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For women balancing motherhood and career ambition

The conversation that
sparks what's next.

45 minutes with a woman at the top of her field who has navigated exactly this transition. No agenda, no coaching framework, just the honest conversation you can't find anywhere else.

Free to join · No commitment · Be first when we launch
£65,618
avg. earnings lost in 5 yrs after first child¹
37%
of women considered resigning on return²
90%
received no formal returner support²
What is Aeris

Not coaching. Not a programme.
The conversation.

Aeris connects women navigating motherhood and career ambition with women at the top of their field who have been there, for a private, honest, 45 minute conversation.

01
Completely private

Every session is covered by a mutual NDA. What you share stays between you and your mentor. Sessions are recorded and transcribed via Google Meet only if you tick an optional consent box at booking, solely to build your personal summary and give your mentor continuity for future sessions. Leave it unticked and nothing is recorded. Your session is unaffected.

02
No frameworks or scripts

This isn't coaching. Your mentor shares their real experience: what they went through, what they learned, what they wish someone had told them.

03
Book online, 45 minutes

Browse mentors, choose a time that works for you, pay and join on Google Meet. No subscription, no commitment beyond the session you book.

How it works

Three steps to the conversation
that changes everything

Step 01
Join the waitlist

Tell us where you are right now in your career, in motherhood, and in navigating the two together.

Takes 2 minutes
Step 02
Meet your mentor

We find your perfect mentor match based on your pre session questionnaire. If you have a particular mentor in mind, you can let us know there too.

Step 03
Have the conversation

45 minutes on Google Meet. No agenda, no homework, no follow up programme. Just an honest conversation with someone who has been exactly where you are.

Private · Confidential · Yours

"Your biggest professional pivot shouldn't be your loneliest one."

Aeris Collective

Become a mentor

Are you living it?
Then you're qualified.

If you're ambitious in both your career and your life as a mother navigating the same tension our users are feeling, just a few chapters ahead we'd love to hear from you. No coaching qualification needed. Experience is the qualification.

Earn

Get paid for every session you complete. Your time has value. Aeris makes sure you're compensated for it.

Build

Aeris builds your mentor profile, features you in our content and positions you as a thought leader.

Matter

Be the conversation that changes someone's trajectory. The thing you wish you'd had. You get to be that for someone else.

Register your interest

Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch.

The name

Why Aeris

"From the Latin and Greek for air breath, atmosphere, the space above."

Breath

The conversation that gives you room to breathe. Space to think out loud without consequence because the person listening understands exactly what this moment feels like.

Atmosphere

The conditions that make something possible. Aeris creates the environment where clarity can actually happen: private, honest, unhurried. No agenda, no framework, no clock watching.

Above

Rising above the fog of the maternity return moment. Not escaping it. Seeing it clearly. The perspective that comes from talking to someone who has been through it and come out the other side.

We chose the name because it felt genuinely resonant rather than forced. Maternity leave return is disorienting not because women lose capability but because they lose perspective. Aeris gives it back.

Join the waitlist

Be the first to book.

We're launching soon. Leave your details and we'll reach out personally before we go live.

You're on the list.

We'll be in touch before Aeris launches.
If you know another woman who'd benefit, please share this page with her.

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¹ ONS: The impact of motherhood on monthly employee earnings and employment status, England October 2025  ·  ² MMB Magazine / People Management survey, 1,000+ women at management level or above 2024  ·  74,000 women lose their jobs for pregnancy or maternity leave every year in the UK: Pregnant Then Screwed + Women in Data, February 2025

Questions

Things you might be
wondering.

How does the mentor matching work?

We find your perfect mentor match based on your pre session questionnaire. If you have a particular mentor in mind, you can let us know there too.

What happens in a session?

45 minutes on Google Meet with a mentor who has navigated exactly what you are navigating right now. No agenda, no framework, no follow up programme. Just an honest peer to peer conversation with someone who gets it.

Is this coaching?

No. Aeris sessions are peer mentoring conversations, not coaching. Your mentor is not a trained coach she is a woman who has been through this, a few chapters ahead. That is the point.

Is it confidential?

Yes. Every session is covered by a mutual NDA between you and your mentor. Sessions are recorded and transcribed via Google Meet only if you give explicit consent through an unticked checkbox at booking, solely to create your personal session summary and give your mentor continuity for future sessions. If you don't tick it, there is no recording, no transcript and no summary, and your session is unaffected. You can withdraw consent at any time before your session by emailing support@aeriscollective.co.uk.

What does it cost?

Sessions start from £155. Full pricing will be shared when we launch. Join the waitlist to be among the first to hear.

When are you launching?

We are launching later this year. Join the waitlist and we will be in touch personally before we go live.

Legal

Privacy Policy

Who we are

Aeris Collective Ltd (company number 17260765) is a registered company in England and Wales. We operate a digital mentoring platform at aeriscollective.co.uk. For any data protection queries contact us at support@aeriscollective.co.uk. ICO Registration: ZC170681.

