Mums On Cloud Nine

How does a tech internship at a community centre in Kenya lead to one of the highest honours in the Salesforce ecosystem?   In this episode of our Golden Hoodie Winners series, I sit down with  Alimali  Stephens, Salesforce Senior Developer, community leader, and Salesforce Golden Hoodie recipient.  Alimali  shares an inspiring story that began with a desire to give back to his local community and...

What does it take to become a Salesforce Golden Hoodie winner, and how can community involvement shape an entire career?   In this episode of our Golden Hoodie Winners series, I sit down with Christina Nava, Salesforce professional, Service Cloud expert, and Golden Hoodie recipient. Christina received her Golden Hoodie at Dreamforce after years of dedication to the  Serviceblazer  community, where...

What happens when a passion for helping others creates opportunities that extend far beyond your own career?  In this episode of our Golden Hoodie Winners series, we sit down with Kaelan Moss, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Instructor, Team Lead at Revolent Group, and recipient of the Salesforce Golden Hoodie award. Kaelan shares a deeply personal story that began with a desire to help others and ulti...

Are you ready to discover how artificial intelligence can genuinely transform the juggle of family and work life? In this inspiring episode, the Mums on Cloud Nine team welcomes Julia Druck, an AI consultant with a fascinating career journey. Julia shares her path from weapons engineer in the Royal Navy to co-founding the AI consultancy 'Serpent,' and unveils practical, real-life ways you can embr...

What if you could stop saying "I don't know how to do that" … and start saying "give me an hour" ? In this episode of Mums on Cloud Nine, Heather, Lynne and Kelly share how they use AI to make lifelong learning easier, faster, and genuinely enjoyable, even if you struggle with focus, motivation, or traditional online courses. We cover: How AI gives you "sticky skills" you can add to your CV quickl...

Ready to transform your job interview experience and boost your confidence? This week on the Mums on Cloud Nine Podcast,  Heather Black , Lyn Constantine , and Kelly-Jace Halls are joined by the inspiring Lani Bass to explore how AI can become your personal career coach. Heather Black introduces Lani Bass , a Supermum alumni who navigated a five-stage interview process with remarkable success, pow...

Are you ready to sparkle in your career and feel confident as you carve out a life you truly love? Join the Supermums team on this empowering episode of Mums on Cloud Nine, where hosts Kelly-Jace Halls , Heather Black , and Lyn Constantine welcome special guest Kitty Miller , a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from corporate life to launching her own ventures. We dive deep into how mums (and...

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence can support your wellbeing and self-care? This week on Mums on Cloud Nine,  Heather Black , Lyn Constantine , and Kelly-Jace Halls are joined by special guest Mitra Memarzia , founder of Wellcast, for an inspiring and practical conversation about how to use AI to support your life as a busy mum, professional, or anyone looking for guidance on their...

This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, hosts  Heather Black , Kelly-Jace Halls , and Lyn Constantine dive deep into the world of AI productivity hacks for budget planning and finances. As part of our 90 day series on AI, we're exploring how everyday mums can use simple AI tools to save time, lower stress, and take control of their finances. From finding bargain deals online, to streamlining mortgage rep...

Are you ready to reclaim precious hours in your week? Join hosts Kelly-Jace Halls , Heather Black , and Lyn Constantine as they dive into AI-powered productivity hacks for meal planning and shopping. This episode is packed with personal stories, helpful tips, and playful banter about how tech-savvy mums can save over 10 hours a week using AI tools. From building smart shopping lists to managing le...

Welcome to the launch of Series 8 of the Mums on Cloud Nine Podcast, where we kick off our special SuperMums series with an inspiring introduction to AI. Hosted by  Heather Black , joined by the ever-dynamic Lyn Constantine and Kelly-Jace Halls , this episode explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way working mums balance work, life, and everything in between. Get ready for a...

Are you considering returning to work after a career break or looking to reinvent yourself? Join  Kelly-Jace Halls , Lyn Constantine and special guest Julianne Miles , co-founder of Career Returners and author of "Return Journey", for a truly inspiring conversation that will empower you to thrive in your career and your personal life. In this episode, Julianne Miles shares her personal return-to-w...

