Co-Women – Business Networking Events for Women

Sophie Sheinwald

I’ve been a member for over three years And it’s been wonderful to watch this community grow. It’s a very heart blood and motivating networking group and only as high had business through it, but I’ve also have wonderful resource of expertise and experience.

Karen Blakesley

Cognitive Law

So much more than I ever expected. Being a solopreneur can be very hard - and solitary - at times. Networking is so key to avoiding being a WFH hermit. CoWomen isn't just a networking group, but a constant source of support, resources, knowledge, motivation, fun social events and the opportunity to meet, and become friends with, a fantastic and diverse group of women. If you have doubts - don't! Join!

Stephanie Crechriou

Hyppanie Essence

Being a member of Co-Women for several years has provided me with invaluable support and confidence on my journey as a solopreneur. The collective wisdom and encouragement from this incredible community of women empower me to persevere, now more than ever, knowing they have my back. Their shared knowledge and experiences are a profound source of strength and inspiration., I consider this group to be like a second family. 💚

Cecilia Harvey

Cultural Nexus Ltd.

Co-Women is a genuine sisterhood built on kindness, care, and collaboration. It’s a refreshing space where women from diverse backgrounds come together to amplify, positively challenge and support one another without ego or competition. No turf-wars here! This community is a testament to the power of shared growth and mutual respect - proof that success feels even more meaningful when it’s collective. Joining was the best thing I could have done for myself and my business.

Lydia Eccleston

Remarkabull Marketing

I joined Co-Women because I was searching for a supportive business community - a place to network with like-minded women while also finding a sense of belonging. Initially, I thought those two things had to be separate. But after attending a Chai and Chatter event and meeting so many incredible women, I realised I had found a group that offered both. Since joining, I’ve felt supported, reassured, empowered, and inspired. As someone who’s recently started a business, finding this community has been invaluable. It’s given me access to a wealth of knowledge, experience, advice, and support - plus, it’s helped keep me sane while working from home on my own! A huge thank you to Jo and all the amazing women who make Co-Women what it is. I’m truly grateful to be part of this community.

Lindsey Riding

Funny B

Being a Co-Woman is like having a really supportive and knowledgeable collective of women in your back pocket, who you can meet up with in real life and discuss real world topics, problems, and celebrate the wins with too, of course! We often collaborate with one another, and we lift each other up and endorse each other's services, as to be in the Co-women is to be in a tribe like no other, a sistahood, a trusted circle of advisors and admirers. It really is like no other group out there. 😍 We know how to have fun, celebrate and commerate, catch someone if they fall, and boost morale when needed. 💜

Adrienne Say

It's not just Belly Laughs! I joined initially for a tentative three months but have just signed up for a full year and couldn't be happier with my decision. Co-Women is networking and socialising done in the best way. At quality events where creating meaningful connections and opportunities come as easily and naturally as the belly laughs. The breadth and depth of knowledge within the group, along with the empathy and kindness shown is outstanding, as is the willingness to share and cheerlead.

Lisa Westbury

Lisa Westbury Coaching

Co-Women is a network which hold the value of genuine connections at its heart. This is where the action happens - genuine interest in helping each others businesses succeed, support, advice and fun! That's what makes it such a valuable community for women in business.

Harriet Dean-Orange

Harriet's Of Hove

I value being a part of this group so much. It's a great pick-me-up when needed and a great source of brilliant advice. Fun, professional yet relaxed. Just FABULOUS!

Beth Jackson

2 Sisters Accounting

You know how much I ruddy love the Co-Women group. I have not come across any other group that would encourage me to scream at the woods when the world is annoying me

Emily Jacob

ReConnected Life Ltd

I hate networking, which is why Co-Women works so well for me. Instead of rushing around a room card swapping, and trying to scope for potential businesses only, we actually get to know each other. We talk about the things we love about being self-employed, the things we struggle with and we share advice and recommendations. Getting to know each other well means we can recommend each others businesses and services with real confidence and we celebrate each other with real enthusiasm. Catch ups with Co-Women is the equivalent of a biscuit with your cup of coffee. It's the feel-good extra that gives you that pick-me-up.

Julie Brown

27. October, 2025.

I joined Jo at Co-Women at the end of 2023 and what a joy the experience has been. Jo has brought together a growing number of amazing and talented women for socialising, laughs, sharing knowledge and to support each other with our businesses. And what a lot of support and encouragement there is. Co-women is different to any other women's group l've been a member of and I mean that in a very good way. It's networking done Brighton style and I thoroughly enjoy it. Well done Jo.

