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

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

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 meet at Ashton Court, where there are great facilities, including plenty of parking, open space, café and toilets.

Please see our list of upcoming coffee mornings & networking events.

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.
11:30 Five Minutes With…
A chance to hear from a Freelance Mum member of the group.
11:35 One minute with
One minute to make new connections, take a selfie or share a post on social media.
11:45 1 Minute on Social Media
Your 1 minute to do whatever you want on social media!
11:36 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 & networking events.

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.

The Summer & Winter Evening Sessions

There’s a gear change in July and 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: weekly coffee mornings and twice-monthly ‘netwalks’ in Ahston Court, 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 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.

Tree Planting at Tractors & Cream.

A free event for Freelance Mum members and their children, come and enjoy tree planting in February half term. Come and enjoy choosing your tree and making a sign to remember it’s yours. Hot drinks and cakes provided for every one, enjoy the beautiful setting, bring your own packed lunch and make a day of it.

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.

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