Mum to Mumtrepreneur | Starting a business that works around family life

Mum to Mumtrepreneur is a supportive and inspiring event created by Belfast City Council for women returning to work after having children or reconsidering how work can better fit around family life. The event will explore how self-employment and entrepreneurship can offer a flexible, achievable route forward, bringing together real stories, practical insight and information on the support available. With opportunities to connect with like-minded women, share experiences and be inspired, this event is ideal for anyone considering self-employment as a way to balance work, family and future ambitions.

• Hear real-life insight from women who have built businesses around family life.
• Explore self-employment as a flexible and achievable route back into work.
• Discover practical support available to help you take the first steps in business - the event will  include a panel session with Clare Getty, fellow entrepreneur and Go Succeed advisor, who will be able to signpost towards next steps advice and support.
• Connect with like-minded mums who are also navigating work, family and new ambitions.
• Gain confidence and inspiration to shape a career path that works for your life.

Fiona McCartan (@GlutenFreeFi), Founder, Infinet Media
Fiona McCartan is the founder of Infinet Media and the creator behind @GlutenFreeFi, where she has grown an engaged Instagram community of more than 50,000 followers through authenticity, consistency and smart content creation. As a mum of two and early-stage business owner, Fiona understands the realities of building something meaningful around family life. At this event, she will share practical, relatable insight into how women can use social media to start small, build confidence, reach the right audience and take achievable first steps towards self-employment.

Laura Murphy, Founder, OatCo Superfuel
Laura Murphy is the Founder and CEO of OatCo Superfuel, one of the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing natural energy brands. In under two years, she has scaled OatCo into major retail, appeared on Dragons’ Den and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list. As a mum of two and entrepreneur, Laura brings an honest, relatable perspective for women who are returning to work, rethinking their career path or considering whether self-employment could fit around family life. She will share how trusting your instinct, learning as you go and choosing progress over perfection can help mums take practical, confidence-building steps towards starting something of their own.