Co-founder of Circle In, Jodi Geddes’ very moving motherhood journey
To Jodi Geddes, motherhood is everything she thought it would be and everything she didn’t think it would be. Every mother has a story and Jodi doesn’t particularly feel like her story is anything special. It’s ironic that at Circle In, Jodi spends every week reading and writing stories from inspiring mothers around Australia and […]
Are working mothers undervalued?
Working mothers often find themselves hitting a “maternal wall” when seeking new roles or re-entry into the workforce after parental leave. So what can be done to attribute credit and value to these strong, talented women?
I love my regional lifestyle but the juggle is still real
Lisa loves her regional lifestyle but the juggle is still real. Returning full-time to her career in agrifinance soon after parental leave was not in Lisa Judson’s grand plan. But after trialling full-time working hours and with the support of her employer, husband and a strong childcare network, Lisa is nailing the juggle struggle on […]
My experience of having a baby and parental leave in the USA
When my husband and I moved to New York in 2010 we weren’t planning to stay long enough to start a family. A couple of years, maybe, and then home in time for babies. But New York had other ideas, and four years later I was pregnant and we were discussing the pros and cons […]
I left a dazzling career in New York City to pursue a labour of love
Many mamas would agree that after giving birth your priorities change. You start adulting hard, your heart overflows with love and empathy, and you may begin to question your life purpose and the direction of your career.
How the mother of a child with special needs finds peace and purpose in her extraordinary motherhood journey
Receiving a diagnosis of disability or additional needs for your child can come at a tremendous shock for parents, along with an onset of worry for your child and your family’s future. No exception for Natalie Roberts-Mazzeo, whose world was turned upside down following a diagnosis for her second daughter, Chiara. Unable to find the […]
