I'm Madeleine, and I help build and grow thriving, meaningful communities - on and offline.
Why community? In this turbulent and uncertain moment in history, when the world can feel uncertain, confusing and even scary, it's our connections to other humans that bring us the stability, trust and soothing we need to make good decisions and take care of each other. Whether you're building a brand or body of work; growing your resilience in the face of crises and disruptions; or just looking for the feeling of togetherness and belonging that so many of us feel has been lost from our lives, the answers lies in connecting with other people, and nurturing those connections with intention, dedication and presence. My work embraces systems thinking; regenerative business; marketing through collective storytelling; leadership that's collaborative and curious. I'm always steered by a sustainable approach rooted in the land and the rhythms of the seasons.
The people I work with are also seeking joy, stability, connection and wondering how to live with integrity and support each other within these fast, furious times. They're growing small businesses with big ambitions; looking for ways to support each other; excited about the possibilities as well as aware of the risks we're facing right now.
If you'd like to talk about how I could support your project, email me at madeleine@madeleineforbes.co.uk
Home is other people
As the world changes, we're all feeling the complacency of "how it's always been done" slip away.
Something started here.
It's Friday morning and I'm in a vast basement space with five women I've never met before. Music spills through the speakers and we close our eyes and move together. "Think about a moment when motherhood was really hard" we are instructed
Why I stopped writing
Fairly often, people I know ask me if I'm still writing. I tend to deflect the question for the most part. Depending on who I'm talking to, and how robust I'm feeling, I might laugh it off - oh, family life killed my creative dreams,
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