Circle In helps this mother to apply for a new role whilst on parental leave

Meet Tilly. Tilly is not her real name (we just love the name!). This mama recently reached out to thank us for helping her. She came to us not wanting to share her story, but it’s too good not to share. You see, when we set out to start Circle In, we never dreamt of […]
Nicole Meredith juggles 3 kids, a part-time job and her own business

Enter Nicole Meredith. Since kissing all three daughters goodbye at the school gates, Nicole’s ambition has been reignited and her time freed up to launch her own business. It’s not always easy—some days the juggle with parenting is so real tears flow—but Nicole is living life to the full and reaping the rewards. They say parenting doesn’t get […]
#Iheartbargains Chelsea Thomas shares her fashion start-up success story

Well it’s fair to say we have a little lady crush on Chelsea. She’s the amazing fashion and homewares bargain hunter and creator of I Heart Bargains. From launching her business in her mother’s group six years ago, to running the biggest bargain blog in Australia, she also flat out doesn’t give mother’s guilt any […]
My husband and I have a shared parenting plan

With good role models to inspire her, lawyer and mama of one Rachel Delaney set clear, reasonable expectations for her parental leave journey and ongoing career. And now, with baby number two about to arrive, Rachel is ready to embark on the journey all over again. Armed with a shared parenting plan and long list […]
What to remind myself before going on parental leave again

In my professional life as a lawyer, I’ve noticed that there’s a big focus right now on retrospectives. This involves looking back over a recent project, and assessing how it went and what could be done better next time. So, I ask myself, at 33 weeks pregnant and with a second lot of maternity leave […]
Jodi Geddes commits to slowing down in 2019

2018 was a huge year for Circle In! People often ask if start-up life is harder than expected. It’s a tough one as we have never worked harder, yet at the same time have never had so much flexibility. Like anything there are positives and negatives. In 2019 I am making a commitment to slowing down.