Mum Mates with Claire Russell

What a brilliant chat with the awesome Anne-Clare who shared her brave story of how she started up and grew her business. I loved hearing how she has the same struggles and worries like the rest of us! Thank you Anne-Clare for sharing about Cotton Twist! 🩷 Love Claire xx

Ok so I’m going to share something with you in today’s episode, something that might surprise you about me! Yes something I’ve not talked about before when it comes to my life as a Mum of three boys running an online business! Have a listen and let me know if the goals are the same for you! And if you’re curious about the world of building a business on social media, I have a free 4 part private p...

Join HOORAY HER NEW CHAPTER with Teacher turned Online Expert Jessica aka @support2enhance Jessica is one of our Business Mums and within weeks of signing up to the Mum to Money Maker course she has launched her business and released incredible digital products to support the families in her audience…all whilst raising a baby and toddler! Today we talked about the importance of building a communit...

You are going to love this bonus episode with the incredible Rebecca! I really enjoyed hearing about the impact clothes can have on how we feel about ourselves. And then we also chatted about work and how Rebecca has built a business around family life whilst helping fellow Mums to feel their best! Have a listen and let me know what you think!! And if you’re interested in learning more about how t...

School holidays can be a tricky juggle and quite daunting when you have multiple aged kids at home wondering what to do with them, well this weeks episode I’m sharing one thing that I have found has really helped me as a parent to feel more confident! Have a listen and see if it could help you too! And did you know we now offer a playPROMPTS Subscription service with exclusive activity packs, vide...

Join me as I chat with the wonderful Gemma aka The Organised Mum! We discuss becoming a mum for the first time, alone time, managing the housework and I learn just how long ago Gemma created her famous The Organised Mum Method! Make a cuppa and enjoy! Love Claire xx

BONUS EPISODE! Listen to this inspiring conversation with Ruth from The Little Black & White Book Project and enjoy her refreshing attitude towards motherhood and business. After living in Singapore, Ruth decided to go freelance as a graphic designer and then had her first baby. Ruth shares how she built the business whilst juggling a young child and how to manages to do it all! I think you’ll get...

This was such a great chat with Katie for anyone thinking of starting a new chapter of their life, no matter what it might be. Yes it can be daunting to move into the unknown but this episode will help you to realise that you can do it!! We discuss the importance of putting boundaries in place and the importance of making time to look after yourself! Thank you @katielloydcoaching for this brillian...

In this bonus episode I am chatting with Sam from @themummy.motivator it was great to hear how Sam juggles raising two young girls whilst running a business and even appearing on this years series of The Apprentice! Sam is so positive and motivating! I love her self confidence and determination to do things out of her comfort zone! Have a listen and feel inspired!

Rachael went from teacher to building an incredibly successful reduced sugar jam for kids. Inspired by the children she saw coming into school hungry and the impact breakfast can have on a child’s ability to focus and concentrate during the school day, Rachael looked at the sugar content of Jam and decided to make a change!! Listen to our conversation and feel inspired by Rachael’s story!

FEEL GOOD MUMS 5 DAY CHALLENGE...sign up here: https://playhoorayhub.mykajabi.com/pl/2148296533 Today I am talking about those moments when you feel out of your depth and so turn to friends, family, online and anywhere else you can go to get the answers you need. However, more often than not this can actually be really harmful for us in many ways. As a parent it's important you remain follow your...

Following an awesome chat with Sam Saadet from The Mummy Movement App and latest Apprentice series on the BBC, I wanted to talk about something that came up in our conversation that really resonated with me and I think it will for you too! Catch my new series ‘HOORAY HER NEW CHAPTER’ live on Instagram, Mondays at 10am for more inspiring stories of women making big changes in their lives!

I’m this episode I share one of my favourite quotes and why it was so important I shared it with my eldest son during our recent skiing holiday. I wish someone had told me when I was younger, this could’ve changed my own self belief! Sometimes we just need to believe in ourselves and when that doesn’t work, tell ourselves that we can do it! If you’re ready to start believing in yourself to achieve...

