Tell us about your family. How many Kids?
There’s five of us in our family: myself, my husband Ryan, Sienna, Xavier and Gus.
What’s the part of being a mum that fills you up the most?
So many things. The best parts for me are always the most random ones. The way kids get so excited to tell you something that’s so insignificant, bedtime cuddles, dancing together, travel. I genuinely love it all. Well, most of it!
What’s one thing that genuinely helps you stay afloat in the day-to-day juggle?
Calls to my girlfriends to debrief and normalise what being a mum can feel like, and getting fresh air. There are genuinely days when I’m so busy working, cleaning and tidying that I forget to go outside, and I feel so on edge.
How do you carve out space for career, motherhood, love, friends, and still find a moment for you?
I’d love to say I prioritise self-care, but with three small children, a side hustle and working full time, it’s near impossible.
I book things into the diary well in advance. Whether it’s a dinner with friends, a date night, a gym class, heck, even going to my friend’s house to sit in their sauna, I plan for it.
If it’s not in the diary, it’s not happening.
Where do you find fashion that genuinely feels like you?
Honestly, I’ve stopped trying to be overly “on trend”. I lean into pieces that make me feel put together quickly. Good basics, structured blazers, things I can throw on and still feel like myself in five minutes.
What does living a healthy, grounded life look like in your world?
Have to be real here, at the moment, if I eat a vegetable or piece of fruit during the day, I call that a win. Otherwise, it’s eating relatively well, moving my body when I can, and having some kind of routine that keeps things from feeling chaotic.
How do you keep your body moving in a way that feels realistic and sustainable?
Walk! Walk! Walk! Often walking isn’t just for my body, it’s for my mental sanity.
What’s one non-negotiable that keeps your mind and body well?
Sleep. Everything unravels without it. With three relatively small kids, that often looks like having nights where my husband and I tag-team so the other one can get a full night’s sleep.
When you think of ‘balance’, what does that actually mean to you in real life?
It’s not everything working perfectly at once. It’s knowing what needs my energy most right now and being okay with what’s getting less.
What does your morning routine look like, honestly?
It’s chaotic. Getting kids ready, packing bags, trying to get out the door on time. There’s nothing slow or aesthetic about it, it’s just about getting everyone where they need to be. Usually there’s music on, a TV blaring and a million other noises that would send most people crazy.
How do you wind down at night, what does your evening routine look like?
Once the kids are down, I usually either reset the house a little or sit on the couch, watch trashy TV and have a chamomile tea.
Tea for me is non-negotiable. I have one every night and have done so for years.
I have no idea what it is about it, but it signals to me that the day is over.
What’s something about you that would genuinely surprise people?
I’m unbelievably sentimental. The greatest gift you can give me is a handwritten card.
What’s a truth about yourself that took you years to finally admit?
I like structure and organisation. I wish I could be spontaneous and go with the flow, but whenever things are last minute, I end up feeling stressed. Sadly, I just cannot be that “happy-go-lucky” person I’d love to be.
When do you feel most like the truest version of you?
When I’m with my oldest, closest girlfriends who know me probably better than I know myself. I also feel the most like myself around both my immediate and extended family at family events.
What’s a single moment that quietly shifted the direction of your life?
Two things come to mind.
Breastfeeding. It was the first time that I truly tried my hardest at something and failed.
I’ve always been a believer that you can do something if you put your mind to it, and it was a real reset for me that sometimes, you simply can’t.
Solo travel. I learnt so much about myself when travelling by myself.
What’s a mistake you’re genuinely grateful you made?
I’ve made many. I say yes to things all the time even when I don’t necessarily feel ready, have the skills, or know what on earth I’m doing. Somehow, it always works out, even when it feels like it doesn’t at the time.
What’s one boundary that completely changed your life?
Not over-explaining myself at work, socially or really in life. I feel really confident in the things I say no to.
What part of yourself do you judge the most (if you do), and why do you think you do?
Probably my patience. I like to be efficient, get things done and keep things moving, and motherhood has a way of forcing you to slow down whether you want to or not.
What’s something you pretend you don’t care about, but secretly do?
How I’m perceived professionally. I say I don’t think about it, but I definitely do.
What’s something about you that people would never guess?
