Air kisses and blingy outfits are just one side to Lorinska Merrington from Yummy Mummies, who also covets business smarts, which have been key to her success story. By Rebecca Hooton “We went to go and get some Bubble O’Bills from the 7-Eleven and Penelope was like, ‘Mum, we need …
[Guest Editor] Millie Poutama: My journey to motherhood
New mama and influencer Millie Poutama shares her emotional journey to motherhood, from trying to conceive, to holding her baby in her arms, to returning to work. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Millie Poutama is a fierce woman. In 2017, Millie and her girlfriend, Jessi, were thrust into the …
[Guest Editor] Gina Urlich: Why are mothers so busy?
Why are mothers so busy? The mental load of motherhood. And it’s finally becoming more recognised within society. Hallelujah! By Gina Urlich It’s a valid question – why are mothers so busy? Well, let me tell you. It’s the mental load of motherhood, and it is HEAVY. Somewhere between getting …
[Guest Editor] Cass Deller: Life with young kids is really hard
Each season of motherhood has its challenges. Surface Designer and mum, Cass Deller, shares how life is for her, with two young kids who need her all. the. time. By Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer + Mama of 2 My kids are seven and three. And I will honestly say that …
[Guest Editor] Denise Vasi: ‘I Didn’t Expect to Fall in Love With Motherhood’
Denise Vasi was made for motherhood. Or should I say, Maed for motherhood? Having forged a successful career as a model and actress, everything changed when she became a mama. It was as if her body, mind and soul were reborn. Everything realigned. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor …
[Guest Editor] Kate Miller-Heidke: How Motherhood Affected My Identity
Do motherhood and creativity go hand in hand? Not according to musician and performing artist Kate Miller-Heidke. “Many songwriters say that misery is inspiring to them,” she tells us, “but that’s never been the case for me unfortunately!” Instead, when son Ernie was born, Kate was thrust into a battle …
[Guest Editor] Revie Jane: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
By Revie Jane Motherhood: it’s been one of the most profound and joyful experiences of my life but, like many, it has come with challenges and uncertainty. From the start, I felt enormous pressure to meet not only my own expectations of what it means to be a good mum, …
[Guest Editor] Jamila Rizvi: Competitive Child Rearing Shouldn’t be a Thing
Jamila Rizvi may have written the book on motherhood [literally], but that doesn’t mean it was easy for her. Here she tells Mama Disrupt® about how her transition into mama land wasn’t the smoothest ride, and why competition has no place here. By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence Welcome To …