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My Early Hour: Hannah Hardy-Jones, founder of Kite App

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“What’s the secret to career success? Believing in yourself and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Even taking small steps can make a big difference in terms of the situations you put yourself in that will help you grow,” says Hannah Hardy-Jones, founder of Kite App…

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Annie Ridout 24th October 2019
Wellbeing

When the baby blues hit without warning

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Nine weeks into new motherhood with her third baby, Annie Ridout was surprised when she started feeling blue. But a good pep talk with her mum and some self-care helped to keep her on track. Here’s what happened…

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Annie Ridout 14th October 2019
Work Life

My Early Hour: Sofia Wilde, Sound Generation

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“Life is without a doubt a juggle, but I try not to see it as a negative, and instead just see it as another challenge. I think these days it’s a juggle for everyone, kids or no kids,” says Sofia Wilde, founder of Sound Generation…

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Annie Ridout 8th October 2019
Work Life

My Early Hour: Amy Benziane, writer and educator

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This summer, Amy Benziane and her family left London for Bordeaux, France. Here, she tells us what an average working week now looks like for them. It all sounds rather idyllic…

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Annie Ridout 3rd October 2019
Mornings

My Early Hour: Emma Merry, founder of Home Milk

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“Twice a week I’ll go off to do a shoot of someone’s beautiful home. I love meeting the people and seeing what they have done, it’s amazing how creative humans can be, and the home is such a personal space.” Emma Merry on mornings, her new business and work-life balance…

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Annie Ridout 26th September 2019
Family

I didn’t know what an ectopic pregnancy was until I had one

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When Scarlett Russell discovered she was pregnant, she and her partner Chris were delighted – they had conceived quickly. But they soon discovered the pregnancy was ectopic and a harrowing process began…

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Contributing Writer 24th September 2019
Work Life

My Early Hour: Katie Beardsworth, Polyphony Arts music management

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“I have a home office in the box room at the back of the house, overlooking the garden. It’s free of toddler clutter and I’ve invested in some nice things like a rug, bookcase and pictures.” Katie Beardsworth on mornings, motherhood and business…

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Annie Ridout 17th September 2019
Family, Work Life

There’s one reason I’m finding third-time motherhood quite easy

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Initially, on becoming pregnant with her third baby, Annie Ridout was overjoyed. But then the panic set in: how was she going to look after three kids and a new business? Fortunately, it’s all working out rather nicely… 

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Annie Ridout 6th September 2019
Work Life

I’m cutting my Maternity Allowance off early. Here’s why…

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After going through the rigmarole of applying for the self-employed maternity allowance – months of letters and phone calls – Annie Ridout has decided to turn down the pay and just work instead…

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Annie Ridout 20th August 2019
Family

This beautiful letter was left for a new mother after she gave birth

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A midwife left this letter by the bed of a new mother after she gave birth. Whether you’re a first, second or third-time mum, the message will still resonate. But prepare to shed some tears, especially if you’ve just given birth…

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Annie Ridout 17th August 2019

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