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
A really gentle, enthusiastic, encouraging and vibrant group to get me started on my route to networking and learning valuable business skills along the way....
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Clare Sinton
Healthcare and Wellbeing
I joined Women Mean Biz almost 3 years ago and it has been a wholly positive experience. The network is such a friendly and inspiring...
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Alison Bowker
Colour Coach
I chose this networking group in part because they meet in person. And what a welcoming and supportive group they are. The knowledge and expertise...
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Alison Bale
Mindfulness Teacher
I love being able to meet with the positive & supportive women who are part of the Cheltenham group, as well as meeting new ladies...
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Trula Brunsden
Solicitor
I was a member of Women Mean Biz for about a year between 2016-2017 but had to leave due to illness. I re-joined the Cheltenham...
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Kaye King
Marketing Mentor
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
A really gentle, enthusiastic, encouraging and vibrant group to get me started on my route to networking and learning valuable business skills along the way. Thank you so much for the support.
Clare Sinton
Healthcare and Wellbeing
I joined Women Mean Biz almost 3 years ago and it has been a wholly positive experience. The network is such a friendly and inspiring environment and I have built confidence in speaking about my business and grown my business and leadership skills. I have also made genuine friendships. I'm a solopreneur working from home and the monthly lunch meetings give me connection, inspiration and support, while the workshops have broadened and deepened my skills in business. I have met many talented women, some of whom I have worked with to receive massage, personal training, animal communication, web design and more, as well as improve my skills in public speaking and marketing. I love connecting people, it's one of my gifts, so I feel in exactly the right place in this network of women uplifting each other. I am very grateful to Philippa Constable and the women in the WMB network.
Alison Bowker
Colour Coach
I chose this networking group in part because they meet in person. And what a welcoming and supportive group they are. The knowledge and expertise around the table is tremendous and they all share, willingly. Add to that some excellent guest speakers. I never fail to learn something new. I never regret attending - they pick you up when you are down and celebrate with you in the wins. When I joined I was new to Cheltenham and it's been great to have this group in my corner.
Alison Bale
Mindfulness Teacher
I love being able to meet with the positive & supportive women who are part of the Cheltenham group, as well as meeting new ladies who come along as guests. Great network. The groups are friendly and supportive, and you're encouraged to make genuine connections so that you are confident when making referrals and being referred to.
Trula Brunsden
Solicitor
I was a member of Women Mean Biz for about a year between 2016-2017 but had to leave due to illness. I re-joined the Cheltenham group in May 2023 and I was so happy to be back (and to see several familiar faces from my earlier membership!). Women Mean Biz is about supporting each other, learning together, and growing friendships along with growing our businesses. I’ve met some of my closest business friends through Women Mean Biz and I’m so glad to have them in my world for when those inevitable bumps in the road come along! I’d recommend WMB to anyone looking for a more collaborative approach to networking.
Kaye King
Marketing Mentor
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
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