Cate Grundy

Friendly Fox Design

Co-women is like a life support system. We are all women tackling our own business and navigating the world and most of us need help at times. Mutual support is what is on offer. Unlike other more corporate organisations Co-women is informal, sociable and non judgemental. It's a warm feeling to have each others back in contrast to the competitive environment around us. I've found a business partner, social media expert, photographer, coaching and health experts and even a lawyer though joining, besides making some good friends. We have been to gigs, self development sessions, country walks, silent discos, you name it, besides coworking and accountability benefits. I've signed up for the whole year.

Becky Hughes

Becky Hughes Training

I joined Co-Women in early 2022 with what wasn’t even a fledgling business. I was worried this meant I wouldn’t be welcome or that I’d feel I didn’t belong, and the opposite is true. I’ve had the privilege and benefit of learning from more experienced women in business who have cheered me every step of the way. They’ve helped me to navigate things like relocating my business and reassessing my prices without judgment and with constructively critical advice, as well as being there to celebrate when I have a win. My business wouldn’t still exist without Co-Women, and instead it’s thriving.

What we do

Co-Women is designed to be useful between events, too. Bring the decisions you’re weighing up, the work you need to finish and the questions you can’t solve alone. Through practical sessions, expert input, member-led conversations and opportunities to share your own expertise, you can draw on the knowledge of women who understand what it takes to run and grow a business

EVENTS

IN-PERSON NETWORKING
Meet women across industries and stages of business, share what you’re working on and leave with ideas, introductions and conversations worth following up.

CHAI & CHATTER
Low-pressure, drop-in morning coffee and tea catch-ups across Sussex and Glasgow. No pitches, no agendas, just genuine conversation and warm drinks with women who get it.

ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COWORKING
Make time for the work that matters, with the structure, company and accountability to move it forward.

WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES
Practical expertise, fresh perspectives and skills you can put to use in your business.

1:1 CURATED COFFEE MATCHES
Structured introductions pairing you with a fellow member for a virtual or in-person coffee to swap advice, collaborate, or simply build a direct friendship.

SOCIAL EVENTS
Because after everything else, we don’t need a reason to kick back and enjoy ourselves. Pure, unapologetic letting our hair down (photographic evidence can be burned if necessary)

WILD SWIMS, WALKS & RETREATS
Getting out of our heads and into nature. Country walks, sea dips, and day retreats to reset your nervous system away from screens.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND AWARDS CEREMONY
A proper celebration of the women, businesses and achievements in our community.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY
Time away together to build friendships and enjoy the community beyond the working week.

EXPLORE OUR EVENTS

BUSINESS GROWTH & SUPPORT

ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION
Turn good intentions into meaningful progress. Regular check-ins, shared goals and dedicated implementation sessions help you stay focused, overcome obstacles and actually get things done.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING SUPPORT
Get fresh ideas, practical advice and constructive feedback on how you show up online. Learn from women with expertise in marketing, content creation and building a visible, credible business.
PRACTICAL COURSES AND MASTERCLASSES
Develop the skills your business needs with expert-led learning across marketing, finance, strategy, technology, personal development and more. Relevant knowledge you can take away and put into practice.
ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE
Access the experience and perspectives of women across different industries. Whether you’re navigating a business challenge, exploring a new direction or looking for specialist insight, there’s someone worth talking to.
COLLABORATION AND REFERRALS
Build relationships with women who understand your work, recognise opportunities and actively champion one another. From client referrals to joint ventures, meaningful introductions can lead to genuine commercial opportunities.
BUSINESS VISIBILITY AND PROMOTION
Put your business in front of a wider audience through member profiles, guest blogs, podcast appearances, newsletter features and opportunities to share your expertise with the community.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK ON HEARTBEAT
Stay connected beyond events through our dedicated members’ platform. Find expertise, share opportunities, ask questions, access resources and develop relationships with women you might otherwise never meet.
EVERYDAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Sometimes you need an answer, a recommendation, a second opinion or simply someone who understands the realities of running a business. Our WhatsApp community keeps the conversation going between meetings.
SUPPORT THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF BUSINESS
Whether you’re building something from scratch, growing an established company or transitioning from a successful career into business ownership, benefit from the collective knowledge of women who’ve faced different challenges and found their way through.

