Freelance Mum is a networking group established by voiceover artist Faye Dicker – born of her own need of running her own business around motherhood! With restricted child-free time and unable to make connections, she realised there was a huge need for fellow freelance parents to meet up WITH their children. And if it didn’t exist, then she’d have to invent it!
Her second daughter was just 11 weeks old when Faye led a group of 15 women and their little ones on a facilitated walk around Bristol’s Harbourside in July 2014. It was a huge success… and so networking with Freelance Mum. Today there are two monthly meetings where up to 40 mums (and a few dads!) gather with their babies and toddler in tow to network with likeminded business folk.
Throughout the two hours, there are toys and craft activities on offer to keep little people entertained, plus guest speakers for the adults. No one bats and eye lid if you breastfeed while talking about GDPR or change a nappy while discussing the merits of social media. It is an inclusive, support, environment, where people and their businesses flourish - during what could typically be an isolating time.
In addition, attendees can join a private Facebook group, The Mothership, so the support and networking can continue. It’s the Mother of all networking.