While some photographers are snapping high octane gigs, weddings, or perhaps sunsets...Bel Litchfield from 'The First Hello' is often hiding in the corner of a delivery suite, like a fly on the wall, capturing the moment women pass through the magical threshold into motherhood. It was my pleasure to chat to Bel about her somewhat non-traditional, but altogether magical job .

They say it takes a village to raise a child...well it certainly takes one to birth a child. In this series I'll be speaking to all sorts of people that we come across from conception, to birth, to the fourth trimester.

You can follow Bel on instagram, and take a look at The First Hello here!

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Eliza Hull is a musician, podcast host and mama of two. She is also editor of the new book 'We've Got This', an anthology of stories by disabled parents, in which she tells her own story. All of these parents identify as Deaf, disabled or chronically ill and their stories are varied, moving and inspiring. In this chat we talk about Eliza's own journey to parenthood - the lack of support she received when starting her journey to motherhood, and how she's navigated life since.

I highly recommend you do two things - get around her music AND get around 'We've Got This'. Both are phenomenal.

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In the kind of scenario you'd only see in a movie, I met Mini in a nail salon. Her chain of brow bars Ottoman3 had well and truly taken off, and I was so impressed by her tenacity and focus. This single mama was working her butt off to build the life of her dreams, and empower her female staff alongside her. Then COVID hit, and her resolve was well and truly put to the test. In this conversation you'll hear about the moment Mini knew she'd be parenting her daughter Skylar alone (much earlier than you'd think), and how she coped when her business was brutalised by COVID. Be inspired by this amazing woman and mama.

Follow Mini on insta, and check out her online business MyJulie x

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In this affirming, hilarious chat we go one on one with entrepreneur, TV presenter, former Miss Australia and mama of two Rachael Finch. This chat covers everything from falling in love at first sight, to her battles with self image, to building a life that's built on a foundation of authenticity. We talk about the kind of Mum she wants to be, and the kind of relationships she wants to have with her kids.

You can follow Rachael on instagram here!

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This month, mother of three Hilary Duff fronted Women's Health mag in the USA - tanned, chic and very nude. Here in Oz - a very pregnant Tiff Hall did the same (but...in activewear)

Channel 7 sports journalist (and mama to one year old Jack) Emma Vosti joins me this week for a deep dive on how these covers made us both feel as new mums. So can a magazine cover actually make us feel empowered as women (and mothers)? Spoiler alert...we think it might!

You can read the Hilary Duff spread in Women's Health USA here , and get a sneak peek of Tiff Hall's interview here.

You can follow Em on instagram here

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This episode is all about the S word....SLEEP! If you've ever had a kid you'll know how much of your life is defined by how much a) your baby is sleeping and b) how much you're sleeping as a result. Not only does it define those early days - but it's a source of so much stress and comparison among parents. In this episode I call in the besties for a deep dive on our own experiences with sleep during our first year of parenthood - plus we chat to sleep consultant Kristy Griffiths (aka The Sleep Teacher) about recent research which shows that 85% of parents group members feel the need to lie about their baby's sleep! How messed up is that!

You can follow Kristy on instagram here

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Today's guest is Ben James - better known as Carla from Bankstown. Internet sensation and best friend to Gladys Berijiklian. In this chat we not only hear about the birth of this iconic character, but more importantly the journey that Ben took in order to the confidence to loudly and proudly be himself. If you've ever felt like the odd one out, or had to battle others' misconceptions (or downright cruelty) then let Ben's story be an inspiration to you!

Make sure you follow Carla on insta here!

Oh and language warning. Obiously.

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Hannah Vasicek founded her jewellery brand Francesca at Tasmania's Salamanca markets as a teenager. These days she's pulling 8 figure revenue, employing over 60 women and has donated over one million dollars to Aussie charities. Pretty impressive, huh? On top of that she's mama to 2 year old Vienna who faced her own challenges with amniotic band syndrome, and is about to welcome baby number two! This woman is ALL heart, ALL smarts, and ALL fun. I love love love her and was so inspired by her attitude to all the challenges of life as a mum and business owner.

Want to win a $500 voucher to spend at Francesca? Simply email [email protected] and tell me why!

BIG LOVE x

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