This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by my marvellous coach Teresa Heath-Wareing - an international award-winning TEDx speaker, business strategist and host of the #1 rated Your Dream Business podcast.

Teresa is widely known as the go-to expert for launching and scaling online businesses, specialising in practical growth strategies for course creators, membership owners and coaches. With a degree in marketing and over a decade of experience, she began her business in 2013 as a single mum to her four-year-old daughter.

Since then, Teresa’s business - and life - have evolved dramatically. Alongside growing a globally recognised online brand, she has navigated divorce, solo parenting and a profound shift in her relationship with alcohol, a journey she shares openly on her health podcast Losing Part of Me. Today, her daughter is a teenager, she’s gained two grown-up stepchildren and a “handsome husband”.

In 2024, Teresa launched her signature programme 'Grow Launch Sell', bringing together her depth of experience to help entrepreneurs build profitable online businesses in a way that feels aligned, sustainable and human - moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions and towards thoughtful, supported growth.

In this open and generous conversation, we explore:

About Teresa Heath-Wareing:

She is the host of Your Dream Business podcast and creator of the Grow Launch Sell programme, supporting business owners to build sustainable success without sacrificing themselves in the process.

You can find Teresa via her website, YouTube channel and on Instagram @teresa_heathwareing.

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

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This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Dr Tuesday Watts-Overall - an Essex-based academic psychologist, speaker, writer and self-described recovering perfectionist whose work explores the real emotional experience of modern motherhood.

Tuesday has built a deeply engaged online audience by choosing honesty over polish in a space where so many mothers feel pressure to curate perfection. Her work brings compassion and depth to feelings women often keep hidden, helping to reshape how we understand - and talk about - maternal mental health.

Drawing on her doctorate in psychology alongside counselling skills, hypnotherapy, hypnobirthing and postnatal mental health training, Tuesday supports women through identity shifts, big transitions and the unraveling and rebuilding that so often comes with motherhood.

In one of her pinned posts she writes, “I don’t feel guilty about working whilst my children are small. I see my work as the creative rest I need to be the best mother I can be.”

When I first read that, I felt seen - and that ability to articulate what so many women feel but struggle to say out loud is very much Tuesday’s superpower.

In this honest and validating conversation, we explore:

About Dr Tuesday Watts-Overall:

Known online as Dr Tuesday, she shares unfiltered reflections on family life, mental health and ambition, creating spaces where women feel less alone and more understood. Her work challenges the idea that mothers must have it all figured out and instead invites compassion, flexibility and honesty.

You can find Tuesday via her website or on Instagram at @iamdrtuesday.

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

As we look ahead to a new year, this week on Mum Means Business I’m joined by Ruth Ashton - founder of RAPT Movement, a personal training business supporting women to rebuild strength and return to exercise safely in the early season of motherhood.

Movement has always been Ruth’s way of managing life’s demands and reconnecting with herself. But after returning to work as a management consultant following the birth of her first baby, she found that exercise no longer felt straightforward. Physical changes, injury and a lack of time made traditional fitness routines feel unrealistic and often unsafe.

Ruth soon realised she wasn’t alone. Many of her friends felt intimidated by gyms and frustrated by fitness messaging that swung between extreme workouts and gentle stretching, with nothing in between. There was a clear gap in support for women navigating postpartum recovery.

In 2024, Ruth qualified as a personal trainer and fitness instructor and began developing a strength-training approach based on what had actually worked for her during her own postpartum running journey. When an opportunity arose to move to Canada with her husband’s job, it felt like the right moment to step away from consultancy and launch RAPT Movement.

Now based in Toronto, Ruth works with women one-to-one both in person and online, offering simple, home-based strength training sessions that fit into real life. Her philosophy is fitness for life - not about getting your pre-baby body back, but about caring for and celebrating the body you’re in right now.

In this thoughtful and practical conversation, we explore:

About Ruth Ashton:

Based in Toronto, Ruth works with women one-to-one both in person and online, offering accessible strength training designed to fit into busy lives. Her work focuses on helping women rebuild confidence, strength and trust in their bodies at every stage of motherhood.

