Be the person
you’re meant to be
Maverick Mums in the making
You’re invited to embark on the journey of a lifetime – coming back to the real you! For the last 10 years or so I have used world-wide travel to tap into incredible, life-changing experiences, and learnt new skills which pushed me outside of my comfort zone to help me grow and heal.
In the process, I’ve brought together a spirited and supportive community of women just like you. It’s time to rediscover your wilder side – we’ll be right there with you.
The Maverick Mums community is ready and waiting for women who want to create something better for their lives… to be more maverick.
Get outside of your comfort zone
Changing the face of motherhood
Maverick Mums is a community of like-minded women, which exists to support and empower mums to reconnect with their authentic selves. By sharing real stories and experiencing real adventures, we can help change the future for ourselves and for our children.
We organise outdoor activities for women in Somerset and Wiltshire. We swim, paddleboard, practise yoga, meditate, read, hike, and more! We share life-changing adventures abroad, and we’re here for you - Maverick Mum in the making.
What we’re all about
Empowering and supporting women
Maverick Mums believes in the transformative power of bringing together women – of all ages, sexual orientations, and identities—for life affirming, fun adventures and activities. Whether you’re a birth mum, step mum, foster mum, granny, or mum figure, these meaningful moments and experiences give women the chance to reconnect with their true selves, and help them to build confidence, feel comfortable in their own skin, have the courage to put themselves first and create the life they dream of.
Disrupting the stereotype
Help redefine motherhood by breaking down the out-dated, unrealistic, competitive and guilt-ridden conception and ‘rules’ around what a good mother ‘should be’ so that things can be different for us and for our children. There is no one size fits all version of what it is to be a ‘good mother’ – we all must find our own way by being true to ourselves without fear, guilt or obligation. Motherhood doesn’t mean giving up your life for someone else. Being a Maverick Mum simply means doing it ‘your’ way.
Creating rewilding experiences in nature
Here’s your chance to escape the everyday, embrace your adventurous side, rediscover your inner strength and put yourself first for once! Go to places you’ve only dreamed of, say yes to new challenges, and emerge feeling renewed, inspired and like you can do literally anything. Join the growing Maverick Mums community of women who heard the call of the wild. Rekindle your spark, reconnect to that wild self which still smoulders deep in your heart, and change how you see and connect with yourself and the world around you.
Safe and supportive community
Fun, lively, supportive, and super friendly, our Maverick Mums come mostly from the South-West of the UK, sharing a love of the outdoors, a sense of adventure and a desire to experience something new. We offer a non-competitive, safe space where women can be real and honest without fear of judgement and encourage you to show up as you are. We welcome laughter, tears and everything in between – this is a place where you can be heard, and get things off your chest as well as receiving informal, confidence-building coaching and support from Rhiannon, Luke and Becky.
What happens in the Maverick Mums Whatsapp Group?
Our community connects on What’sApp (and in real life in Wiltshire, Somerset and beyond). You’ll find dedicated sub-groups for yoga, paddleboarding, wild swims, adventures, book club, cycling, plus a trust circle for deeper conversation.
How do I join to the Maverick Mums community?
Talk to me about joining our Maverick Mums community on What’sApp. It’s free for now and I can answer all your questions before you jump in.
Make yourself at home inside our fast-growing community of 178 amazing local women (and counting). This friendly and supportive space on WhatsApp really is for you to use as you would like.
Make new friends, chat, arrange meet-ups for swimming and other activities.
Join our free community!
Meet the team
Rhiannon
Sully-Newman
I'm passionate about supporting and empowering mums on their journeys, and I've been there. I understand the challenges and obstacles, but also know the rewards of becoming a strong, confident, and happy mum. Let's start your journey today, and together, we'll make sure you live a life full of joy, balance, and freedom.
Luke
Newman
With nature at the core, I am proud to be part of Maverick Mums, helping people to connect to themselves and their surroundings. Nature connection and bushcraft are, for me, key to creating balance and peace in our modern busy lives. I enjoy working with children and adults, combining play, mindfulness, skills and creativity to nurture a deep sense of belonging.
Rebekah
Abaya
I’m a qualified Yoga Therapist with the British Council of Yoga Therapists and a senior yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals. I believe in the power of yoga to transform our lives and that this potential for positive change is available to everyone of all ages and abilities.
“Rhiannon is so supportive and welcoming and just seems to 'get it', whatever 'it' may be. She just makes you feel so relaxed and calm. She is simply just lovely. Her support and encouragement is what makes Maverick Mums so special.
Having found such an inclusive empowering woman as Rhiannon running Maverick Mums has been inspiring. Her love for life and passion for new experiences is infectious. Everyone is warmly welcomed by her. Amazing work Rhiannon, thank you.”