By incorporating these 8 life hacks you’ll alleviate some of the mental load, which most mamas know, is heavy AF. We got you. By Mama Disrupt® Don’t worry, these life hacks don’t require you to hire a live-in nanny or outsource all your laundry [although if anyone’s offering, we’ll take …
How to set up an inspiring workspace when working from home
Working from home? Interior expert Justine Wilson from Vault Interiors shares her top tips for a productive workstation (so you can avoid procrastination). By Justine Wilson With the Winter sniffles ramping up, many of us are back to working from home. And if you’re guilty of working from your bed, …
It’s tax time! 4 ways to maximise your side hustle tax return
Does your brain go all mushy at the mention of taxes? Don’t stress babe. Here’s what you need to know about prepping your tax return. By Mama Disrupt® We get it, it can be tough to keep track of your side hustle income and expenses when you’re doing the mama juggle. …
What you need to know about heading back to work after maternity leave
Maternity leave finished? Here’s how to navigate this new phase – stepping out of the baby bubble and back into work. By Mama Disrupt® We all know that becoming a mother changes everything. Our hearts, our homes, our schedules, even our concept of a ‘good night’s sleep’ – all altered …
How being a mum motivated me to be better at my job
Khara Williams shares how having kids doesn’t mean she works less, it means she has more drive in her job than ever before. By Khara Williams We have come so far in the workplace gender-equality debate, but there’s still a long way to go. One of my pet peeves is …
How to disconnect from your phone while still staying connected
Feel like you need to take a break from your phone, but can’t because your life is literally on it? Here are some helpful tips to reduce your phone usage while still staying connected. By Ava Wilde Our phones, darlings, they’re not just devices, they’re our lifeline – organising playdates, …
[Guest Editor] Jules Sebastian: Letting go of balance
What to do when you’re torn between your career and spending time with the children you love? Jules Sebastian says something’s gotta give. By Jules Sebastian I remember finishing a two-day overnight job and coming home feeling completely overwhelmed. The kids were tired and irritable – they missed their mama …
‘Being a mum has been the greatest asset in helping me grow as an entrepreneur’
Being a mum has been Rebecca Klodinsky’s secret weapon when it comes to growing as an entrepreneur, designer and founder of IIXIIST. Here’s how motherhood helped her. By Rebecca Klodinsky Navigating a career and motherhood requires a balancing act unlike any other. And while motherhood and entrepreneurship have been a roller …
Lacking confidence? 5 ways to sell yourself and own it
Don’t silence your success – OWN IT! Yes, even when you lack confidence. If you need to fake it until you make it, then do that, because you deserve to shine bright like the diamond you are. By Haylee Hackenberg Do you lack confidence, mama? I’m a writer, and a good …
4 tips for working mums [because we’re not meant to be able to do it all]
Modern mamas already have loads on their plate. Add to that the need to work and it can all feel way too overwhelming. So for the working mums who are chasing work/life balance, let’s strip it back to the basics. By Julia Christie As mamas, we face new challenges every …