The latest winner of The Great Australian Bake-Off, Ella Rossanis, started her career in marketing, which took her to New York and back to Sydney again. From the concrete jungle to the bake-off tent, Ella showed her creativity and flair to win the coveted Bake-Off trophy. While her mother Tamara watched on from Perth. A true matriarch in her own right, a gynecologist who has a thriving career, and adores her children and grandchildren.

Ella shares how she managed the juggle of motherhood, her career, baking and taking time out to enter The Great Australian Bake-Off. Ella loved bringing her Jewish Traditions and love of writing into her baking, which made her mother so proud. It was a wonderful accident getting onto the show, her husband, mother, sister and sister-in-law wouldn't let Ella say no. So with three young children, still breastfeeding her youngest, she entered the Bake-Off tent. Tamara watched on from Perth with admiration, in the first episode they were able to watch together and really embrace the creativity and joy she brought to the screen.

Thank you to Ella and Tamara for joining us this week, if you have a mother/daughter story to share, please DM or Email us.

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This is the concluding episode with Rachael and her mum Wendy. We talk through their relationship and family bond after the passing of Mackenzie, and how the family came together to drive Mackenzie's Mission to where it is today. Rachael also opens up about her IVF journey and how she felt after conceiving Zac. She has started the journey again, but this time, a surprise for the whole family, Rachael found out she is pregnant and expecting.

We thank Rachael and Wendy, for everything they shared. Rachael admitted she learned a lot from this chat with us and her mum, and that's what brings us the most joy.

We encourage everyone to follow Mackenzie's Mission, and if you are ready to conceive, please consider genetic testing before, that's exactly why Rachael has been pushing for funding from the government.

If you have a mother/daughter story you would like to share, please email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

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As you know, mum and I love a debrief! The Met Gala is no different! We share our best dressed and tried to guess which each of us chose. The Met Gala 2022 was Gilded Glamour, a night to show off the ultimate fashion designers of the world. The Gala was co-hosted this year by Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Regina King.

We chat about The Kardashian/Jenners, favourite couples of the night, and of course Mothers and Daughters! We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

On Monday, our part 2 episode with Rachel Casella.

If you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, please email [email protected] or DM on Instagram.

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This week, we kick off our episode with some very special Mother's Day messages from some of our previous guests, Bahar Etminan, Ariel Parker (Babes Project), Nikolina Kharoufeh (9honey). Wishing all the mother's a very happy mother's day!

Our chat this week is with Rachael Casella and her mum Wendy. Rachael is an advocate for IVF, Genetic Screening, Child Loss and Fertility, all while working as an AFP officer, raising her son Zac and continuing to grow Mackenzie's Mission! Not long after Mackenzie was born, she was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – a severe inherited neuromuscular condition without a cure. After the initial shock and disbelief, Rachael, her husband and their families decided to give Mackenzie the best life she could have, giving her all the love and experiences life had to offer. She sadly passed away at 7 months old. Believing no couple should face this tragedy, the Casellas launched a campaign calling for reproductive genetic carrier screening to be routine and free for all prospective parents in Australia.

After losing her daughter, Rachael and her family have managed to move mountains, recently the Australian Government announced $500 million towards genomics research. Rachael shares her continued battle with IVF and giving a sibling to Zac and Mackenzie, she truly is a gift to this world.

We thank Rachael and her mum Wendy for sharing their story and continuing to bring awareness so that no parent has to go through what they have been through.

Part 2 with Rachael and Wendy will be released May 9th!

If you have a mother/daughter story you would like to share, please email [email protected] or DM on Instagram.

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With over 30 years experience of working in the fashion industry, Sally has always made Lettie’s clothing since she was a little girl and still does today! After Lettie's father passed away, the mother-daughter duo created TDS, they made works of art from sorrow. Years later, although they might have different working methods and times, they still love working and creating their one-of-a-kind pieces.

Sally, a previous fashion lecturer has made Lettie’s clothes since she was a baby. It wasn’t until Lettie went to university, that many people started to comment on one of her jackets, which was made by Sally! - and that they decided to join forces, combining their shared love of fashion and design. Sally has designed all her life. She has produced garments for herself, and private clients as well as working at a range of fashion houses from children’s wear to intricate women’s wear.

It was so lovely to speak to Lettie and Sally from across the pond, in the home where they live and work together in perfect unity!! They both have a unique and important role to play in the business, with some guidance from Lettie's brother as well, it's a real family affair.

If you have a mother/daughter story to share, you can email us [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

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Daffy was born in Bundarra, NSW in 1928, she was the youngest of 5 children. She came from very humble beginnings, something that she wouldn't take back and often longs for as it was a simpler time. Daffy left her husband in 1978 and she moved in with her daughter, son in law and two granddaughters (one of them being Melissa). Years later, she moved in with Melissa and her kids. During the pandemic, Melissa decided to start asking questions about Daffy's past, and her opinion on current affairs and recipes, she soon realised that her grandmother's "wise words" should be shared with the world, and so she did. Since then, Daffy at 93, has become a viral sensation, unsurprisingly, given her frankness, honesty and giving us a window into the past.

Daffy at her age, has a lot to say, and there is no mincing her words, she attributes her health and age to "not drinking or smoking, avoiding bad men, and eating her veggies" - there's so much more she has to offer, and that is exactly why Melissa keeps on sharing her videos. Melissa is the lucky recipient of Daffy's love and a go-getter attitude, she does the gardening, cooking, laundry and anything else to keep her moving.

