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Money Making Mothers

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Money Making Mothers with Karla Edwards, where we discuss the highs & lows of being a working parent, how to master the art of spinning plates and to remind ourselves that just because you became a mother does not mean your dreams no longer exist ... YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL

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#52 ~ Insight into the original MONEY MAKING MOTHER ~ Karla Edwards

October 26, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

I started this podcast ONE YEAR ago...I have interviewed some incredible women 51 of them have shared their amazing stories & inspired listeners that you can DO ANYTHING if you set your mind to it. So it seemed fitting to end with my own story, of how I became a money making mother, my own struggles & motivation behind why I do what I do and how the podcast was born.  I hope you all take something from my final episode, I cannot thank you all enough for your ongoing support over this past ...

#51~MMM~Insight into money making mother~Heidi Loughlin (AGAIN)

October 19, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

I have interviewed some incredible women this past year, the very first one being Heidi Loughlin - what a fu*kin woman!  For anyone who has not listened to her episode go way back to the beginning and treat yourself to the most inspirational story you will ever hear...she is an absolute legend who will take you on a rollacoaster of emotions. She has yet again smashed all boundries and expectations and in the final guest interview of Money Making Mothers, we find out what has happened for He...

#50~MMM~Insight into money making mother~Amber Kotrri

October 12, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Amber Kotrri a mother of two soon to be three owns House of Zana which began in 2018 after she couldn't find the right dress for a wedding she was attending, she wanted something unique, beautifully made and affordable. House of Zana was born after realising this would only be possible if she designed it herself and had it made. ​ A year later and ten stockists around the U.K she opened our first concept store in November 2019, located on the prestigious Grange Road, Darlington. Here we ho...

#49~MMM~Insight into money making mother~Julie Lawler

October 05, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Julie Lawler, Wife, Mum of 3, Photographer & Brand Builder. Started my business in 2008 with an entry level camera, a laptop and a vision. I had no idea what I was doing, but managed to use the power of social media marketing & storytelling to build a successful brand. I founded The Girl Gang Club on Clubhouse during the last lockdown. I wanted to create an empowering community of women in business who feel passionately about supporting other women.

#48~MMM~Insight into Money Making Mother~Becca Powers

September 28, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Becca Powers is an award-winning hi-tech sales executive and motivational speaker. With over 20 years of experience, her career boasts Fortune 500 giants such as Dell and Cisco. From growing up with musician parents who flirted with addiction, to dropping out of college and becoming a single parent of two by the age of 28, Becca’s guts-and-grit journey to success reaches beyond business. As a motivational speaker and kundalini teacher, she empowers women to prioritize themselves for a more f...

#47~MMM~Insight into Money Making Mother~Rachel Pearson

September 21, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

Rachel set up 'Account-ant' in 2021 with the goal to help small businesses achieve their dreams.  Rachel writes story-format blogs on real life  scenarios to help bust the confusing Language of Accountants. She lives in Denholme West Yorkshire with her husband James, whirlwind of a  toddler, Xander and 3 cats; Life is busy but good!

#46~MMM~Insight into Money Making Mother~Lauren Godfrey

September 14, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

I'm Lauren, mother of two and I own and run a handmade baby and children’s clothing brand called Tiny Bubbles, I previously worked in education but after having my son decided I wanted to pursue my passion and turn what I enjoy into a business.

#45~MMM~Insight into Money Making Mother~Emma King

September 07, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 89 MB

Emma king is a 31 year old plus-size model, Pageant queen, PR girl and mother. Emma has been modelling for ten years and also created her own anti-bullying campaign back in 2017. Emma works hard trying to empower other women and show every body is beautiful through fashion hauls on tik tok.

#44~MMM~Insight into Money Making Mother~Laura Pomfret

August 31, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

My sister and I Holly run 'Financielle' because we figure no one else is  doing what we're doing, helping people understand personal finance in a  personal way, lifting the lid on the commercial practices of the credit  industry and helping show people how you can invest and grow for the  future quite easily, especially if you start early enough.

#43 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother ~ Amanda O'Hare

August 10, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Single mum from pregnancy and former National PT Ambassador for Fitness  First UK, Amanda has combined her experience in healing from trauma and  her 12 years in the fitness industry to help people to embrace a trauma  informed approach to looking after their mental and physical health.

