Next of Kin The Podcast

Todays episode is sponsored by Wittles. Ice lollies made from fruits and veggies, no baddies!Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.Today I'm welcoming back my first ever return guest, Lisa from Lullabies. If you haven't listened to our previous episode, we spoke before about sleep coaching and Lisa's background as a pediatric nurse, and what it was like to work in Saudi.Since then, Lisa has gained a certification as a Lactation Consultant, she leads baby massage classes, well baby clinics, and has teamed up with @thefitmidwife to start Dubai's first NCT-style antenatal class, Birth & Beyond. When my new Mum friends ask who they need to follow/know in Dubai, the first person who springs to mind is Lisa!In this episode we go off on all sorts of tangents including:Top tips for Mums wanting to breastfeedWhat to expect in the NCT-style antenatal classes 'Birth and Beyond'Maternal mental healthThe transition from nursing to business ownerLinks:Wittles Website: https://www.thewittlefactory.com/Wittles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewittlefactory/Lullabies Website: https://lullabies.ae/Lullabies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lullabiesdxb/Episode 6 (my first episode with Lisa): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183877/episodes/13244329Support the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Today's episode is sponsored by Reloved , the online platform for UAE users to buy and sell their items easily. Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.Today I'm joined by the lovely Annie Stacey, long-term Dubai expat, Founder of Reloved and Mum to Barney. Annie kindly opens up about her own experience of postpartum depression and her struggle in early motherhood. Just 4 weeks after giving birth Annie found out that she had been scammed out of all of the savings that she had invested in starting her preloved marketplace business, now known as Reloved.Annie is totally honest about the relatable struggles she has faced in all areas, from mental health in motherhood and balancing all the hats that she now wears, from Mummy to Wife, Employee to Business Owner.Links:Reloved Website: https://www.therelovedmarketplace.com/Reloved Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reloveduae/Support the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Today's episode is sponsored by Russell and Rose Home. Remember to use our exclusive code KINRR for 15% off your order.Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.In today's episode, I am sharing the birth story of my daughter Bonnie, born at Kings College Hospital Dubai, UAE, back in October 2022. I sat down when she was 9 months old and recorded the story of her birth in case I, or her, would ever be interested in it. I hadn't expected to make it into a podcast episode, but I hope that sharing my story will be useful or interesting for my listeners.What is it like giving birth in DubaiGiving birth in Dubai compared to the UKGiving birth unmarried UAEBirth at Kings College Dubai UAEPositive birth storiesTW: Failed epidural, long labour, bleeding at 35 weeks, sick and long or irregular contractionsIf you do not want to listen to the full birth story skip to 35:38 where I will answer questions on what I would change about my birth plan, what I plan to do for any future babies, my advice for those giving birth in Dubai, and how it differed from the UK.Links:Russell and Rose Home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellandrosehome/Russel and Rose Home Website: https://russellandrosehome.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopOfqwtyZZAd-hNxZjno_1AdATIp-yvE1nIPD_4L8JXXGPUE97qSupport the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Todays episode is sponsored by Wittles. Ice lollies made from fruits and veggies, no baddies! Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week I am thrilled to have Child Psychologist and picky eating specialist, Jess Alcocer on the podcast! If you too are worried about your fussy-eating toddler, this is the episode for you. I get to ask Jess questions like:What are the common problems that parents of toddlers face when it comes to picky eating?Is picky eating a phase or can it indicate a deeper issue?What are some red flags that might indicate a sensory issue or feeding disorder?What are some effective ways to encourage a toddler to try new foods?How do you handle a child who refuses to eat anything but a few specific foods?Should parents sneak healthy foods into meals, or is that counterproductive?How do you approach picky eating differently for neurodivergent children?And so much more!Links:Jess's website: https://www.jessparentingcoach.com/ Jess's Instagram: @jess.parentingcoach Wittles Instagram: @thewittlefactorySupport the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week we're having a catch up on what has been going on recently:Why I stopped designingWhy I nearly put my business up for saleHow have sales really been this yearPostpartum hormonesToddler Mum lifeSupport the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Todays episode is sponsored by CAMP. WhatsApp “nextofkin” to 052-583-7674 to get your first class at CAMP for AED 65.  Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week I am thrilled to have Lauren Brennan on the podcast to give us all of her best advice when it comes to choosing a school here in UAE. Lauren's business, KI Global, has been helping families with this exact problem for years. Whether you're moving to Dubai, unhappy in your current school, needing help with special assistance for your little one, Lauren is the person to speak to. I am so grateful to have been able to ask her questions like:What are UAE schools looking for during assessments?What are common mistakes parents make when choosing a school?How can parents help their child transition to a new school, especially in a new country?How do you navigate the schooling system in Dubai if you have a child with additional needsWhat is the difference between all of the curriculums on offer here?Are there any Dubai schools which should be on our radar?And so much more!Links:KI Global website: https://ki-global.com/KI Global Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ki_global/CAMP whatsapp: +971525837674 CAMP website: www.trainwithcamp.comCAMP Instagram: @trainwithCAMP Support the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Todays episode is sponsored by CloudNine Kids a British-led homecare company providing baby & childcare services at your home in Dubai and Abu DhabiNext of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week I am thrilled to have Lauren Clark, Governess-extrodinaire, on the podcast to spill the beans on what it is really like to work as a Western Nanny for high net worth families.Lauren, has recently started her new parent coaching business Journee into Parenting where she helps UAE Mums with challenges from routines to weaning.Links:CloudNine Kinds Website: https://cloudninekids.ae/CloudNine Kids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudninekidsuae/Lauren's Journee Into Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeeintoparenting/My new personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacoulter.insta/Support the showWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeMy Personal Instagram: @emmacoulter.instaTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.aePlease subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcast

Todays episode is sponsored by Baya eco-cleaning products. Shop Baya here: https://baya.life/?ref=lnbdrlaq and use code NEXTOFKIN for a 10% discount.Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.In today's solo episode I am updating you on what I have learnt from my first UAE 'season' in business and letting you in on the 10 steps I would take to start a business in Dubai:1. Research the kind of business which would work for you2. Research the business idea, competitors, customers etc3. Your business plan4. Branding5. Legalities (see my recommended PRO's in links below)6. Sourcing7. Marketing and digital presence8. Trial9. Analysis and refining10. Networking and finding your tribeLinksBaya (use code nextofkin for 10%): https://baya.life/?ref=lnbdrlaqTop tips for washing newborn clothing: https://nextofkin.ae/blogs/newsDED Cafe: https://dedcafe.ae/Canva: https://www.canva.com/Free Range Humans Book: https://www.beafreerangehuman.com/Small Retailer Network: https://www.instagram.com/smallretailernetwork/3 PRO'sEzone: https://e.zone/Creative Zone: https://www.creativezone.ae/Luxe Incorporations: https://luxeincorporations.com/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode I am answering your questions, from how old am I? How am I doing mentally?To, what are my dreams and aspirations for my business? And I even get into the very taboo subject of screen time... Mummy police cover your ears!LinksPractical Meal Plans (20% discount- not sponsored): https://practical.me?code=RICHARD4768Shop Next of Kin (use code PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off): https://nextofkin.ae/collections/frontpageSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Todays episode is sponsored by Hawaiian Hush, Dubai's leading home service salon. Remember to quote Next of Kin when booking or use code nextofkin when booking online to redeem 25% off your booking: https://www.hawaiianhush.com/ Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.I have wanted to make a comprehensive guide to your HR rights and Maternity Leave in the UAE since I started the podcast, but it was important that I found the right information. So I am beyond thrilled to announce today's guest Sarah Brooks, Founder of Fikrah HR. With over 20 years of experience in HR, Sarah was named one of the top 101 global HR minds in the hotel industry at the World HR Congress in 2019 and 2020.Sarah answers all of our burning questions when it comes to our HR rights around pregnancy, maternity and parental leave in Dubai and the UAE as a whole. When do I need to tell my employer I am pregnant in the UAE?Do HR laws change between mainland and freezone companies?Will UAE employers be notified by my health insurer?How to calculate maternity leave in the UAEHow many days paternity leave in the UAE?Is there any miscarriage leave in the UAE?Can I be made redundant whilst on maternity leave?What if my employer is not following the law?What happens if I am pregnant and unmarried in the UAE?... and so much moreThe