​An in-person community for ambitious and entrepreneurial moms in Central Illinois.

​This social is casual "networking," but way better. Because it's a group specifically for us—ambitious moms who run businesses, raise families, and refuse to do it all alone.

​Come as you are in terms of what you wear, whether your kids are in tow, and the state of your business.

​And HUGE shoutout to Leslie at Clothes Mentor for hosting us. She's offering 20% off storewide during the entire event, plus some fun surprises.

​Who This Is For

​Made For Mothers is for you if you identify as an ambitious mom in any way, shape, or phase of life/business. Maybe you’re planning for your first baby, maybe your 3rd kid just graduated from law school. Maybe you have a side hustle you want to take full-time, maybe you’ve been around the entrepreneurial block.

​Motherhood never leaves you. Your entrepreneurial spirit never leaves you. This community holds space for both those parts of you.

​And we all have so much to learn from each other, and so many ways we can support each other along the way.

​The vision is for our group to feel intimate and well-curated, but not overly exclusive. Different backgrounds, industries, and family dynamics make our community richer. The people in the room matter more than anything else because it’s all about deep connections and meaningful conversations.

​***Babies and kids (aka the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers) are always welcome. Childcare is never provided.

​What To Expect

​We're here to get to know and learn from each other, not swap business cards and call it a day. Introverts, you'll be able to connect 1:1. Extroverts, you'll be able to work the room.

​Small bites and nonalcoholic beverages will be available.

​Made For Mothers socials are slightly less structured than our monthly meet-ups. More mingling (and shopping!) time, less small group discussion. But always full of intentional moments for ambitious moms.

​Shoutout To Our Partners

​📍Our venue partner is Clothes Mentor: mom-owned, sustainable, and affordable clothes and accessories.

​📸 PENDING!

​⭐️ Thanks to Bloomington-Normal Macaroni Kid for being a Community Sponsor.

​About Your Host

​Hi, I'm Ashlee Sang. I translate big ideas into everyday actions, all while being a mom of 2 littles.

​Even as an introvert, I’ve always sought out community. And nothing has been more essential in my motherhood AND entrepreneurial journeys than having women around me who get it. Being in conversation, feeling validated and encouraged, getting feedback—these are the things that all of us need to keep going. (Even when the roles we take on feel like they’re too much to handle.)

​With Made For Mothers x Central Illinois, I want ambitious moms in the area to feel like they made the right choice to have a business they care about AND a family they care for. I want our gatherings to feel warm and inclusive and something they look forward to every single month. (And carry with them in between.)

​MFM feels like a perfect culmination of the community engagement, marketing, culture-shaping, and facilitation I’ve done over the past 15+ years with 150+ clients.

​I’m genuinely excited to see who joins this community and what we can build together, on our own terms.

​I can't wait to get to know you better. Hit reply to the confirmation email or share a fun fact of your own when we meet in-person!