#42 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother ~ Lea Turner

August 03, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

Lea Turner crashed onto LinkedIn in October 2019 with no knowledge of the platform, but her  vibrant, personable and uplifting posts drove countless leads and over 10,000 followers in her direction within the first two months. Since  then, she has amassed nearly 90,000 followers and more than 850 inbound paying clients and grown her training business from nothing to six  figures. She now teaches other people how to bring themselves to LinkedIn, grow their network with intention, attract inbo...

#41 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother ~ Karen Wespieser

July 20, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Karen Wespieser MBE is a mum of 2 and one of the UK’s most recognized leaders on education policy and evaluation. As a founder and COO of ParentPing, she surveys thousands of parents across England every week about education, the challenges, and opportunities of raising children, and running a household. With the data collected from these surveys, she was able to directly influence the education plans during the COVID pandemic deployed by the UK Government in 2021. Karen has spent over 20 y...

#40 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother ~ Alexandra Legouix

July 13, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Alexandra  is arguably one of the most knowledgeable female presenters in the  world of motorsport having presented the live coverage for Eurosport  Worldwide of the World Touring Car Cup for the past 7 years - a position  she continues for 2021. Her  presenting CV is extensive and has seen her travel the globe hosting  the tv coverage of some of the most prestigious events including F1, Dakar Rally', WRC, London Boat Show, Farnborough Airshow and much more A qualified yoga teacher and min...

#39 ~ MMM ~Insight into Money Making Mother ~ Nadia Ayoub

July 06, 2021 23:08 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Hi I'm Nadia, I’m 31, a busy mum of 2 boys, I run a busy award winning Instagram cafe Demelo Lounge in the heart of Middlesbrough. We’ve  been here 7 years and going strong. I’m an ambassador for virgin  startup for Sir Richard Branson, I’ve won the highly recommended  accolade for creative entrepreneur of the year in the English women’s  award. I was a finalist for tees valley business woman of the year, I  was a finalist for woman of the year for BME Tees Valley.

#38~MMM~Insight into Money Mother~Alexandra Legouix

June 30, 2021 06:23 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Alexandra  is arguably one of the most knowledgeable female presenters in the  world of motorsport having presented the live coverage for Eurosport  Worldwide of the World Touring Car Cup for the past 7 years - a position  she continues for 2021. Her  presenting CV is extensive and has seen her travel the globe hosting  the tv coverage of some of the most prestigious events including F1, Dakar Rally', WRC, London Boat Show, Farnborough Airshow and much more A qualified yoga teacher and min...

#37 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother ~ Sarah Erase

June 22, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Sarah, Mum of 2 and co-owner of Multi Award Winning Laser & Skin Clinic Erase Aesthetics Ltd based in Middlesbrough offering life changing skin solutions for all skin types.  Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check out our website for more www.theprotectionparent.co.uk

#36 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making ~ Louise Erase

June 15, 2021 22:16 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

I’m Louise! I’m 39 going on 29. I’m a mum to 3 incredible little men that are my whole world and more, married to Kevin and trying to change the world one skincare solution at a time in our family business with my mum and sister - Jackie & Sarah & a full-time nurse. Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our website too! www.theprotectionparent.co.uk

#35 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Zoe Lane

June 08, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Hi, I’m Zoe, I’m a 22-year-old self-employed professional makeup artist and content creator and first time mum to my daughter Rae. Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our website too! www.theprotectionparent.co.uk

#34 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Charlotte Carter

June 01, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Charlotte Carter is a single mother to Matilda who is 9 years old and I run my own business called Mad as a Box of Frogs Limited. At Mad as a Box of Frogs I create content for people to help them win new  business on LinkedIn. And I also deliver LinkedIn training and help develop strategies for individuals and businesses. Charlotte Carter Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjcmaccountancy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjcmaccountancy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...

#33 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Samantha Mitcham

May 25, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Sam, an AAT licenced accountant, formed SJCM Accountancy in 2019 having spent over 12 years employed in practice. She is enjoying the freedom and opportunity to grow her own firm - allowing her to focus on helping small business owners better understand their numbers, be ahead of compliance and perform at their best. Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjcmaccountancy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjcmaccountancy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-mitcham/ C...

