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Natalie Hamer

Natalie Hamer

Chief Maven & Instagram Expert

Hi, I’m Natalie, Founder of Maven Coworking & Maven Media, Curator of the Maven Awards, Instagram Content Creator, Email Marketing Expert and Community leader.

I’m passionate about shining a light on you as female founders and holding a calm and inspirational space where you can collaborate, meet others and feel supported by a community of like-minded women.

Contact me: For uplifting Instagram training & Content Creation

Louise Crockett

Louise Crockett

Defy Perfection Coaching

My name is Louise and I’m a business and life coach (formerly a VA) and one of the original Mavens.  I’m either the one chatting too loudly in the corner or wearing headphones, hoping no one talks to me – yes, I appreciate the hypocrisy!  I spend far too much time on Instagram, drink weak decaf tea and I also answer to Mrs Christmas!

Contact me: To talk about what really matters to you and how to move towards it

Zoe Palmer

Zoe Palmer

Founder of Zoe Palmer Travel

I’m one of the original Maven’s and you’ll find me there on Fridays.  It’s a perfect base for me to host clients, pop out for meetings and catch up on the week’s admin.

 When I’m working at Maven then I like to drink Earl Gray (no sugar thanks)! When I’m out then I’m a classic glass of champagne girl – no fuss, no gimmicks, just pure quality and hopefully no hangover!

Contact me: To find your perfect holiday!

Laura Skilton

Laura Skilton

Founder - Baby Squids UK

Laura Skilton is the visionary behind Baby Squids, a local and franchised swim school which is growing across the UK. Laura is passionate about children and families learning to love the water in a nurturing and supportive environment. Baby Squids brings joy, learning, and originality together to provide wonderful opportunities for women looking for a flexible and profitable business. 

Contact Me: If you are passionate about your childs swimming journey!

Sarah Sullivan

Sarah Sullivan

Style Solutions by Sarah

I’m Sarah a personal stylist who loves helping people dress with confidence through my styling services- colour analysis, wardrobe edits, and shopping.  I also manage the Emmaus charity boutique part-time, combining my passion for secondhand fashion and community. In the office I always treat myself to an oat latte and enjoy getting distracted by an interesting conversation.

Contact me for: Tips on how to style yourself sustainably

Su Nandy

Su Nandy

Founder & Director of the Active Bystander Training Company

The Active Bystander Training Company helps organisations create cultures of respect and accountability. Recently moved to Winchester from Kingston and Mum to a teen and a cockapoo. Pilates devotee, cocktail enthusiast, and live music lover- especially a bit of Bruce Springsteen!  I top up my energy with a regular dose of Mavern magic whenever I can.

Contact me: For advice & tools on how to challenge inappropriate behaviour

Allie Lewis

Allie Lewis

Sleep Specialist Coaching

I’m Allie, I live and work in Winchester but have only recently discovered Maven and I’m looking forward to being part of a community of fabulous women.
I love my work (some online, some in clinic, some workshops), my two daughters, yoga and am always up for a coffee and a chat.

Contact me: For Sleep Specialist Coaching

Zoë Baker

Zoë Baker

Founder - Fitstate & Shivva

Hi I’m Zoë, Founder of Fitstate an outdoor fitness community for women and I’m a passionate believer in leading a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle in order to enjoy life to the full!

I enjoy the challenge of training different disciplines and the positive effect it has one the body. I’m a lover and believer of ‘variety being the spice of life’ so love to mix up my fitness for body and mind. From endurance cycling, HIIT, Strength training, boxing.

Contact me: For personal training & group fitness through Fitstate

Emma Rickman

Emma Rickman

Registered Nutritional Therapist, Emma Rickman Nutrition

Discovering Maven during one of Natalie’s social media training sessions, I was struck by the warm welcome and support I received from the Mavens present and knew I wanted to join.  I’ve loved the encouragement and advice I have received from this lovely community. It has also been the perfect location for my small group workshops and to record video content.  Maybe even more significantly, I have also gained so many fashion, beauty, fitness and lifestyle tips to boot…as well as making many new friends.

Contact me: to feel empowered to improve your health through realistic dietary change

Katie Evans

Katie Evans

Founder - Good Evans Kitchen

I love being part of the Maven massive and am in most Wednesdays to catch up on admin, write recipes to inspire you into the next season. I love that I can feel part of gang and still be creatively independent. Hiring the space to cook up a storm with you all is a personal highlight!
I am up for rants, parental pep talks and foodie inspo over an earl grey tea anytime.
Contact me: For practical ways to cook & eat healthily as a family
Kate Thomas

