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Susanna, The Nordic Mum
Susanna The Nordic Mum Podcast host, mother, blogger and lover of all things Nordic unravels what it means coming from the Nordic countries. Susanna loves talking about how to hug the Nordic way of life using Scandinavia as an example. She explores why Scandinavian countries and people seem to be the most content in the world and why they top the charts when measured on trust, gender, work-life balance and happiness. Her aim is to motivate you to live your life with a hint of Nordic Simplicity with less is more approach. She interviews people with Nordic connection and explores their journeys and how they keep their Nordic culture and customs going. Have a cup of tea, and have a Hygge moment while listening to this podcast. Read the show notes https://www.thenordicmum.com/podcast/
My book Nordic Lifestyle: Embrace slow living, cultivate happiness and know when to take off your shoes has been out for 365 days as of today.
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Thank you for listening to my miniseries 25 Days of Christmas. Today's BONUS episode what do we do on Boxing day? And what I have quit this year and how next year look out to me.
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What happens on Christmas Day at the Nordics?
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Merry Christmas! As Today we celebrate Christmas at the Nordics.
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Today it is starting to look like Christmas.
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Today I am talking about Christmas presents.
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Today I am talking about Christmas music.
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Today I am talking about Christmas eve and Sauna and why we visit the cemeteries.
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Today I am talking about Christmas greetings and what is merry Christmas in different languages at the Nordics.
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Today I am talking about the Christmas tree and what we used to do when I was growing up.
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Today I am talking about the third advent and its meaning of it.
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Today I am talking about Christmas Goat and specifically Gavle Goat from Sweden.
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Today I am talking about Christmas in Norwat and why hearts are important there.
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Today I talk about Danish Christmas traditions.
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Today I talk about Saint Lucia and its meaning on Christmas Celebrations.
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Today we are talking about July Lands of Iceland and what are their meaning.
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Today I am talking about what you find at the Christmas table in Iceland.
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Today I talk about Joulupukki, Father Christmas and that he comes from Korvatunturi Finland.
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Today we talk about Kalle Anka and Donald Duck and what does it had to do with Nordic Christmas.
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Today I am talking about nisse (tomte in Sweden), tonttu in Finnish. The Christmas elf, or gnome and what they are doing around this time.
Today I am talking about the Christmas Peace Declaration from the town of Turku, Finland every day since the 1300s.
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Today we are talking about the Independence Day of Finland and what we do to mark this day today in Finland.
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Today we talk about cinnamon and its importance in Nordic baking and Christmas table.
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Today I talk about glogg and the second advent. This episode is sponsored the Nordic Lifestyle book that you can get from big retailers and from my Nordic Mum Book shop.
Today I am talking about "PikkuJoulut" Little Christmas, those pre-Christmas parties and Julboard for Sweden and Norway. This episode is sponsored by Nordic Lifestyle book that is available at all the big retailers and in the Nordic mum book shop.
Today we are talking about Christmas tree in London and Advent Calendar. This episode is sponsored by the Nordic Lifestyle book that you can get from all big retailers and from my Nordic Mum Book Shop.
These short 25-episode podcast series are all about Christmas at the Nordics. Here on the first day, we are talking about Advent. The podcast series is sponsored Nordic Lifestyle book that you can get from my book shop and all the big retailers.
I explain my reasons for putting the Nordic Mum Podcast to sleep and where you can continue to follow me.
Talking with Katja Presnal about her life and journey so far. Living overseas and having children and establishing yourself as a blogger, branding and marketing consultant. How writing Big Rich Money is about helping female entrepreneurs and their business ideas to a profitable company.
This is a bonus episode that I recorded while in lockdown here in Australia. I wanted to share 10 things that I think we all can do better in life.
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Throw out nonessential numbers.
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Keep only cheerful friends.
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Keep learning.
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Enjoy the simple things.
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Laugh often, long and loud.
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Let the tears happen.
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Surround yourself with what you love.
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Cherish your health:
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Don't take guilt trips.
- Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
BONUS episode where I talk about how to keep connected with nature like the Nordics when you live in a warmer climates. There are no blog or show notes for this one.
How to have scandi kids clothing as a business and why there is demand for colorful and sustainable kids clothing. Stephanie White from Scandi Kids Clothing is explaining her love for the colours and why people keep coming back to Scandi designed clothing.
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Talking to creative writer, Sari Fordham who has written a book Wait for God to Notice about her mother and childhood in Uganda.
Sari's mom was a missionary from Finland who married Sari's dad, an American missionary, and their work took them to Uganda. Sari wanted to share her story and life living and been brought up in Uganda during the tumulus time of the Idi Amin dictatorship.
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How the Nordic countries celebrate midsummer? Is it all about bonfires and singing and dancing around may pole? Well yes and no. There are differences between the countries and in this episode, I am concentrating on how different countries do Midsummer.
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This episode was inspired by a question I saw posted in socials. People were asking how you feel hygge, or have hyggelig time even when it is summer. I gathered my seven tips on how you can feel connected and togetherness with keeping that cozy feeling alive on summertime.
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Speaking with Megan from Balancing Cultures about her journey. Originally from US but married to a Finn and living in Germany. How she sees Finland and Finnishness and what good bad and quirky things she has seen while traveling Finland.
We covered what is great about Finland. What do people in US think about north Europe? It is all ABBA and Ikea for them, what are those foods that she liked in Finland. What things she thought odd like the Independence day ball.
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Talking to the founder of Nordic Grow Peter Haurum about his innovative way of growing herbs at your home. This vertical garden uses artificial light and only needs water once a month. Everyone can be a green finger I say. Check out my chat with Peter and what are his thoughts about Scandinavian sustainability, where food will grow in the future.
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In this interview, Nordic Notes blogger Nicola Capper explains how she got hooked on Nordic Design. What you can do the make your home feel more Nordic. Where her enthusiasm and passion got started. Where her career as a blogger is taking her next.
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This is a bonus episode with Rachelle Glendon. We recorded this episode to her podcast How to Live Slow and I loved it so much that I wanted to share it here as well. Why this conversation was so good because we had no scripted questions, just two friends having a natter.
I wanted to learn more about Viking heritage and understand if they were present in medieval Finland. This research let me conclude that they were present in Finland put perhaps not the way I thought they were. But I love to think that some of the tales of shieldmaiden were correct and I did learn about concubine been a thing with the Vikings.
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Speaking with Jesse Karjalainen about how life has been since returning to Sweden after last year with COVID. He has observed about the society and had some interesting and surprising facts about Swedish culture and customs that you might have not known.
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Talking with author, writer, speaker Helen Russell about sadness. Helen has a new book and a podcast coming out called How to be Sad. We talked about why negative feelings are not been expressed, how crying and negative feelings are a cornerstone of feeling happy. Why should we embrace those negative feelings rather than trying to bury them?
