Recognition
Walsall Business Awards 2026 – Mentor of the Year Finalist
Delighted to be named a finalist for Mentor of the Year at the Walsall Business Awards 2026! This recognition celebrates my passion for supporting small business owners through The Cottage Club, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges and turn their ideas into action. A wonderful milestone in The Cottage Club journey!
Women's Business Awards 2026 – Side Hustle of the Year Finalist
Thrilled to be named a finalist for Side Hustle of the Year at the Women's Business Awards 2026! This recognition celebrates my journey of building The Cottage Club alongside my full-time career, turning a passion for empowering others into a growing coaching and mentoring business. A proud milestone and another step towards making The Cottage Club my full-time venture!
Personalised coaching and mentoring to boost productivity, accountability, confidence, and mindset, helping you build lasting habits to grow and expand your business.
Testimonials
1-1 Coaching
Thank you Mel for the fantastic 'Looking back, Moving forward' session this morning!
Great to set my intentions for 2025 and really get thinking about what I want the year to look like from both a personal and business perspective. It's given me great clarity for moving things forward.
Buzzing now and lots to do!! Thank you!
Suzanne Bean - Suzy's Reading Club
Cottage Club Companion
I loved using the Cottage Club Companion, it's really made me much more focused and accountable. I have a clear daily, weekly and monthly plan to help me work towards my long term goals now.
The layout is very user friendly and I would highly recommend it for planning your time and building your dream!
My lovely Zeus having a snooze while I work smarter to provide him the life he has grown accustomed to!
Sarah Martin (Direct Seller) - Younique
1-1 Coaching
This is the first time I have ever received one on one coaching and I was really pleased with how Mel conducted the session. She made me feel very comfortable, she listened to me and really helped me identify what my goal(s) are as I wasn’t actually sure when I first went on the call. Mel supported me to come up with my actions to move my business forward and also gave me some really good ideas. I came off the call feeling really positive and motivated and I can’t wait to have my second session with her.
Donna Markland - Oriflame (Brand Partner)
1-1 Coaching
Working with Mel provided valuable clarity and perspective on my goals. Her guidance helped me prioritise effectively and plan my next steps thoughtfully making the process productive, structured and actionable.
Iva S - Based in Croatia - November 2025
Social Media Made Easy
Really enjoyed, The Cottage Club ' Social Media Made Easy' course. Mel was helpful and enthusiastic and I have learned so many new skills that I can implement in my business.
Julie Fencott - Glow Beauty and Nutrition - October 26
Social Media Support
I would like to say a very big thank you to you for providing training for social media step by step. I was impressed by your care and attention and support enabling me to become more able to use social media. Thank you for your amazing support.
Bina Tah - July 26
Social Media Support
Mel was so friendly and welcoming to make you feel at ease coming into the group.
The 'Social Media Made Easy' course has helped me to feel able to post on my social media platforms. It's helped me over come the anxiety around understanding how the different platforms work.
I am actually enjoying working on my business growth with a confidence and skills that Mel hs given me.
Maddie - Faraway Fantasies - Octobber 26