Tell us about your family. How many Kids?
I’m a mum of three teenagers (including twins) — soon they’ll all be 15! For two months of the year they’re actually all the same age, which is pretty crazy.
Life at our place is loud, chaotic, full of snacks, and I’m constantly asking, “Who left the bloody wet towels on the floor?”
I’m married, we’ve always got dogs under our feet, and family really is the centre of everything I do — even when it’s messy and exhausting.
What part of being a mum fills you up the most?
The small moments. The car chats.
My daughter Stevie loves riding shotgun with her music blasting — thankfully for me, she’s into R&B and hip hop.
Knowing my kids feel safe enough to truly be themselves at home means everything. That’s what fills my cup far more than the big milestones. Watching them grow, develop, and slowly find their own style is really special.
What’s one thing that genuinely helps you stay afloat in the day-to-day juggle?
Lowering the bar.
I used to think I had to do everything well. Now I aim to do things well enough. That mindset shift alone has saved my sanity.
I also remind myself that my kids are not me — just because I loved doing something a certain way doesn’t mean they have to as well.
How do you carve put space for career, motherhood, love, friends, and still find a moment for you?
I’m a bit of a workaholic. Even when I’m not actively working, I’m usually thinking about it — but luckily I genuinely love what I do.
I’ve learned that life moves in seasons. Sometimes work needs more of me, sometimes my kids do, and sometimes I do.
We’re also big on date nights — we always have been. They’re really important to us. Recently we did a three-week trip to Italy without the kids, which felt very indulgent.
It was the first time in 14 years we’d both been away from them for more than a night. The mum guilt was real… but we had the best time — and it turns out the kids didn’t even miss us.
I’ve always tried not to miss the special moments with my children. Life has become easier in many ways now that they’re older, but I don’t try to escape my kids. I’ve never liked being away from them. Home is where I’m happiest.
Where do you find fashion that genuinely feels like you?
Anywhere that makes me feel comfortable, confident, and like myself — not like I’m trying too hard.
At heart, my favourite style is boho. I know people think it goes in and out of fashion, but to me a beautiful floaty dress and a head scarf will always be a good look. If I didn’t live in Melbourne, I’d probably dress boho every day.
That’s why when I’m on holidays — especially somewhere tropical — I feel like my style is at its best. That’s when I feel most beautiful and confident.
What does living a healthy, grounded life look like in your world?
It looks realistic.
Moving my body, eating well most of the time, drinking good quality filtered water throughout the house, managing stress by not taking life too seriously, and listening to my body — especially as I’ve gotten older.
We also have a sauna at home which I love using, and I lift weights as well — which I think is so important.
How do you keep your body moving in a way that feels realistic and sustainable?
Walking. Lots of laps of the Maribyrnong River with my husband, and trying to get in at least 12–15k steps a day.
I also try to fit in strength training when I can — usually twice a week, sometimes three. I love Pilates too, although I’ve been a bit slack lately… I need to get back into it.
What’s one non-negotiable that keeps your mind and body well?
Sleep.
I protect it fiercely now — everything feels harder without it.
I can sleep anywhere, and there’s honestly no such thing as too much sleep for me. I’ve always been a great sleeper.
And being around half-glass-full people — not downers.
When you think of ‘balance’, what does that actually mean to you in real life?
Accepting that some days feel balanced and others absolutely don’t — and not beating myself up over it.
What does your morning routine look like, honestly?
It’s not glamorous.
My husband always brings me coffee, and we sit and sip it together and chat. Then there’s usually some mindless scrolling — not ideal and something I’m trying to break.
After that it’s getting the kids out the door and mentally running through a never-ending to-do list.
Some mornings are calm. Most are chaos.
How do you wind down at night? What does your evening routine look like?
Usually with a clean-ish kitchen.
My husband has suddenly become quite particular about the kitchen being clean, so he now tidies it up after I’ve cooked him an amazing dinner.
Then a cup of tea appears without me asking (yes, he’s a gem), and we collapse on the couch trying to decide what to watch.
Quite a few nights we also end up in the hot spa after dinner, which is honestly the best way to wind down.
What’s something about you that would genuinely surprise people?
I’m more introverted than people think.
I love people, but I really need time alone to recharge.
My husband used to call me the most introverted extrovert he’d ever known.
I can also be a bit shy about approaching people and sometimes feel awkward — but once I feel comfortable I love a chat, and I like to think I’m always friendly.
Another fun fact: I haven’t eaten red meat since I was 11, and I’m also an egg donor.
What’s a truth about yourself that took you years to finally admit?
That it’s okay not to be liked by everyone.
I’ve probably struggled the most with wanting to be liked, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve realised I don’t actually need it. As long as the people around me — my family and close friends — love me, that’s all that really matters.
When do you feel most like the truest version of you?
At home with my family — cooking for them, no makeup, just being myself… which is normally a bit crazy and silly.
What’s a single moment that quietly shifted the direction of your life?
Becoming a mum.
It completely changed how I see time, priorities, and myself.
And losing my father. That was the biggest shock of my life. Losing someone I loved so deeply for the first time really changed me and made me value life and my family so much more.
What’s a mistake you’re genuinely grateful you made?
Thinking having a baby would be a piece of cake.
When my daughter was about 10 weeks old, my husband and I actually joked, “How do people say this is hard?” She was such a good sleeper and just slotted into our lives.
Then… surprise — I fell pregnant with identical twin boys.
I didn’t sleep properly for the next three years. Lesson very much learned.
What’s one boundary that completely changed your life?
Learning to say no without explaining myself.
Honestly — life changing.
What part of yourself do you judge the most (if you do), and why?
Probably whether I’m doing enough — as a mum, a partner, and a woman.
That pressure is hard to shake.
What’s something about you that people would never guess?
How deeply I feel things.
I’m very sensitive, even if I don’t always show it.
If you could live an entirely different life for a year, what would you choose?
Somewhere slower and simpler.
A place where the days aren’t rushed and I could spend time volunteering at animal shelters with dogs — doing work that feels genuinely meaningful.
Just giving back, being present, and making a small difference in the world.
What’s something that still feels uncomfortable, but you’re pushing yourself to do anyway?
Putting myself first without guilt — especially as a mum.
I’m also pushing myself to get on camera and present more, even when it feels uncomfortable.
And there are still moments where I sit in rooms full of interesting people and feel like I don’t have much to contribute. I’m definitely still working on that confidence.
What’s a version of yourself you’re trying to become?
A calmer, more present version of myself — someone who trusts herself more and rushes less.
I used to think being busy was a flex… what an unhealthy, slightly deranged way of thinking.
When you think about your younger self, what do you wish she knew?
That she’s already enough. She doesn’t need to prove it.
What’s the hardest part of motherhood for you to admit out loud?
The constant worry about whether your children are safe.
That fear never really leaves. You can’t protect them all the time, and that’s hard to accept.
And motherhood can also feel lonely sometimes — even when you’re surrounded by people — because so much of that worry lives quietly in your own head.
What’s a small joy that gets you through this season of life?
Seeing my family enjoying the food I’ve cooked — especially on the rare nights when no one complains.
That always feels like a win.
The 5 things in your bag you can’t leave home without:
- Phone (obviously)
- Portable phone charger
- Sunglasses
- A hair tie (or three)
- Deodorant
Visit, Buy, Do
Travel somewhere beautiful, buy nothing extravagant, and just be.
No schedules, no responsibilities, no rush.
The Cook Islands would be nice… but also take me back to New York.
