Whether you’re returning to work after maternity leave, or after an extended break, the prospect of either can be quite daunting. As a Coach and also ex-recruiter, I know how hard it can be for some to place themselves in a position of strength when looking for that next chapter of their working lives. I often ask a significant question to my clients when coaching;
‘what can you do to help…
If you love renovation and have worked on a few home projects successfully, you have probably toyed with the idea of becoming a main contractor. This could be a great way to earn some residual or full-time income and live your passion.
There are many things you need to be aware of before starting a contractor business, however. Overlooking these could end up costing you a lot of money in the long…
Hi All
Firstly thank you to London Mums Magazine for giving me this lovely opportunity to blog here.
I have so much I want to discuss and talk about, but I thought I should probably introduce myself first.
My name is Lauren, I am a mum of two who started a business during the beginning of lockdown last year.
I was actually on maternity leave with my second baby when I had the idea – baby number…
Are you happy being a nurse? How long have you been a nurse for and are you still enjoying what the job offers? Are you still getting the job satisfaction that you signed up for, or has it waned off? Do you now feel that you simply exist within your role as opposed to making a change and a difference? It is easy to get stuck in a rut when nursing, as busy shifts and putting others first all the…
I have recently had a chat to Americana rock star Amy Speace about bringing up baby and making music.
What first got you into music?
The family rumor is that I sat down at my grandmother’s piano at age 3 and plunked out “Mary Had A Little Lamb”. That may or may not be true. However, my parents wanted me to start lessons and nobody took me until I was 5. I studied piano until I was 16.
I love soulful creatures and musicians are possibly my favourite people to interview and to be around. Here’s one of my latest chats from my interview series My mum is a rock star: Lulu Ash is a mumpreneur and a sing-songwriter who gave me some vocal coach lessons. Today, she releases new song “Never Be Mine” from her debut album, “Circles”.
Tell me about Circles.
Lulu: We have…
Meet the lively and engaging Daniela Galova,originally from Slovakia, who came to the UK in 2012. She currently lives in Westcliff On Sea with her gorgeous five year old boy, Oliver, who incidentally was born deaf. London Mums’ contributor James Ambrosius caught up with her recently to find out how she dealt with the situation, and how life is for the both of them now.
What were…
Musicians are my favourite people to interview and to be around. Here I give you four incredible mums who have fulfilled their dream to become rock stars. Award-winning songwriter Amy Speace (Amy) has made the most revealing album of her career (her ninth) with There Used to Be Horses Here – recorded in Nashville in just four days. Beautifully uplifting and deeply personal, the album sets…
Globally revered soft rock Queen from Dublin,Imelda May,makes an eagerly awaited return with her new studio album 11 Past The Hour (out on Decca Records) this spring. Her brand-new single Just One Kiss is straight down dirty rock ’n’ roll, joined by close friends and music legendsNoel Gallagheron vocals andRonnie Woodon guitar.I have caught up with…
What I love the most about my job as a journalist is finding inspirational people and letting them bare their souls to me. I learn so much from them every single time. The latest I have come across on my path is the founder of community marketplace Y’earn, Carley Read. In our chat she has told me all about how she has managed to go from an initial practical idea to the creation of her…