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Paola has a multicultural family in Finland. She has a daughter and has adopted a son with her Italian husband and lives in Finland. In this episode, we talk about her struggles as an expat living in Finland, what benefits there are in Nordic parenting. What she would change and where she sees herself in years from here.
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Speaking with author Helena Halme about her life from Finland to UK. How the love letters between her husband and her became a fictional novel. Her love of Aland and how she has turned real-life events into books and a writing career.
What she gives as her top tips how to keep writing or start writing that book we have inside of ourselves. Helena was very generous with her tips and I cannot wait for you to listen and implement these into your writing journey.
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How you can have that balanced content life that we all are dreaming about? Listen the eight tips that I have gathered to you and how you can put them in action come new year and start new year with a bang.
This Norwegian word is the new Hygge and I wanted to explore and see how it can help us during winter.
I asked Finns what they miss the most and this list included a sauna and lots of food. Listen to what we miss and perhaps one or two things that you miss is on the list as well.
Year 2020 I decided not to take a word as my mantra like I had last year. I just felt that there is no need to have a word. Instead of a word I wanted to go through these 12 points I see that you can live your best year yet. 2020 is going to be the best year yet to me and to you.
How Finland differs from Australia on education and why. My thoughts when you compare apples to apples. This is an old episode that I am releasing.
Talking to Jesse Karjalainen, author about his roots in Australia and Finland. How he sees his identity amongst the many countries he has lived in.
How people in Scandinavia define happiness. What it is to live in Finland, happiest place on earth. How has COVID changed what we think about happiness?
Talking about changes in society due the Covid19 crises and what learnings we all should take from this.
All my listener's questions answered. What you have wanted to know about me Susanna The Nordic Mum.
How to have a more sustainable life looking at examples from Scandinavia in why they are better at it.
How with small changes you can have life like the Nordics. enjoying more and living with the full purpose.
What you can do to keep your self happy and occupied while living apart from your family. Tips to get the time go bye faster and resources that you can use. *Please note that I talk about sensitive topics that might upset you and use language that I would normally use.
Minimalism at home, how to use Nordic Minimalism design and and have space that you can enjoy on.
How to keep kids entertained when in corona virus isolation. Useful tips and tricks to make the time pass by easier.
How to achieve less is more approach in life. I talk about some areas in life that you can get started and why the The Nordic countries are so good on minimalism.
How to have that relaxed mood with kids and enjoy quality time as family. Here are my tips for hyggelig time with kids.
How to live more simple life with Hygge and Deceluttering your Life .This month is all about Hygge. When the northern hemisphere have winter you do want to feel cozy. So lets talk about how to hygge.
I'm all about Scandinavian living, living your life with less is more approach and about the Nordic simplicity, which is what my podcast is about. So that you can live your life like we Nordic people do with some little more simplicity. There are few words that you would like to know and their meaning and today's episode is exactly that. What these words really mean. How to define Hygge, Fika, Hyggelig, Kalsarikannit, Mysig and Koselig.
How to Live Your Best Year Yet 12 tips on how to get started. Year 2020 I decided not to take a word as my mantra like I had last year. I just felt that there is no need to have a word. Instead of a word I wanted to go through these 12 points I see that you can live your best year yet. 2020 is going to be the best year yet to me and to you. Here are my 12 tips to get this year for the best start and make it truly one to remember for all the right reasons.
When you look at PISA results, you have to take them with a pinch of salt. They are a snapshot of where the education system in the OECD countries are. If you look at the PISA results for this year, it’s not that Australia has slipped backwards. It’s all so all the other countries, all the developing countries, they’re all going backwards a little bit.
Did you know that I have recorded this episode quite a few times before? Reason is that my poor laptop has suffered or the water damage, my son poured water on it. I managed to save the interviews that I've done two separate hard drives but some of the other episodes I had to redo them. And then while I was recording them, I also kind of had a moment of thinking that what I want to do next year. I was already thinking what I'm going to podcast next year. If you know me, if you've been following me in the social media like Instagram, the Nordic Mom, you would know that my younger one is five and staring school next year...
Now, if you follow Scandinavian news and news from Nordic you would have known that last week, Sanna Marin age 34 became the Prime Minister of Finland. Now, how did that happen? That's what I'm going to talk about here today, and also about the big picture political climate and feeling why there's so much more women in politics and doing, amazing job in Scandinavia.
When you find yourself living in a different country. Susan Palm has traveled and lived a life in different countries but she always came back to Taiwan. Now she is permanently based there and thrives by directing Taiwanese films, educating people about Sweden and its culture and helping Taiwanese companies setting up businesses in Sweden. Listen to her story from Sweden to Taiwan.
Keeping your Swedish roots alive when you live overseas is hard. My guest Linnea Dunne is author of Lagom, and Morning rituals books. She also is a editor, mother of two and self-confessed feminist and has spent the last few years campaigning to repeal the 8th amendment in Ireland. Linnea is originally from Sweden and we sat down to talk about her journey on how she found herself living in Ireland and how she keeps her Swedish roots alive.
Lydia Lassila is Olympic gold medalist, lover of Finnish lifestyle, mother, entrepreneur and public speaker. I wanted to talk to her about her Finnish connection, love of the Nordic Lifestyle and what she brings back when she visits Finland. Lydia did not disappoint, sharing her journey from winning the gold in Vancouver Olympics to starting her successful ice pack business while recovering from knee injury to what she really things is wrong in the Australian approach to recycling.
What are those Scandinavian cousins of yours doing differently in life? What habits do they have in life that you want to adopt? Do they have some secret sauce, some secret recipe or do they use magic potion or something else? In this episode, I'm going to tell you the five Scandinavian habits that you should adopt in your life. These are very simple ways to adapt to the Nordic life that makes you thrive and content.
How girl from Norway found herself living the la dolce vita in Italy? I talk to Ingrid Opstad, journalist and a blogger who lives Scandinavian life in Italy. She tells us her journey how she ended up there, how her blog That Scandinavian Feeling got started. Why she loves all things Scandinavian and how you can have piece of this in your life.
Nordic noir, also known as Scandinavian noir or Scandinavian crime series, is a genre of crime fiction often written from a police point of view and set in one of the Nordic countries (Wikipedia). The language is plain and direct. The settings often have bleak landscapes, and the mood is dark and the story is morally complex. The Nordic Noir genre depicts a tension between the apparently still and bland society in the Nordic countries, and the murder, misogyny, rape, and racism it depicts as lying underneath.
Talking to Joanna Nylund, author of Sisu Finnish Art of Courage about her journey as a writer. How this phenomen sisu is in everyone's lives, how she write up the book and defining Sisu to those who do not know what it is. More in
Healthy eating should not only be about promoting foods that sustain physical health, but also behaviors that sustain a healthier relationship with food. We should teach to kids what is healthy, what is good and what is nutritious. There is no need to label food bad or unclean. Listen to more thoughts on how to do this with kids.
