Reading Networking Events & Business Coaching for Creatives
Freelance life can feel isolating sometimes, and I’m sure I’m not the only person who’s missed having colleagues from time to time.
But working for yourself doesn’t have to be a solitary activity!
Reading Networking Events & Business Coaching For Creatives
Networking groups and one-to-one mentorship offer the community spirit, sharing of ideas, and expert guidance that helps creatives thrive.
Berkshire Creative Networking
Connect with fellow creatives, get inspired, and find new collaboration opportunities at our Reading networking events.
Next event date: TBC
One-To-One
Power Hours
60-minute, one-to-one sessions for illustrators and wedding creatives looking for support and guidance on how to build a creative business.
£100 per session (discounts for block bookings)
If you’d like to join our next networking event or book a one-to-one call and you have questions, just send me a message, and I’ll get right back to you.
Meet Helen
Hi, I’m Helen, a freelance artist and illustrator based in Reading, Berkshire. I create live illustrations at events and live paintings at weddings, and host creative workshops for corporate team away days.
I’m also passionate about helping other artists build and grow their businesses. That’s why I run regular Reading networking events and offer one-to-one artist mentor sessions to creatives in the wedding and illustration industries.
Helen was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was incredibly communicative, organized, and her work is amazing! Highly recommend :)
— Lou
Creative Networking In Berkshire
I host relaxed and informal business networking in Berkshire, where creatives can meet, share ideas, and develop new professional connections with other local artists and makers.
Why Join Our Reading Networking Events?
Collaborative Energy
Meet fellow creatives, share your experiences running a business, and find new opportunities to collaborate.
A Safe Space
These events are fully inclusive, and our venues are always wheelchair accessible. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Inspiring Speakers
Each event features a hand-picked speaker who will talk on a topic that you’ll find interesting and energising.
Be the First to Know About Upcoming Networking Events
Sign up to receive my email updates, and you’ll be the first to know when new networking in Berkshire dates are announced.
You'll also be added to my mailing list where I share monthly updates about my illustration business.
It was a wonderful informative morning in relaxed company with gorgeous talented women. Thank you so much ☺️ x
— Sarah
One-To-One Creative Business Mentorship
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been operating for years, these one-to-one sessions will help you get unstuck to reach the next level of your business.
Book A One-to-One Power Hour
Who are my Power Hours for? My 60-minute Power Hours give illustrators and wedding creatives the support and guidance they need to boost their business.
Session length: 1 hour
Platform: Google Meet
Price: £100 per session, with discounts offered for block bookings
How My Power Hours Work?
Over the course of our 60-minute video call, you can ask questions about any areas of your business that you’re feeling unsure about. Together, we’ll identify what’s working well, what you might like to change, and how to confidently take the next steps to grow your company.
During our Power Hour, we can focus on:
Assessing your current business and brand
Reviewing your client outreach and marketing output
Outlining a bespoke strategy for an area of your business
Sharing the tools and resources I use to grow my own business
By the end of the session, you’ll have a new sense of clarity, a toolkit full of resources, and solid next steps for building and growing your creative business.
How Do I Book?
Head to the booking page to fill out your details and make your payment. Once you’ve paid for your session, I’ll share my calendar for you to book your preferred slot.
At this point, I’ll also ask you to share any specific questions or concerns you have about your business. I’ll use your answers to research your business and prepare tailor-made advice and resources to help you take your next steps.
If you have any questions about my one-to-one Power Hour mentoring sessions, feel free to send me a message.
One-To-One Power Hour: Case Study
“I would entirely recommend investing in an hour (or more!) with Helen for any aspiring illustrator wanting to develop their freelance careers in the area of live event illustration.”
The Client’s Brief
Leela is a live illustrator who was looking for advice on how to pitch for more corporate work to grow her business.
We scheduled a one-to-one Power Hour call to talk about strategic ways to promote Leela’s services and attract more of her ideal clients. Using my experience of building my own business, I helped Leela create an action plan to book more corporate live illustrator events.
What Leela Said About Our Mentorship Session
"I recently booked a Power Hour with Helen to learn from her as a more experienced illustrator.
I knew it would be useful but wasn't really sure what to expect from the session, but Helen came really prepared with an absolute ton of immediately actionable tips and advice for me.
She had taken the time to view my existing online presence and the advice she gave me was entirely personal to me and what I wanted to learn from her. I came away with 8 pages of notes from only one hour and I think the value I've received far outweighs Helen's fee.”
