• What does a typical day look like for you right now?
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• I am surrounded by early risers so as soon as the birds greet us, we are up. Percy, my son, loves making breakfast so we go through the options – usually banana pancakes – and race to make it so that l can eat too and then switch duties with my husband. I can then enjoy a shower in peace! Not today though- a hallway fall while running for some cars meant cuddles, an impromptu 6:30am art session & an early car race to start the day. Then it’s time for daycare drop-off and the office. Of course, most mornings just walking to the car requires a good amount of convincing P not to jump in puddles or engage in some other ‘activity’ that will require an outfit change! On the short drive to daycare, we look out for garbage & construction trucks - small joys to ease the impending drop off.
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• When l arrive to the office, l typically start with coffee and a second breakfast, then I dive into emails. I wrap up at 4.30pm so that I can do the pick-up: my favourite hug of the day! On the way home, P and I sing our way through the drive to prevent any tired, hangry meltdowns. The evening goes too quickly. We negotiate TV time, cook dinner & sit down at the dinner table. At the moment we love a family boardgame, so this is a must every night before bath and books. It’s always double the agreed number of books (we have a strong negotiator on our hands) and then a ‘night night, love you so much’ at lights out. We are not far behind him, after a quick brainstorming session for baby names!
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• How has juggling motherhood and full time work changed your perspective on life?
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• Juggling motherhood with full-time work has made me much more intentional about my values, priorities, my time, and what truly matters—my family. I’ve learned that I can’t do it all, but can try to embrace progress over perfection and be fully present wherever I am.

  Children bring so much infectious joy, wonder and a sense of freedom, reminding me of the importance of slowing down, being kinder to myself and enjoying life.

  I’ve also gained a deeper appreciation for all the caregivers who wear many hats, those who help care for our little ones so we can make it all work, and I have so much gratitude to those who continue to support me - even when I take far too long to reply to messages. It’s busy and exhausting, but it’s incredibly rewarding to be a mum whilst continuing to grow in my career.

• What does a typical day look like for you right now?
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• I am surrounded by early risers so as soon as the birds greet us, we are up. Percy, my son, loves making breakfast so we go through the options – usually banana pancakes – and race to make it so that l can eat too and then switch duties with my husband. I can then enjoy a shower in peace! Not today though- a hallway fall while running for some cars meant cuddles, an impromptu 6:30am art session & an early car race to start the day. Then it’s time for daycare drop-off and the office. Of course, most mornings just walking to the car requires a good amount of convincing P not to jump in puddles or engage in some other ‘activity’ that will require an outfit change! On the short drive to daycare, we look out for garbage & construction trucks - small joys to ease the impending drop off.
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• When l arrive to the office, l typically start with coffee and a second breakfast, then I dive into emails. I wrap up at 4.30pm so that I can do the pick-up: my favourite hug of the day! On the way home, P and I sing our way through the drive to prevent any tired, hangry meltdowns. The evening goes too quickly. We negotiate TV time, cook dinner & sit down at the dinner table. At the moment we love a family boardgame, so this is a must every night before bath and books. It’s always double the agreed number of books (we have a strong negotiator on our hands) and then a ‘night night, love you so much’ at lights out. We are not far behind him, after a quick brainstorming session for baby names!
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• How has juggling motherhood and full time work changed your perspective on life?

Juggling motherhood with full-time work has made me much more intentional about my values, priorities, my time, and what truly matters—my family. I’ve learned that I can’t do it all, but can try to embrace progress over perfection and be fully present wherever I am.

Children bring so much infectious joy, wonder and a sense of freedom, reminding me of the importance of slowing down, being kinder to myself and enjoying life.

I’ve also gained a deeper appreciation for all the caregivers who wear many hats, those who help care for our little ones so we can make it all work, and I have so much gratitude to those who continue to support me - even when I take far too long to reply to messages. It’s busy and exhausting, but it’s incredibly rewarding to be a mum whilst continuing to grow in my career.

• • You've got a lot on your plate, are there moments you carve out just for yourself and if so, how do you like to use this time?
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  • It’s definitely a work in progress, and l am still learning how to navigate the guilt that can come with taking any time away. I am very grateful to my husband, who reminds me often to take some time for myself, so when l do, l love to take myself out for a coffee and a bakery treat - with my Kindle in tow.

• What item do you always have in your Escape tote?

Water & sunscreen are the daily essentials that go with me everywhere. Not a day goes by when I am not asked for water and likewise, when l am not reminding to reapply.

• What helps you reset on tough days?
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We definitely have our share of tough mornings and challenging days. On rocky mornings, we head straight outside for a quick walk down to the beach for some fresh air (there is nothing like the calm of the coastline) and then head home to make breakfast together. I owe a lot to my mother in-law for her banana oat pancakes recipe – it is constantly saving me! I also find my reset in music, especially during the drive to pick-up when I have some solo time. P and I have a playlist of our favourite songs that we blast together on the last leg home. It’s a real spirit lifter.

• What’s one daily habit you swear by?
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Eating at the table. It’s so tempting to eat on the couch or have meals at different times, but sitting down together helps us reenergise as a family. It’s our chance to chatter about our day and enjoy food (we love to cook!). It truly makes a difference in how we start and end the day, even if P jumps out of the chair after 5 minutes.

• Your family is growing, what pieces from our collection are coming along for the journey?
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• Everyday pouches are a habitual organiser’s crush! I can’t wait to organise my newborn’s essentials for our upcoming adventures, and I love that l can have stash them inside my Escape Tote or simply grab one and go.
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• What does escape mean to you?
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• Escape for me is being with my loved ones. I am most content, energised & recharged when I am around others, soaking up the coastline of Sydney’s beautiful northern beaches. Seeing the world again for the first time through Percy’s eyes is also a constant escape.