We thank Daffy and Melissa for their time and their honesty. If you want to be infected by Daffy's Wise Words, follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

If you have a mother and daughter story you would like to share, please email us at [email protected], or DM us on Instagram.

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Nikolina is a writer, producer and presenter with a passion for open and honest conversation and storytelling. She started her career at Nova 969, her parents couldn't believe it when she landed the role. As immigrants from Macedonian, they came to Australia, to give their girls, the best life they possibly could, they didn't speak the language, they left behind their family and friends, and 30 years later, they have succeeded all expectations. Danica beams with pride when talking about her children, and grandchildren. Nikolina spends her days reporting on the chaos of motherhood and answering all the 'wtf' questions she is left with each day after taking care of her toddler. The host of 'How To Life' the Podcast Nikolina isn't shy from opening up to listeners about her chaotic life as a wife, soon-to-be mum of two and confusing career. She has also written an e-guide for mums, Mum Advice, for those who are looking to cut through the noise and get a real answer, from a real mum. Danica is currently still working as a Diversional Therapist, after almost 30 years of her long-standing career, and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. She has a passion for looking after the well-being of aged care residents.

We loved chatting to them both, they were honest about motherhood, careers and how to "balance" the two. Which let's be real is more of a juggling act than a balancing act. Also a big thank you to Nikki, for sharing her struggles in the early days/months of motherhood, with her son Noah. It can be hard to share with everything, including family, how the baby blues are affecting us, and she continues to share that with her articles and parenting advice on 9Honey, and her very funny and all too real, reels on Instagram.

If you have a Mother/Daughter story you would like to share, please email or DM.

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We're back for Season 2!! Sorry, we've been absent for a while, we took a longer summer break than expected! Jordana is now expecting her 3rd baby (spoiler alert, it's a BOY!).

Now that we are back we are so excited to launch our season with Lisa & Isabella. Lisa, started Oi Oi Global, when she went on maternity leave after having Isabella. After working in fashion for many years, there were no nappy bags suited to Lisa's aesthetic, so she decided to create her own. And so after giving birth to Isabella, she brought to life her own brand, Oi Oi (a nickname she gave Isabella as a baby).

Lisa worked tirelessly to build up her brand. Shipping from her home, getting the family involved in packing and posting, with Isabella by her side the whole time. Cut to 2020, Isabella was in between freelance gigs in marketing and decided to start helping her mum to bring the brand into a new light. They've been working together ever since, a wonderful silver lining to the pandemic.

Lisa and Isabella have a great working and personal relationship, they know their place at work and while they often chat at home about grand plans, they know when to leave work at work and enjoy each other's company.

If you have a mother and daughter relationship you would like to share, email [email protected] or DM on Instagram @mothersanddaughterspod

We wish Lisa and Isabella all the success for Oi Oi, and if you're expecting or have a baby or toddler, check out their nappy bags and pram accessories!

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Jessie and Clare Stephens, are voices you might be familiar with, they work at Mamamia and host Cancelled together. Jessie is also a co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and True Crime Conversations (she's not busy at all), and in her spare time, wrote Heart Sick. Clare outside from Cancelled with Jessie, is an executive editor at Mamamia. Their mother Anne, has given birth to two sets of twins and has been a teacher for over 30 years. Her patience has certainly helped her raise, 4 children.

Jessie and Clare talk about their connectedness, in both their personal and professional lives. They talk about how they navigate their relationships (outside of each other) and how they probably need some therapy but rely on each other for that. They thoroughly enjoy spending time together, but also fight like siblings and know how to park their fights when there's a breaking celebrity story, the perks of working for Mamamia.

Anne opens up about her first child, Andrew who she gave up for adoption when she was in her 20s. They have since reconnected, and Jessie and Clare have met him, and embraced him as part of the extended family. Growing up, Jessie and Clare often enjoyed swapping with each other lives (Anne knew the difference) but no one else did!

We had such a ball with Clare, Jessie and Anne. They have a great relationship, know how to have a laugh, at each other or together!

If you have a mother/daughter story to share, send us a DM or email us [email protected]

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A new kind of chat this week with two sets of mothers and daughters! Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus have been friends since primary school, and have been friends ever since, although it was Ali's sister who initially befriended Michelle first! They have been so connected through the years, they decided to co-write a book together, 3 books later, they now have one voice between them. Their mothers, Cindy & Susie, exude pride when they talk about their girls. They not only have a book, Fancy Meeting You Here, launching next week but also successfully launched a great initiative, Books on The Rail. Ali and Michelle's passion for reading and books became their careers!

Their first two novels The Book Ninja (2018) and While You Were Reading (2019) have been published and enjoyed around the world, and The Book Ninja has been optioned to be made into a film. When they are not writing books, Ali is a copywriter and Michelle is a primary school teacher. They both live in Melbourne with their respective families and colour-coordinated bookshelves (yes mum and I very much love a well-curated bookshelf!)

Mothers, Cindy & Susie are proud mothers and grandmothers and share how they too have formed a strong bond because of the girls' long friendship. They also share their truths about being first-generation Holocaust survivors and how that impacted their parenting.

Be sure to get a copy of Ali & Michelle's new book, and keep your eyes peeled for Books on the Rails, next time you're on a train!

If you have a mother/daughter story to share please send us an email or DM via Instagram. Don't forget to rate and review!

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