workwelle
the platform for modern, working mothers
Reimagining the landscape for working mothers
The modern work ecosystem demands a fresh perspective on our wellbeing, especially when it comes to supporting women who work independently while navigating motherhood. With more women deciding to take the leap to work for themselves, it's time that more support, opportunities and resources were available to them.
Our mission is clear: to pioneer a future where the career and family goals of modern, working mothers are completely integrated, by creating the structures and support systems that honour all parts of their personal, professional, and family identity.
Our society hasn't caught up with this new way of working and women are still being forced to play by outdated working rules.
THIS IS WHAT WE'VE BEEN FACING
ISOLATION & LONELINESS
Self-employed mothers often miss out on the network of support that can come from traditional employment settings. Without the benefits of a structured workplace, such as colleagues for emotional support, formal maternity leave, and other parental benefits, they can feel isolated and overwhelmed.
WELLBEING DEFICIT
The mental load of juggling a business and childcare, often without sufficient support, can lead to burnout, stress, and other mental health challenges. However, societal discourse still largely underplays these mental health issues, leaving mothers feeling isolated in their struggles. WorkWelle is committed to banishing this stigma by fostering open conversations about mental health, offering resources for self-care, and ensuring mothers feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey towards wellbeing.
THE FLEXIBILITY MYTH
Traditional work environments and societal expectations have not evolved quickly enough to accommodate the flexible needs of self-employed mothers. There’s a stark lack of policies, such as flexible working hours or child care provisions, that consider the irregular schedules and unpredictable demands of both entrepreneurship and motherhood.
BARRIERS TO GROWTH
Access to professional growth opportunities can be significantly limited due to time constraints, childcare responsibilities, and at times, societal bias. The ambition and career aspirations of these women are often overlooked, hindering their potential for professional advancement. WorkWelle actively works to dismantle these barriers, offering a jobs board, professional & development frameworks, and accountability systems designed to nurture the careers of these ambitious women on their own terms.
Ready to rewrite the rules?
Join Our Movement
We have created a holistic ecosystem tailored to the working mother. Step into our world and experience what life could be like when you have the structures and support you need to build your life, business and family with intention, on your terms, surrounded by people who are championing you to succeed - not forcing you to sit isolated on the sidelines.
Work With Us
Whether you want to join us at an event, be part of our amazing club, or start crafting how you want to work after your maternity leave, there are several ways to join the party
RETURN TO WORK PROGRAMME
WorkWelle Leadership Lab
If you're returning to work post-maternity leave and seeking support, explore The WorkWelle Leadership Lab—an 8-week digital program crafted for your journey back to the workplace. This program includes self-paced modules, access to The Welle community, group coaching, and specialised workshops designed to help you redefine your goals, ease the transition, and manage the work-life balance effectively!
MEMBERSHIP
The Welle
Join The Welle for the ultimate digital Village, designed to support you as you grow your business alongside raising your babies. We've adapted the best aspects of traditional employment to fit your self-employed lifestyle. Enjoy curated perks and benefits, access to coaching and mentoring, business support, a freelance jobs board, parenting workshops, a vibrant community, and a Personal Development plan focused on your wellbeing. Elevate your leadership in both family and business with The Welle.
EVENTS
B.Y.O.B
Based in London? Come along to one of our B.Y.O.B events (Bring Your Own baby) - they're our modern take on a stay and play - playtime for adults and kids alike. We've taken care of childcare for your little ones while we brunch and engage in a fun activity or masterclass. They're fun, relaxed, family-friendly and take place at times that don't clash with school pick-up or evening family routines. Stay tuned for when we bring the party to a city near you.
Let's elevate your
Motherhood Era
THIS IS YOUR VILLAGE
Vibrant digital community, parenting & maternal support, modern learning & development platform, family friendly events!
What would life look like if you were empowered and given the support you needed to cultivate your family and your business when transitioning to motherhood?
We're re-writing the rules on what the self-employed experience looks like for women.
Our curated platform is a way for female freelancers, solopreneurs and founders to maintain their autonomy and freedom while still being connected to perks, benefits and a dynamic community tailored to their lifestyle. Join our platform and connect to a holistic suite of services, resources and development tailored to elevate your wellbeing as you juggle motherhood and self-employment.
WORKWELLE X CORPORATE
It's time for our workplaces to modernise how they support working mothers
Supporting women as they navigate parenthood and return to work should be a priority in your organisation. We provide bespoke programmes and expertise to deliver curated services to help you retain and develop your female workforce.
Women need transformative support and structures to blend work & motherhood.
The future of work is now...
79%
The percentage by which freelance working mothers has increased since 2008
1 in 8
Of all solo self-employed are working mothers
1.62 M
Women working as self-employed in December 2023
3x
Mothers who leave employment completely are three times more likely to return to a lower-paid or lower-responsibility role than those who do not take a break
30-39
Age group that has seen the highest increase amongst self-employed women
69%
Of women are in employment with a dependent child aged 0-2 years
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