Meet Our MNC Community Champions!
Our Community Champions are our super members with special powers!
They are small business owners, who have embraced the power of networking to raise their profiles. They are very active in the MNC community and spread the word about how MNC networking can help business owners like you! You’ll find them at our events online and in real life ready to give you a warm MNC welcome. Our Champions have stepped up to share the networking love with the entrepreneurial world.
Debbie Stevens
Ask Debbie about: Her Girls Nights In and her new Kick Butt and Stay Positive Day
Her top networking tip: Don’t be afraid to join in – see who you can help at the meeting.
Follow Debbie and see what her business is up to at Debbie Stevens Wellbeing
MNC Member for 11 yrs
Catherine Browning
Ask Catherine about: Her love of Design, her beautiful dog and why she was a reluctant networker.
Her top networking tip: Book all your meetings for the next 3 months – Turn up and enjoy!
Follow Catherine and see what her business is up to at B Creative Designs
Member for 2 years
Ros Thompson
Ask Ros about: Her Bach Flower Remedies, work-life balance and her work with Children’s Mental Health week
Her top networking tip: Mix up your pitch so you can showcase different elements of your business.
Follow Ros and see what her business is up to at Remedies by Ros
Member for 7 years
Justine Frankis
Ask Justine about: Her gorgeous Guest House, all things Isle of Wight and her Travellers Choice Award.
Her top networking tip: Always give back to the community – don’t be a drain, be a radiator
Follow Justine and see what her business is up to at Inglewood Guest House
Member for 3 years
Emma Nottage
Ask Emma about: Her goal setting workshop, her music lessons and why she loves elephants.
Her top networking tip: Practice your pitch again and again – have two versions a long and short one.
Follow Emma and see what her business is up to at The Muscial Diamond
Member for 3 years
Debbie Kempson
Ask Debbie about: Her Chocolate Bombs, cupcake bouquets, and celebration cakes.
Her top networking tip: Count yourself in, don’t sit on the sidelines – otherwise, you can miss opportunities
Follow Debbie and see what her business is up to at Tideways Sweet Treats
Member for 5 years
Emma Lowe
Ask Emma about: Her work-life Balance, Growing her team and How to keep healthy.
Her top networking tip: Be strategic in your networking meetings. Don’t go for the scatter gun approach.
Follow Emma and see what her business is up to Emma Lowe – Tropic Skincare Ambassador
Member for 4 yrs
Tracy Thompson
Ask Tracy about: Her Beautiful creations, her famous campervan cake and her love of sport.
Her top networking tip: Make it your goal to help someone at every meeting.
Follow Tracy and see what her business is up to at Iced and Nice Cakes
Member for 8 years
Julie Ackroyd-Caplin
Ask Julie about: Her Gingerbread empire, her Christmas jumper order and all things embroidery
Her top networking tip: Find a Charity partner and see how you can work together,
Follow Julie and see what her business is up to Noona’s Crafty Creations
Member for years
Rebecca Sharp-Simmonds
Ask Rebecca about: Her crowdfunding campaign, her new café and all things cake
Her top networking tip: Don’t be afraid to ask your network for what you are looking for – you will be surprised at the connections in the community.
Follow Rebecca and see what her business is up to at Spark Community Space
Member for 3 years
Serena Manda
Ask Serena about: Her Web and Brand competition, her brand audit her charity partnership.
Her top networking tip: Engage in the online community before and after the events to keep your business visible and consistent
Follow Serena and see what her business is up to at Four and Twenty Design
Member for 4 years
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