In Person Meetings
Meaningful connections & friendly faces.
Women’s networking in the South West that feels refreshingly different.
Looking for a welcoming place to grow your business in across the South West? Women Mean Biz brings together ambitious women in business for thoughtfully structured networking that puts genuine relationships at the heart of every meeting.
Whether it’s your first networking event or you’re a seasoned networker, you’ll find a warm welcome, plenty of conversation and women who genuinely want to see you succeed.
Come along, we’d love to meet you!
The benefits of in-person networking with WMB
More than a meeting. A community that grows with you.
Our in-person meetings take place once a month, giving you time between meetings to build on the connections you’ve made, arrange one-to-ones and explore other WMB groups nearby.
- Meet monthly, giving connections time to grow naturally
- Arrange valuable one-to-ones between meetings
- Visit other nearby WMB groups and widen your network
- Share ideas, challenges and opportunities with women who get it
- Learn and grow through inspiring speakers and shared experiences
- Become part of a supportive local community that wants to see you succeed
New here? Start with your first meeting.
Come along, meet the group and see how it feels.
You don’t need to be a confident networker or know anyone before you arrive. Your first WMB meeting is simply a chance to experience our friendly, thoughtfully structured approach, introduce your business and start making genuine connections with women who get it.
Expect a warm welcome, relaxed conversation and plenty of opportunities to connect — whether you’re just starting out or have years of business experience behind you.
Love your first meeting? Make WMB part of your business.
More than membership. A network that has your back.
Becoming a WMB member opens the door to more connections, more support and more opportunities to grow.
From regular networking and Power Groups to skills workshops, expert advice and connections across the wider WMB network, membership surrounds you with women who will share their experience, champion your successes and support you through the challenges too.
Because building a business is easier when you don’t have to do it alone.
Join our in-person workshops
All workshops are open to both WMB members and non-members.
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In-Person Networking Hosts
Our Hosts are business owners and professionals themselves, so they understand the realities of making connections and growing a business. From Julie Savage, a Virtual Assistant in Bath, and Vicki Powell of Feed Yourself Well in Bristol, to Kaye King of Marketing Mentor Kaye in Cheltenham and Fenella Hemus of Above and Beyond Coaching in North Somerset, they bring their own experience, personality and expertise to the WMB community.
Most importantly, they’re there to welcome you, make introductions and help you feel comfortable and connected from the moment you arrive.
Wherever you walk into a WMB meeting, a warm welcome is waiting.
Can’t make it in person? Meet us online.
Same WMB spirit. Even more flexibility.
Your networking doesn’t have to be limited by location. WMB online meetings give you another way to connect with inspiring women, share ideas and build meaningful business relationships — wherever you happen to be.
Thoughtfully structured, friendly and easy to fit around a busy working day, they’re perfect for widening your network without the travel.
What our customers say
I’ve been a WMB member since 2017 and in the North Somerset group since 2022. It’s a really vibrant group, friendly, supportive and the meetings...
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Fenella Hemus
NLP Coach and Trainer
I’ve built some beautiful connections and friendships here in WMB Bath for which I’m immensely grateful, especially as a foreigner. I’ve also found a few...
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Hanneke van Deemter
Space with Grace
The WMB Online groups are really friendly and I always come out of the meetings feeling uplifted and positive about my business.
Vik Martin
The WP Nurse – Online Member
I’ve been a member of Women Mean Biz for 10 years, and it’s one of the most supportive and genuinely helpful networks I’ve ever been...
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Ros Conkie
Marketing Expert
This group made me feel so welcome, networking was completely out of my comfort zone but within no time I was loving it, everyone was...
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Deborah Schmid
Mortgage Adviser
I have been a member of Women Mean Biz since March 2018 and I joined the same week as my business was launched. From the...
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Leanne Matthews
Purple Frogs Virtual Assistants – Online Member
I’ve been a WMB member since 2017 and in the North Somerset group since 2022. It’s a really vibrant group, friendly, supportive and the meetings leave you feeling really energised and positive.
Fenella Hemus
NLP Coach and Trainer
I’ve built some beautiful connections and friendships here in WMB Bath for which I’m immensely grateful, especially as a foreigner. I’ve also found a few key service providers who are now supporting me, and I hope to continue growing with them on my business journey. The group has been invaluable to me in many ways, helping me find both community and practical support. Over the past few years, I’ve gone through a major transformation in my career and have been focused on finding my footing here in the UK. It’s been a stretch at times, and I haven’t yet had the chance to put all my marketing materials in place. However, I’ve met some wonderful women in business and I plan to work with them in the next year which I’m very excited about. The Bath group is really special and I know I will be back soon! At times I feel that WMB is a special corner that I want to reserve just for myself, but the world needs nurturing, thus I have to let you have my words. Please spread the word!
Hanneke van Deemter
Space with Grace
The WMB Online groups are really friendly and I always come out of the meetings feeling uplifted and positive about my business.
Vik Martin
The WP Nurse – Online Member
I’ve been a member of Women Mean Biz for 10 years, and it’s one of the most supportive and genuinely helpful networks I’ve ever been part of. It’s become far more than a networking group - it’s my team. Whenever I’m facing a challenge, there’s always someone who’s been there before and can offer wise, practical advice. The generosity in this community is incredible – people freely share their expertise because they truly believe we rise by lifting others. Running a business can be isolating, so having a space where people really get it has been invaluable. Yes, I’ve had brilliant referrals, but it’s the encouragement, authenticity and integrity of the group that keep me here year after year. After a decade as a member, joining WMB remains one of my best business decisions.
Ros Conkie
Marketing Expert
This group made me feel so welcome, networking was completely out of my comfort zone but within no time I was loving it, everyone was so friendly and supportive.
Deborah Schmid
Mortgage Adviser
I have been a member of Women Mean Biz since March 2018 and I joined the same week as my business was launched. From the very first meeting I felt welcomed and like I was already part of the community. I was so nervous as I am very introverted but everyone at the meeting helped to put me at ease and I left knowing that this was the network for me! I also had a sense of pride that I had stepped out of my comfort zone! Now the majority of my work comes from Women Mean Biz and I am so grateful to have also benefited from the support of members in many other ways and made some wonderful friends along the way!
Leanne Matthews
Purple Frogs Virtual Assistants – Online Member
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