maternity leave article in MOHRE law is Number 30 for reference and the parental leave is defined under article 32 clause 1b.LinksFikrah HR https://fikrahhr.com/Sarah Brooks Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrooks-hr-passionate/MOHRE https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/contact-us.aspxfirsttimemom.net https://www.firstimemom.netHawaiian Hush (use code nextofkin for 25% off until end of August): https://www.hawaiianhush.com/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.I am aware that solid, practical financial advice is hard to come by, so that's why I invited this weeks' guest Beth Clay, the Founder of Finance Her Well to join me on the podcast. You'll hear me dive straight into the practical advice of budgeting, the key principles she advises to save for whatever your financial goal may be, and specifically how to budget for starting a business. My favourite part of the episode is discussing Money Mindset, the psychology behind money, as well as how this impacts Beth's approach to money around her own children.I also mention Next of Kin's new Mum's Supporting Mum's multi-brand initiative. So if you are shopping for baby or children's clothing, accessories and gifts in the UAE please keep Next of Kin in mind. You'll be able to buy beautiful items whilst supporting other small, local, Mummy-owned brands. You can find out more information about the Mum's Supporting Mum's initiative here. Links:Finance Her Well Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financeherwell/Finance Her Well Website: https://www.financeherwell.com/Beth's budget tracker: https://www.financeherwell.com/free-budget-planner Beth's online Money mindset course: https://www.financeherwell.com/struggling-with-your-relationship-with-moneySupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Rachel Smylie the Founder of Mama Hub here in Dubai. I met Rachel at my very first Ripe Market for Next of Kin and we got chatting about how Mums here in Dubai could really do with everything being collated in one place. Well mere months later Rachel launched Mama Hub and we had a full circle moment, back at Ripe Market, when we collaborated on The Careers Club event. On this episode we talk about the inspiration behind Mama Hub and Rachel's own Motherhood experience, moving to Dubai 7 months pregnant, comparing the care to the more formalized approach that she had received in Australia, and the impossible juggle of putting the kids to bed when you are meant to be on work calls, and how that ultimately led her to quit corporate life and go it alone.The main reason that I asked Rachel to join me on the podcast is because I personally love Mama Hub! I take Bonnie to their FREE play dates most weeks and I eagerly anticipate the weekly roundup email. If you are a long-time listener, you'll know that last year I joked about how someone really needed to create a resource for freelance Mums in Dubai, and well, spoiler alert, it look's like Rachel has nailed it!Links:Mama Hub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamahubdxb/The Careers Club Events: https://nextofkin.ae/pages/events Kiddos Toy Rental: https://kiddostoysclub.com/Peekabook The Library: https://www.instagram.com/peekabookthelibrary/Beck and Doodle: https://beckanddoodle.com/?utm_campaign=skedlink&utm_medium=button&utm_source=skedlinkSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Carina Harvey about all things identity, which is also the name of her wonderful podcast exploring how people who have been through huge life changes (like motherhood!) and how they were able to find themselves again afterwards. As this is the Career Season, there were 3 reasons why I was keen to chat to Carina, firstly, to understand how she works with people, drawing on her styling, life purpose coaching and NLP to get to the core of who they really are and to bring out their resilience and confidence. This helps people who are feeling lost and don't know what their next career step should be. Secondly, I wanted to hear about the work Carina is doing with various organisations to support Mums who want to return to work. And, lastly, I'm sure I will have some listeners interested in the idea of becoming a Life Coach, so I asked Carina about the skills needed to be one. We even touch on manifesting and how she uses it in her own life and when working with others.Links:Carina's website: https://www.carinaharvey.com/ Carina's podcast All Things Identity: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/carina-harvey-the-podcast-all-things-identity/id1738367676Carina Harvey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinaharveyofficial/Carina Harvey Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinaharvey/Beyond Careers: https://beyondcareers.me/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Emma, the Founder of My Little Barfi. An ex-teacher, turned stay-at-home-Mum, turned Brand Founder. Her unique brand includes beautiful South Asian inspired prints and designs. Emma created the brand when she noticed the lack of kid and parent-friendly clothing with the representation of South Asian cultures. We get chatting about the challenges with social stigmas around colourism that she faced, even when designing the clothing, in 2024 it