Healing from Trauma to Thrive as a Women
Mums On Cloud Nine
This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, we’re getting honest about something that affects more women than we often realise: unhealed trauma and how it quietly shapes our relationships, careers, health, and sense of self. I’m joined by Adele-Marie Hartshorn, the coach, therapist, and somatic strategist who steps in when mindset work just doesn’t cut it anymore. Adele explains how trauma isn’t always about big, catastrophic events. Sometimes, it’s simply the absence of the nurturing, presence, or stability we needed growing up. From people-pleasing to burnout, anxiety to chronic health...
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How to be Fu**ing Amazing
Mums On Cloud Nine
In this episode, we’re talking about something a lot of women struggle with but rarely say out loud. What does it really take to believe in yourself, even when self-doubt creeps in? And how do you step into your space with confidence when you’re not quite feeling it? To help unpack all of this, I’m joined by Wendy Marie, founder of More Equality and creator of Tech Together AI. Wendy brings her warmth, honesty, and humour to a conversation that is part pep talk, part practical guide. She shares her journey from senior leadership at Salesforce to becoming a solo mum and entrepreneur, and...
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How to Navigate Your Mid-Life Crisis
Mums On Cloud Nine
Is it a crisis… or could it actually be an awakening? In this week’s episode of Mums on Cloud Nine, we’re joined by transformational coach and breathwork facilitator Naomi Buff, who brings honesty, humour, and healing to the subject of midlife shifts. Whether you're rethinking your career, rebuilding after a divorce, wrestling with perimenopause, or just wondering "Is this all there is?", this conversation is a permission slip to pause, breathe, and reset. Naomi shares her personal journey of losing everything: her marriage, her business, her sense of self, all at 40. She explains how...
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How to Give Kids Exam Confidence and Boost Grades
Mums On Cloud Nine
Exams can turn even the calmest household into a battleground of stress, stubbornness, and last-minute panic. If helping your child revise makes you want to hide in the garden shed, this episode is for you. Gurpreet Kaur, founder of GC Tutors and a qualified teacher with a heart for building kids’ confidence, joins Heather, Lyn and Kelly-Jace to unpack what really works when exams are looming. She shares down-to-earth advice for parents whose children struggle with low marks, anxiety or special educational needs. You’ll hear when it’s worth bringing in a tutor (and how early support can...
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How to Make Your Goals Come True
Mums On Cloud Nine
In this heartfelt episode of Mums on Cloud Nine, your hosts Heather Black, Lyn Constantine, and Kelly-Jace Halls open up about the power of setting clear, meaningful goals and how doing so shapes our daily mindset, our sense of purpose, and our long-term dreams. From building a house in Turkey to slimming down and saving money, they share personal stories, practical strategies, and honest laughs about what keeps them motivated through life’s busy weeks. Together, they unpack what makes a goal stick, how to break big dreams into manageable steps, and why sharing your wins, even the small...
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How to Find a Flexible Job Role with Elizabeth Willetts
Mums On Cloud Nine
This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, we're joined by Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women and author of the brilliant new book Flex. If you're job hunting with flexibility in mind, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Elizabeth shares how a rainy night in a car park turned into a book deal with global publisher Wiley and how that unexpected twist helped her distill everything she knows about recruitment into a practical guide. We unpack what flexible work really means (spoiler: it’s not just part-time) and how women can carve out careers that work for their real lives,...
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How to be a Successful Freelance Salesforce Consultant
Mums On Cloud Nine
This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, we’re thrilled to welcome Bradley Rice, founder of Talent Stacker, to talk all things freelancing in the Salesforce world. Bradley shares why freelancing is more than just a flexible work choice. It’s a career strategy that can open doors to financial freedom, autonomy, and real work-life balance. From finding your first client to navigating contracts and confidence wobbles, this episode covers the practical steps and mindset shifts needed to succeed as a Salesforce freelancer. Together, we explore how freelancing fits into a career with purpose, especially...
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How to Launch your Virtual VA Career with Rachel Green
Mums On Cloud Nine
What if the skills you already use every day could help you build a flexible, well-paid career from home? In this episode of Moms on Cloud Nine, I’m joined by Rachel Green, founder of WOW Moms, to unpack how more women are discovering the freedom and income potential of becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA). Rachel’s story is one that will resonate deeply with anyone who’s ever felt trapped by inflexible work, underpaid roles, or the impossible juggle between parenting and professional growth. After her daughter was born prematurely, Rachel knew something had to change. She turned her years...
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How to Balance being a Senior Leader and Parenthood with Florencia Cattelani
Mums On Cloud Nine
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Florencia Cattelani, Chief Operations Officer at CloudGaia and a dedicated parent, to explore the intricate balance between high-level leadership and family life. Florencia shares her personal journey of navigating the demanding responsibilities of a COO while being present and engaged at home. She offers candid reflections on the challenges faced, the strategies employed to maintain equilibrium, and the lessons learned along the way. From setting boundaries to prioritizing self-care, Florencia provides practical advice for professionals striving to...
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How to Build Positive Relationships with Kids from Birth to Teens with Rachel Vecht of Educating Matters
Mums On Cloud Nine
In this episode, we’re joined by parenting expert Rachel Vecht, founder of Educating Matters, to explore how to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with your children from infancy through the teenage years. Rachel shares practical, age-appropriate strategies for nurturing trust, encouraging open communication, and setting healthy boundaries that evolve as your child grows. Whether you're a new parent or navigating the challenges of adolescence, you'll gain valuable insights on fostering a respectful and connected parent-child relationship at every stage. Free Masterclass with a...
info_outlineExams can turn even the calmest household into a battleground of stress, stubbornness, and last-minute panic. If helping your child revise makes you want to hide in the garden shed, this episode is for you. Gurpreet Kaur, founder of GC Tutors and a qualified teacher with a heart for building kids’ confidence, joins Heather, Lyn and Kelly-Jace to unpack what really works when exams are looming.
She shares down-to-earth advice for parents whose children struggle with low marks, anxiety or special educational needs. You’ll hear when it’s worth bringing in a tutor (and how early support can make a huge difference), why modern maths methods often baffle grown-ups, and how an outside expert can get through to kids who won’t listen to mum or dad.
Gurpreet talks candidly about the signs of test anxiety, how to spot it at home or in the classroom, and simple ways to calm nerves so your child can show what they know. She also lifts the lid on Ofsted ratings, whether parents should trust them blindly, and how to weigh up local schools beyond the inspection labels.
For a fresh twist, the conversation touches on whether tools like ChatGPT help or hinder children’s learning and how older students are using AI creatively for revision.
Full of relatable moments and gentle encouragement, this episode is a pep talk for parents and a reminder that no child should face exam stress alone. Grab your headphones, breathe out, and find out how to bring calm back to study time for your kids and for you.
Highlights
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When to consider getting a tutor and how it can fill gaps before they grow
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How changing teaching methods confuse parents and make homework battles worse
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Practical ways to tell if low scores are due to anxiety, not ability
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Calming strategies for different personality types, from energetic kids to quiet worriers
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Gurpreet’s honest view on Ofsted reports and how much weight to give them
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The surprising ways older kids use AI for revision and why it’s not always a magic fix
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How tutoring helps children with special educational needs thrive with personalised support
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Reassurance for parents: you don’t have to be a perfect teacher to help your child succeed