Mum Means Business

This week I’m joined by Louise McGuill, a former teacher and Mum of two who is taking the brave action to leave an 18 year career in education behind, pursue a new venture in email marketing and design a life she loves. Louise shares the lessons she’s learned about investing in herself and why email is one of the most powerful tools any business owner can master. If you’ve ever wondered how to mak...

What if losing your job was the best thing that ever happened to you? When Megan Tobler unexpectedly found herself unemployed during pregnancy, she realised her “safe” corporate career wasn’t so safe after all. That moment sparked a complete life pivot - leading her to create Self StartHER, a thriving podcast and online community for ambitious women building businesses around their lives. Listen i...

Melanie Cooke shares how she’s balancing motherhood, DIY home renovation and life as a content creator while pursuing financial freedom and aiming to be mortgage-free by 40. A joyful, grounded episode full of heart, hustle and home truths! Conversation Highlights: 03:33 The Positive Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 09:49 The Financial Strategy Behind House Renovations 12:28 Building a Commu...

Former teacher Amanda Wrigley shares how motherhood inspired her to launch Live the Beat, a social enterprise connecting generations through music. From care homes to nurseries, Amanda’s mission is creating joyful, purposeful experiences for young and old alike. We talk about the power of music, building a values-led business and why connection across generations matters more than ever. Conversati...

Caroline Cox shares how she launched a marketing agency with three babies to look after just before the pandemic and went on to build her business through connection and community. We talk motherhood, confidence and the power of real relationships in business. Conversation Highlights: 05:41 Balancing Motherhood and Business: The Early Days 10:56 Building Relationships: The Key to Success 20:44 The...

Photographer and creative entrepreneur Kate Rossin shares her powerful story of business resilience. From closing her wedding photography business after her mother’s cancer diagnosis to the letting go of two community art spaces, Kate opens up about the challenges of navigating modern motherhood, grief and the emotional toll of fighting for business survival. This is a raw, honest conversation abo...

Life-Friendly Business Mentor, Erin Thomas Wong, shares her journey navigating motherhood and designing a business around family life. In this episode we discuss the challenges mothers face stepping into entrepreneurship, identity shifts, the importance of self-confidence and community, best practices to avoid burnout and redefining success on your own terms. If you’re feeling overwhelmed juggling...

In this first episode of Mum Means Business I share why I'm starting this podcast... and yes, I hit record right after putting the dishwasher on, can you tell I'm new to this?! Motherhood can be a LOT, so why are so many of us also choosing to build businesses?  Yes we're seeking flexibility, but we’re also craving lives filled with passion, purpose and possibility. Let's do that together! The Hos...