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Quietly Ambitious. Calmly Connected.

- Do big networking groups and business strategies feel noisy and extroverted to you sometimes?

- Do you want to network, grow your audience and connections in introvert-friendly ways?

- Do you want to build a business that supports your introvert energy, quieter nature and personality?

Yay you're in the right place!

Escape the noise of social media, and loud, extroverted ways of business growth

what we do

Small Group Networking & Events

Building Relationships Through Conversations

Creating Connections & Communities

Friendly, professional women in business networking - online and in person.

A great way to increase your Visibility, Learn new skills, grow your Audience and Grow your business.

Creating Connections & Communities

Building Relationships Through Conversations

Creating Connections & Communities

Bringing women in business together via our friendly online and in person networking meetings and events, exclusive communities, connecting people together and using our network to grow yours.

Building Relationships Through Conversations

Building Relationships Through Conversations

Building Relationships Through Conversations

Sales comes when relationships are built. With regular women in business meetings, online co-working opportunities, 121's and networking, you get that Know, Like and Trust factor.

Business Planning, Focus & Support

Growing Your Business: Start-up to £5k+ Months

Building Relationships Through Conversations

Don't let your business success happen by winging it! We help you create your goals and plans to get you focused, organised and on track to have your dream business.

Accountability, Taking Action & Celebrating

Growing Your Business: Start-up to £5k+ Months

Growing Your Business: Start-up to £5k+ Months

Making sure you stay focused, and work towards achieving your goals with peer group accountability, online focused co-working and CEO sessions for support. 

Growing Your Business: Start-up to £5k+ Months

Growing Your Business: Start-up to £5k+ Months

Growing Your Business: Start-up to £5k+ Months

We want your business to grow. We bring in experts to help with this, our online and in person events will showcase your business and enable you to learn new skills.

Hi, i'm janine friston - the networking expert

People connector, networking expert, speaker & business mentor

I've brought together 1000's of business owners through my online and in-person networking events, communities and business groups.

I love seeing people thrive in their businesses, by taking the steps that work for them.

We're all different, and so I encourage you to BE YOU, BUILD your business, GROW your  audience and NETWORK in ways that are aligned with WHO you you, WHAT you want to achieve and HOW you want to achieve it.

As an introvert I know how large groups can feel a little awkward. I know how we love our own company, but also enjoy meeting others too. I know how energy zapping being around loud, extroverted people can be sometimes - even when they are your best buddies!

I'm here to champion us introverted, quietly-confident business owners to build genuine connections, and grow our businesses in ways that are aligned to our personalities.

online summit is back!

14th–16th January 2026

A calm, supportive space to plan a successful 2026 - without the noise, pressure or performative business energy.


The 'Quietly Confident Business Summit' is a relaxed, friendly and practical 3-day online event, blending introvert-friendly workshops, tools, methods and strategies.. with additional networking and implementation sessions for you to work ON your business and build your audience with other amazing female business owners.


No overwhelm.

No pressure.


Just a spacious, welcoming environment where you can learn, plan, connect and step into the new year feeling prepared, grounded and supported.


FREE to access, with VIP upgrade also available.

More info and tickets here.

networking & business growth:

FBN Select - exclusivity networking without the sales & referral pressure

Business Lounge for online networking, support, community & getting stuff done!

FBN Select - exclusivity networking without the sales & referral pressure

Small group, one-per-industry networking - online or in person groups. 


Be the expert in the room, or on the zoom.


Showcase your expertise, share skills and knowledge by hosting a spotlight session.

What's App group for ongoing support and networking.


The networking space for the more experienced networkers out there.


Applications now open for my online and Manchester group, as well as Chester/West Cheshire and Wrexham.


ready to be the expert?

Start your own FBN Select networking community

Business Lounge for online networking, support, community & getting stuff done!

FBN Select - exclusivity networking without the sales & referral pressure

  • Could you create a community and help female business owners grow in confidence?
  • Is your local area lacking in a friendly, quieter and non-salesy networking group?
  • Do you want to help support female entrepreneurs to grow their network and business and have fun along the way?


Hosting a FBN Networking Group will enable you to be seen as a go-to business owner in your local area

It'll raise the profile of your business

You’ll generate an extra income (potentially £7,400 and more pa) 

Find out more here

Business Lounge for online networking, support, community & getting stuff done!

Business Lounge for online networking, support, community & getting stuff done!

Business Lounge for online networking, support, community & getting stuff done!

THE online community of supportive, calm and kind business owners, with ambition and goals for growth - on their terms, and in their way.


No big sales pitches needed on our networking calls, which are small group, conversational and supportive.


Online coworking sessions to help you get focused on taking action, working through your to-do list and building your business.


Me, and the community, in your corner.


Weekly bite-sized trainings and exclusive community business challenges - fun, friendly & feel-good vibes.

find out more

Grab my FREEBIES here to kickstart your networking & business growth

The Quietly Confident Networking Guide - 

 Your free roadmap to building genuine, meaningful connections—without the awkward small talk or pushy energy. Discover how to: 

Start conversations with ease 

Make memorable impressions 

Build lasting relationships 


 

50 Quiet Power Moves to Grow Your Audience & Build Your Dream Business-

 Ready to grow your audience and build your dream business, with  smart strategies that make a big impact. 

 Grow your audience naturally 

 Position yourself as an expert 

 Build a sustainable business foundation 

download your free guides here

our values - AS A BUSINESS, PEOPLE AND FOR YOU

We want Community & Friendships

We want Joy, Happiness & Success

We want Joy, Happiness & Success

We want Joy, Happiness & Success

We want Joy, Happiness & Success

We want Joy, Happiness & Success

We like Challenging ourselves

We want Joy, Happiness & Success

We like Challenging ourselves

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Being self employed and working from home can be isolating. Having a group of likeminded entrepreneurs is invaluable. - VM

Janine's events are amazing! - CD

I've come away with a much clearer plan of what my goals are....and looking forward to our next session - AS

Janine has been very supportive, available for a chat when I needed a little inspiration. She is a great connector. -CN

I came away feeling positive and energised about how to network with others - MT

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