FAQs

How much is it?

We offer two price points for our membership - £15 per month/£160 per year or £25 per month/£250 per year. There is no difference in the content included at these prices - they're simply multiple access points to our community based on your financial comfort. This is modelled on the Green Bottle sliding scale.

If you can’t afford to pay right now but are craving connection and support, we also offer Seasonal Contributor Memberships. See more about this here.

I’m new to cycle tracking. Will I know what people are talking about?!

Absolutely! We talk about a whole range of subjects, and we’re all at different stages of reconnecting with our bodies and learning about our own cycles. There are no silly questions, and we’re all very open and supportive of each other.

If you’d like to know more, there’s an intro to menstrual cycle awareness here. If you don’t menstruate, for whatever reason, there’s a guide to lunar living and aligning with the moon phases here.

Is it just for women?

We are an inclusive and LGBTQIA+ affirming space open to all women and non-binary folk. Anyone with an interest in aligning with natural cycles, menstruator or not, is most welcome.

I’m worried I won’t have time to join in / I’m too shy to join co-working. Is it right for me?

We are heavily populated by introverts, which you think would make things super awkward, ha, but actually means we have the most genuinely friendly, gentle and kind gathering of people. I am blown away again and again by how open and supportive everyone is of each other, and delighted by the connections being made beyond the community as members get to know each other.

With regard to time, we have members who are at almost every co-working session but otherwise rarely post content, and we have members who work full-time elsewhere so can’t be at events but feel supported and connected via the day-to-day conversations. It comes down to what you need and want from this community. If you’re not sure, pop me a note.

It’s not on Facebook?

It most certainly isn’t. The Aligned Community is hosted on Mighty Networks, and accessible via desktop and on its own mobile app. Members and myself have all been so impressed with Mighty Networks - it’s slick, easy to navigate and distraction free. You can opt in to hear about certain topics, control your notifications, find members near you, link out(!), and share your own beautiful content easily.

How big is the community?

At present we are just over 70 members. Most people are interactive weekly, if not daily, though it never feels noisy and we can have anything from 5-20 people attending an online event. We always use active listening and a gentle pace with all live events so everyone gets a chance to share if they wish to, and no one is interrupted.

I plan to cap membership at around 100 members overall, or whenever it does feel like it could become noisy. I have zero interest in infinite or even large-scale growth; I am interested in keeping our lovely community just as it is - comfortable, safe and peaceful.

How does the shared Zoom work?

We have a shared Zoom Pro account which is brilliant for those building their own service businesses, but who can’t justify the annual payment yet. Members can book their own calls, change the display name, make it their own, etc. Members also use it to host their own events within the community. We love to share and I hope we can add other resources like this soon!

How do I join the live events?

All of our events (other than the in-person meet ups) are hosted on Zoom. There is an events page within the community where you can see details and RSVP. You can also sync events to your own calendar too!

How do I book mini mentoring?

When you join, once you’re settled in, I’ll email you about booking in. If you’ve been a member for a while and not yet booked a slot, pop me a note and I’ll ensure we get some time to talk!

How does the co-working… work?

Really well ;) Co-working is hosted on Zoom. We begin with a cycle check in and share what we plan to work on over the coming hour, and then we mute and work away before coming back together to share how we get on.

It is amazing how much you can get done in an hour when you know people are working with you, and it’s lovely to see people and chat on a regular basis when you usually work from home alone.

It’s not for me - can I get a refund?

We’re sorry to see you go, and if you’re leaving within the first 30 days then yes I offer a 30 day money back guarantee if it turns out the space is not for you.

If you’ve been with us for longer then you’ll get regular reminders when your payment is due to go out, with a link to manage your subscription if needed.

I cancelled a while ago, and am filled with regret and FOMO. Can I come back?

Of course! I’m sure we’ve missed you, come jump back in!

Is it just for business owners?

Most of the content that I share is aimed at business owners, yes (weekly prompts to think about working in a cyclical way, seasonal planning workshops, co-working sessions, etc), but the beauty of it being a collaborative space is that there is plenty of other content being shared from members that is not work related. Nature connection, menstrual cycle awareness, the ups and downs of parenting… we share our lives.

I’m not in the UK - can I still join in?

We have a number of happy members across Europe, but if you’re further away then it depends on what you hope to get from joining. Our events tend to be at 10am, 11am, and 1pm GMT. If you can’t join live workshops then they are available for replay, and there is ongoing conversation and written content.

What’s the privacy policy?

You can see Mighty Networks’ T&Cs and Privacy Policy here. They are GDPR and CCPA compliant. You retain ownership of all of your content and data.

The only calls that are recorded within the community are the workshops so they can be offered as replays. There is no obligation to join these live, have your video turned on, or to contribute at all if you don’t wish to be on the recordings.

When you join the community, your email is added to the weekly digest that I send out each Monday but you can unsubscribe at any time, and I don’t use your info beyond this. If I ever want to quote you or even mention that you are a member I will ask your permission first.