By Jessica Jane Sammut, MD® Editor-in-Chief Mama’s guilt, parenting advice, judgement, fads, dos, don’ts , There’s a whole box of tricks out there that can make mamas feel bad. When I became a mother for the first time 11 years ago, it was a shock to the system. As an ambitious …
How to nail the mama/career juggle
Can we really have it all? Are we being selfish? Are we spending enough time with our kids? The list of “are we” and “should we” never ends. Did anyone say ‘mother’s guilt’?… The good news is, there’s always another mama who gets it – who understands the struggle and …
10 ways to positively challenge yourself
By Bo Kitty, business coach Life can be a challenge at the best of times. With work, relationships and the stresses that come with life, we can sometimes burn the candle too low. If you’re in need of a “reality check” of sorts or need to challenge yourself to make a …
How to adjust to work after mat leave
By Natalie Bascur Let’s be honest… seeing the number of maternity leave days count down SUCKS! Most mamas would gladly set up camp in the newborn bubble and stay there for the rest of the days. But that’s not reality and there comes a time in most new mamas’ lives, …
Bronwyn McCahon: The devil wears sneakers
By Rebecca Hooton “I spent 17 years running in heels,” says Bronwyn McCahon. “I wear a lot of sneakers these days.” The former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan is chatting to me about her new life doing the daily school runs with her three children Harper, 8, Grace, 6, and Theo, 4. …
8 mind games sabotaging your success
By Sian Yewdall As a #bossmama it is common to experience the tug-o-war between your head and your heart when you’re on a mission to build a business from scratch – it really is a mind f*ck at times! If you’re someone who’s kept quiet and played nice for most …
20 inspo quotes for mama success
By Nicole Fuge Feeling in a rut? Want to get something done but your motivation is in a serious FUNK? Whether it’s a side hustle you’re trying to get off the ground, or simply need some inspo to deal with another cray cray mama day (we feel you!) get back in the …
How to achieve work/life balance without losing your cool
By Julia Christie As mamas, we face new challenges every day, but one recurring hurdle, is work / life balance. Just when I find myself in the right mindset and settle down in my work space, the mama guilt kicks in and I think I should be spending time with …
11 top tips for #bossmamas
By Marnie Le Fevre, Fempire Becoming a mama ignited my #bossmama spirit – I wanted to shape my work around my kids, not the other way around. So if I can do it, you can too. For those brave souls out there just starting out, I’ll let you in on …
From maternity leave to #BOSSMAMA: The making of Wild Island Apparel
By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence In those early days of mamahood… you know, when you’re trying to remember your own name, let alone when you last showered, you’d be forgiven for staying in your pyjamas for weeks on end and doing little more than sipping tea and sniffing that newborn smell. Try …