Mumma Got Skills: Women's Circle

Welcome to Women’s Circle and a big thank you for tuning in wherever you are today. I am speaking to Cassandra Leigh today, a woman who has literally experienced it all when it comes to pregnancy. Cass had always felt a strong desire to be a mother and yet, it would take a journey at 17 years old with a pregnancy termination followed by a miscarriage, a stillborn baby and finally the beautiful arrival of her much wanted son, Magni at the age of 30.Cass is determined to use her experience to s...

Welcome beautiful people, it is so lovely to have you here again today on Women’s Circle. My name is Carlie, I am the founder of Mumma Got Skills and I am bringing you the real stories of women in our community. Today I am speaking with children’s author and artist, Gwendolyn Gray. Gwen has lived and painted at her home by Horseshoe Lagoon in Casino, NSW for the past 35 years. Watching the daily antics of the local waterfowl on the lagoon and inspired by Beatrix Potter helped Gwendolyn t...

Welcome to season 2 of Women’s Circle, my name is Carlie and I am so grateful to have you here today as we discuss real Australian women and their journey’s to motherhood and beyond. Today we are speaking to Ellie D as a follow-up from her pregnancy journey now 3 months ago. You can check out our first chat on episode 11. Ellie D is a successful web radio producer, podcaster, creative and all round amazing woman who is now a mother to twin girls and a 2 year old boy.Ellie is back to reca...

Welcome to Women’s Circle, my name is Carlie and as always, it is a pleasure to have you here today. In this episode I am speaking with Ionie Valdez, a talented Shaman, Sound and Sensuality healer who in her own words, is ‘passionate about supporting people in uncovering and discovering the truth of who they are’. Ionie is a mother of a three year old daughter and has an incredible story of resilience through antenatal anxiety, depression and PTSD. This is one powerful chat- there is a level ...

Welcome to episode 13 of Women’s Circle and the final episode for season one! We will be taking a break over the Christmas period and will be back in 2022. If you are new, we encourage you to go and listen to some of our other episodes and be inspired by some very special women. If you have been following from the beginning – thank you so much, it literally means the world!Today we are speaking to one of our own! Elizabeth Lingard is a facilitator of our mums and bubs craft groups and has an ...

Welcome to episode to episode 12 of Women’s Circle. I cannot believe how much this little project has grown over the past 3 months! It is such an honour to have made Apple Podcasts Top 100 list for parenting podcasts in Australia this month. Thank you for your support. I will continue to hold space for you to tell your important stories.Today on the podcast I am speaking to Shannon Saines. Shannon lives in Brisbane with her husband and two young children. Shannon works in online travel and sh...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Women’s Circle, I am grateful for your precious time and just want to give a big shoutout to you and the wondrous journey that you are on. Today I am speaking with a mum who has touched my heart over the past few months of knowing her through a very special peri-natal craft group. Ellie D is not only courageous and resilient, she is also incredibly empathetic and kind to all those around her. I am honoured to share this special story with you and to bring it to you in...

Episode 10! Can you believe this little passion project has been in the world for over 2 months? I am so grateful that you are here today and I think it is so fitting that my tenth guest has been really inspirational to me as a fellow business owner in the sacred mum space. Carene Carroll is the founder of Modern Mamas, connecting local mums through mothers groups as well as being a mum of two sweet girls. I always get such a buzz when talking with Carene, she is witty, cheeky and rebellious ...

Welcome to Episode 9 of Women’s Circle, a big hello to you wherever you are listening to this. Today I am speaking to Liz Dawson. Liz is an exercise physiologist, mother of two and fellow spiritual junkie. Liz has been through so much with her own health and is open and honest about the destructive habit of pushing her mind and body to the absolute limit. At just 33, Liz suffered a severe stroke which was to be the catalyst for her to begin an emotional healing journey that sees her as a much...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Women’s Circle, a big hello to you wherever you are listening to this. Today I am speaking about the previously taboo subject of periods. In the patriarchal society to which we are present, there has been no room for this very important cycle to exist, let alone dictate our productivity. I had the pleasure of sitting down with fellow mum and period warrior, Matilda Marsh. Matilda is the co-creator of Myoni menstrual cups and she is here to explain how we can use our cy...