In this new series, we ask a freelance mum when and why she chose the freelance path. First up, Bristol-based graphic designer and mum-of-one Amy Goddall discusses her side-hustle taking over from her office job, and why she loves this way of working…
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Work Life
Taking maternity leave as a freelance mum is tricky. Government maternity pay is low, and you’ll be stepping away from the freelance career you’ve been building… will it still be there when you return? Here are Annie Ridout’s thoughts on it all…
Work Life
Kim Palmer founded the amazing Clementine App (helping women to feel confident, calmer and get better sleep) alongside her day-job as strategy director at Wunderman, and while raising two young sons. If you’d like Kim as your mentor, read on…
Work Life
Candice Brathwaite is a writer, presenter, influencer, co-founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, mum-of-two young kids and now a mentor, via The Early Hour. If you’re a mum looking for support with your freelance work, you may be in luck…
Work Life
As the founder of Doing it for the Kids – a community for freelance parents – as well as a graphic designer and mother, Frankie Tortora knows a thing or two about the freelancing juggle. If you’d like Frankie to mentor you, read on…
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If you’re a creative freelancer, or looking to move into a more creative career, photographer Penny Wincer might be help you with this. She is a single mother to two children, one with special needs, so understands the additional challenges this can create…
Work Life
The editor Annie Ridout has launched The Early Hour mentorship scheme, taking on one freelance mother to mentor every six months. Her first mentee is Sinead Carey, founder of PaperGrace stationery and mum-of-four. Here’s an introduction…
Work Life
The editor, Annie Ridout, is keen to take The Early Hour to the next level – so she entered the Virgin VOOM business competition to win £££ and support. The next stage involves pitching live to Richard Branson…
Work Life
Emma Gannon hosts the hugely popular Ctrl, Alt, Delete podcast (2m downloads), was one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 this year and is about to publish her second book. We discuss what it’s like to be successful, as a woman…
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Rebecca Monserat launched Forivor; an ethical, magical, story-based kids’ bedding business with the environment in mind. But soon found herself with reams of unusable stock. In true eco-warrior style, she’s decided to sell it all, at a reduced price…