Athena Magazine

The Benefits of Community-Led Networking

freelance mum group image, with child running

Why meaningful relationships help mums in business flourish with Faye Dicker

I still remember that very first Freelance Mum netwalk- nearly 12 years ago now. I had a baby strapped to me, a bunch of balloons tied to my pushchair (so I was instantly recognisable), an icebreaker planned to get conversation started, and I was trying desperately to welcome attendees while breastfeeding.

Somehow, despite the unconventional setting- it worked.