Jenni Vartiainen is a researcher in Helsinki University. She is also founder of KIDE Science that is exporter of Finnish early childhood science education. This company is based on the research made Jenni and her team on young children using science and how they learn through play. KIDE is now taking over the world through early childhood science education using these Finnish methods.
Less than 100 days to Christmas. Are you ready? Are you getting panicky? Thinking about all those things you need to get ready, presents to kids, family, food the lot? No panic. I have put 7 Surprising Ways to Celebrating Nordic Christmas together just for you. So that you can enjoy the festive season with grace and color and embrace end celebrate Nordic Christmas knowing where these traditions came from.
Talking about moving from one site of the world to the other. Not understanding the language, not knowing anyone. Daiki moved to Finland from Kyoto, Japan 3 year ago. He wanted to finish his masters degree in business and was looking universities in Europe where he could study. He chose Finland because of the quality of free teaching. Daiki end up staying in Finland and he loves the simplistic life in Finland and is looking forward starting his own business one day in Finland.
When I returned from holidays, I felt so relaxed. It was because I know I really needed that break. But how to keep yourself on that relaxed holiday mood when you get back to your normal day routine? How to care for yourself and make sure you are making the best decision in life? That you are as relaxed and centered and that you are able to life your best life. I thought about this and started a journal. Another good tip when you want to check on yourself just write your thoughts down brain dump on paper makes your mind much cleared. When I was doing this I realized there was few things that I really needed to focus on keeping myself true to my Nordic Lifestyle and simplified living. Here are my 5 tips how to live your best life.
Author as award winning blog Honest Mum, I look Vicki as one of those who have done it in the blogging world. Like she really knows her craft. If you read her book Mumboss it explains her journey through motherhood to reinventing herself as blogger, vblogger and mumboss with a message. At 2011 after Vicki had been through traumatic birth, this changed her ambitions of being director and realities of raising a child and she started her award winning blog Honestmum. After being behind the camera she found directing herself on camera and vblog. This successful blog has created another career to Vicki and we talked about her starting her her blogging, parenting and building successful blogging business around her life.
The happiness is not just about that your bus comes on time. It is about feeling secure in your life, trust to the government and the system about how the country is run. The happiness report does state that people who are more content with their life are more likely to spend money on other people. They are more likely to give to other people. Talking all things happiness in Finland.
Nea Harjanne is starter of tech e-commerce platform Nomi.Shop Shopping service that creates a personal product service for each customer. Nomi.Shop is fully personalised platform. Where you answer picture based questions about your style and you are given whole platform full of clothing that matches your style based on your style. Nea was frustrated when shopping online as she was trying to find some for her style and see saw this as a opportunity when asking there was others with same problem. Read more in
Been cozy that is exactly what Hygge means. But being cozy does not necessary mean that you need a bubble bath and champagne. No. Hygge is more about state of mind and being comfortable with your surrounding and life as it is. It is about feeling content. Happy on what you have, where you are. When I asked about what makes you cozy from my Instagram followers @thenordicmum majority of you said you need certain things to feel cozy. Read more in https://www.thenordicmum.com/how-to-get-hygge-lifestyle-with-a-budget/
When you are planning long haul travel I can ensure you these 5 tips when traveling with kids will help you to keep your kids entertained and content. I did not believe some of these tips would be beneficial for us but they were. Sit back and listen this bonus episode that I recall my latest travel with my kids.
Satu and I discussed the life of a working mother in Iceland. Parental leave in Finland and Iceland are different. It appears that Iceland has one of the most advantaged policies on maternal care than any other country. Women get 3 months paid leave, partner gets 3 month paid leave that 90% of the men take. You cannot move this to your partner/, use it or loose it. Women stay home for another few months around 9 before their child start childcare so that mother can return to work. There is full employment in Iceland and women are not rejected in workplace as men get to take the parental leave as well. Icelandic people are more positive and looking up to their country on how good they are on something when I asked differences between us Finns and Icelandic people. More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/all-things-iceland-2/
It does not get any further apart from Australia than living in Iceland. Magical Scandinavian country where I have always wanted to visit. I had the pleasure to talk with Satu Ramo a Finnish author, blogger and entrepreneur. We sit down to the virtual couch to talk about her journey to the country or fire and ice and what has kept her there all this time. Satu went to Iceland 2003 as exchange student from university and felt home immediately on arrival. She found the country fascinating and magical with the wild weather and volcanic nature. It did not bother her that the language was difficult and different and that the average temperature on summer is +4C... More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/all-things-iceland/
Karin Rosenquist Schager is from Sweden, but she lives in Chicago with her three year old twins. She has graphic designed background and came to Los Angeles to study and has since lived in Honolulu, San Diego and now in Chicago. We discussed how early on she was drawing, doing calligraphy and she felt pulled towards designing and arts. I asked how the graphic design has changed since she started. Karin admitted that digital world has meant most of her clients are around the world and she has not never even met them. All her work is online now. More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/love-of-sweden/
Cars release approximately 333 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, which is 20 percent of the world's total, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) estimates that on-road vehicles cause one-third of the air pollution that produces smog in the US, China. And transportation causes 76% of greenhouse gas emissions. Energy is one of the overlooked things, how many of us leaves lights, or switches on stand by. Computer of air con running when they do not need to? There are so many thing you can do to help yourself, the environment and save money on the way as well. More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/episode-64-eco-friendly-living/
Talking with a fellow Scandinavian mother is always such a treat. I was excited about this podcast episode as I like to indulge on Scandi Design and to talk to Anna Carin McNamara about Scandinavian design was such a treat. Anna-Caring works as a principal interior designer in Anna-Carin Design and Anna-Carin started her journey into interior design way back in Stockholm. She studied engineering however she ended up working with architect Rupert Gardner who encouraged Anna-Carin to study design in London. Anna-Carin graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and followed her heart to Australia after meeting the love of her life. Anna-Karin says that it was not easy back in 1995 to start a business. Internet was on its infancy, as was email. To get her name out there she started INNE a Scandinavian furniture shop with another Swedish girl and early on her career landed with some magazine editorials and word spread about her shop in Woollahra and this is how she landed her first clients. Check our more in https://www.thenordicmum.com/episode-63-scandinavian-design/
Clean living is living more simply, less processed foods, consuming less products that can be harmful to nature, or human. In Scandinavia we are better on cooking from scratch, using more healthy alternatives like rye, seeds, berries and mushrooms that you can pick from the forest. We have more toxic free products in the supermarkets, something that I am missing living in Australia. However, I have combined my tips on what you can do to have happy healthy clean-living lifestyle... More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/episode-62-tips-healthy-living/
How you keep your culture and heritage alive when you live overseas? My guest Henna Pollard from Valo Yoga Mats knows all things living overseas after falling in love with Aussie has kept her in Australia. Henna is originally from Finland but has called Australia home for many years now. We talked about differences on maternity care in Finland and Australia. How the cultural heritage is important for the kids, make sure they have both cultures. More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/expat-living-australia-finland/
I am talking not just minimalist design in furniture and home. But about life in general. How we can be minimalist the Nordic way and enjoy some Hygge in our lives. Or Mysig as they Swedes call it. If you look at Scandinavia house you will see that every furniture have its purpose and place. The house is clean, not growled, practical but no astute. Many of the pieces at houses are bought to last, they are practical and are built to last, to be appreciated and to be resilient. Marimekko, Iittala, Ikea, Svensk Tenn, Kosta Bode to name few... More in https://www.thenordicmum.com/scandinavian-minimalism/
Talking all things Scandinavian, how to keep your culture alive when you have kids. Also how need for change of better working hours pushed Ulrika to change her career after having her two kids. Why so many parents leave the corporate career, is the life in Sweden really better or just utopia?