You can find Ruth and learn more about working with her on Instagram at @rapt.runs.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

brings honesty and hope to conversations about healing, self-worth and authenticity. Her work centres on supporting women who, as little girls, were made to feel they were too much and who grew up believing they were never enough.

Charlotte knows this story personally. After years of hiding parts of herself to feel worthy, she began addressing the roots of those patterns and found freedom, safety and self-acceptance. Now, she’s deeply committed to helping women - and the little girls watching them - feel safe to be seen, heard and fully themselves.

By exploring people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-sabotage and visibility struggles, Charlotte reminds us that authenticity isn’t about performing confidence. It’s about feeling safe enough to be who we really are.

In this deeply moving and reflective conversation, we explore:

Charlotte also shares a spoken word piece that captures the emotional heart of this episode — a moment that stayed with me long after we stopped recording.

About Charlotte Bailey:

Her work is rooted in helping women feel safe to be seen, heard and expressed - not only for themselves, but for the children who are watching and learning from them. Charlotte believes that healing ourselves is one of the most powerful gifts we can give the next generation.

Visit charlotte-bailey.com, listen to Let’s Talk People Pleasing wherever you get your podcasts, or connect with Charlotte on Instagram @charlotte_bailey_therapies or LinkedIn.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Rebecca Hogan - a certified life coach who believes that motherhood is feminism’s unfinished business. Through identity-first coaching, Rebecca helps women clarify their values, vision and boundaries so they can evolve through every stage of womanhood with more ease, joy and confidence.

Rebecca has just published her first book, Me to We: How to Rediscover Yourself and Truly Thrive in Motherhood. It guides readers through the profound identity shift of matrescence, inviting mothers to reconnect with who they are as whole, multi-layered women - not just caregivers managing the many demands of modern family life.

Reflecting on the book she writes, “Me to We was born from my own experience of getting swept up in doing all the things for everyone else when I became a mother. I lost my sense of self, which left me feeling stressed, grumpy and at my worst angry and resentful.”

Her work validates the quiet but universal question so many mothers ask: “What about me?”

A compassionate reminder that self-abandonment is not a prerequisite of motherhood.

In this grounding and heartfelt conversation, we explore:

About Rebecca Hogan, Life Coach and Author:

Her first book, Me to We, explores the identity transformation that happens in motherhood and offers practical tools to help women thrive rather than lose themselves in the process.

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram at @rebeccahogan_ and explore her coaching and resources at rebeccahogancoaching.com.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Priya Velusami - founder of Pri Pri, an independent zero-waste brand transforming preloved saris into colourful handmade pieces.

From homeware and fashion accessories to festive decorations, Pri Pri designs are created in partnership with Animedh Charitable Trust, a women’s charity in Mumbai that supports underprivileged women with valuable skills such as sewing.

Rooted in childhood memories of sewing with her sari-clad grandmother during long summers in India, Priya’s work beautifully blends traditional Indian textiles with contemporary western design. As she says, Pri Pri is about “stitching together the two cultures that have made me.”

As a mum of two, Priya believes success isn’t measured in profit alone. Her business is deeply aligned with her values - sustainability, community, creativity and lifting other women as she climbs.

💡 A heartfelt reminder that the story behind a product is often where the real magic lies.

In this rich and uplifting conversation, we explore:

About Priya Velusami:

Her designs celebrate Indian heritage, slow fashion and the belief that meaningful purchases connect people to powerful stories. She is passionate about sustainability, creativity and women supporting women.

Explore Pri Pri’s collections at pripri.co.uk and connect with Priya on Instagram at @pripri.co.uk.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Jennifer Wood - a digital marketing, communications and social media expert with over 15 years’ experience leading campaigns across multiple industries.

Alongside her corporate career, Jen has always had a creative side. She shares healthy, family-friendly recipes that help busy mums swap ultra-processed meals for simple, “kid-approved” alternatives.