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Meet Jo

I built Co-Women for women who are serious about what they’re building and recognise the value of having other accomplished, ambitious women in their corner. Women who can challenge your thinking, introduce you to people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, share the experience they’ve spent years acquiring and spot opportunities for your business that you might never have considered yourself.

It’s about being in a room where someone understands the commercial problem you’re trying to solve, someone else knows exactly who you need to speak to, and another has already navigated the challenge you’re facing. Where conversations lead to collaborations, introductions turn into clients and the collective experience in the room becomes something every woman can draw upon.

And because we’re Co-Women, all of this happens without the posturing, pecking orders or painfully rehearsed networking pitches. We take each other’s ambitions seriously, but there’s plenty of room for laughter, friendship and a thoroughly good time along the way.

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WHO WE ARE FOR

Co-Women is a genuinely cross-sector business community for women who are ambitious about what comes next. That includes established founders growing the businesses they’ve built, women investing in their next stage of commercial growth, and accomplished midlife professionals bringing years of experience into a new venture or career direction.

Our members bring different industries, networks and perspectives into the same room. That breadth is the point: a challenge that feels new to one woman may be something another has already solved, and an introduction from outside your own sector can open a door you didn’t know existed.

• Women who have already achieved significant success independently and are now ready to scale with the support of a community.

• Serious about business, less serious about themselves.

• Women who make time for growth without sacrificing their personalities and identities.

• Women able and willing to invest in their businesses over the long term, and to do the work needed to get results.

Being an ambitious woman in business shouldn’t feel lonely. This is a zero-pressure chat to explore your unique challenges and see exactly how the Co-Women community—our resources, events, and supportive sisterhood—can fuel your business growth and keep you sane.

Book a quick, warm 30-Minute Discovery Call with Jo.

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She Speaks Sense podcast

Real conversations with women who know what it takes to build a business. We explore the decisions, challenges, successes and occasional spectacular mistakes that come with entrepreneurship, drawing on the experiences of women across different industries. Expect practical insights, refreshingly candid conversations and plenty of personality. Because there’s a lot to learn from women who’ve actually done the work.

The Female Founders Christmas Party
& Awards 2026

Ladies, this one is for you.

For the businesses you’ve built, the risks you’ve taken, the challenges you’ve overcome and the extraordinary things you’ve achieved this year.

For every late night, early morning, brilliant idea, brave decision and moment when you wondered what on earth you were doing but did it anyway.

It’s time to put down your laptop, step away from your to-do list and slip into something spectacular.

You’re invited to the Female Founders Christmas Party & Awards, an evening dedicated to celebrating the women behind the businesses, brought to you by the multi-award-winning Co-Women community.

This year, we’re taking over the beautiful 1920s-inspired Nightingale Room in the heart of Brighton. Think Art Deco elegance, sparkling conversation, fabulous food, flowing drinks, a room full of remarkable women and a dance floor with your name on it.

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Your evening awaits

We’ll begin with a drinks reception, giving you the opportunity to mingle, make new connections and raise a glass to the year you’ve had.

Then settle in for a delicious two-course dinner in the company of fellow female founders, entrepreneurs and businesswomen who understand exactly what it takes to build something of your own.

Throughout the evening, expect entertainment, our signature Co-Women party games and, of course, our annual awards ceremony, where we’ll be recognising some of the wonderful women who make our community so special.

And when the formalities are over? The DJ takes over, the heels may come off and the dancing begins.

You’ll also leave with a festive goodie bag, because no fabulous party should end empty-handed.

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🩺 Supporting Women’s Healthcare: The Red Health Project
Help us drive real change in UK gynaecological care.

Co-Women is proud to support The Red Health Project in gathering vital research on women’s experiences with gynaecological healthcare in the UK.
From the onset of symptoms through diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care, we want to hear your story. Whether your experience was outstanding, deeply frustrating, or somewhere in between, your voice matters. Understanding what works—and highlighting where the system fails—is essential to building evidence-based recommendations for reform.
All responses are completely anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details at the end

💬 A Personal Note from Jo:

“The purpose of this survey is to collate real-life experiences to show exactly why reform in gynaecological healthcare is so urgently needed. My mission is to push for earlier referrals—no more than 12 months from a first GP appointment.

Women should not need a medical degree just to advocate for themselves and be heard. We need informed advocates to attend appointments with women who require extra assistance, especially those with learning needs or conditions like PTSD. Let’s make this change together.”

Take the Women’s Gynaecological Health Survey