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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 Road to TestBash Brighton

Posted on 7th April 201824th April 2020 by swanny

Around two months ago, almost exactly to the day, I found myself head in hands wondering what to do with my life. As someone who worked their entire life until having my son, the past few years have been incredible, but have left me wondering where the ‘real’ me went. Whilst you know, as a…

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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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Losing my identity…

Posted on 7th April 201623rd April 2016 by swanny

Gosh, all that seems so far away now. Since having a child, people’s attitudes seem to have changed towards me. I’m not able to attend a PR event on a days notice and I’m not able to drink until the early hours anymore. Even if I could, I don’t think my body could take it anymore.

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Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm Leila, wife and mum to two boys on the spectrum. I'm best known as a tech blogger, but can also be found sharing my views on  motherhood and lifestyle. I'm passionate about raising awareness about special needs and I'm keen to change the stigma around children and adults with needs. 

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