Talking all things mindset. I had a pleasure talking to Lindsay Joseph about her journey as head of her own business the My Greater Now. Lindsay has carved a career as a coach, finished her Phd and raising up her two boys as single mother all while working to grow her business. Lindsay provides guidance and advice for entrepreneur, mindset development and gaining clarity on business mindset as part of her services. We talked about what is the entrepreneur mindset that you should be aware. How to get rid off mindset blocks when you have them. Lindsay says that women typically start business with higher level of education that men. We are expected to work at home and be domestic goddess as well. We require social network behind us to succeed. We talked about work life balance and how this masters our success as entrepreneurs. We are expected to be perfect mother and work and have these roles that we cover...
When you love what you do it is easy to make a living out of it. My guest Varpu Poyry has done exactly that. Her website Her Finland is blog posts about all things Finnish, traveling in Finland how to be Finnish, how to date a Finn you just name it and Varpu has a blog post about it. Varpu is an engineer from training but she is self-acclaimed cinnamon bun expert. Her career in blogging started when she fell in love with her husband and she wanted to have a creative way to pursue her passion of all things Finnish.
Motherhood did not come easily Sumi admits. Being organised person that is the accountant Sumi talking she was having difficult time to have her life organised and more so her mum bag after having her two boys. She realized that she cannot find anything in her bag or cannot find a bag that is designed to mums. Her creative side took over and Last Berry Bag Organiser was born. Simplifying mom life and motherhood for new parents and how to cope with baby became Sumi's passion. Sumi talks about staying at home after her second son was born, how they struggled the parenting juggle with her husband working on shift work and she is making the decision to stay at home mom for now. She wanted to use her creativity and spent time with her boys.
Okay. I admit it is more than 8 tips. But this episode was so easy to make. I was on a flow about podcasting as you can hear when you listen to me. I just loved sharing these tips to my fellow podcasters on how you can get yourself heard and seen ! It is half of the job to interview, or do a solo episode but the second part is harder to get your radio station been noticed among all the other radio stations. Because that what you have crated, your very own radio station that anyone can listen. If you podcast just for fun and you do not have any need or want to move the needle then move on. But If you are seriously thinking that you are not sure if this is for you, no one is listening you, where to even start marketing the podcast then listen on. I cover social channels and how I have used and continue using them. I talk about how to leverage on the one episode over several media channels that can provide yourself traffic to your website and podcast and even to the product that you sell. I touch on re purposing your content, using other podcast as way to get yourself heard. To know more you can jump into my website and get a cheat sheet that I have created just for you."Website coming soon "
Listening Lisa telling us her journey was such a treat. She has bubbly personality and her story and how she tells is mesmerizing. Lisa's journey to whole food blogger and head honcho in Small Steps Living started when she looked into the ingredients that was on products she was consuming and this started her to question on some of the choices she was doing in her day to day living. Lisa started a whole foods blog that she was sharing recipies and tips about how you can with small steps change your life. Small Steps Living have since turned to a podcast, video, you tube channel, webinar and much more. She was able to relocate her family back to Melbourne and pump her energy on the business as mother of three. If she can do it you can do it. In this episode we talked about -What have fueled her business to grow it to the comfortable place she is today -Do you really need a business plan or just a good idea? -Marketing is everything to get your voice to be heard You can follow Lisa on https://www.facebook.com/LisaCorduff1/ https://smallstepsliving.com https://www.instagram.com/lisacorduff
Talking to lovely Angela from Ever So Homely was such a treat. She has transformed her Instagram account (over 20K followers) to an income stream and she has recently been in national television showing on how to transform your spaces. We sit down with Ange and talked about her journey how she got started and why her brad Ever So Homely has taken the decorating and organisation world by storm. She recently re branded and has been able to re energize and move her brand with determination and speed towards her goals. She was in the national television and her first magazine feature is coming up, just showing what determination and hard work really can bring to you. We discussed -What was the start of her journey like -How she has carved living out of blogging -What other income streams you can have with blogging -What are her advise for you if you are looking to start your own deco business You can follow me on the following socials https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna https://www.instagram.com/thenordicmum https://pinterest.com/TheNordicMum
I have been recording this episode so many times that it is not funny anymore. Why it took me nearly 6 takes to record this episode? Well I was not sure that to talk about. Should I sum up the past 51 episodes? Should I talk about my learnings from my guests? Should I talk where I am heading next with this podcast?
I did bit of all of that. I wanted to tell you how my journey have evolved from that first time I sit down to record the episode. On how I see my future and where I can add value to you my listener. How every episode will have something extra coming out going forward. Yes my website will have this and all the other things I have created for you as well. I am writing checklists, e-books, guides you name it for you. The reason I am moving to different direction is that I felt it was a time to start talking about what this podcast is called for Nordic Mum. That is exactly what I am going to start have in my podcast, Scandinavian business women, mothers who have excellent themselves. Talking about Nordic Living, what is nordic lifestyle and how you can get some Hygge to your life from my podcast and downloads. While we wait for my website to be finished you can follow me on:
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Have you heard of Marie Kondo and her KonMari method of cleaning and clearing your house? And looking at all things you have, did you feel if those things spark joy to you? I got the chance to speak with Sharon Chisholm about all things KonMari. We’ll talk about why this concept is inspiring people to act, and how the Netflix series had a massive impact on consumers? Lastly, we’ll also discuss what you can do to tidy and organize your life and work following the KonMari Method. Check out Konmari Your Stuff Facebook group that we talked about in this podcast. If you are looking ways to get rid off unwanted items here are some of the items we talked about: -RSPC for linen -Facebook swap, sell and give groups locally -Local charity shops for clothing -Local library for books -Gumtree to sell larger items You can follow Sharon on https://www.sharonchisholm.com.au https://www.facebook.com/sharonchisholmau https://www.instagram.com/sharonchisholmau https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonchisholmau/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravingbusiness You can follow me Susanna the Nordic Mum on https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna https://www.instagram.com/thenordicmum https://pinterest.com/TheNordicMum
I am sucker when it comes to skin care products. I love them and I use them a lot and I am in the look for new ones all the time. I have been following Vegan Skincare brand Paudha Healing for a while. And I could not wait to get her on this podcast to tell you her story and how she got started and how you can use her tips to start your own skin care brand. Renee quit her corporate career last year so that she can concentrate on growing her business full time with the help of her husband.
