WoMo Newsletter: Wednesday 12th October 2022

Browser view > Hey WoMos Dear WoMos How have you been the last couple of weeks? As I write, it is World Mental Health day and you will receive this tomorrow. It seems apt to be writing on World Mental Health day when the last week or so has been incredibly challenging. Sometimes there isn't one obvious thing that means life feels more challenging. It can be an accumulation of stressors. As WoMos, we have so many. When you add kids to the work mix, then layer on dogs, travel, the economy, the pound, fuel prices and and and, it can all feel a bit much. At Ludo, one of the missions of the company is to truly create a culture of inclusion in the workplace. Part of that is a safe environment where employees can show up as their authentic self. So I am putting my authentic foot forward! I spoke on two panels last week (both were awesome), I pitched to 2 VCs for investment, we launched our new tech at Ludo, and we are introducing our menopause module this week. Then I had a house guest, my youngest had a flare up with his asthma and I lost one of the dogs in the park. I wasn't sleeping well and overwhelm hit hard.  Today things feel MUCH better. Which goes to show it isn't permanent. And there is always a way through. I picked up the phone to a close friend, and had a lovely weekend seeing mates and doing a bit of me stuff, between rugby training for my son and buying new school trousers. A reminder that selfcare matters, and talking to a friend works wonders. This week we're talking parenting apps. We've done the research for you to help you choose apps that you'll love and hopefully help you to avoid becoming overwhelmed. And a blog from my daughter with advice for anyone taking a gap year.  Helpful for all of you with teens in the final year of school! Please remember to introduce us to your employer.  We want to have a chat with your Head of HR or Diversity & Inclusion lead on how to retain female talent. Sending you all lots of love, PS – I found the dog!  THE BEST APPS FOR NEW PARENTS You might have your work cut out for you, but it's all worth the effort. By turning to helpful apps as you enter the world of parenthood you can get an extra boost to help you navigate this wonderful new chapter. Click here to read more >>> GAP YEAR TOP TIPS My daughter, Tallulah shares some of her top tips for planning, packing, staying safe and getting the most of out of a gap year.   Click here to read more >>> YOUR INVITATION TO JOIN US FOR THE LUDO RED TENT WOMEN'S CIRCLE A Red Tent creates a safe space for women to come as they are and just be. Hosted quarterly, on the new moon, this is an opportunity for women to come along, meet other women, and come home to yourself. We will start with a discussion from: Elizabeth Cowper, Founder/CEO of Ludo Geeta Sidhu-Robb, CEO & Founder Nosh Detox and 5 time winner of Entrepreneur and Businesswoman of the Year Award. Join us on 19th January at the Fair Shot Cafe, South Molton Street, London. Grab your ticket here >>> SHARE WITH FELLOW WOMOS: Share Tweet Forward Pin Share ABOUT     BLOG     WOMO FOR BUSINESS     INVESTORS     EVENTS     MEMBERS AREA     LIFESTYLE     CONTACT www.womonetwork.com Copyright © 2022 WoMo Network, All rights reserved. We send the WoMo network newsletter out to WoMos and WoMo supporters who opted into our newsletter either on our website or at an event. Our mailing address is: WoMo Network 83 Ducie Street Manchester, M1 2JQ United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list