That I’m far more nostalgic than people would assume. I keep cards, messages, little memories and random sentimental things that probably look meaningless to everyone else.
If you could live an entirely different life for a year, what would you choose?
Travel as much as I possibly could.
What’s something that still feels uncomfortable, but you’re pushing yourself to do anyway?
The podcast, Ready or Not. I absolutely love the community we’ve created, but being somewhat public on social media is absolutely outside of my comfort zone.
What’s a version of yourself you’re trying to become?
Great question! I like who I am. I’m not sure I’m striving to be a different version really. Every year I get older, I feel more grounded in the decisions I make, in my ability to trust my instincts and in the value I bring into a workplace and into a room.
When you think about your younger self, what do you wish she knew?
That confidence isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about backing yourself, and sometimes that looks like saying, “I don’t know.”
What’s the hardest part of motherhood for you to admit out loud?
No-one knows what they’re doing. No-one. Including me. I surprise myself daily with how much of motherhood I simply wing. Sometimes it works out for the best and sometimes I genuinely think to myself, “Wow, you got that so wrong.”
What’s a small joy that gets you through this season of life?
Loco Love chocolate, a good tea and catching up with my girlfriends for a coffee or walk.
The 5 things in your bag you can’t leave home without
Okay, as much as I’d love to list my favourite brands, if I’m being real, this is what’s actually in my bag right now:
- My phone. Goes without saying.
- Wipes. Again, three children, goes without saying.
- Rhode Lip Shape in shade Twist.
- Kosas Lip Shine in shade 100 Degrees.
- Funday lollies, usually the snakes or red frogs.
Visit, Buy, DoIf you could visit anywhere, buy anything, and do something just for you, what would they be?
Visit: Italy. Pasta, sunshine, good wine. Say less.
Buy: Jewellery. I have hundreds of saved posts of beautiful jewellery that, if I could afford it, I’d purchase in a heartbeat. Right now, I’d love to buy another charm from Ribs and Dust with Xave’s fingerprint on it.
Do: A night in a hotel room, solo. I’d order room service, use the pool, chuck on a movie, put on a face mask and rot.
What inspired you to start a podcast?
I wanted more honest, practical conversations about work and motherhood that actually reflected what life looks like for most women.
There’s a lot of advice out there, but not always from people living it in real time.
I wanted to hear from people like me, the everyday corporate girly that didn’t necessarily want to be a CEO and also wasn’t a motivational speaker.
what’s the biggest challenge?
Consistency, without a doubt. It’s one thing to have a good idea, it’s another to show up week after week while juggling full-time work, kids and everything else.
The behind-the-scenes effort is a lot, and there’s no shortcut to building something that people trust and come back to. I’ve heard so many people say, “I think I’ll start a podcast,” and truthfully speaking, it’s a lot of work.
Have you had any moments where you have wanted to give up? If so, what were they?
Of course! Usually in the moments where everything feels like it’s happening at once and I’m stretched across work, home and the podcast.
It’s never really been about not believing in it, it’s more questioning whether I have the capacity to keep adding more.
What’s kept me going is the feedback from women saying it’s helped them. That always pulls me back in.
When did you realise you were going to be a success and what did you do to celebrate of acknowledge this?
I don’t think there’s been one big moment where I thought, “This is it.” It’s been a build of consistent listeners, strong engagement, people sharing episodes and coming back each week. That’s when I realised it had something behind it.
I’m not great at celebrating, Lu will tell you this, but I’ve learnt to at least acknowledge those moments instead of just moving on to the next thing.
Have you had to make any changes since becoming a mum? And how have you managed that?
I’ve had to be much more intentional with my time, my energy and what I say yes to.
Being completely frank, I have a shitload of family help. My dad helps out with the kids two to three times per week. He’s a godsend.
Without having someone you can rely on to come over, pick the kids up or take the kids for a night, quite frankly my juggle would be impossible.
Can you share anything that’s coming up for you?
We’re really focused on growing the podcast and expanding the conversations we’re having around work and motherhood. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes, so stay tuned!
Do you have any tips or advice for someone wanting to follow their dreams?
Start before you feel ready.
Most people wait for confidence, but it actually comes from doing. Back yourself, stay consistent and don’t underestimate what can happen when you keep showing up, even when it feels small.
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