Hello and a very Happy New Year! 🎉

(And yes, because we have kids, we’re still saying it, let’s be honest, it takes a good few weeks after Christmas to get back into the swing of things!)

We hope you had a great break (if you can call it that!) and are feeling ready to dive into all the exciting events we have lined up for you in 2025.

First up, we’re thrilled to share details about two upcoming events that you won’t want to miss...

🗓 MBC Monthly Accountability Kickoff: Performance Coaching for Mums Building Companies - starting this Wednesday 22nd Jan

We know too well the challenges of juggling parenting and running a business and that’s why we’re excited to launch a series of monthly Performance & Accountability Coaching calls, designed exclusively for our community of amazing mum founders in the MBC community.

​Join us for a series of 1-hour monthly group coaching sessions over six months, led by start-up founder coach Alexi Pittalis. These sessions provide an opportunity to connect with like-minded founders, exchange insights, and learn actionable strategies to:

​✨ Balance without losing yourself in the process.

​✨ Staying accountable to your goals with a supportive network.

​✨ Find practical ways to boost productivity and joy in your everyday life.

​With over a decade of experience building and scaling businesses, Alexi has helped countless founders navigate the mental, emotional, and logistical challenges of entrepreneurship—without sacrificing their well-being.

​What to Expect:

💡 A safe space to reflect, share, and strategise.

​💡 Practical tools to create clarity and actionable plans for the month ahead.

​💡 An introduction to ongoing weekly accountability groups to keep you on track.

​Why Attend?
Whether you’re tackling a big launch, refining your 2025 goals, or simply looking for support in navigating the juggle, this session will empower you with tools, community, and inspiration to move forward confidently.

​Programme Overview:
1. Monthly Coaching Calls: Join a 1-hour session led by Alexi each month, focused on reducing stress, maintaining balance, and staying accountable.

​2. Weekly Accountability Groups: Between sessions, you’ll connect in smaller groups for quick, focused check-ins to help you stay on track.

​Meet Your Coach:
Alexi Pittalis is the creator of The Conscious Founder and a trusted coach for entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes challenges. His coaching focuses on clarity, actionable insights, and building success without burnout.

​Find out more about Alexi:
🌐 The Conscious Founder

​Ready to Join us?
📅 Date: Kick off Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 (future series sessions will be sent via Calendar invite, take place 1x per month and finish June 2025)
⏰ Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Where: Online (virtual link provided ahead of event)

Please note to be part of the weekly accountability groups you must be signed up to attend the kick off call on Wednesday

Sign up HERE

​We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make 2025 the year we build with clarity, balance, and joy.

Raising Angel Investment - Thursday 30th Jan

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00PM

Where: Playfair Capital Offices, London

Thinking about raising investment from Angels in 2025 and ready to take the next step? Whether you’re just getting started or looking for that extra boost to keep the momentum going, this event is for you.

​Join us for a practical, no-fluff session on how to raise investment from angels, specifically for the Mums Building Companies Community. We’ve got a panel of brilliant active angel investors, a VC and founder who’s raised over £1M from angels sharing their experience, insights, and tips to help you make it happen.

​💡 What We’ll Cover:

• ​Finding the right angels: Researching investors who align with your vision.

• ​Approaching investors: Making a strong first impression.

• ​Outreach tools: Do automation tools help?

• ​SPVs & legals: Structuring your round and handling legal matters.

• ​Storytelling & Creating FOMO

• ​Closing the deal: Tips to secure the investment.

• ​Handling rejection: Staying positive and learning from setbacks.

• ​After investment: Making the most of your new partnerships.

​📢 Ask Anything:
Our panel will be followed by an open and honest Q&A— ask the questions without judgement or pressure.

❤️ Network & Connect:
We'll wrap up with some friendly networking. Connect with other mum founders in our community who get it, learn from those who’ve been there, and leave feeling more confident about your fundraising journey 🚀

👩‍💻 Who’s It For?
Mums who are building businesses and want to understand the ins and outs of raising investment, whether you’re just getting started or need help pushing forward.

SIGN UP HERE

💌 Connect with Us

Don’t forget if you are not already part of it, be sure to join our WhatsApp group and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news and discussions. We’d love to hear from you!

Plus don't forget to share the love, if you know any founders who would benefit from being in this group please do share with them.

Thanks again for being part of this community and we hope to see you at one of our events very soon

Jenn, Danielle, & James