She Connects, You Thrive
Networking to inspire, support and empower.
Women-only, friendly and relaxed business networking events across Essex and online that give you the chance to connect, collaborate and grow your business with confidence.
Our Members:





- 10AM - 12PM
- 19 November 2025
It’s time to grow
Our networking events are designed to be warm, informal and welcoming.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, you’ll find a safe space to share ideas, learn from expert speakers, and grow your network without pressure. Collaboration, not competition, is at the heart of everything we do.
Member Benefits
Directory listing, weekly online sessions & discounts on events.
Supportive Community
No targets or lockouts; just genuine connections and collaboration.
Schedule
- Weds 19th Nov
- 10AM–12PM
With her warm, accessible style, Nadene shares practical tools and timeless wisdom to inspire your wellness journey.
Weds 19th Nov,
10am – 12pm
Fete Grays Yard
Where do I start? For those that don't know me my business is just 6 months old and I don't yet have tonnes of experience or clients. Has that been a problem? Absolutely not. I've mainly been doing the online networking and I come away from each meeting with a new idea or advice. Just listening to what others do has prompted me to try new things - the meetings have even helped me develop a new business name - business compliance solutions from my original performing arts compliance solutions. I now have a firm strategy in my head, and I'm constantly making improvements or adjustments to make me a more confident business woman. It's such a friendly and supportive group and you really feel that we care about each other.
Owner of Business Compliance Solutions
I love the online meeting for this group. I would love to visit in person but that will have to wait for the school holidays. This group has helped me build confidence talking online. I have really enjoyed watching everyone grown with confidence in this group. It is a warm friendly welcoming group that I look forward to every week. It feels like being surrounded by people who genuinely want to motivate and encourage each other. Everyone I’ve met through Friendly Networking has been amazing, genuine, hardworking women who inspire me.The best part about online networking, no travel, no need to get dressed up (well, that part’s optional!), and you can do it all from your comfiest chair, sipping a nice cup of tea. Perfect way to connect and grow without leaving home! So grateful to be part of this wonderful community!
Utility Warehouse
ConnectED with LOCAL BUSINESSES!
We host our live business networking events in and around Colchester, Witham and Chelmsford, always in relaxed, friendly venues such as pubs and restaurants. With flexible timings and online options, you can connect with like-minded women whenever it suits you.
Frequently asked question
Yes it is women only at our events. When women support women, incredible things can happen and we are more powerful as a group working together to support one another.
Grab your drink which is included in your ticket or membership, if it’s your first time then Cheryl our host will be looking out for you. Find your seat, and once everyone is settled we have a round of introductions around the room - this can be Hi, I’m Cheryl and I run She Connects, You Thrive. You can explain your Why - that being why you decided to go into business and why you have decided to come networking. Whether that is to meet people, look for business or simple you are looking for cheerleaders? Everybody is welcome here! We then have a guest speaker, finishing with Q&A for them and the remaining time can be spent networking.
I would have a short introduction ready to share with the group. Bring a pen and notebook for making all those important contacts and notes from the guest speaker. Also bring along any business cards, leaflets or promotional items you would like to handout.
There are lots of benefits to becoming a member! You can pay by subscription payment so no need to buy a ticket every month, weekly online meetings included, discounted tickets to other workshops and our big events, free business listing on the website, VIP Facebook and WhatsApp group and the opportunity to be the member of the month featured in the fortnightly newsletter and across social media. Plus advertise unlimited in our Facebook group!
Online events are for an hour. Every member has an opportunity to introduce themselves, tell us their location and why they went into business. Then we have a discussion topic where everybody has a chance to voice their opinion & join in. All topics are listed on the website so you can pick which ones resonate with you. Next we have a member spotlight for approx. 10 mins where we hear more about them and there business, with slides or props or whichever the member feels most comfortable. This is member spotlight is on a rota so we all get a chance to have a good. Remember we are all friends here so it is a get way to build your confidence, get your voice heard and practice speaking in front of people. We end with our positivity round where we share one of the following – something positive that happened in business this week to you, something positive that happened in your personal life that you are happy to share or something positive that you enjoyed from the meeting.