Kate Thomas

Senior HR Consultant - Emphasis HR

I’m an HR consultant specialising in supporting start ups and small businesses to build robust, practical and compliant people processes. My background spans large corporates through to early-stage companies across a diverse range of private and public sector industries. I have a particular interest in psychometrics for talent and organisational development, and I’m a qualified Insights Discovery practitioner. I work for a boutique consultancy, Emphasis HR and Training, based in Romsey and supporting clients across the UK and Europe. I’m also a facilitator for the Active Bystander Training Company, owned by fellow Maven, Su Nandy. I’ve lived in Winchester for 12 years, love playing tennis and walking my cocker spaniel, who I will never bring into the office as he’s not very well behaved!
Contact me: For Professional, no nonsense, HR Support
Holly Richardson

Holly Richardson

Partner & Business Development Manager at TMC Financial Consultancy

After having my daughter in 2024 it was time to say goodbye to the corporate world. This is when I started my self-employed journey and discovered Maven.
Alongside a small but knowledgable team at TMC, I thrive off knowing we can help others plan & achieve a future they deserve while helping with their financial goals.

Contact me:  If you have any financial queries or want to start planning your future

Joanne Sumner

Joanne Sumner

Transpersonal Therapist, Coach, Trainer and Retreat Facilitator Business Networking Strategist & Community Activist

I help women and men heal and grow into the people they long to become. I offer yoga and meditation classes, one to one coaching and energy healing, and beautiful, immersive retreat experiences. I train and mentor the next generation of healers and coaches, as well as supporting
female founders through authentic, fun and commercially savvy networking events.
Contact me:  If life or business are feeling harder than they should, and you’re ready for change. 
Rhiannon Story

Rhiannon Story

Project Manager & Trainee Acupuncturist

I’m an ad hoc Maven and find the flexibility ideal for my varied schedule. Having taught yoga alongside corporate day jobs for the last 5 years, I’m thrilled that I’ll soon be transitioning to the wellbeing world full time!

Contact me: To find moments of clarity & calm through Yoga

Zoe Fredricks

Zoe Fredricks

Italian Translator

After working from home for the past ten years, I’m thrilled to have recently joined Maven and become part of this lovely community. For me, it’s not about business networking, it’s about getting out in the world and connecting with inspiring women. I love the feminine energy here and the little outdoor space where you can sit outside for a break.

My cavapoo, Stan, is enjoying his trips to the office too!

Harriet Sturgess

Harriet Sturgess

Membership Director at Anthropy

Hi, I’m Hats – I am all about making Britain a little brighter and helping people become the happiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves. I genuinely love to connect with all kinds of people and do so in my main professional role at Anthropy and in my side hustle as a Life Coach & Mentor.  

Jude Wharton

Jude Wharton

Co-Founder of Ready, Steady Websites

Jude Wharton is one of the co-founders of Ready Steady Websites®, helping established small business owners create their website and also offering branding services and leads and marketing software. Jude and her husband, Chris launched Ready Steady Websites® in 2019 and they’ve been running a successful digital design company, 2nd Floor Designs Ltd since 2010. They are also the co-authors of The Website Handbook.
Contact me: For support growing your business online.
Donna Taylor

Donna Taylor

Stylist & Fashion Editor

An OG Maven & proud to be – Stylist, Fashion Editor & Witch.

Can’t cook unless it goes in the oven at 180 for 25 mins but I do make an excellent dirty martini so there’s that.

Contact me: For Personal Styling & Shopping, Wardrobe Edits & all things Witchy

Debbie Deeney

Debbie Deeney

Content operations & Brand Executive

Debbie leads digital content strategies, execution & partnerships supporting content-first brands & digital publishers in scaling impact, audience & process. 

She is the creator of Chat Tea Café, a free monthly café for the elderly in Winchester & Board Trustee for MedicalAidFilms empowering women & children through life saving films.

Harriet Sturgess

Harriet Sturgess

Membership Director at Anthropy

Hi, I’m Hats – I am all about making Britain a little brighter and helping people become the happiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves. I genuinely love to connect with all kinds of people and do so in my main professional role at Anthropy and in my side hustle as a Life Coach & Mentor.  

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Featured Maven – Meet Louise – Your Perfect Virtual Assistant & Christmas Expert

  When you first meet you will be struck by her warmth and positivity.  She is super well connected and one of the most efficient women I know - which is why she is one of the most in demand VA’s in Winchester right now as The Perfect Assistant.   And as if...

Featured Maven’s – Meet Saskia – Our Coworking Community in Winchester

Saskia joined Maven as  Coworking Club Member early this Spring.  Saskia initially came across Maven when looking for a branding shoot location and because Saskia loved shooting in our space so much, she decided to join us for a regular weekly coworking session too....

Coworking Community – Featured Maven’s – Meet Victoire

We’re thrilled to have Victoire on board as a new Coworking Club Member here at Maven.  Our Coworking Community is the essence of Maven and so we just love to introduce you to our members! Victoire has recently moved to Winchester from London and came across Maven...

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