#32 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Charlotte Wilson

May 18, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Charlotte graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in modern languages, but knew that she would prefer a career with numbers rather than words! Having then moved on to study for an AAT apprenticeship at a local accountancy firm,  she quickly discovered that she had a talent for it and went on to study to be a Chartered Accountant. Whilst working in practice, she discovered a passion for management accounts as this is where she could offer the most practical and proactive ad...

#31 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Laura Loughlin

May 11, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

I’m Laura Owens, and I work as a project management consultant for a global professional services company that specialise in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Our home is a busy one with my husband, stepdaughter, and daughter who has recently turned into a three-nager. Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook http...

#30 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Amy Dalby

May 11, 2021 08:12 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

Hi, I’m Amy owner and founder of Blondie Baker and mummy to 3 to Albie. I make bespoke Blondies that have been enjoyed across Teesside and surrounding areas since 2018 however the pandemic really changed the business into a success which I could only have dreamed about on starting. Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook https://www.faceb...

#29 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Bex LOH Lifestyle

April 27, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Hey I’m Rebecca  I’m a working mum! I work part-time in HR and run my own start-up social media management business oh then there’s my Instagram!  I’m a mum of two and a wife I’m the cook and the cleaner and my son has a medical condition so a nurse also  I love to raise awareness of surgical- early menopause as it’s something I have gone through. And I just love supporting others in the Instagram community. Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/ ...

#28 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Becca Hunton

April 20, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MB

Hi, I’m Becca, business owner and soon to be mamma of two! A hairstylist and makeup artist in the bridal industry... but also coach and empower women to reach their goals, create more time, freedom and become the best version of themselves. Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our...

#27 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Samantha Lindsley

April 13, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Hi I’m Samantha I’m a business owner of almost 10 years I built Bel Viso up from a small little beauty room just on my own in the back of hairdressers to now a beauty salon with 9 treatment rooms and a team of 6 . Im a first time Mam to Vinnie who I decided to wait a little longer for and build a business up and a fab team which I felt was able to keep functioning without me when the time was right to have my little bundle of joy little did I know I maybe picked the worst time a global pande...

#26 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Ashes Lashes

April 06, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Hi I’m Ashleigh, I’m 27 and mamma to my baby girl Jeanie, she is almost 5 months old and was born in the midst of a global pandemic. I have had my own lash business for 7 years and achieved a First-Class degree in Education Studies whilst lashing full time. After I graduated I opened my first salon in 2019 with 2 other boss babes, then opened and renovated our second salon in lockdown last year.  I’m currently taking 3 different courses to become an educator in my field to establish and ex...

#25 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Kath Lock

March 30, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Kath Lockwood, mother of two Mia age 13 and Archie age 10. Kath works part-time as a Specialist Occupational Therapist in Mental health services and is also developing a business in property development for her and her family. Kath is in the final 12 of the business entrepreneur completion The One competition ran by property millionaire and UK leading property trainer Steven Green. Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagr...

#24 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Jenny Knighting

March 24, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Jenny has worked with a number of ambitious start-ups, leading commercial strategy and making bold business growth plans a reality. With a wealth of experience in media, manufacturing, services and events, Jenny brings a unique creativity and perspective to every launch, scale and strategy. As founder and CEO of Nutcracker Agency, Jenny has led her team to win multiple awards, including finalist in the Best New Business at The National Business Awards. Since launching Nutcracker in 2014, the...

#23 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Emma Burke

March 17, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

I am Emma Burke 39 (eek nearly 40 years old) mother of 2 teenage boys and business owner. I  have been self-employed since I was 20. I trained as a veterinary nurse and still love being around animals to this day but when I met my husband who was a property developer I knew that I wanted to be my own boss. I didn't have a clue what I wanted to do except not work for anybody else.  My husband said that his company was having difficulty finding reliable cleaning contractors who would do the w...

#22 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Lindsey Clark

March 10, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

#Business #Podcast #Motherhood Lindsey Clark, Owner of Clark and Beau Ltd, a qualified accountant still working in that industry alongside creating a successful luxury brand, My most important job is being a Mam to Ralphy, my reason why. Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our...