We talked about Renee's journey and what changes and challenges she has faced to make her dream come true and it was such a treat to listen to her journey. She had very clear advise to anyone thinking about starting their own business, make sure you are following your passion.
We talked about
-What is Paudha Healing and how it got started?
-Why Vegan skincare products have increased in popularity?
-What tips Renee had if you are thinking about starting your own brand?
You can follow Paudhahealing on
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https://www.facebook.com/Paudhahealing/
https://www.instagram.com/paudhahealing/
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I had the pleasure talking to Liz Volpe about her journey on self discovery and purpose in business. Liz had carved a living running her successful marketing business however it was her trip to Cambodia that opened her eyes for children who were living in poverty and what could be done to help them. Liz tapped in her event and organizational skills on how to help these kids the best and Gen Z was created.
Liz started Gen Z, a social enterprise where she and team of people teach the kids in Cambodia about skills needed to start your own business. This program was launched on 2015 and have helped hundreds of children living in poverty up to date. The workshops are now in 4th year and Liz and her team follow up on kids who have been through the education and see how they have transferred these skills to getting to university to study or have self sustained business that brings them income.
We talked about how today's world we have different jobs, roles that we might not realize we need to have when we leave school. This year Liz is busy talking in schools, launching a documentary and she believes more passionate you are about your business and cause the bigger impact you can have.
Find the links for the Sunrise charity that we talked about and Links to Liz Volpe socials
https://sunrisecambodia.org.au/
https://www.leagueofextraordinarywomen.com/
https://www.lizvolpe.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lizjvolpe/
https://www.facebook.com/lizjvolpe/
Come and check out my journey in
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This episode I have wanted to do for a long while. But I wanted to wait until my son had finalized his first first year in school here in Australia. In this episode I talk about the differences about schools in Finland and in Australia. I talk about the age kids start, how long are their school weeks, do they get school work, what about teachers? How do you become a teacher in Finland, what is free in the Finnish school system (and there is few things that are ) and what I would hope Finnish schools would take on board from Australia.
I know that every country has their cultural beliefs and customs but I wanted to share to those mothers out there who are struggling to understand their local system and those who are just interested to hear how school is done in other countries how my home country Finland have set up the most amazing education system copied and talked around the globe.
I talk about
-What age kids start school
-Is there any homework for the kids?
-What is the concept of Finnish School?
-What makes Finnish Schools different to schools in Australia?
-Its all about the teachers
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Living a healthy happy life is directly linked on the way we are feeling about ourselves and what food we consume. I really wanted to talk to Belinda Byrnes about diet changes on how these can help you feel better. Belinda has background on personal fitness training and she has studied nutrition and naturopathy. She got interested on more holistic approach to health and well being once her skin condition got helped by naturopath.
I was intrigued on why we are not listening our bodies? Why we feel the way we feel after eating certain food groups. Why vegan diet is so popular? What about smoothie bowls are they really as healthy they seem in pictures ?
Belinda was able to myth bust some of these issues and give examples on what you should have on a happy healthy diet. We covered:
-Understanding a Vegan diet
-Smoothie bowls, are they as good for you as they look like?
-What is healthy diet?
-What changes you can do to fuel your energy?
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When you start your business do you know that its going to be a success? Not necessary as sometimes you just need to try a new thing to see if it works. That is exactly how Roberta Fairbanks started Stylish Kids Pop Up Store back in 2015. This Instagram catalog of decorations and mum and bub wear soon become an Instagram sensation. Roberta grew @stylishkids_australia account to over 47 thousand followers making 70K to 180K per month on sales for mompreneurs who were participating the catalog. The Instagram account has since then evolved to a Stylish Magazine that displays stylish deco, homes and amazing brands and Roberta has big plans for her future in 2019.
Roberta and I talked lots about Instagram and how this has fueled her business to the point that she had been able to take a break every year to travel back home Brazil and work remotely from there.
In this episode we cover
-Instagram strategies to that you can implement in your business
-Collaboration and how you can have win/win for your business
-Coaching and importance to educate yourself even when you are working
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https://www.stylishkidsaustralia.com
https://www.instagram.com/stylishkids_australia
https://www.instagram.com/stylishmamaboses
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After having her child Rosie returning to work as landscape architect was not how Chloe saw her future. She started looking on business ideas and when she could not find a baby book that she really liked she created her own color in monochrome baby book and Blueberry co was created. She worked on her business whilst living in Australia and early on bought her husband into the business and in short three years she has been able to move to her dream location by the sea in New Zealand while continuing to work on her e commerce business from home. Chloe reflect on how her business took off and how her relationship with her husband have evolved and what happen when she had her second child whilst working on her business. Chloe talks about how customizing her product have set her apart from her competitors and how listening your customer and what are their pain points have fueled her growth.
We covered
-The importance on listening and understanding the pain points of your customer
-How working with your husband changes your relationship
-Differentiating from your competitor to set you apart
You can follow Chloe on
Website: www.blueberryco.com.au
Instagram: www.instagram.com/blueberrycobaby
Facebook: www.facebook.com/blueberrycobaby
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Do you have an idea of an business? Not sure what direction you want to go? Or too many business ideas and you just don't know how to start your own business? My next guest knows all about setting up your own business. She has done it few times herself and runs a million dollar Business Jump helping mothers to make their dreams reality and setting up their own businesses comfort of her own home.
Natasha is mother of two and she started Business Jump 2015 after she was fired from her corporate job when returning to work from maternity leave. She has been very open and honest with her struggle with Post Natal Depression and how she has burned out by the demands of being a mother and running a successful business. I have been following Natasha and her journey for a while and was excited to have her in my podcast to tell more about her journey. We covered tips on starting your own business
-Keeping things simple when starting
-Importance of mindset getting it right before you start
-Automation of processes in your business
-Continuing education of yourself
You can follow Natasha in
Website: https://businessjumpco.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessjump
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/remarkablebusinessmums
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/business_jump/
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Karly Nimmo is the queen of podcasting. She has worked in this industry for over a decade as voice over artist and then as a podcaster. Even prior she worked in radio so holding a mic and talking is second nature to her. We talked about her journey so far, and she shared her best tips about podcasting, her journey with mental health and being a mum. She is passionate advocate for you having your voice and be creative and express yourself through art and her new podcast that is out now in iTunes Make Some Noise is based on the idea that creativity can be used helping people with mental health illnesses. If you are a podcaster starting your journey this episode gives you insight on how Karly has carved a living out of something she loves. Connect with her in instagram.com/karlosophies facebook.com/karlynimmo facebook.com/groups/karlynimmo/ or Speak Up Show Up facebook group for podcasters.
