Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Star Mumpreneur: How a Brontë Bitch is born

Rosalia Ferrara is a fireball: she’s a mum, a PR lady and now a successful entrepreneur with her own fashion brand inspired by the Brontë sisters. I have caught up with her to find out how she does it all. Q: Where does the inspiration come from for Brontë Bitch? RF: I’m inspired by the literary greats The Brontë Sisters & brother Branwell of Haworth where I actually live now. I moved…
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Star mum interview! E4’s Celebs Go Dating relationship expert Anna Williamson on how to find or fix love & family bonds

With Spring in the air and pandemic restrictions lifted, people are ready to date again. I recently met E4’s Celebs Go Dating relationship expert, bestselling author, television, radio and podcast presenter Anna Williamson, to ask for her advice on relationships and general dating guidance. She’s launched her new book, Where Is The Love? featuring tips for boosting confidence, building…
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How to turn your hobbies and passions into profit

Being a busy mum often means you don’t have the chance to pursue a full time career, and this can put a strain on your finances. Fortunately, you don’t need to struggle with your money for much longer, as there are many different hobbies and passions that you can transform into profit, and it couldn’t be simpler to get started today. So, if you’re interested in finding out…
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The busy mum’s guide to running a successful business 

Being a mum is already a full-time job. Between preparing meals, helping your kids with their homework, taking care of household chores, and running errands, there’s barely any time left for you to breathe, let alone to run a business. And yet, there are so many amazing women out there who are both great mothers and successful business owners, and one can’t help but wonder how they do it. The…
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Exclusive! Star mum & fearless alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott on breaking records both on and off the piste

Chimene Mary “Chemmy” Crawford Alcott is the most fearless mum of two I have ever met in my entire media career. Beautiful and confident Chemmy is the real deal. She is an English former World Cup alpine ski racer who competed in all five skiing disciplines (downhill, super G, giant slalom, slalom and combined) and she is a fun mum and has a ‘dream’ TV job these days. Chemmy is the…
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How you can positively return to work after having a baby

When you are ready to return to the world of work, you need to think about more than just yourself. You have to juggle time, commitments and other responsibilities to ensure that your family unit or household runs smoothly and efficiently even when you are not there. Returning to work as positively as possible is a process that you must undertake on your own. You need the support and guidance of…
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Chatting to Kate Silverton, star mum, BBC presenter and author of best-seller 'There's No Such Thing As 'Naughty'

When we agreed to meet on Zoom to discuss parenting challenges for my summer 2021 cover interview, I rejoiced as I have always loved Kate Silverton’s reportage style and her cheerful approach to TV presenting. She showed up with curls in her hair as she ‘wanted to look beautiful for our chat’. Her spontaneity, honesty and charming smile made our hour together go by so quickly. Mum to two…
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Top tips for returning to the workplace

Whether you’re returning to work after maternity leave, or after an extended break, the prospect of either can be quite daunting. As a Coach and also ex-recruiter, I know how hard it can be for some to place themselves in a position of strength when looking for that next chapter of their working lives. I often ask a significant question to my clients when coaching; ‘what can you do to help…
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4 Things to consider before becoming a contractor

If you love renovation and have worked on a few home projects successfully, you have probably toyed with the idea of becoming a main contractor. This could be a great way to earn some residual or full-time income and live your passion. There are many things you need to be aware of before starting a contractor business, however. Overlooking these could end up costing you a lot of money in the long…
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Spotlight on new business: A mumpreneur born in lockdown

Hi All Firstly thank you to London Mums Magazine for giving me this lovely opportunity to blog here. I have so much I want to discuss and talk about, but I thought I should probably introduce myself first. My name is Lauren, I am a mum of two who started a business during the beginning of lockdown last year. I was actually on maternity leave with my second baby when I had the idea – baby number…
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