An interactive workshop for sole traders and small business owners about the parts of self-employment we don’t post on social media.

Running your own business isn’t always the dream you imagined.

Behind the independence and flexibility there can be money worries, self-doubt, overwhelm, unexpected setbacks and the occasional moment of wondering whether a normal job might be easier.

The Messy Middle is an honest, relatable and interactive workshop about the realities of self-employment. Especially the bits we don’t tend to share online.

Through personal experience, humour and practical reflection, we’ll cover four areas:

🧠 Mindset

🌱 Wellbeing

🔓 Getting Unstuck

✅ Action

It’s for sole traders, entrepreneurs and small business owners. A chance to step away from the day-to-day, reflect, and meet others who get it.

Details

⏰ 90 minutes

📍Civic, Wigan

🎟️ free tickets

About Cathy Brown

Cathy Brown, founder of Cathy Brown Photography, is a professional photographer with 15 years’ experience running her own business in Greater Manchester.

Alongside the wins, she’s had the setbacks and unexpected lessons that come with self-employment. Since her adult ADHD diagnosis, she’s understood her creativity, working patterns and approach to business a lot better.

Cathy brings warmth, humour and a real-life perspective to conversations about resilience, mindset and the messy reality of running your own business.

Want to work with us after the session?

After the session, you’re welcome to work from Civic. Grab a desk, enjoy the space, and keep the momentum going!

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