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When you transfer from one business to another. Talking to Tash Guthrie about her business journey while being a mother of two and teacher and living in the country NSW. She is a work/life harmony strategist for mums in business and the creator of The Time Creator a popular and unique work/life planner for ambitious women. Tash works specifically with ambitious mums to #PlanHardLiveEasy to achieve their big life and biz goals and manage the multi-faceted demands of modern motherhood, without the chaos. She was pregnant with her first child when her water broke while middle of event she had organised and continued working (talking about super women). She describes her normal day to day life and how fitting in her job and business can be draining. Her interview is full of tips about how to organise your life around kids and work and balance it right. She is looking for the next adventure and you can follow tash on below handles to see what she is up to next.
You can find Tash at www.tashguthrie.com.au or on social media www.facebook.com/Tash Guthrie.com.au Insta is www.instagram.com/tash_guthrie
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Are you ready for your kids to return to school. The holidays are nearly over and I don't know about you but I am kind of keen for he holidays to be over and normality to commence ! I have decided to be more organised this year with my son and here are six tips on how to make your return to school easy and what you can do differently. The lunch boxes, the meal planing, what and how to make the lunch boxes ready and those after school activities. My list of things could be endless but I wanted to share my tops tips that I am determined to change this year. Listen in and let me know what you thought and give us a review in iTunes. You can follow me on
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Moms can code is start up by Erica Peterson where she teaches mothers on how they can code. I was so intrigued when I came across Erica that I had to have her in my podcast to talk about her career, why coding, what obstacles she has had on her career as a woman in very male dominant business. We also talked about the maternity benefits or lack of them in US and how this has fueled her passion to empower women to learn a new skills and start their own businesses. Erica was really honest about her life in male dominant businesses and how she has encountered on first hand on how prejudice men can be on workplace. If you want to learn how to code you can follow Erica on https://www.momscancode.com/ https://twitter.com/momscancodePGH/ https://www.facebook.com/momscancode/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Have you set goals for your business this year? What are they? Have you shared them? Do you think you have too many? I cover all this and more in my podcast about business goals. I cover SWAT analysis on how you can make sure your business goals are set correctly for the new year. I talk about SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Retainable and Timely) goal setting. I cover SWOT ( Strengthen, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis for you business. Benchmarking yourself against your competitors and doing analysis of your market. Stay tuned to this goal setting exercise that will get you out of the gates correctly for the new year growing your business as you are getting those goals done. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmum/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Ever thought how nice it would be trying different jobs when you are not really clear on what you want to do? Bec Fisher did exactly that. Bec is a teacher and have been stayed at home mum with the kids when she decided that she wanted to find her passion and what better way than trying out jobs exactly 40 of them, and she did it all on the year she turned 40. I must say that talking to Bec was like chatting to a long lost girlfriend, we talked about home, kids husband and the lot. She was very candid that how the experience had shifted her focus on life and how she hopes to use this experience to find her thing. You can follow her website and https://www.instagram.com/@4040experience and her website is http://4040experience.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/4040experience To keep up with me you can find me on https://www.facebook.com/nordicmumsusanna https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast
End of year is a great way to look back of what you have achieved in business and in life. It is also good time to relax and get away from the day to day of running your business. I talk about what you can do to minimize the amount of stress during holidays, having a happy and content Christmas with your love ones. Reducing the amount of toys and presents you get to your kids. Less is more I say. Kids want you and your time for Christmas not another play station game. Christmas can be stressful if you allow it to be, but it can be great time to just chill out and read that book you have wanted to read (Michell Obama Becoming, recommend ) and have a glass of wine and let the year pass. To keep up to date with me head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmum/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Today I have lovely Caroline from Avidiva.com.au joining me talking about motherhood and running your online business from your spre bedroom. We talk the reasons on why she started her online business, her testing the products on her babies, how she carved niche on the sustainable, eco friendly baby market. How she has been growing her business using online, social media platforms. What tips she has for you if you want to start your own business? Caroline have given a code for you to purchase her Teething Survival Kit NORDICMUM for 10% off teething survival kits plus a free retro TV teether. What is her new product Teething Survival Kit and where you can find her. You can follow Caroline on : www.facebook.com/avidivababy www.instagram.com/avidivababy www.avidiva.com.au
My five tips for how you can leverage FREE PR for your brand and it does not need to costs you anything. I get it you are in shoe string budget. But PR does not need to be so hard. You just need to be savy on how to found the right opportunities for your brand and use different platforms and be ready to put yourself out there. I cover 5 top tips on what you can do to get your brand out there. We talk about writing, articles, pitching yourself to jurno, what social media platforms you should be using, how to leverage on your brand message and why. I also talk about collaborations and how you can achieve these and what type of brand collaborations are out there. To stay tunes with Nordic Mum Podcast head over to : NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Are you tuned into your body and soul? Do you exercise and meditate to keep you zen with the world? I don't but I would like to hence I asked Vesna Hrsto who is a naturopath to come to my podcast and talk about tuning in with your body and mind. We talked about what is naturopathy, her journey and how from young age she knew what she wanted to do - to be a Naturopath. We talk about burning out and what it meant to Vesna, what symptoms you should be looking out for (yes I can put hand out I recognized myself), what you can do to support yourself to avoid burn out and help your self to live happy healthy balanced life. I truly enjoyed this chat with Vesna and the tips she was able to offer which I know you can implement to your life as a mother and entrepreneur. You can follow Vesna in www.vesnahrsto.com/ www.instagram.com/vesnahrsto/ twitter.com/vesnahrsto www.facebook.com/vesnahrstoN.D Follow up Susanna on NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Hi am Susanna the Nordic Mum. If you have not yet figured from my funky accent English is not my first language. I wanted to re introduce myself and what I do, why I started this podcast, what to expect from every episode. So stay tuned and listen when I talk about myself (telling bad jokes as well) and how this podcast came about. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Getting organic traffic to your website does not need to be hard. I talked to SEO expert Belinda Irvine about how you can improve your website functionality with few simple tricks and some of these tips you can implement right away. Belinda is experienced SEO and digital marketing expert who works from small businesses to multi national companies. She talks about back links to your website, what is their meaning, what role social media links have, does size of your pictures matter and what you can do about it among some of the tips we cover . I can honestly say that I learned a lots when Belinda did my website audit in my site and I know what there are limitations on what you can do yourself and when to get professional to have a look at it. To engage Belinda for your business visit https://belindairvine.com/ or follow her in Insta https://www.instagram.com/belinda.irvine/ or join her fabulous Facebook Group on https://www.facebook.com/belindairvineshineonlineseo/ To keep up to date with Susanna head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
