Author: VICTORIA
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Episode 20: Dr. Natasha Wallace On Burnout And Maternal Mental Health

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Dr. Natasha Wallace – a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in the NHS who founded Revive Psychological Services after the birth of her second child in 2021. Having personally experienced burnout and postnatal depression, Natasha is passionate about supporting women through the emotional and… Read more
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Episode 19: Creating Freedom Through Course Creation with Natalie Webster

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Natalie Webster – a photographer, business mentor and course creator who helps female business owners and mum entrepreneurs get more visible and create more freedom in their lives. After becoming a single mum at just 18, Natalie was determined to stand on her own two feet… Read more
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Episode 18: Reclaiming Creativity In Motherhood With Imogen Partridge

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Imogen Partridge – a painter, illustrator and creative workshop host whose mission is to make creativity both aspirational and accessible. After a long career in interior design, Imogen took the leap to turn her side-hustle illustration business full-time in 2024. Today, her work blends bespoke commissions,… Read more
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Episode 17: Demystifying PR For Small Business Owners With Pippa Goulden

My guest today is Pippa Goulden – a PR expert helping founders, entrepreneurs and start-ups get known for what they do. This mum of two is on a mission to demystify Public Relations. After 15 years working in the field, she founded ‘The PR Set’ to help small business owners harness PR to build their… Read more
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Episode 16: Navigating Matrescence And Maternal Wellbeing With Helen Buteux

My guest today is Helen Buteux, a specialist children’s occupational therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children and their families. With both clinical and leadership experience in the NHS, Helen now draws on her deep understanding of early years development and her own experience of matrescence to help other mums feel less alone.… Read more
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Episode 15: Showing Up Authentically In Every Season of Business With Vicki Knights

In this inspiring conversation, Vicki Knights – photographer, visibility strategist and host of the Showing Up podcast – shares how her business has evolved through different seasons of life and motherhood. We talk about permission to pivot, gentle growth, and how showing up authentically can transform your business and your confidence. Read more
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Episode 14: From Ballet To Business; The Power of Pivoting With Krystle Frey

Former professional ballerina turned podcast producer, Krystle Frey shares how motherhood inspired her to rediscover her creativity and build Pivot Ball Change, a podcast production agency supporting women in business. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk resilience, rejection and redefining success after motherhood. Read more
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Episode 13: Freelance Parenting And The Power Of Community With Frankie Tortora

Freelance graphic designer and community founder Frankie Tortora joins me to share the highs and lows of freelancing as a parent. From the early days of building Doing It For The Kids to tackling imposter syndrome, maternity leave, and the stigma of motherhood, Frankie brings honesty, humour, and hope to the conversation. Read more
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Episode 12: Emily Hanson On Harnessing Transferable Skills To Build Your Dream Business

In this inspiring episode, Emily Hanson shares how she harnessed her transferable skills from teaching to launch Emerlilly Digital, a thriving agency supporting education and family-focused brands. Her story is a reminder that the skills you already have could be the foundation of your dream business. Read more
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Episode 11: Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein On Redefining Maternal Care With Femtech Startup Carea

In this episode, Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein, Co-Founder and CEO of Carea, shares her journey from corporate career to femtech startup founder and how she’s redefining maternal care with a mental health-first approach. Read more