#21 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Victoria Robson

March 03, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Hi, I’m Victoria or Tor for most people. I am 29 years old, mother to my mini Queen Florence, bride to be & owner of Victoria Robson Bridal. Pandemic parent, juggling running a bridal boutique whilst looking after Flo. I opened the boutique when I was 23 after my dad passed away and have expanded significantly in the last 5 1/2 years then the dreaded C word hit 5 weeks after having Florence and I have been trying to run a business ever since. Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linked...

#20 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Carla Lett

February 24, 2021 10:19 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

|| THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR BABY || Entertaining a baby every day is not an easy task, especially during a worldwide pandemic 🌍  Maternity leave is not as pretty as you once pictured, you are unable to meet other new mums, visiting friends and family is a "no-no" and it is lonely! 😭🥰 It is hardly surprising that the majority of our audience of new mums admit they are struggling at the moment.😭😭 YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Hopefully, the good news is on the horizon, but in the meantime, here are ...

#19 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Micala Quinn

February 17, 2021 08:50 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Micala Quinn is a Kansas City mom, wife, former teacher, and current CEO solving the modern working mom dilemma. A FORBES and Fox4 KCTV featured contributor, Micala coaches women looking to lead and launch successful, sustainable freelance businesses.  To date, more than 1,500 women across the country & world have enrolled in Overwhelmed to Overbooked. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world.  A fixture in iTunes'...

#18 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Janine Spriggs

February 10, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Hi, my name is Janine Spriggs, a mam of 2 kids! I have a hectic life running 4 successful businesses and about to open my second salon I really hope my, podcast inspires other mothers out there to reach their goals! Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our website too! www.thep...

#17 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Corina Burton

February 03, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Corina Burton was a stay at home mother for 10 years, after becoming a  single mom (since has remarried) grew her career in Business  Development, Branding, Marketing and Sales. Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our website too! www.theprotectionparent.co.uk

#16 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Michaela Wain

January 27, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Michaela Wain is the owner of framework marketing design and builds UK, vantage utility connections abs we connect construction.  All companies based within the construction industry. After appearing on the apprentice where she came third. She went on to secure the investment and launch her new business. Despite being 8 months pregnant on her launch. She is a  working mother with 2 children and believes you can have it all. And still, have time to enjoy wine. Connect with me on LinkedIn  h...

#15 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Aimee Akbar

January 20, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Hi I’m Aimee Akbar, a mum of two children with a busy working life being  a professional makeup artist and also owning an online business. I hope  my podcast can inspire other mums to work hard and reach their goals.. Connect with me on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/money_making_mothers/    Connect with me on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/karlamoneymakingmothers Check our website too! www.t...

#14 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Lauren Mahoney - A Kids Collective

January 13, 2021 06:38 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

For me, something like this is way way out of my comfort zone! Talking about myself and my achievements is something that doesn’t really come too easily to me. But if we don’t do something that scares us, we don’t grow - that’s right isn’t it? I’m Lauren, I’m 31, I have 2 beautiful babies  Freddie who’s 6 and Betsy who is 2! My partner works away for long periods of time so most of the time it’s just me and the kids! I’m lucky enough to be able to work part-time in my law job alongside my ...

#13 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Laura Bannister

January 06, 2021 09:20 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Hey, I am Laura - founder of LKB BUSINESS- FIT FAB & FOCUSED. I am a mum of two children and wife to my incredibly supportive husband Mark. My life is very much #mumlife - and very hectic - however one thing I have always made time for is my fitness & health. Once I had my second baby and got back in shape - it made me want to help other mums to feel the same. So here I am, juggling motherhood, work & growing a business to a global status! Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin....

#12 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Sarah Tucker

December 30, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Sarah Tucker is the Founder & Director of The Mortgage Mum, a mortgage broking firm determined to carve a new path for women in the  Financial Services industry while promoting balance, equality and  flexible working. Sarah has inspired women  from across the UK to start a new career in this industry, and she  loves coaching them from newly qualified to CAS status through her  unique training programme. In her spare time Sarah is passionate about singing, appearing on  The Voice UK in 2019, ...

