The 9am Circle - Tuesday 21 April

The 9am Circle is a quarterly meet-up designed specifically for freelance and self-employed mums in South Birmingham.

We meet at 9am straight after the school run, with a focus on genuine connection, camaraderie and support.

We have the venue for two hours - some of that can be spent chatting, getting to know each other, and some of it can be spent co-working. There's no pressure to stay for the full two hours - you can be there for as little or as long as you like.

This isn't traditional networking.

There are no sales pitches.

There's no pressure.

No 7am starts or having to trek to the city centre in the evening.

It's just good conversation, good coffee, and a room full of people who understand the juggle.

Motherhood can be lonely. Freelancing can be lonely. Doing both at the same time can create a particular kind of isolation.

The 9am Circle was created by two freelance mums and neighbours - Natalie Merrix and Tina Parker.

They wanted to bring together freelance and self-employed mums who are navigating the same unique position - building a business while raising a family.

It's a space to talk business without apologising for being a parent, a space to talk parenting without minimising your ambition, a space to feel understood in both.

This event is for you if you live in South Birmingham and:

• You’re freelance or self-employed
• You want local professional connection
• You find traditional networking tricky to attend
• You’d love to build community with people who get it

Whether you’re a consultant, creative, coach, founder, or sole trader - we'd love to see you there.

📍 Location: The Hub on the Green, Bournville
🗓 Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
⏰ Start time: 9:00
💛 Cost: Free to attend

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