Build, Scale & Thrive: Celebrating Two Years of Mums Who Build
On 26 June 2025, more than seventy founders, creators, and supporters came together at the new Moorgate NatWest Accelerator Hub in London for Build, Scale & Thrive, our biggest event yet—and the perfect way to celebrate two years of Mums Who Build.
It was a day filled with learning, connection, honest stories, bold ideas, and the kind of energy that can only come from a room of women determined to do business differently.
Build, Scale & Thrive - celebrating mums who build’s second birthday
More Than a Network—A Movement
From the very first moments, it was clear this wasn’t just another business event. Georgie Harris, co-founder of Mums Who Build, opened the day by sharing the why behind this movement—to close the gender wealth gap and reduce the impact of the motherhood penalty.
Georgie spoke powerfully about her own journey: from working in marketing at Burberry before kids, to navigating the complex world of special educational needs when her son was born with Russell Silver Syndrome and later diagnosed as autistic. She also shared how she met her co-founder Bex, an accountant with over 12 years of experience in commercial finance at brands like Apple, Red Bull, and Moju.
“Mums Who Build was created because we believe no woman should have to choose between motherhood and ambition. We are here to help mums build financial independence and a network that genuinely has your back.”
What started as an idea to help mums build businesses has grown into something much bigger—a community redefining what success looks like and proving every day that motherhood is not a barrier but a superpower.
Stories That Moved Us
After Georgie’s welcome, Melinda Nicci, sports psychologist, mother, and founder of Baby2Body, one of the UK and US’s leading femtech platforms, delivered a keynote that left the room in tears.
Melinda shared her own raw and inspiring journey—raising two small children alone as an immigrant, building a global wellness platform while putting herself through a master’s degree, and overcoming people telling her she was “too old” to start a business or raise investment.
“My business wasn’t built on 20 minutes of inspiration—it was built on 20 years of experience.”
Her story set the tone for a day that combined real vulnerability with practical learning.
Learning, Networking, and Business Opportunities
Throughout the day, founders engaged in sessions designed to build confidence, skills, and connection—everything that makes networking for women so powerful.
The NatWest Pitch Workshop, led by Gabi and Elizabeth from NatWest Business Accelerator, focused on helping founders craft their story and present with impact. One insight stayed with everyone:
“When pitching your business, it’s your job to make people care about your story. If you tell a story people connect to emotionally, they’re likely to remember it—it’s neuroscience.”
The AI Challenge that followed was led by Sunil Rao, an award-winning technology leader whose 17+ years in tech span Google, Microsoft, and co-founding Astronaut Technologies in Southeast Asia. Sunil currently leads Generative AI innovation for large enterprises across EMEA, and his session was invaluable for showing how AI can help female founders build faster and work smarter—critical for busy working mums.
He inspired one attendee to dream big and pitch gravity-powered gondolas gliding over London—proof that no idea is too ambitious.
“Give a mum a problem—and she’ll build a (blue) sky solution.”
A Fireside Chat to Remember
The day closed with a fireside chat between Melinda Nicci and Chloë Luxton, founder of Bramley, the award-winning British bath and body brand.
Born out of the Great British countryside, Bramley is renowned for blending natural plant-based ingredients with essential oils to nurture wellbeing—while championing sustainability through responsible sourcing and refill shopping.
Chloë shared her journey of building a purpose-led business with integrity, demonstrating that it’s possible to grow without compromising on values.
A Shared Space of Belonging
More than anything, what attendees spoke about was the feeling: the warmth, the solidarity, and the sense that every mum building a business was surrounded by a network ready to cheer her on.
One guest said:
“It was just so energising to be surrounded by so many strong women doing incredible, varied things. We shared stories, support, tips—and most crucially, energy. I came out absolutely buzzing.”
And for some, it sparked a new chapter:
“Being around start-ups has always lit a spark in me. This community has reignited something, and honestly, I can’t turn it off.”
the ultimate collaboration
Build, Scale & Thrive was the ultimate collaboration event for ambitious mums in business and This day wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible partners and supporters.
We brought together two powerhouse communities: Mums Who Build, a bold, founder-focused network helping mums grow businesses and careers and close the gender wealth gap, and Baby2Body, the global wellness platform supporting millions of women through motherhood and beyond.
This special event was supported by Mettle by NatWest—Best Business Banking Provider at this years British Bank Awards 2025, the mobile business bank account built for contractors, freelancers, and small businesses—and the NatWest Accelerator, which helps founders build a path to growth as unique as their business.
On the day, attendees connected directly with experts: from information on setting up business banking to exploring how the Accelerator can help them scale.
“Whether you're nurturing an idea or scaling something brilliant, this was your space to gain clarity, confidence, and community — all in one room.”
a big thank you to everyone involved - without your support and belife this day could not have happened.
💫 Mettle by NatWest, the mobile business bank account built for freelancers and small businesses, for championing founders who are reshaping the startup landscape.
🏢 NatWest Accelerator, for hosting us and helping founders build a path to growth as unique as their business.
🌿 Baby2Body, the global wellness platform empowering millions of women through motherhood and beyond. And of course, the amazing Melinda Nicci—an inspiring example of everything we stand for at The MOB. Melinda is the ultimate testament to what’s possible when a brilliant woman and mother sets out to build the life and future she envisions—and does it with courage, purpose, and impact.
🏋️ Pure Muscles Gym, a long term mob-supporter delivering free pre and postnatal gym classes weekly to our walthamstow mums, and the sponsors of the amazing breakfast at the build, scale and thrive event.
🌸 Anna and Chloë from Bramley, for your support, beautiful stall, goodie bag contributions and inspiring fire-side chat.
This collaboration was special—it perfectly reflected The MOB’s three pillars: wellbeing, connection, and financial fitness. The day brought all of this together, and the feedback shows how powerful it was.
We’re also feeling so grateful for the lovely reviews coming in—you can read some here.
What Is Mums Who Build?
Mums Who Build is a movement and community built by and for mothers who are ambitious about building businesses, careers, and financial independence on their own terms.
We believe in the power of female founders, the importance of education for women, and the value of leadership for women that is honest, collaborative, and inclusive. Whether you’re here for mum meetups, skill-building, or inspiration, you’ll find a warm, supportive mum network ready to lift you up.
You can join us through MOB+, our membership for mums who want more connection, accountability, and growth. Or come along to our in-person events—we’re now active in Walthamstow, Crouch End, Stoke Newington, and launching in Notting Hill this September.
Together, we’ll keep showing up for each other—one connection, one story, and one leap of courage at a time.
Ready to be part of it? Explore our upcoming events and join the Mums Who Build community.
