are ‘jumping’ or ‘grumping’ today – get the vibe of The Mothership.
10.38 Share
An opportunity for a couple of FMs to share why they are ‘jumping’ or ‘grumping’, so we can give them a boost or share in their wins.
10.45 Breakout rooms
A chance for relaxed chat in smaller break out rooms, find out more about other FMs in your room and connect with their business.
10.57 Feedback from scribes
A ‘scribe’ from each room, feeds back the main themes that were discussed in their breakout room.
11:05 Expresso Shot
A chance for one member of the group to give us a one minute positive pep me up!
11:06 Recharge your cup
Share a promise with yourself, for one thing you can do for yourself today.
11:08 1:1 reminder and goodbyes
A reminder to put in those follow up 1:1 and see you all in The Mothership!

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. Plus our weekly online coffee mornings run all year.

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: weekly coffee mornings, all netwalks and lots of other member benefits!

We’ll get you set up on Go Cardless and the rest is simple. It really is a wonderful community 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. This is an online event, with inspirational guest speakers. Not to mention a great opportunity for Freelance Mums to connect from hubs across the country.

National Freelancers Day

Every June, we celebrate National Freelancers Day, with a Freelance Mum ‘Mega Meet Up’ at Tractors & Cream, in Somerset. It’s an excellent event and opportunity to meet FMs from other hubs in real life.

Freelance Mum Picnic

August is the only month we don’t meet for a netwalk, but many of the hubs, hold an informal picnic. Check out your local hub to find out more.

Freelance Mum Christmas

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without an ‘office party’! Times, dates and locations to be announced nearer the time, but Christmas drinks organised at the discretion of local hubs.

With special thanks to Super Funky Penguin for Bristol, North Somerset and Somerset photos, Hannibal-White Photography for Winchester photos, Donna Slater for Southampton photos and Charlotte Tolhurst for the Mega Meet Up photos.

“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