18/01/2026
Story time...
Here’s me jumping on the 2016 trend but with a twist.
Because it's an [almost*] birthday share from then and now!
*the only photo I had was from January 23rd 2016. Turns out we didn’t back up as much back then.
Anywaaaaay...
In 2016 we’d just got married and were standing right at the start of some big life changes.
Fast forward ten years and we have two kids in tow, we’ve moved out of the familiarity of Barcelona city life, and I’ve started my own business.
And it’s fair to say that none of those things came without doubt, worry, or plenty of 'are we doing the right thing?' moments... thoughts that still regularly plague life and business.
Which is probably why communities like Mamas in Biz matter so much.
They are places where we can talk honestly about mum life, work, ambition, and all the messy bits in between, without pretending.
I wouldn’t be sharing this today if it wasn’t for Amy from nudging me to post for my birthday (twice 😉). I hesitated but I’m really glad of the nudge.
Mainly as it gave some great chat with my husband last night as we scrolled through old photos. But also because it gave us the chance to share some of those stories with our kids.
It was good to look back and realise just how much life can shift in a decade, especially when, back then, we had absolutely no idea this is where we’d end up.
So here’s to growth, messy middle years, big decisions, and communities that remind you to pause and celebrate yourself a little more.
Hello 46. Happy and very grateful to be here!