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Are companies missing out on talented mothers?

Posted on 10th July 202310th July 2023 by swanny

14 years ago I was in demand as a woman in tech. I ran a review site for consumer gadgets, and got involved in multiple tech roundtables to help shape how companies marketed to supported women. I was even recognised for my work, being named as a “Remarkable Woman” and winning awards. I worked on…

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Finding Swanny…

Posted on 11th December 20191st January 2020 by swanny

This admission might surprise you all! Despite my seemingly confident, outgoing and bubbly personality, I struggle daily with my confidence and self-esteem. This took a turn for the worst back in February when I lost my best friend to the big C… Cancer. Grief I have been on quite the journey since the death of…

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The Misfit Mum – Beating the ‘Mum’ Anxiety

Posted on 24th September 201824th April 2020 by swanny

Tough Week The Misfit Mum: So the past week or so has been very busy. Emotionally it’s been a bit of a roller-coaster. Boo is having a ball at his new school, but this week had an altercation which has completely set off my anxiety. I’ve always had a bit of a complex when it…

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Premier League, Primary Stars

Posted on 4th May 201824th April 2020 by swanny

A couple of weeks ago I was invited celebrate a year of the Premier League Primary Stars programme. The event was so inspiring and until that evening, I wasn’t aware of how much went on behind the scenes. I had seen a few tweets about the programme when it first launched in March 2017, but…

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Moving towards positivity.

Posted on 22nd February 201824th April 2020 by swanny

Following my last post, I’ve decided to stop procrastinating and stop thinking ‘what if?’.  It’s time for positivity! It’s time to do!!! I’ve actually made a decision to just go for it and get back into the working world. The thought of going back to work… As a mum to two boys, I find this…

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Education – Why must it be so difficult?!

Posted on 11th January 201824th April 2020 by swanny

Education! Only one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your child right?! So why is it so bloody difficult? Now we are doing okay by anyone’s standards. My husband has a good enough job that I don’t have to work. When my son was two, I stopped working to spend more time with him…

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National Trust Day Out – My Reflections

Posted on 20th April 201724th September 2018 by swanny

After having my National Trust membership for over a year and a half now, I finally managed to use it for the first time today… Yes, the FIRST time! Shame on me! I signed up with the best intentions of making regular visits to the amazing National Trust places in Surrey and surrounding areas, but for…

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Ju Ju Be Content Creator

Posted on 19th April 201724th September 2018 by swanny

So, it’s been an absolutely crazy week for me. A few weeks back I applied to be a content creator for one of my all time favourite brands, Ju Ju Be. I worked really hard on producing a reasonably acceptable video, which with limited knowledge and a bag of nerves was difficult. On top of…

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Easter with Squiggle dot and squeeze

Posted on 30th March 201730th March 2017 by swanny

It’s almost that week of madness and lets be honest, the weather isn’t really looking THAT great! Soft play is going to be heaving and you want to do something with your little one… What to do?! If, like me, you love being creative with your little one, I have the perfect solution for you: Squiggle…

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Finding Confidence and Refocusing your Goals

Posted on 17th March 201729th March 2017 by swanny

I have re-written this post a few times already… It keeps evolving and sometimes I find it hard to put my thoughts into words. Confidence is hard to talk about sometimes! I feel that by ‘opening up’, I’m actually leaving myself open to negative response. But anyone who shares any thing on the internet must be happy…

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