Mums in Leadership
A community in Sheffield for mums who are leaders to connect, collaborate, and champion one another.
About Mums in Leadership
Mums in Leadership is a networking group for working mums in leadership positions.
Whether you run your own business, charity, or organisation (hi, that’s us!) or work in a C-suite or executive role, we would love to welcome you.
As the name might suggest, our community is open to mums in leadership positions. It doesn't matter what kind of mum you are or how you had your children (whether they are biological, adopted, fostered, step-children, or you co-parent in another way). It also doesn’t matter what context you lead in, as long as you’re in a position of leadership. It can be in the business or charity sector, government or other organisations.
We started this community to create a space for working women in leadership positions (like us) to connect and explore some of the unique challenges that come with juggling a career and a family, and specifically come with being business leaders and mothers. The (str)juggle is real.
We were also inspired by campaigns like Pregnant Then Screwed and learning about the ‘motherhood penalty’ – the loss in lifetime earnings experienced by women raising children – to create a local networking community.
About the founders
Who are we? Hello!
We are Anna Bollinger and Jodie Marshall, two experienced business and not-for-profit founders.
Between us, we are the co-founders of Appt and Hope English School (Anna), and Mantle and A Mind Apart (Jodie).
We’re also new mums.
Our Organisations
Appt
Appt is an award-winning international digital agency, providing creative and efficient digital solutions to businesses across the UK. Appt have developed a range of digital solutions, from apps to software systems and websites. Appt was founded 10 years ago by Anna and her husband, Jon Bollinger.
Mantle
Mantle is an ethical consultancy for ethical business, and they work with their clients to foster resilient, sustainable, and ethically sound businesses through training and consultancy. Jodie runs Mantle with her business partner, Fran Ferris.
Hope English School
Hope English School is a Sheffield based charity specialising in the provision of ESOL classes and digital skills training to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable adults. Anna was a part of the founding team of Hope English School, which was set up in 2016, and helps run the day to day operations on the leadership team.
A Mind Apart
A Mind Apart is a performing arts organisation that works to create caring and safe spaces where children, teenagers and adults can learn and develop together, growing in confidence and self-esteem whilst developing their creativity and skills. Jodie set up the organisation in 2008.