Discover the INCREDIBLE journeys of the women in our community.

    In our Member Stories, we hear from our members about the experiences that have shaped them, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they are driving impact in their industries and beyond.

    Pip Black

    Pip Black

    Founder

    Frame

    Pip Black is a seasoned entrepreneur best known as co-founder of Frame, the fitness brand that transformed London’s wellness scene with its boutique, pay-as-you-go model. Since launching in 2009, she and her co-founder grew Frame into a multi-site, multi-channel business spanning studios, apparel, equipment, and education. Pip raised £6m in private equity, steered Frame through the pandemic with a successful digital pivot, and in 2025 sold the business to Wellverse Holdings. Alongside launching Mumhood, a pre- and post-natal fitness platform, Pip has remained passionate about supporting women’s health and well-being. Now based in Somerset, she is bringing her expertise in brand and growth to her family’s fermentation venture, Cultjar.

    Share an experience or challenge that has shaped you? Competitive team Sport – you always turn up and give 100% to your team. With brilliant team work you can achieve anything. Also a mum who showed me that you can pack a LOT into a day!
    Best piece of advice you have ever been given? Look after your cashflow… Don’t spend money you don’t have!
    What advice would you give to your younger self or a woman just starting her career? Surround yourself with an amazing team. Find a few mentors / confidants whose advice your trust. Don’t expect it to happen ‘just like that’ – building a business is a long and bumpy road – enjoy the ups and form strategies to cope with the downs… because there will be some.
    What does success mean to you? ~
    How do you handle challenges and changes? What's in your toolkit? ~
    Why is it important to support women in business and women-led business? In general, women-led businesses tend to think more about the overall positive impact of the brand and business… it’s not always just the financial transaction. Our brands tend to be a force for good.

    60 Seconds with Pip Black

    My inspiration is: Watching others as they make positive changes and show that things can indeed be done differently, and better.
    My greatest fear is: My kids growing up too fast.
    The most courageous thing I have ever done is: Sacking it all in to start a business with someone that I had just met; and then deciding to do it all again post-COVID.
    I am most proud of: The fact that we are still going.
    Guiltless pleasure: Spooning peanut butter in LARGE quantities.
    Mantra I live by: If in doubt, MOVE YOUR FRAME – it will always make you feel better!
    Female role model: Too many to mention, I am very lucky to be surrounded by incredible women playing a huge variety of roles in society… The world needs us all!
    Women-led brand I love: Pip and Nut… I love Pip and I love Peanut Butter.
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