really seems unbelievable some of the stories that she tells!We cover A LOT in this episode:Normalisation of colourism in the South Asian community and lack of representationEmma's loss of identity when becoming a MumA very real and honest chat about starting the brand including a lot of obstacles and self doubtWould Emma recommend this career path to other Mums?Emma's experience teaching in Dubai and how it influences her decision on schooling her own childrenTrolls and going viral on social media... and so much more.Links:My Little Barfi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylittlebarfi/My Little Barfi Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylittlebarfiMy Little Barfi Website: https://www.mylittlebarfi.com/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Amanda Ashworth @dubaitravelmum who is an Entrepreneur, Coach and Podcaster all whilst home-schooling, or really I should say WORLD-schooling her 3 children.I was intrigued to ask Amanda...What is the difference between home-schooling and world-schooling, and why did she choose to go down this route?What are the pros and cons of home-schooling?The costs involved with travelling whilst homeschoolingHow to move past self-sabotage and negative self talkHow to build your own self belief... and so much more.Links:Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubaitravelmum/Amanda's Podcast Finding You Now: https://www.instagram.com/dubaitravelmum/The 4 Hour Work Week: https://www.amazon.ae/4-Hour-Work-Week-Escape-Anywhere/dp/0091929113/ref=asc_df_0091929113/?tag=googleshopp09-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=355845872598&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15603096852572879120&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000013&hvtargid=pla-364195442764&psc=1&mcid=787065190e463624a728ba73337e9eedSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode, I had the pleasure of asking Deborah Henning, a Serial Entrepreneur, Business Growth Strategist and Coach questions like:Is it really possible to have work/life balance as a business ownerHow to choose a business that works around family lifeHow long should it take for a business to become profitableCan you really create passive incomeHow she adapted her career to suit family life... and so much more.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahhenning_official/Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off at https://nextofkin.ae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.On today's episode, I'll be catching you up on the last few months and sharing my candid take on where I went wrong when launching my business and my advice for anyone else in a similar position. I'll also be letting you know what is in store for you this season.Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off at https://nextofkin.ae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 28, the season 1 finale of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.On today's episode, I am rounding off my first season of the podcast by bringing you up to date on my life right now and how I am re-prioritizing my life in 2024. I have broken my goals down into work, family, and self-care as I try to find the ultimate balance, not an easy task as a Mumpreneur, I know! I decided to go back to my roots for this episode by following the format of my early episodes, and today's segment will be on de-influencing 10 so-called newborn 'essentials'. My Mum-llema for the week is for you to let me know what you bought for your newborn, thinking it was essential, but it really wasn't. Check out my blog for more info.LinksMother Tongue Raya Halat Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/starting-a-podcast-with-raya-halet/id1548131054?i=1000638256005Get Organised With Decluttr Me Podcast (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/decluttrme/Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off at https://nextofkin.ae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 27 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am so pleased to have squeezed this chat with Anushka into my penultimate episode of season 1. Anushka is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Derby Home Health and Nannies and More, but in her formed career she worked in Reproductive Health in crisis zones. But when Anushka welcomed her daughter to the world she decided to move back to Dubai to be closer to family, and this is when she set about using her background and values to set up Derby Home Health, and she quickly discovered the need for more support options for new parents so Nannies and More was created.I was intrigued to hear what Anushka's former career entailed and how she has handled leaving that role and moving back to Dubai. I also wanted to pick Anushka's brains about all things Nannies and how Nannies and More are doing things differently. Links:Derby Home Health Care: https://derbyhomehealthcare.com/Derby Home Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derbyhomehealthcare/Nannies and More: https://nanniesandmore.ae/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7OqrBhD9ARIsAK3UXh0U61gBD8on-37KclcvC1_d8ZSizdPjhuUqelFxDEcwcAIdhI42Qq0aAjFnEALw_wcBNannies and More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanniesandmoreuae/How to choose a Nanny article: coming soonWe also mentioned Crunch Moms: https://www.crunchmoms.com/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 26 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.In this episode, I reflect on my first half a year of podcasting and the lessons that I have learned from my guests, and how that has influenced my parenting.Do go and catch up on these episodes and let me know what your main takeaway has been.