I you dreaming about starting a podcast? Then don't dream anymore but listen the podcast that I have created for you. I talk about my journey with podcasting, why I started and mistakes I have done. This episode will help you if you are wanting to start a podcast, or have just started a podcast. Listen the mistakes I have done and ones that I have corrected ! Some of them are costly and I want you to avoid same ones yourself. To keep up to date with Susanna head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Do you feel overwhelmed? Things to do but not sure where to start? Keep forgetting those important dates? I had the please talking to Caroline Guillemain-Brunne who is owner and creator of Organise.Curate.Design. (OCD) Caroline starter her business from the need to help other struggling mothers and women out there who are overwhelmed with their to do lists. Her life assistant business is interesting concept and we talk about her typical day, what life assistant do where her clients are, how she helps people to arrange their days better using digital platforms in the process. She also gives her insight on what you should keep in mind if you are thinking about starting your own business or if already have your business. You can follow Caroline on https://www.facebook.com/organise.curate.design/ https://www.instagram.com/organise.curate.design/ or pop in to her website www.organisecuratedesign.com To keep up to date with Susanna head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Anxiety is a common problem and at times we do not even know that we are suffering from it. I talked to Katherine Tate from Worry Warrior about her journey with anxiety, what are the common problems and misconceptions out there about anxiety. We also talked about boundaries as parents and business women we need to have in place to safe guard our mental health. Katherine and I also touched on social media and what effect is has young and old and how with some simple tricks you can protect yourself from burning the candle from both end. If you are finding yourself wondering what you can do to help yourself then pop into Katherine's Facebook group or follow her in Instagram for further strategies on anxiety. https://www.facebook.com/groups/worrywarrior/ https://www.instagram.com/worry_warrior/ https://worrywarrior.net/ To keep up to date with Susanna head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Do you want to be Financial Grown Up? My guest Bobbi Rebell is. She has written a book about it called How to Be a Financial Grownup: Proven Advice from High Achievers on How to Live Your Dreams and Have Financial Freedom. Bobbi also host Financial Grown Up Podcast, where she gives listeners actionable financial tips for them to integrate these to their lives. Bobbi is also a mother of three and we talk about parenting and running the show and how she ended having a media career and how her book was written based on face to face interviews, emails and phone calls. She recalls interviewing Drew Barrymore who was given advise from Steven Spielberg about finances, interesting ? Very much so! Check out and follow Bobbi in : bobbirebell.com https://twitter.com/bobbirebell https://www.instagram.com/bobbirebell1/ https://www.facebook.com/bobbirebell To purchase Bobbi's book head out to Amazon https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Financial-Grownup-Achievers/dp/1938548663 To keep up to date with Susanna the Nordic Mum head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Every lost your mojo? Yep. I have. Recently I felt that I did not have what it takes to be a entrepreneur, self doubt, all of those negative feelings were playing in my mind. I had to take time off from everything to reload myself with motivation, energy and direction. It is never a bad thing to just chill out and take time off. As a business woman you work long hours, no break and work is always with you when you are on your phone, social media or emails. This episode I talk my motivational boosters, what tips I have for you if you are lacking some motivation and what effect this have had to my business and life in general. To keep up to date with Susanna head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
How To Run Successful Business Or Two. Kim Vespa is a firecracker, a powerhouse of knowledge of all things business. This episode is inspiring, as it is funny and full of knowledge to you biz mum if you want to learn what areas you should concentrate when you start your business. Kim is the co -owner of both Boobie Bikkies (makers of Australia's most popular breastfeeding snack (www.boobiebikkies.com.au) and Punk Angel (makers of a boutique range of safe hair care for kids (www.punkangel.com.au. Kim previously was the Head of Human Resources and sat on the Australian Executive Committee for UBS Wealth Management. She had already built a separate successful business from scratch when she was asked to come and partner on Pinky's Boobies Pikkies. I had the pleasure interviewing her and ask about her journey from corporate world of HR to Pinky's Boobies Pikkies. She revealed on how she works around her children schedules, and how she manages her time with two successful businesses that she runs mainly from home. We talked about a recipe for success and what social media tips she has to you if you are just starting your business journey. We covered the questions that many wonders on how much we should concentrate on business plan and Kim's surprising admission on this. You will leave this episode feeling energized and ready to take action in our own business. If you want to know more about Kim check her out on : www.boobiebikkies.com.au www.punkangel.com.au https://www.instagram.com/klvespa/ https://www.instagram.com/boobiebikkies/ https://www.instagram.com/punkangelhair/ To keep up to date with Susanna head over to: NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
I talked to Anna Lundberg, business consultant, personal coach and founder of One Step Outside, where she helps people around the world build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. Since leaving her corporate job in 2013, she has concentrated on helping others to achieve the same flexible lifestyle. We talked about how you can prepare yourself to challenges when you are starting your business. How she has combined her previous job experiences to make a business that helps others. Check out Anna on https://onestepoutside.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside/ https://instagram.com/annaselundberg and stay tuned for her Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5: Stories from people who've done it (and how you can too), out in October ! You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
It is true that we like to continue with bad habits rather than learn new ones. Our brains are programmed so that we can drive a car without thinking..really? Yes. In this episode I talk about mindset, how you can learn new habits to improve your life and business, what ever it is that you want to do. Breaking the old beliefs and habits is hard but it is doable. Stay tuned as I go through how I did a break through a habit...or did I ? You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Eva is a founder of Tree Hut Village online platform that you can rent baby equipment from another parents. Idea of using equipment whilst on holidaying started this idea and since launch Eva has made over 5K for renting her own equipment and there are many parents who have gained money and rented through her website. Eva has been recognized in Ausmumpreneur Awards and she has been features in Channel 9, Daily Mail to name a few. Eva talks about her journey and what you can do as a parent to live more sustainable life. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Perfection as a parent does not exist. We tend to be negative about things we need to do and do not see these as items to be grateful. I go through 10 points of what as parent you should be grateful for. These points are what we usually want to complaint about like food scraps under the table or cleaning the toilet, kids being noisy. You get the idea? This method of turning these common complaint around is a powerful tool to get away from the negative view and overwhelm we feel as parents. I want you to leave this podcast feeling gratitude and joy towards your life as a parent. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
We talk high risk pregnancy expert Parijat Deshpande from US about infertility, common reasons behind infertility and what you can do to manage your high risk pregnancy. Parijat is the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, perinatal mind-body wellness counselor, speaker and author who guides women to quickly and effectively release their stress during their high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. Her unique approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is also the bestselling author of Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She also host podcast Delivering Miracles®, that discusses the real, raw side of family-building including infertility, loss of high-risk pregnancy. You can follow her in www.parijatdeshpande.com. https://www.facebook.com/ParijatDesh/ or https://www.instagram.com/parij You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Whilst pregnant, we start planning on what we need to buy to our baby. We all want to have bottomless pockets and spent all the money we can to buy the newest gadgets, prams, basinets and clothing to our baby. All these because that is what we think we need to do. We read article after article, blog post after blog post, looking for recommendations from friends, Facebook groups and people how have recently had a baby. The amount of information out there is confusing. We think we need so many things, when in reality we do not. We go to baby expo and go crazy buying all the interesting new things we see which we did not know we needed . Then we come home and have a shopping hangover realising how all these things don't fit in to our two-bed flat. Setting up a nursery and essentials to our baby does not need to be that difficult. There are few essentials products and services that you can use to reduce costs, carbon foot print and be sustainable parent to your baby. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
