Glasgow Networking for Female Entrepreneurs (May '26)

We've all been to them, the awkward, uncomfortable, salesy events where you listen to one scripted elevator pitch after another. The MLM/pyramid scheme folks trying to convince you they can help you make 'six figures in just six months!' The corporate board table powerpoint session, complete with a room full of suits, instant coffee and stale croissants.

This is not one of those events.

Small Biz, Big Chat is about building a community of female entrepreneurs.

It's about real, honest business chat, skill sharing, and non cringey networking (no sleazy sales pitches required). We're a friendly group of women wanting to help other female-owned businesses. It's about proper coffee and delicious cake in a relaxed environment.

This is not just another networking event. It's a new community we want YOU to be a part of.

This month's speaker

Amanda Mckinlay is an award-winning wellbeing & creativity coach, artist & author who's work is deeply shaped by her own health journey following a fibromyalgia diagnosis in 2009. Drawing on a combination of qualifications & lived experience Amanda specialises in supporting people with chronic illness & long term conditions, helping them reconnect with their creativity, rebuild confidence & find a gentler, more empowered way forward. Through her coaching, art & writing she brings warmth, insight and a compassionate, down to earth approach that inspires resilience, balance & self expression - even in the face of ongoing health challenges.

Amanda will be sharing a little on "everyday mindfulness" and how us busy entrepreneurs can carve out more calm and less chaos in our day.

• Do you feel lonely running your business by yourself?
• Do you want to meet like-minded business owners?
• Do you have questions you want to ask other small biz owners?
• Do you sometimes just want to have a moan about that overdue invoice?

This is the place for you.

The details:

• Tickets are £20 / £17.50 for an early bird
• You'll get a decent cup of coffee (or tea) & delicious sweet treats
• Two hours of networking & honest chat with likeminded female founders
• A presentation or upskilling session with a featured guest speaker
• We run these sessions regularly so you can become part of a supportive community
• The Glad Cafe offer 10% off their menu for people who stay for lunch

Bring your business bestie:

Want to come along with a pal? We're running a bring your business bestie offer! It's two tickets for £30, making it cheaper than our early bird offer.

About Small Biz, Big Chat:

Meet Rhiannon, Emmelie and Sarah.

We're three small business owners. Rhiannon helps women build and grow stand out businesses with brand and content strategy, brand photography and business mentorship. Emmelie is an illustrator who works with female entrepreneurs to create magical, bold and fun branding for their businesses. Sarah is a florist and writer who creates wedding florals and runs floristry workshops.

Two of us are mothers so we understand the stresses of juggling childcare, running our businesses and coping with mum guilt. We're all at different stages in our businesses and want nothing more than to grow a community of likeminded female business owners.

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Location:

The Glad Café CIC, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2HG

We chose this venue because it's a small, community focused, business with a social conscience - everything that SBBC champions!

Train: It's a 7 minute walk from Crossmyloof station and a 13 minute walk from Queens Park train station.

Bus: There’s a bus stop right outside the Glad Café. The 3, 4, 29, 38, 57, 103 stop here.

Car: It’s easy to access from the M74 and M77. The parking in Shawlands is free, but you may need to factor in five minutes or so to find a space on the surrounding streets.

For full access information please visit the Glad Cafe access page.

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