Connection + Co-working for Mums.
Instead of going round in circles, why not join one?
Join a local Adelaide Village Circle starting February. Connection that fills your cup + accountability that actually moves the needle.
Connection + Co-working for Mums.
Instead of going round in circles, why not join one?
Join a local Adelaide Village Circle starting February. Connection that fills your cup + accountability that actually moves the needle.
What Exactly Is a Village Circle?
Village Circles bring 10 mums together, face-to-face, twice a month.
• Hour One = Real Connection. The kind that actually fills your cup, not the “fake networking smile politely” crap.
• Hour Two = Body-Doubling. Headphones on. Timers set. We work on the stuff you never get to at home.
This is perfect for you if you:
• Want real community, not another online group collecting digital dust.
• Get distracted at home and need structure.
• Feel isolated in business and want people who get it.
• Want to build momentum without burning out.
• Are done doing everything alone.
In short: You want to feel supported, seen, and actually get sh*t done instead of drowning in good intentions.
What You Get Inside a Circle
Two, two hour in-person sessions every month
These session include :
Hour 1: Connection + clarity
Hour 2: Body-doubling + productivity
A small, curated group
Each Circle will have a max of 10 people. This is so that no one gets lost in the noise, and we are keeping that close community feel.
Accountability that actually works
There is scientific proof that backs working in groups will help you to work, calmer, achieve more, and get more joy out of it.
(We will go into my details below)
Open Circles
We will be launching circles across Adelaide and at the moment our EASTERN + NORTH-EAST SUBURBS are open and ready for bookings
📍 EASTERN SUBURBS (Goodwood)
Status: OPEN FOR BOOKING
When: Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fortnightly starting 2nd of March
Location: Goodwood Community Centre (32-34 Rosa St, Goodwood)
📍 NORTH EASTERN SUBURBS (Hillcrest)
Status: OPEN FOR BOOKING
When: Monday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fortnightly starting 9th March
Location: Prices Fresh Hillcrest 463/465 North East Road, Hillcrest SA 5086
📍 WESTERN SUBURBS (Bowden)
Status: OPEN FOR BOOKING
When: Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fortnightly starting 12th March
Location: 5 Third Street, Bowden, SA 5007.
📍 SOUTHERN SUBURBS (Aldinga)
Status: OPEN FOR BOOKING
When: Tuesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fortnightly starting 10th March
Location: Here's to Strength Community Wellness Hub
1A Old Coach Road, Aldinga, SA 5173
📍 NORTHERN SUBURBS (Evanston Park)
Status: OPEN FOR BOOKING
When: Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fortnightly starting 5th March
Location: Vintage Chef Co 18-20 Alexander Ave, Evanston Park SA 5116
COMING SOON
CIRCLES
We are currently working away in the background trying to find locations but the doors to these circles will be opening soon. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when they do.
📍 Copper Coast
• Status: COMING SOON
• Location: TBC
• Dates: Launching soon.
But why does this work better than working at my kitchen table?
(Warning: Contains actual science)
There is scientific proof that working in groups helps you work calmer, achieve more, and get more joy out of it. Here is exactly why your brain needs this:
When you sit with others who feel safe and familiar, your amygdala (the panic/overwhelm centre) stops firing like a broken smoke alarm. This shifts you out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-focus. Translation: Your brain goes, “Ahhh, I’m not alone in the wild, I can actually think clearly.”
When you’re around focused, calm people, your brainstem and vagus nerve actually sync with their state. If everyone is quietly working, your system automatically drops into focus mode.
Your brain has mirror neurons that activate when you SEE someone take action. When the women around you put on headphones and open laptops, your brain literally copies them.
Isolation fuels shame. Shame kills productivity. When you’re surrounded by women who get it, your brain releases oxytocin, which shuts down the self-doubt pathways. Oxytocin says: “You’re safe here. You’re one of us. You’re not failing”.
Mums are mentally overloaded. But when you know the structure (Hour 1: Connection, Hour 2: Work), your prefrontal cortex (the decision-making centre) RELAXES. Less mental load = more output.
How Each Session Runs
We keep it simple so you can stay focused.
1. Arrive + Settle (5 min): Put your bag down. Breathe. No judgment, ever.
2. Connection Hour (55 min): Guided conversation, clarity questions, check-ins. Not therapy. Not a lecture. Just women supporting women.
3. Productivity Hour (60 min): Headphones on. Timers set. We work quietly, together, with momentum that’s impossible to get alone.
Why Village Circles Actually Work
Community
Because motherhood and business were never meant to be balanced alone.
Structure
Because structure + support = momentum.
Body Doubling
Because body-doubling is scientifically proven to help ADHD brains focus.
Meet Sandra
I’ve mentored hundreds of mums in business, and the pattern is always the same: you’re juggling everything, giving to everyone, and running a business on tired brainpower.
Some of you might have seen my (somewhat public) breakdown this year. It was through that breakdown that I realised I had isolated myself. I stopped doing the things that brought me joy and locked myself behind a desk where I would procrastinate my day away.
That is where the idea for the Village Circles came from. Small groups. Real connection. Actual progress.
The Investment
MONTHLY
$149
/month
(1-term minimum commitment) Great for managing cash flow while securing your spot in the circle.
ANNUAL (BEST VALUE)
$1,640
/a year
(Get 12 months for the price of 11) SAVE $149 – That’s one full month free!
What Every Member Gets
(Regardless of how you pay)
• Two in-person sessions per month (2 hours each).
• A curated circle of max 10 women so you never get lost in the noise.
• A guaranteed seat. Once a circle is full, the doors close. Your spot is yours for the entire term.
Why the commitment?
We don’t do "drop-ins" because connection requires consistency. By closing the doors and capping the group at 10, we ensure the circle remains a safe, familiar space where you can actually open up and get work done.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is definitely not just a coffee catch-up. While the first hour is for connection, the second hour is strictly for Body-Doubling. We put headphones on, set timers, and work quietly. The "mirror neurons" in your brain make it 10x easier to focus when everyone else is working. You will likely get more done in this one hour than a whole day at home.
To protect the "deep work" environment and ensure everyone (including you) gets a break from the mental load, these sessions are child-free. We want you to have 2 hours entirely for you and your business.
Connection requires consistency. It is hard to feel safe and vulnerable with strangers who drop in and out. By committing to a term, you allow the group to bond, which actually calms your nervous system and helps you work better
We designed this specifically for mums who hate "fake networking". There are no elevator pitches, no business card swapping, and no pressure to "perform." The group is small (max 10 women) so you won’t get lost in the noise. It is a safe, judgment-free space to just be yourself.
Because this is a closed group to build safety and connection, we don’t offer "make-up" sessions or refunds for missed dates. Your spot is reserved for you for the entire term. If you can't make it, we’ll miss you, but we’ll be ready to welcome you back at the next one!
Not at all! You are welcome to join any Circle that suits your schedule or vibe. Some mums choose a location near home, others choose one near school drop-off, or simply the day of the week that works best. If you are happy to travel to us, we are happy to have you.
Yes, absolutely! If you want extra accountability (e.g., weekly sessions instead of fortnightly) or just want to expand your village, you are welcome to secure a spot in more than one Circle.
You Don’t Need Another Year of Doing It Alone
If you want more clarity, more momentum, genuine connection, and accountability that actually works, then a Circle is the next right step.
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