Power Groups
Same industry. Shared opportunities. More power together.
WMB Power Groups bring together members working in the same or similar industries to connect on a deeper level, share opportunities and discover what can happen when collaboration replaces competition.
Bringing together members from across Women Mean Biz and We Mean Biz, both in-person and online, Power Groups widen your circle beyond your usual networking community — connecting you with people who understand your industry, your challenges and the opportunities within it. Some of our members say this is where most referrals come from, and more business opportunities are created.
Power Groups are an exclusive membership benefit and are not open to guests or visitors.
What could your Power Group lead to?
Collaboration, not competition.
Some networking organisations avoid bringing similar businesses together. At WMB, we see things differently.
We believe opportunities can come from the people you least expect. Someone working in your industry could become a collaborator, introduce you to the perfect client, bring specialist expertise to a project or help you pitch for a bigger piece of work than you could take on alone.
It’s why collaboration is one of our biggest values — and why some of our longest-standing members tell us Power Groups are one of the most valuable parts of their membership.
- Collaborations — find natural ways to work together.
- Introductions — open doors within each other's networks.
- Joint projects — combine complementary skills and expertise.
- Bigger opportunities — build a trusted team to take on larger contracts.
- Industry insight — talk openly about what's happening in your sector.
- Shared experience — bounce ideas and challenges off people who get it.
- Stronger relationships — get to know members beyond the usual networking conversation.
Go deeper with people who get your industry.
Regular networking helps you discover who people are and what they do. Power Groups give you the space to explore what you could do together.
With a more relaxed format created by the members themselves, conversations can go deeper into current projects, business challenges, opportunities and the connections everyone is looking for.
And because members come together from different WMB groups, our online community and We Mean Biz, you’re opening the door to connections you may never have made otherwise.
That’s where the power is.
The power of being part of Women Mean Biz
Reserved for our members, Power Groups give you the space to take connections further — sharing ideas, opportunities and expertise with people across Women Mean Biz and We Mean Biz.
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Power Group Hosts
Our Power Group Hosts help create the relaxed, collaborative space that makes these industry-focused meetings so valuable. Leanne Matthews leads Business Services, Vik Martin hosts Creative, Marketing & Media, and Michelle Diener leads Health & Wellness — bringing members together to share ideas, talk opportunities and discover what they could achieve together.
What our customers say
The support I’ve received since joining the WMB has been amazing, everyone is willing to share any business tips they have and are so open...
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Izzy Bristol
Accountant
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
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 love welcoming people to our networking meeting in Bristol. We build great connections, and do business over a delicious lunch and when everyone leaves...
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Julia Cawte
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Trainer
What I appreciate most about the Women Means Business ethos and Philippa's guidance is how natural it makes networking feel. With meetings held online 3...
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Donna Airey
Homegrown PR - Online Member
My business is entirely built on word of mouth and personal recommendations, so networking is a fundamental part of my marketing strategy. WMB has played...
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Jenny Stewart
Photographer – Capture your authentic Story
The support I’ve received since joining the WMB has been amazing, everyone is willing to share any business tips they have and are so open to chat and everyone wants to help each other. It’s a great tight group of like minded business women!
Izzy Bristol
Accountant
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
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 love welcoming people to our networking meeting in Bristol. We build great connections, and do business over a delicious lunch and when everyone leaves smiling, I'm happy.
Julia Cawte
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Trainer
What I appreciate most about the Women Means Business ethos and Philippa's guidance is how natural it makes networking feel. With meetings held online 3 times per month, it’s easy to build genuine connection with other members. It's not about forced interactions; it's about finding ways to help each other, building trust and growing our businesses too.
Donna Airey
Homegrown PR - Online Member
My business is entirely built on word of mouth and personal recommendations, so networking is a fundamental part of my marketing strategy. WMB has played a huge role within this - the vibrant community, the support and the encouragement are all invaluable. And the opportunity to work key referral partners that I’ve been introduced to through the Creatives Power Group has been incredible. They really have transformed my business - I love our meetings, the collaborations that happen and then seeing the wonderful the results that we create together!
Jenny Stewart
Photographer – Capture your authentic Story
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