Who We Are
Mumble Forum is an award winning women’s community and brand support for female led businesses. A diverse mix of likeminded businesswomen, industry leaders, digital influencers, and professionals. A platform for women with a shared passion for personal and collective growth.
Membership
Our membership is leading dynamic community and APP network for female leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Offering meticulously curated and thought leadership events, expert-led workshops and training sessions, as well as a mentoring platform for growth both personally and professionally.
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Mumble Group
Networking Group | Mumble APP | Consulting Agency
Catering for B2C and B2B. Mumble Group mission is to empower women, corporations and female led businesses whilst encouraging an ecosystem of circular sisterhood. Our vision alligns with the UN sustainable development goals addressing gender equality, empowering women welfare and encouraging future generations. Our award-winning networking platform is a team collective experienced on PR, brand strategy, community building, content production, business growth and event production.
Meet the Team
Monique Hodgson
Founder and CEO
Monique is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker and brand strategist with a background in luxury, media and international affairs. advising individuals, multinational corporations and governments. Monique has become a leading figure in championing women’s rights, businesses and voices, fostering collective growth and sisterhood. Her main objective has always been to help people and brands tell their stories more effectively and build credibility. Monique has left a mark on the business landscape opening doors for women investment and continuously incubating female entrepreneurship and investment.
Alyson Lowe
Content Strategy Director
Formerly Associate Director of Audience Development at British Vogue with eight years experience at Condé Nast, Alyson is an experienced digital strategist, content analyst and consultant. She has vast experience overseeing analytics and insights around content strategy, SEO, social media and video. Alyson is the go-to for what the audience wants to read right now – and how to grow digital brands in commercially successful ways. Formerly Digital Editor of Conde Nast Brides, Alyson was named one of PPA’s 30 under 30 in Publishing in 2020, and has spoken on panels for Google, YouTube and at the Barbican Battle Of Ideas. She joined Mumble team in early 2024 to help its expansion into the digital world with the launch of The Mumble members APP.
Frace Fodor
Board Strategic Advisor
Grace Fodor is the founder of pro-age makeup brand Studio 10 and BBC ‘s Be Your Own Boss beauty expert. Studio 10 was born out of Grace’s passion for wanting to celebrate her age and growing tired of struggling to find beauty products that work for mature skin. Gaining a cult following, Studio 10 has been hailed as ‘genius’ by journalist India Knight, has been featured in the likes of Stella, The Daily Telegraph and Woman & Home, and counts Jenni Falconer, Andrea McLean, Patsy Kensit and Anthea Turner as fans. As an anti-ageism activist and advocate for female led businesses, Grace frequently talks and writes about the need to redefine beauty for women as they age, and redefine age, which has included appearances on QVC and the INNOCOS summit.
Katerina Astrella
Head of Content Production
Katerina is a photographer and the founder of VisualMarvels Creative Group specialises in capturing the essence of businesses through captivating photography and videography. Their professional team is committed to bringing the brand's vision to life, whether one is looking to showcase products, highlight services, or cover special events. VM creative group recently became a part of Mumble Group Ltd to produce professional visual content both online and offline.
Lilly SIlverton
Contributing Editor
Lily is a coach, journalist , podcaster, speaker, and founder of The Priorities Method. She is a trained mindset and life coach who specialises in sustainable behavioural change and accessible stress management. As a writer and broadcaster, Lily contributes to Vogue, is a columnist for ES Magazine, has a podcast ‘Priorities’ and last year published The Journal, a yearly, undated coaching journal and planner. She’s passionate about helping people navigate the ups and downs of life. Her Priorities Method has helped thousands understand their values and define their own version of success.
Dr Joe Giordano OBE
Innovation & board Advisor
An entrepreneur and business mentor who has dedicated the last few years supporting charities. Joe’s entrepreneurial spread includes property development and investment, Circular children's fashion,Property Advisory, Construction / Building Company, Interior design solutions , football club, ambassador to London Irish emeralds Ladies Rugby club and member of the institute of public relations. Holder of the Freedom of the City of London and an Italian Order of Merit for Philanthropy and most recently part of Mumble group.
Maria Kastani
Marketing Strategy Advisor
Maria is a fashion entrepreneur, philantropist and mentor, with over 20 years experience in the fashion industry and business development. Maria is committed to building up young entrepreneurs and brands into global businesses. Nurturing independent talent, with a focus on craft, storytelling and sustainability. Maria is an avid supporter of women's rights, and she actively serves as a champion and advocate for Women for Women International UK. In 2023 she joined Mumble board as a strategy advisor for Mumble Group.
Baroness Olga Roh
Contributing Editor
Olga Roh is a fashion designer, actress, journalist, TV presenter, and entrepreneur. With a PhD in Literature and Creative Writing and a Master's in Law and Fashion Design, she contributes to several international magazines and is a member of the British Association of Journalists. Olga's passions span literature, art, law, and film. She has acted in various international and UK productions, including the upcoming British thriller "Escape," set for release this summer.
Katerina Astrella
Contributing Editor
Adrienne is a leading wellness professional, international keynote speaker, podcast host, and author. Adrienne is the epitome of the modern digital entrepreneur and she is Director of Innovation at the UK’s leading fitness startup Fiit. Adrienne is best known for her weekly self development podcast Power Hour that has more than 3 million downloads and last year released her first book by the same title – published by Penguin Random House. Power Hour has been hugely popular in the UK and has been translated into 5 languages around the world.
Adrienne is an endurance runner, mother and mentor – she believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. She is on a mission to educate people about the benefits of Performance Wellbeing and help them achieve personal and professional success.
Simone Cimiluca-Radzins
Contributing Editor
Simone Cimiluca-Radzins is a CPA with a vision to see a world where financial freedom is attainable for every individual that can dream, train, hustle, and repeat. Simone has more than a decade of experience helping Fortune 500 companies and startups improve operations, raise capital, and build better strategies to drive profit and empower employees. From corporate to cannabis, Simone made the jump into entrepreneurship in 2015 working with governments, community organizations, and startups to help build the nascent cannabis industry. Today, Simone trains entrepreneurs on how to confidently find their place as a CEO and have the tools to build a profitable business.
Dr Elizabeth Hawkes
Health & Beauty Contributing Editor
Dr Elizabeth is an oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetics doctor and our tweakments expert. She has a particular specialist interest in cosmetic eyelid surgery and also practices advanced facial aesthetics for non-surgical facial and eye rejuvenation.
She graduated from Imperial College, London and has trained at Harvard Medical School, Boston. She undertook postgraduate medical and surgical training at St Mary's Hospital, London before embarking on a career in Ophthalmic Surgery. Dr Hawkes is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. She is a full member of the highly respected European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society.