We are talking to the lovely Indera.Beads founder Bronwyn Delaivuna on this episode. We talk about her journey on starting Indera.Beads, her life as FIFO mum of two and how she juggles life as business mum. She candidly shares difficulties you face when you run your own business, lessons she has learned. She also gives few biz mum truths on what you should be concentrating your efforts when you start your business journey. You can follow Bronwyn on https://www.instagram.com/indera.beads/ or https://www.inderabeads.com.au/ and her very lively facebook groups is in https://www.facebook.com/Indera.Beads/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
So my recent holiday with kids did not go as planned. But does anything with kids go as planned? I learned some lessons on not to plan too much, social detox is good for you and how much work we really do around the house. Appreciation of my other half has gone up as result of this holiday. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
We talk to my fellow Nordic mum Chris Kulik from Sweden about her journey to Australia and the company she runs, Memorable Moments. This clever app turns your phone photos to prints that you can order as a gift or keepsake. The app is available from iTunes and you get 10% OFF with code Welcome10 from your first order ! We also talk with Chris about differences in Australia versus Sweden and work life balance for mothers and how expat life teaches our kids. Chris also shares her tips as serial entrepreneur on what you need to look out for if you want to start your biz mum journey. You can follow Chris and her app in https://memorablemomentsapp.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/memorablemoments_app/ https://www.facebook.com/Memorablemoments0/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Have you ever felt low what you just wanted to give up in work, relationship or business? I have. I recently had a low point in my life and I felt that nothing was working the way I wanted it. So I took a few weeks to gather my thoughts and while doing this I was looking at what motivates me and what tips and tricks I could use to get my mojo back. It is not always easy to be solopreneur but I certainly found these eight topics that I talk motivational and they helped me in my journey. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Meet our latest guest speaker Amelia who is birth educator and passionate advocate for better birthing options for women. Amelia is a founder or Wonderbirthing where she provides off and online services supporting couples on their way to parenthood. Listen our latest episode where we talk about typical fears mothers have in regards to pain, and how mass media have affected our thinking about what is a relaxed and wonderful birthing experience. Amelia's message is to be educated and empowered to have a birth experience the way you want it. You can contact Amelia for tips on her website https://www.wonderbirthing.com.au/ and follow her in https://www.instagram.com/wonderbirthing/ and https://www.facebook.com/wonderbirthing/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Have you ever thought how addicted we are to our smart phones? What example we set to our kids? I talk about my own experience and conversation that is going on here in Australia if mobile phones should be banned from kids at school. Listen what is my reasoning and what conclusion I come at the end of the episode. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
We had the pleasure talking to Ashley from Motherhood circle on this weeks episode. Ashley is a mother of two and a postpartum doula. She works with new mothers on their fourth trimester nurturing and supporting newborn mothers who want to avoid feeling overwhelmed, isolated and sleep deprived. She founded The Motherhood Circle to create a safe space for all new mothers to gain the confidence to mother their way & become the best mum they can be. In our podcast she talks about her birth story and what postpartum Doula does. Ashley is also providing a cheat sheet to any new mothers out there that need some help on how to get their life in order after the birth of their baby https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/postpartumplan/ Her very active Facebook Group is available in https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodcircle/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
If you are suffering of dyslexia or have a child who is suffering of dyslexia this podcast is for you. I talk here about my journey with dyslexia and how I think differently. Don't be worried if you have dyslexia or if your child has. Your child has a gift that you should nurture and support and make sure learning new things is joy not a chore. Great resource to help you in http://madebydyslexia.org/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Are you pregnant and are wondering about how to deliver your baby? Then this episode is for you. You can listen on what are the options available in birth centers, public versus private and home birth. I am talking about the pros and cons of each of the options and what you should look at. Ask questions, stay informed of what your options are as a mother to be. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
If you answered yes then you need to listen to this podcast! I talk about what we should do when our kids drop the f*** bomb or other inappropriate words. Do you ignore it, discuss it? Or do you provide explanation on what happen? Did you know tactics that you can use to avoid these words been used? Yes I know it is hard on the when you are handling toddlers who have their own way ! Stay tuned and check out the podcast for some helpful parenting tips and tricks. Trigger Warning! This podcast includes swearing ! You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
When you run your business as solo entrepreneur you are most likely in charge everything that is to do with social media. But does it really matter how many likes, comments, followers you have? What is your strategy to get your business noticed? Or does the social media just weigh you down? Listen this podcast on my views and what we have done as a business on social media. You might learn trick or do. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Ever thought how do the women in the countryside manage their pregnancy, delivery and parenting? I had the pleasure visiting country NSW here in Australia and there were some things we parents and mothers here in the cities take for granted. There are vulnerable parents and mothers out there that have a different start in life with their little ones. Check out the blog post that accompany this podcast in https://www.tuutu.com.au/life-expectant-mother-different-countryside/
How did my business journey as mumpreneur get started? Why I am doing what I am doing. What things you really need to get right from the start? All this and more on this episode talking about the start of my biz mum journey and more where I give you run down and few tips to take home. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
This episode we are talking about journey for motherhood through playgroups, mothers groups and how the digital platforms have become the village we rely on as a parent. Check out the accompanying blog post in https://www.tuutu.com.au/makes-village-become-mother/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Hi there, this episode we are talking about what is about difference on Finnish Way or parenting or is there? What can you do to give your child the best start in life following these simple steps to the Finnish Way of parenting. Some of these tips are no brainer really as they are what we do every day in our parenting journey, or are they? Check out the accompanying blog post in https://www.tuutu.com.au/let-kids-be-kids/
This episode I talk about tips on how to make sure you give the best start for your child in bilingual family. It is important that both parents participate and nurture the child with the respective languages. Check out the blog post in http://bit.ly/TuutuBilingual You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
Few rough days telling you it is not easy on the motherhood ! How to help your toddler through teething. See my blog post on the subject on https://www.tuutu.com.au/teething-help-toddler/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
If you are new mother, pregnant or just got home with your little one then this is for you. We are talking about swaddling and what is the correct technique and what to use to swaddle your baby. Listen and you can get the podcast accompanying article on https://www.tuutu.com.au/what-is-swaddling-and-how-do-i-do-this-correctly/ You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast
So you ever wondered about your need for a village to become a mother? Or that wedding rings goes missing never to be seen again... Who is behind Nordic Mum Podcast? That would be Susanna, sassy mother ot two. Nurse, entrepreneur and small business owner, pilot and much more. This episode I talk about my journey from Finland to where I am today and why I started this podcast. My podcasts includes interesting business women, mothers talking about how they started their entrepreneurial journey and what advise they have you who are dreaming to start yours. You can follow me on the following social media channels. NORDIC MUM INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nordicmumpodcast/ NORDIC MUM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NordicMumSusanna NORDIC MUM PINTEREST www.pinterest.com.au/NordicMumPodcast