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 25 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am so pleased to be joined on this episode by Dr Sandy Zanella who you probably already follow on Instagram @mymindfulmomlife. I loved chatting to Dr Sandy about how yoga completely transformed her life and why she decided to leave Medicine to do her current work as an Author and yoga practitioner. We chat about the benefits of yoga, mindfulness and affirmations for both parents and children and how we can parent mindfully and intentionally.Links:Dr Sandy's Website: https://www.drsandyzanella.com/@mymindfulmomlife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymindfulmomlife/@happy.yogis.book on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.yogis.book/Happy Yogis Billingual Edition on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Yogis-positive-affirmations-Bilingual/dp/1736245201Happy Yogis book Maisontini: https://www.maisontini.com/products/happy-yogis-book?variant=43065070190816¤cy=AED&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6vaqBhCbARIsACF9M6l7h_BgEfQpGgAhmvAqLkKx79AZvdSldQ6sUajPmrKwaRV3V_uzaK8aAnMfEALw_wcBSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 24 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.Links:Maxims Baby Store: https://maximsbabystore.com/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 23 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am so pleased to be joined on this episode by Aneta who I first met through her gifting business The GFT Box, but Aneta is also a nutrition and wellness coach with a deep knowledge of both the science behind nutrition as well as our human behaviours when it comes to forming healthy habits.In the episode we discuss:Weaning, baby-led or spoon-fed, what's best?How to deal with fussy eatingHow to reverse unhealthy habits as an adultAnd how to instil healthy eating habits in childrenAneta's simple formula for easy and healthy family mealsAneta's Links:The GFT Box website: https://www.thegftbox.ae/Next of Kin on The GFT Box: https://www.thegftbox.ae/products/elliott-double-way-zip-onesie-0-3-monthsThe GFT Box Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegftbox/i_got_nutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_got_nutrition/Use code PODCAST10 for 10% discount on Next of Kin baby clothes https://nextofkin.aeSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 22 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week I've put together a gift guide of small brands, local to Dubai, UAE, that you might want to check out in the lead-up to Christmas. Next of KinUse code PODCAST10 for 10% off on https://nextofkin.ae/Dillon Dungarees: https://nextofkin.ae/products/dillon-short-dungarees-red-stripesLilah Dress: https://nextofkin.ae/products/lilah-embroidered-dress-redElliot Zippy Onesie: https://nextofkin.ae/products/elliot-collared-zippy-onesie-white Aroma di Alio https://www.instagram.com/aromadiolio/ https://www.aromadiolio.com/North Wood Watcheshttps://www.instagram.com/north.wood.watch/Atheera Jewelshttps://www.instagram.com/atheera_jewels/https://atheera.me/Lex and Foxhttps://www.instagram.com/lexandfox/https://lexandfox.com/Spring in Summerhttps://www.instagram.com/springinsummer_sis/https://springinsummer.co/Little Necklacehttps://www.instagram.com/littlenecklace.baby/Maysanhttps://www.instagram.com/maysan.uae/The GFT Boxhttps://www.instagram.com/thegftbox/https://www.thegftbox.ae/Tiki Tanhttps://www.instagram.com/tikitanme/https://tikitan.org/Globalistinahttps://www.instagram.com/globalistina/https://globalistina.com/Parfum.aehttps://www.parfum.ae/oils/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmJOqeC4BIzGExQq9A2VjVUwxt9saesiyWeI1PeZwAJk-yKneUaYrsgaAlYjEALw_wcBLMTD DXBhttps://www.instagram.com/lmtddxb/https://www.lmtddxb.com/Next of Kin is my own brand, but other than that this is unsponsored, I have not told any of these brandsSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 21 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am so pleased to be joined on this episode by Natalie Robinson, who has a number of photography-based businesses here in Dubai, including Wild Child which is where I met Natalie when she photographed my very first shoot for Next of Kin baby clothes!I asked Natalie to be on the show because she has an interesting background growing up between America, Belgium, Singapore and the UK so I wanted to find out how that influenced her as a parent to 3 children that she chose to raise in UAE. With a 10, 13 and 15 year old, she also gives me an insight into raising teenagers here and some good tips! As well as this, I was keen to understand her experience as a business owner, how she found her passion, and her reflections on 12 years in business.Natalie's Links:For family, pregnancy, newborn shoots: www.natalierobinson.me and www.instagram.com/natalierobinson_lifeincolourFor The Photo Club, photography classes for kids + teens: www.thephotoclub.me and www.instagram.com/thephotoclubuaeFor Wild Child, photography and videography for kids brands: www.instagram.com/wildchild.meFor Your Brand You, lifestyle business portraits for female entrepreneurs: www.instagram.com/yourbrandyouFor Camera Chameleons, creative photography retreats: www.camerachameleons.com and www.instagram.com/camerachameleonsOther Links Mentioned:Gulf Photo Plus: https://gulfphotoplus.