#11 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mothers Frankie Cain

December 23, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Hi, I am Frankie Cain, married, mother of one, owner of a hair and beauty salon which I share with my business partner and best friend Shaun. My husband works away so I spend half my time solo parenting. My mam died when I was a teenager but instilled a lot into me about having my own money, and that is something that is always stuck with me. I went into hospital to have my baby the day the first UK lockdown was announced so she is an original lockdown baby. I believe in using humour to get ...

#10 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Francesca Tricarico

December 16, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

I am Francesca co-founder of Future Cloud Accounting and founder of my local NYPsocial hang out group. As a single mum of two and I decided 10 years ago that I wanted to create a better life for myself and my children, so I went back into education. I spent all my spare time studying and saving towards buying my own home. I had a passion for accountancy, so worked hard and focussed my efforts towards joining a top practice. As well as studying, I did some voluntary work in the industry in o...

#9 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Charley Westwood

December 09, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Having my little boy whilst working in the mental world of corporate beauty was something, I thought I could handle. Missing many bath and bedtimes was a little harder than expected. Then jumping into starting our own businesses, during a global pandemic and juggling motherhood, that was a whole different challenge. Like many others, I have been so inspired by women who are go getters, who break down the stereotypical barriers that suddenly arrive when you give birth and achieve whatever i...

#8 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Jennie Brookes

December 02, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MB

Hi, I am Jennie, I am a mortgage and protection advisor as well as being a full-time mummy to my Daughter Hollie! Jumping straight into it, my world fell apart when Hollie was diagnosed with Leukaemia at 8 weeks old, being a single parent & working has had its challenges but now I finally feel strong enough to talk about it; which in turn has allowed me to recover. Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-9ba043189/ Connect with me on Instagram  https://www....

#7 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Katie Gurnet (The Modern Mum)

November 25, 2020 12:23 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Okay, so Hey, I am Katie AKA... "The Modern Mum". I have 3 kids 9-year-old, 5-year-old, 4-year-old and one stepdaughter who is 15. I am 41 years young (literally still think I am 30) started menopause early 3 years ago, lost my Mum in 2019 after a short battle with cancer. I had been her carer for 6 years after she had a stroke which meant I never returned to “work” after having any of the kids and a year after Mums death, which was a horrible grieving period, COVID and a new puppy, I just d...

#6 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Laura Kiely

November 18, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

I think of all the jobs I have, my career and businesses - the most rewarding and amazing job anyone can do and accomplish is being a good parent and embracing every little minute of it.  My children give me complete purpose every morning they challenge me to want the most out of life; after all what better way to teach my kids work ethic and strive than showing them day in and day out.  At times my life can be very stressful, emotional and challenging but when those days come I take a minut...

#5 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Shirley Gooden

November 11, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

I never thought I’d be a single mum, I don’t suppose most people do.  But when the reality kicked in that I would be raising my daughter completely alone financially, practically and emotionally I didn’t have time to think about how hard it would be. I just had to get on with it.  I needed to keep a roof over our heads and put food on the table and so that’s what I’ve done for the last 14 years. There’s been hilarious times and Incredibly sad times and many mistakes made!  But I’ve learne...

#4 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mothers Milly & Ella Shanks

November 04, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Our 2019 was incredible...our wedding day, honeymoon, a successful round of IVF and smashing our second year in business which we had built from nothing.  Our 2020 however (like most people’s) was a different story.  Find out how we dealt with lockdown, having our first baby in the peak of a global pandemic and shutting our business down indefinitely. It’s been a bumpy ride, but hopefully, we’re out the other side... Connect with me on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-edwards-...

#3 ~ MMM ~ Insight into Money Making Mother Lottie King

October 28, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

Where to start? Well, I’m a proud mum to 3 beautiful boys, Dax, Leo and Oska. In 2015, my twin boys Oska and Leo were born extremely prematurely. Leo, my first twin sadly died in my arms at just 4 hours old after a brave fight in the neonatal unit. His arrival saved my life, and the life of his twin brother Oska.  Oska went on to spend 109 days in the neonatal unit, and as if that wasn’t enough, he really loved the hospital, he was admitted multiple times for life-saving treatment. We all...