A relaxed morning of connection and learning for people who believe relationships are at the heart of wellbeing, leadership and business.

A relaxed morning of authentic connection for wellbeing professionals, coaches, therapists, facilitators, and anyone passionate about personal growth.

After three wonderful years of growing a thriving community in Leeds, we're delighted to bring the Breakfast Network to Manchester for the very first time.

Hosted at Department, Campfield, this gathering offers a refreshing alternative to traditional networking.

Here, we believe meaningful business relationships begin by getting to know the person before the profession.

Rather than rushing from conversation to conversation or feeling the pressure to "sell yourself", we create space to slow down, connect with intention, and discover what becomes possible when relationships are built on trust, curiosity, openness, and genuine human connection.

Whether you're an established wellbeing practitioner, a corporate wellbeing advocate, a coach, therapist, facilitator, creative, or simply someone who values personal growth and community, you'll be warmly welcomed.

Together we're creating a professional community where collaboration naturally grows from authentic relationships.

Join us if...

• You're new to networking and want to connect with a community that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.

• You believe people come before business.

• You'd love to meet like-hearted professionals who value honesty, growth and collaboration.

• You enjoy thoughtful conversations that go beyond small talk.

• You're building a people-centred business and want to connect with others doing the same.

• You're curious to become part of a growing community of professionals across the North.

Morning Flow10.00-10.20

Arrival, breakfast bites and relaxed networking.

10.20–10.30

Introduction

10.30–11.10

Circle of Connection with Erica Marmai.

A gently facilitated conversation designed to help everyone feel welcomed, seen and connected before we move into the morning's workshop.

11.10–11.20

Break

11.20–11.50

Guest Mini-Workshop: TBC

Each breakfast welcomes a guest speaker to share something meaningful from their work; practical tools, insights, experiences and ideas that can support your wellbeing, your work and your business.

It’s also a chance to step into someone else’s world, understand their approach more deeply, and build the kind of trust that can naturally lead to future referrals, recommendations and collaboration.

11.50–12.00

Final conversation & Closing.

Stay Connected Beyond the Breakfast

The conversations don't end when the morning finishes.

Once you've attended your first breakfast, you'll be invited to join our private WhatsApp community, where members continue supporting one another between events.

It's a space to:

• Stay connected with fellow members.

• Ask for peer support, recommendations and referrals.

• Celebrate wins and share exciting opportunities.

• Discover workshops, collaborations and events hosted by other members.

• Continue building relationships that extend far beyond the breakfast table.

Access is reserved for people who have attended at least one event in person, helping preserve the trust, generosity and sense of belonging that makes this community unique.

About Department

Department Campfield is Manchester's creative workspace and wellbeing destination, bringing together entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives and growing businesses within a vibrant community designed to help people and organisations thrive.

We're delighted to launch the Manchester Breakfast Network in partnership with Department and look forward to growing this community together.

Event Host – Erica Marmai

Erica Marmai is a Relationship Coach, Relational Wellbeing Educator, and Holistic Body Therapist with a mission to help people build healthier relationships—with themselves, their partners, and the communities around them.

Believing that many of our personal and mental health struggles are rooted in the quality of our relationships, Erica combines relational education, nervous system awareness, and embodied practices to help individuals and communities move from disconnection towards trust, collaboration and authentic connection.

Alongside her coaching practice, Erica founded the Transform Within, Transform Together Breakfast Network and co-hosts the Authentic Connections Breakfast Network, bringing together wellbeing professionals and growth-oriented individuals to connect, collaborate and grow in ways that feel meaningful, supportive and deeply human.

Through coaching, workshops, retreats and community gatherings, Erica is committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, supported and empowered to thrive—together.

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