Struggling with nerves before a presentation or returning to work after a break? This week on the Mums on Cloud Nine Podcast, hosts  Heather Black and Lyn Constantine are joined by strategic leadership and communications coach, Natalie Forkin , to explore how you can present with confidence and impact, whether you're chairing a meeting, speaking up in a group, or taking the stage for the first tim...

Ready to embark on a new career path in tech, but not sure if coding is for you? In this empowering episode of the Mums on Cloud Nine Podcast, hosts  Heather Black and Lyn Constantine  are joined by Sally ElGhoul , an accomplished Elite Salesforce Developer and founder of Code with Sally.  Sally shares her inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK and Canada, juggling motherhood and an ambitious care...

If you grew up far from the big-city career bubble or you are returning to work after a break, building a network can feel mysterious. In this conversation, Amy Blanthorn-Hazell shares how she went from an intern who knew almost no one in tech to a senior sales leader at Salesforce. Her story starts in a small village in the north of England and evolves into a career shaped by curiosity, initiativ...

Salesforce RVP Lauren McGuire has lived the full arc of modern sales leadership. She started as an SDR in California, helped build high-performing BDR teams through hypergrowth and an IPO, jumped into AE management at multiple startups, then relocated to London with two young children to scale regional teams. In this conversation, Lauren opens up about what those chapters really felt like and how...

On this week's Mums on Cloud Nine podcast, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges many women face after having children or entering perimenopause: maintaining a healthy weight while balancing everything else in life. Heather is joined by Charlotte Norton, Chief Medical Officer at The Slimming Clinic, who brings both her medical expertise and lived experience as a mum to the conversation. Tog...

This week on Mums on Cloud Nine , we're joined once again by Rachel Vecht, founder of Educating Matters, for a rich and practical conversation about supporting parents in the workplace. Whether you're an employer designing family-friendly policies, a line manager juggling team needs, or a parent navigating work and home life, this episode offers grounded advice for building a more inclusive and su...

On this week's Mums on Cloud Nine podcast, we're tackling a challenge that shows up in almost every area of life: getting people to truly listen. Whether it's your kids tuning you out, your partner missing the point, or colleagues distracted by a never-ending to-do list, the frustration is universal. Joining Heather for this conversation is Ruth Kudzi, CEO and founder of Optimus Coach Academy, who...

When you're the one everyone turns to, who supports you ? In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Rebecca Daniel and Sarah Bramall, co-founders of The Coaching Catalysts , to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough airtime—coaching supervision. We explore how leaders can create space for themselves in a world that constantly demands they show up strong. Sarah and Rebecca unpack th...

This week, we're talking all about productivity, and there's no better guest to guide us than Lucy Watkins, Head of Productivity at Salesforce and proud mum of two. Lucy doesn't just talk about getting more done. She lives and breathes it. She leads a global sales team while being a visible advocate for working parents. She also sponsors Salesforce's Parents and Families Equality Group, helping to...

Debbie Franklin, CEO of Peplows Accountancy, joins the podcast to unpack the practical steps behind building a portfolio income and starting your own business. From side hustles and freelance work to property investment and pension planning, this episode explores how women can create long-term financial resilience, especially when life doesn't follow a straight path. Heather, Kelly, and Lynn share...

This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, we're getting honest about something that affects more women than we often realise: unhealed trauma and how it quietly shapes our relationships, careers, health, and sense of self. I'm joined by Adele-Marie Hartshorn, the coach, therapist, and somatic strategist who steps in when mindset work just doesn't cut it anymore. Adele explains how trauma isn't always about...

In this episode, we're talking about something a lot of women struggle with but rarely say out loud. What does it really take to believe in yourself, even when self-doubt creeps in? And how do you step into your space with confidence when you're not quite feeling it? To help unpack all of this, I'm joined by Wendy Marie, founder of More Equality and creator of Tech Together AI. Wendy brings her wa...

Is it a crisis… or could it actually be an awakening? In this week's episode of Mums on Cloud Nine , we're joined by transformational coach and breathwork facilitator Naomi Buff, who brings honesty, humour, and healing to the subject of midlife shifts. Whether you're rethinking your career, rebuilding after a divorce, wrestling with perimenopause, or just wondering "Is this all there is?" , this c...