Cheltenham Connected Mom Conference 2.0

Join a safe, in-person wellbeing session for mothers to connect, share experiences, and receive emotional support in a calm, judgement-free space.
Limited spaces available. Complete your registration to reserve your spot.
Date: Saturday, 31st October 2026
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: 117 St George’s Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3EG
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Is This Conference for You?

If you have nodded “yes” to even one of these, we would love to welcome you.
You are pregnant, planning for motherhood, or caring for a baby.
You sometimes feel expected to cope, even when you are exhausted.
You worry you are not doing enough despite giving everything you have.
You want practical support not more pressure or unrealistic advice.
You would like to meet mothers who genuinely understand your experience.
You want to invest in your wellbeing without feeling guilty.

If this sounds like you, Cheltenham Connected Mom Conference 2.0 was created with you in mind.
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Why You Should Attend?

Because motherhood should not feel like something you have to survive alone.
Cheltenham Connected Mom Conference 2.0 is more than a conference. It is a welcoming space where mothers can feel seen, heard, supported and equipped with practical tools for family life.

Understand Emotional Overwhelm
Learn why many mothers feel overwhelmed and discover practical ways to manage stress, anxiety and emotional exhaustion.

Prepare for the Fourth Trimester
Understand what to expect emotionally and practically after birth, and approach early parenthood with greater confidence.

Replace Guilt with Confidence
Explore realistic ways to balance pregnancy, parenting, work, family life and rest.

Find Genuine Connection
Meet mothers and families who understand loneliness, exhaustion and the need for stronger support.

Ask Trusted Professionals
Hear from midwives, maternal mental-health practitioners, researchers, dietitians and wellbeing specialists.

Build a Stronger Support System
Learn how to ask for help, strengthen relationships and create a healthier support network.

What You Can Look Forward To !!

Complimentary hand and foot massages
Relaxing Sip & Paint wellbeing session
Delicious food and refreshments
Free parking
Wellbeing box for every attendee
Official Connected Mom App launch
Calm and family-friendly environment

You Are Not Coming Alone

Partners, fathers, babies and young children are welcome because supporting mothers begins with supporting families.

A Safe Space for Every Mother

Cheltenham Connected Mom Conference 2.0 has been intentionally designed to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful.

Pregnant women
First-time mothers
Experienced mothers
Immigrant families
Black and minority ethnic communities
Muslim women
Mothers living with ADHD
Women experiencing emotional or mental-health challenges
Anyone seeking support, community and connection

One Day Can Change More Than You Think

Imagine leaving the conference with:

New friendships
Practical tools you can use immediately
Greater confidence in yourself
Better understanding of emotional wellbeing
Professional guidance you can trust
Time to rest and recharge
A wellbeing box to continue supporting you at home

Because when mothers are supported, families thrive.

Meet the Speakers

Edidiong Ishola is a perinatal mental health practitioner, NHS engagement worker, and Aston University researcher focused on improving maternal and family wellbeing through emotionally informed, culturally responsive care. She founded MIKEDCAREs CIC, delivering psychoeducation, parenting programmes, and community-based support reaching thousands of women, fathers, and families. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, an MSc in International Business & HRM, advanced perinatal mental health training, and is the author of five books, as well as a speaker who combines evidence and lived experience to drive impact.

Elizabeth Idaewor is a healthcare facilitator, entrepreneur, and transformational leader with a passion for empowering people to discover their identity, purpose, and potential. She holds a Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Gloucestershire and is committed to inspiring positive change in individuals and communities. She is the founder of Seesters, a platform dedicated to helping young ladies find their voice and build confidence, and Grace Ambassadors, a teaching and mentorship platform impacting people from all walks of life. Driven by a passion for service and encouragement, Elizabeth believes that life is a thorn of roses because even roses have thorns, reminding others that challenges often pave the way for growth, resilience, and success.

Chioma Osuagwu is a Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian who supports children, young people, and families to build healthier, less stressful relationships with food. Her key objective is to help families move from guilt and confusion to confidence, balance, and nourishment by addressing not only nutrition, but also the emotional, psychological, and behavioural sides of eating. She has extensive experience working within multidisciplinary specialist services, providing assessment and tailored treatment for restrictive eating, binge eating, and complex feeding challenges, and is known for translating evidence-based nutrition into practical strategies that fit real family life.

Le’Shaé is a newly qualified midwife with a background in psychology, focused on improving perinatal mental health and supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period with compassionate, culturally aware, person-centred care. A key part of her work is advancing equity in maternity services, and she has contributed to advocacy and policy conversations through the RCM and TUC Cymru on cultural awareness, safer maternity care, and reducing inequalities for marginalised communities. She is also developing a podcast exploring honest career journeys and alternative pathways, aimed at making professional spaces feel more accessible for young people.

Special appearance by the Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Martin Horwood.

Olubunmi Elizabeth Ebisemiju (Elinth Arts) is a UK-based visual artist and creative health practitioner who uses abstract art to explore emotional expression, human connection, and mental wellbeing. Her key objective is to position art as an accessible tool for dialogue, reflection, healing, and non-clinical mental wellbeing. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and internationally, featured in publications such as Telegraph & Argus, GoddessArt Magazine (Germany), and Vanguard Nigeria, and she has received commissioned opportunities from galleries and wellbeing institutions. She is also the founder of Creative Health, Arts & Culture CIC (CHAC CIC), where she designs and delivers programmes that integrate art, wellbeing, and community engagement, with a long-term vision of establishing collaborative creative health hubs across the UK.

Amy Wright is a Community Midwife with extensive experience across NHS maternity care, dedicated to supporting women, babies, and families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood. Her key objective is postnatal restoration helping mothers recover from birth and adapt to early parenthood in a positive, supported way. Alongside her NHS work, she has managed parent-support projects for charities including WellChild and HomeStart, delivering training and leading volunteer teams. She is also the founder of Restorative Massage Therapy (Cheltenham), holds a Diploma in Raynor Massage, and has completed specialist training with Burrell Education in pregnancy and postnatal treatments. Her work focuses on how nurturing, therapeutic touch can support nervous system regulation and promote physical and emotional healing, with particular interests in perinatal mental health, birth trauma, anxiety, and the parent–infant relationship. Website: www.restorativemassagetherapy.co.uk

Oluwaseun is a cultural and wellness innovator. He is the Founder and Lead Curator of Creative Health Programmes at The Care Inn Centre ; a Bradford-based hub that integrates culturally sensitive activities with artistic expressions to improve wellbeing, healing and recovery .

With over a decade portfolio as a Curator of Creative Health Programmes, Oluwaseun has led many initiatives such as Care and Support for Mental Health, Work and Emotional Balance Conference, ArtWell, De-Stress Summit , Bradford Sip and Paint, Rhythm Reset and The Care Inn Arts x Culture x Wellness Convention Series .

As a renowned Curator of Creative movements, Oluwaseun is also a highly sought-after Speaker and spoken word evangelist, he has featured on international media including Next Radio, Telegrapha&Argus, BBC, Channels Television , Punch Newspapers.

At The Care Inn Centre, Oluwaseun is taking bold initiatives that blends artistic expressions to improve wellness for artistes and creatives while promoting culture enlightenment and community building in Bradford , West Yorkshire. Through his numerous initiatives, he has supported many women and mums in Nigeria and UK.