What data we collect and why

We collect your name, email address, job title and professional background to match you with the right mentor and manage your bookings. By submitting our waitlist or registration forms you explicitly consent to us storing your details and contacting you about Aeris. We never sell your data.

Session recording and transcription

Sessions are recorded and transcribed via Google Meet only if you give explicit consent through an unticked checkbox at the point of booking, solely to create your personal session summary and give your mentor continuity for future sessions. If you do not tick the box, there is no recording, no transcript and no summary, and your session is completely unaffected. You can withdraw consent at any time before your session by emailing support@aeriscollective.co.uk. Where consent is given, the transcript is stored securely by Aeris Collective Ltd against your unique AER ID in a password protected Google Drive accessible only to Aeris administrators. It is never shared with any third party. If you book a follow up session, your previous session summary is made available to your mentor as part of their preparation so they can provide continuity of support.

The AER ID system

Every Aeris user is assigned a unique pseudonymous identifier (for example AER-2026-00142) at the point of first booking. This ID is used in all session records, transcripts and summaries in place of your real name. The mapping between your AER ID and your real identity is held only by Aeris, in a separately secured system. Your mentor sees your AER ID and first name only.

How long we keep your data

Session transcripts, summaries and pre session questionnaire responses are retained for 2 years from the date of your last session, after which they are permanently deleted. Waitlist and registration data is retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@aeriscollective.co.uk.

Post session summary

Following your session, you will receive a personalised summary by email once. This summary is generated using AI from the session transcript and is reviewed and approved by your mentor before it is sent. The summary includes key themes discussed, takeaways and suggested next steps, together with a link to book a follow up session if you would find it useful. The summary is delivered once and is not stored in a user portal.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data at any time. You also have the right to withdraw consent for recording at any time prior to your session by contacting support@aeriscollective.co.uk. Email support@aeriscollective.co.uk and we will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk.

Legal

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: July 2026. These terms apply to all users of aeriscollective.co.uk and all Aeris Collective services.

1. Who we are

Aeris Collective Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Company number 17260765. ICO Registration ZC170681. Registered address available on request. You can contact us at support@aeriscollective.co.uk.

2. Our service

Aeris Collective is a peer mentoring platform that connects women with experienced mentors for private, one to one conversations. Sessions are 45 minutes in duration and are conducted online via Google Meet. Aeris Collective facilitates the connection between users and mentors but is not itself a party to the mentoring conversation. Sessions are peer mentoring conversations and do not constitute professional coaching, therapy, counselling, legal, financial or medical advice.

3. Booking and payment

Sessions are priced at £155 per session. Payment is taken in full at the point of booking via Stripe. By completing payment you confirm you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions including our cancellation and refund policy. A PDF invoice will be issued automatically for every transaction.

4. Cancellation and refunds

Completed sessions are not refundable. Cancellations made more than 48 hours before a scheduled session will receive a full credit to rebook. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice are not refundable. In the event of a technical fault on Aeris's side we will offer a full rebook at no charge. If your booked mentor becomes unavailable we will offer a rebook or a full refund. Please contact support@aeriscollective.co.uk within 24 hours of any issue.

5. Confidentiality

All sessions are conducted under a mutual confidentiality agreement. Users agree not to disclose the content of their session to third parties. Mentors agree to the same. Aeris Collective will not share session content with any third party except where required by law. Sessions are recorded and transcribed via Google Meet only if you give explicit consent through an unticked checkbox at booking, solely to create your personal session summary and give your mentor continuity for future sessions. If you do not tick it, there is no recording, no transcript and no summary, and your session is unaffected. Consent can be withdrawn at any time before your session by emailing support@aeriscollective.co.uk. A short AI generated summary of each session is shared with the user only, following review and approval by the mentor.

6. User responsibilities

Users agree to attend sessions punctually and to engage in good faith. Users agree not to record sessions without the explicit consent of the mentor and Aeris Collective. Users agree not to contact mentors directly outside of sessions without prior arrangement. Users agree to treat mentors with respect and professionalism. Aeris Collective reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who breaches these terms.

7. Limitation of liability

Aeris Collective facilitates peer mentoring conversations only. We do not accept liability for any decisions made by users based on the content of a session. Mentors share their personal experience and perspective. This does not constitute professional advice of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aeris Collective's liability to any user is limited to the amount paid for the session in question.

8. Intellectual property

All content on aeriscollective.co.uk including text, design, logos and branding is the property of Aeris Collective Ltd and may not be reproduced without written permission. The Aeris Collective name and logo are subject to trademark application UK00004400074.

9. Data protection

We process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation. By using our service you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of Aeris Collective services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Changes to these terms

Aeris Collective reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be communicated by email to registered users. Continued use of the platform following notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact

For any questions about these terms please contact us at support@aeriscollective.co.uk. Aeris Collective Ltd, Company no. 17260765, England and Wales.

