Cradling creativity: supporting new parents and new businesses

Because every great journey, whether business or parenthood, deserves a strong start.

When I became a mother, it felt like there were a lot of similarities to when I started my business. Through both journeys, I have been overwhelmed and full of despair, yet at the same time it was exhilarating and I could see so much potential.

With both business and baby, the main question was the same – where do I start?

When I’m working with my clients, that’s often the question that is swirling around in their minds too. I’m passionate about working with creative businesses who are right at the start of their journey – they have raw, early-stage energy and I believe that’s something worth nurturing. Ideas are forming, identities are developing and every single decision you make is pivotal.

One of the earliest pivotal decisions in motherhood I made was to cross the threshold of Baby Umbrella in Tonbridge. I first visited when I was pregnant, to talk through my anxieties, ask the silly questions and just be around other mothers and mothers to be. I came away with so much more than answers to questions – I instantly felt a sense of belonging, a sense of peace and a reassuring feeling that “it will be OK”.

I first took my tiny scrap of a son to Baby Umbrella when he was nine days old – I was an absolute mess – sleep deprived, tearful because I’d put my shoes on the wrong feet and didn't know which was up. Yet again I was met with kindness, tissues to mop up the tears and the best chocolate brownie I have ever tasted. They’d created a sense of community at a time when I needed it most.

I want to be there for you in the same way.

So often, the message to early-stage creatives is “you’ll need a bigger budget to work with me” and “wait until you’re more established and then come back”. You’ll NEVER get that with me – it’s at this stage when someone taking you under their wing can make all the difference. Lay the foundations and you’ll get so more out of your business.

Whether you're an artist, baker, ceramicist, photographer, or jeweller —your creativity is your greatest asset. I’m here to help you bring it to the world in a way that feels authentic, strategic and exciting.

The Baby Umbrella parallel: early support that matters

Just like Baby Umbrella provides early, accessible, non-judgemental support to new parents - from feeding support to mental health guidance – I am your marketing partner that meets you where you are. I won’t drown you in jargon or overwhelm you with complicated strategies. Instead, I’ll help you build confidence and clarity.

New parents don’t always know what questions to ask, and neither do new business owners—and that’s okay. With me, no such thing as a silly question. I’m here to listen, guide and help you grow.

Like Baby Umbrella walk alongside new families through the early months and beyond, your social media marketing isn’t a quick fix. I want to build lasting relationships with creative businesses who care deeply about what they do.

If you're just starting out and wondering how to get your work seen, or how to make marketing feel less like a chore and more like a creative extension of your business, let’s chat.

Baby Umbrella are still an important part of my parenting journey, and I say thank you by donating 10% of every fee and sale to this lifeline of a charity.

"We are so grateful to High Weald Marketing and to Steph for her continued support of Baby Umbrella.  Meeting people where they are and really listening is something so needed in the early days". 
Baby Umbrella

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