Do you want to make a change in your life? Are you done with feeling like you don’t matter? In today’s episode, you’ll learn the small things you can do to change your life. I share how finding just five minutes for myself in the evening is having a ripple effect on the rest of my life and helps me to feel like I’ve got my sh*t together…when I really don’t!! Actually when it comes to making a chan...

Ok I’m sharing my favourite parenting hacks because let’s be honest life is busy enough already so if there’s a hack or a shortcut that you can take that’s going to make your life as a parent that little bit easier then please do it! These are my favourite hacks that I use on a daily basis and I’m sure there are so many more so I want you to share yours with me too!! If something is going to help...

Oh it’s nice to be back!! Happy New Year! Today I am talking about the pressure of making New Year’s resolutions and how often it can be yet another thing we can feel like we’re failing at. So instead I have something else you can try…it’s easy to do and a good thing to add to your vision board! I’d love to hear once you’ve decided what it will be! Do drop me a DM or email so we can chat!! Oh and...

Today I’m talking about the past 12 months, what’s been going on behind the scenes and why I’m ready to say goodbye to 2023 and a big fat HELLO to my new chapter in 2024! If you’re like me and found this year tough and more about surviving than thriving then I think you will enjoy my free 60 minute workshop available on my website. Manifest The New Me has 4 exercises you can complete alongside me...

Isn’t it funny that it takes for me to spend a weekend away from my children to realise just how far down my list of priorities that I put my own basic needs? And we’re left wondering why we feel so stuck, unseen and rubbish? So in this episode I’m making a promise to myself and I want you to do the same! DM me and let me know your promise to yourself! And hold on to the end for an awesome success...

This morning whilst on my usual dog walk, I decided to try something! Already in a good mood I still feel I could work on my mindset, so I tried this one thing, and all my goodness, the difference I fell as I walked through the front door at the end of the dog walk was amazing! It’s really started my week on a high! It’s a good one for next time, you’re out walking driving, cooking, gardening, wha...

Hello lovely! After a short break away with my kids I have a realisation that there’s one thing that stands out as the biggest maker or breaker for Mums. Do you agree? I’d love to hear from you! 💜 And if you would like to learn more about the courses and coaching programs available by me, click here Hello lovely! Have you ever stood and wondered ‘what happened to my life?!’ That’s exactly what ha...

Hello lovely! Have you ever stood and wondered ‘what happened to my life?!’ That’s exactly what happened to me and was a huge turning point for me as I made the big, bold decision to change my life!! Here’s how I did it! 💜 And if you would like to discover more about making small tweaks to your daily routine to help you to change your life, come and check out our courses and coaching programs on...

Yep! You read that right! Manifesting is something I’ve discovered later in life and only wish I knew about it sooner! But recently I’ve had a few moments where I’ve stopped in my tracks as I realise I’ve been there and done it already! Things I have visualised and rehearsed are actually happening!! Have you tried manifesting? I’d love to hear your experiences! And as mentioned, I have a manifesti...

I’d tried all the self care tips; the bath, the meditations, the early bedtimes. But actually once I started doing this, everything changed!! EVERYTHING! I appreciate it’s not easy for everyone and it might be a ‘once in a blue moon’ opportunity but when the stars do align and you get the chance, PLEASE DO THIS!!! And watch the difference in you! Self care is not selfish, it’s self preservation! I...

After taking my three boys away for a staycation on my own last week, I learnt a lot! Lots of you asked me to share my tops tips, to be honest there’s only two tips I have! But something I did learn was that your confidence will only come once you’ve done the thing you said you would do! I hope this helps! And if you’d like to learn more about any of the courses or coaching mentioned in this episo...

After a lovely break away with a friend, I’ve come back feeling refreshed and re-energised for being me, being Mum and getting through half term with three kids! Have you ever taken a break without the kids?? I urge you to do it! And in this episode I share something I noticed on holiday that was frustrating me on behalf of someone else, I wonder if you’re the same?! Come and chat with me on insta...