Refund Policy

Cancellation and refunds

Completed sessions

All sales are final once a session has taken place. We do not offer refunds for completed peer mentoring sessions. By proceeding with payment you agree to this policy.

Cancellations before a session

If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please do so at least 48 hours before your scheduled time using your booking confirmation link. Cancellations made with more than 48 hours notice will be offered a full credit to rebook with any available Aeris mentor. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice are not refundable.

Technical issues

If a session cannot proceed due to a technical fault on our side, we will offer a full rebook at no additional charge. Please contact us at support@aeriscollective.co.uk within 24 hours of the scheduled session time.

Mentor unavailability

In the unlikely event that your booked mentor becomes unavailable, we will offer you the choice of rescheduling with the same mentor or booking with another available Aeris mentor. If neither option works for you, a full refund will be issued.

How to contact us

For any questions about cancellations or refunds please contact us at support@aeriscollective.co.uk. We aim to respond within one working day.

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The people behind Aeris

Meet the founders.

Built by two women who have lived this the ambition, the return, and everything in between.

Kathryn Best, co founder of Aeris Collective
Co Founder
Kathryn Best
Head of Major Programme Implementation
Exponential e
MBA, Cranfield School of Management
CMgr FCMI
In my own words

"My career has been built on leading people through technology transformation, across industries and at scale. I thrive when I am challenged, continuously learning, and driving meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference. Motherhood has reinforced that the greatest periods of growth often come through life's biggest challenges. I am passionate about women being enabled to thrive in both motherhood and career, how the two complement and do not compete. Aeris is built on exactly that belief."

What I do
  • Leading major programme delivery and implementation across complex organisations
  • Driving operational excellence across people, process and technology
  • Building and scaling teams to deliver measurable outcomes
  • Managing complex prioritisation and trade off decisions across competing demands to deliver the right outcomes
  • Co founding and building Aeris Collective
What matters to me
👨‍👩‍👦
Family: proving every day that you can build a home and a career, and that neither has to come at the cost of the other.
🌿
Wellbeing: moving, resting, breathing. The small things that keep the big things going.
🚀
Growth: always learning, always building, always a few steps into what comes next.
🤝
People: building teams where everyone has room to grow and an environment where people thrive.
Career journey
Now
Head of Major Programme Implementation
Exponential e
Co Founder, Aeris Collective
Recent
Programme Manager then Portfolio Manager
Exponential e
Earlier
Project Leader, Project Manager, Project Coordinator
Fujitsu UK
My values
Transparency
Open and honest in every decision.
Accountability
Own it. Always.
Integrity
Do what I say. Say what I mean.
Empathy
Step into others shoes. Value every perspective.
A few things about me
👶
Mum to a one year old. Turns out having less time made me realise how much I can actually do with the right focus.
💪
Qualified pilates instructor. Movement every day, whatever that looks like, because it always makes everything else better.
🤝
Met my co founder on the MBA. Some of the best partnerships start as coursework.
🔍
Genuinely curious about people: what drives them, what holds them back, what they are capable of.
Hannah Rockey, co founder of Aeris Collective
Co Founder
Hannah Rockey
Director, Head of Channel Operations
RBC Brewin Dolphin
MBA, Cranfield School of Management
In my own words

"I've always been motivated by building things that work better than they did before. I'm naturally drawn to complexity not because I enjoy it, but because I enjoy understanding it well enough to simplify it. I'm often at my best acting as the translator between different worlds, connecting customer needs with organisational capability, commercial ambition with operational reality."

What I do
  • Business development, strategy, operations and transformation across financial services and legal
  • Launching propositions, building teams and redesigning operating models
  • Connecting customer needs with organisational capability and strategic intent with practical execution
  • Co founding and building Aeris Collective
What matters to me
🔧
Building things that work better than they did before
💡
Sharing ideas openly: the best ideas should be challenged and improved together
🌱
Creating environments where ambitious people can thrive without sacrificing what matters most
🎯
Solving meaningful problems that unlock real growth
Career journey
Now
Director, Head of Channel Operations
RBC Brewin Dolphin
Recent
Proposition launches, team builds and operating model redesign
Complex organisations across multiple sectors
Earlier
Senior roles in financial services and legal
Strategy, operations and transformation
My values
Clarity
Make the complex simple.
Curiosity
Always ask why.
Impact
Leave it stronger.
Openness
Share freely. Grow together.
A few things about me
✍️
I write about leadership, modern work and the systems that help ambitious people thrive
🔗
I join dots others miss connecting strategy, people, process and technology
👧👦
Mum to two kids, both born whilst completing my MBA. I know first hand what it takes to keep going.
💬
"The best ideas shouldn't be protected. They should be shared, challenged and improved together."