Rachel Brammer, founder and CEO at On-set, on navigating the double bind of childcare and entrepreneurship as a woman in Northern Ireland
Rachel Brammer
When I moved to England earlier this year, I was optimistic about balancing my role as a mother with my budding entrepreneurial journey. With access to 30 hours of free childcare, both children dropped off at the same time, and the additional benefit of free school meals, I finally felt I had the flexibility and support needed to pursue my career seriously. I could structure my time, focus on my business, and, most importantly, be taken seriously as a woman in business. It was a game-changer.
Fast forward to Autumn, back in Northern Ireland, and the situation couldn’t be more different. I returned because of my success in securing two crucial grants: one from Founder Labs and another through the Techstart Female Founders proof of concept grant.
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