Earlier this year, she launched The Digital Marketing Mum, drawing on her extensive experience to help small businesses grow through smart storytelling supported by meaningful data and analytics. Today she works as a freelance digital marketer, offering consultancy and hands-on support to businesses across the UK.

A mum to one little girl (and one cat!), wife to a tech-sales bike enthusiast and currently writing her first recipe book, Jen is proudly multi-passionate - embracing the different threads of her life and weaving them into a career that feels authentic, energising and full of purpose.

In this vibrant and honest conversation, we explore:

About Jennifer Wood:

Alongside her marketing work, Jen is passionate about women’s wellness and healthy eating. She shares simple, family-friendly recipes that help mums make nutritious food in a realistic, pressure-free way and is currently writing her first recipe book.

Follow Jen on Instagram at @the.digitalmarketingmum for marketing insights, or @thecleanlifemum for healthy family recipes.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Keeley Bolton - jewellery designer and founder of Moon & Dusk, an indie brand creating delicate, celestial-inspired silver pieces designed to help women reconnect with their sparkle.

After years spent raising her two children at home, Keeley found herself slipping into the identity of being “just” a mum. She began craving a creative outlet that belonged solely to her - something that reawakened her sense of self. Working with silver, shaping metal with her hands and bringing beauty to life, became the spark she didn’t realise she’d been missing.

Inspired by the different seasons of life we all move through, Keeley launched Moon & Dusk from her spare room and has grown it into a thriving small business that fits around family life. Today, she’s passionate about showing other women that it is possible to build something meaningful after motherhood, without losing yourself entirely in the role.

A beautiful reminder that creativity can be a lifeline back to yourself.

In this conversation, we explore:

About Keeley Bolton:

After years as a stay-at-home mum, Keeley rediscovered her creativity through silversmithing and turned her passion into a blossoming business that helps women reconnect with their inner light. She shares her journey openly online, inspiring other mothers to explore their creativity and trust that it’s never too late to begin again.

Follow Keeley on Instagram at @moonanddusk to explore her work and join her creative journey.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

This week I’m joined by Dr. Natasha Wallace - a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in the NHS, and founder of Revive Psychological Services.

After the birth of her second child in 2021, Natasha experienced burnout and postnatal depression firsthand. That experience sparked a powerful new mission - to support other women through the emotional and mental challenges of motherhood, helping them rediscover calm, balance and good mental health even in the busiest seasons of life.

Through her work, Natasha combines nervous system regulation, mindset tools and evidence-based strategies to help women move from surviving to thriving. Her holistic approach blends science, compassion and lived experience, helping mothers better understand their emotions, manage stress and reconnect with joy in both parenting and work.

💡 “You are not broken. You just need space, support and time to heal.”

In this important and compassionate conversation, we explore:

About Dr. Natasha Wallace:

Today, she helps women navigate the emotional and mental challenges of motherhood, blending the science of nervous system regulation with practical mindset and lifestyle tools. Her work focuses on empowering women to move from survival mode to thriving - creating calm, connection and joy amidst the chaos of modern motherhood.

Learn more about Natasha’s work at Revive Psychological Services and follow her on Instagram at @drtasha_psychologist.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Natalie Webster - photographer, business mentor and course creator helping female entrepreneurs and mum business owners get more visible and create more freedom in their lives.

After becoming a single mum at 18, Natalie was determined to stand on her own two feet and build a life on her terms. She went on to create a six-figure wedding photography business, but it wasn’t until she launched her first online course that she discovered real freedom - breaking away from the time-for-money exchange and building a business that better supports her lifestyle and family.

Earlier this year, Natalie launched The Rich Life Podcast, where she shares practical steps, mindset shifts and stories from women creating success on their own terms.

💡 “You don’t have to trade time for money forever - you can build a business that works for you.”

In this empowering conversation, we explore:

About Natalie Webster:

She’s also the host of The Rich Life Podcast, where she shares inspiring stories and actionable strategies to help you design a business - and life - you truly love.

Follow Natalie on Instagram and listen to The Rich Life Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

About The Host:

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoria_phipps or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!