Networking Events

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

What is networking with Freelance Mum?

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.

The original group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at St Paul’s Church in Southville, and a second group meets at Windmill Hill City Farm, which is held on the fourth Friday of the month.

The exception is August, when we all take a much needed break. 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. Then in June, we celebrate National Freelancers Day, hosting a fringe event in Bristol, with our sponsors IPSE.

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.
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 Free networking
A chance to catch up with anyone you haven’t yet spoken to, and pencil in a couple of 121s.

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

Tickets for Freelance Mum networking events cost £20 or £15 for members, and all refreshments are included. It really is a wonderful space for freelance mums and their kids, so why not give it a go?

I want to book!

“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

“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

“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