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqP2pBhDMARIsAJQ0Czr8D0nQLF4JLc7hrp6-aH26f7R6Ni4OwJycIxLqw-MnBhcISOs5-sgaAhpTEALw_wcBDubai Mums of Teens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/740892582650344/Use code PODCAST10 for 10% discount on Next of Kin baby clothes https://nextofkin.ae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 20 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week's episode is a  chatty catch-up about the reality of being a toddler Mum and a behind-the-scenes of the rollercoaster of launching the brand. Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off on https://nextofkin.ae/Links: The Camel Farm: https://www.instagram.com/thecamelfarmdubai/Simhona: https://www.instagram.com/sim.hona/Female Fusion: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork/Wild Child: https://www.instagram.com/wildchild.me/JA Creative Studio: https://www.instagram.com/ja_creative_studio/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 19 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am so pleased to be joined on this episode by Laura Barrett, a women health physiotherapist based at Genesis clinic in Dubai. Laura has nearly 20 years of experience specialising in postnatal women's health, she has been offering the Mummy MOT for the last 5 years. I went to see Laura myself for a Mummy MOT and feel like I need to tell you all about it, because I couldn't believe what a difference it made to my recovery.We'll be discussing:What is the Mummy MOT and is it for me?Do you still need one if you have a c-section?What aches and pains are normal during pregnancy and postpartum?Tips for posture when breastfeedingHow to reduce your risk of tearing during deliveryAnd much more including Laura's motherhood experience as an expat who tried to move back to the UK but she's back, and staying firmly put!Links:Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themummyphysiodxb/Genesis clinic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesis_dubai/Genesis website: https://www.genesis-dubai.com/Epi-no: https://epi-no.co.uk/Use code PODCAST10 for 10% discount on Next of Kin baby clothes https://nextofkin.ae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

This week I am interrupting the usual schedule to make a very special announcement that Next of Kin, the brand of baby clothing which I have been working tirelessly on, is now live!Use code: PODCAST10 at checkout to get 10% discount off your total order.Links:Shop now: https://nextofkin.ae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 17 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I am so pleased to be joined on this episode by Leilani, Founder of Wildflower Family Coaching, and Mum of 2. It is reported that 2/3rds of couples report a drop in relationship quality after having children. As a trained counselor, Leilani has a wealth of experience helping families to navigate this change and she shares some of her tips with me as well as advice on how to access attainable support in varying forms. This episode is aimed at the Dads too! I run my personal top tips for Dads-to-be past Leilani to get her input.Links:Wildflower Family Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildflower.family.coachingSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 16 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.This week's episode is a special one for me. It is nearly Bonnie's first birthday so I want to talk to you all about my experience of this first year of Motherhood.  During the episode, I will try to answer questions like:What was my experience of the newborn phase?Am I the Mum that I thought I would be?Which phases I found difficultWhat tips and advice do I have for new parents?What shocked me about parenthood (spoiler: a lot, I really could have written a very long list!)How have I changed as a person during the last year?I will also give a quick update on Next of Kin the brand!Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 15 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. I am so pleased to be joined on this episode by Farah, Founder of Girls Who Walk Dubai, and first-time Mum to 1 year-old Layla. I find Farah's journey really inspiring, and I myself have felt the magic of joining the Girls Who Walk net-walks. In fact, as mentioned in the episode, I was encouraged to start Next of Kin on one of these free walks!I was keen to know how Farah had created and grown the group, and during these discussions Farah shared so many tips from confidence, following your dream, staying connected to your partner, and so much more! We have a lot of similarities, including our current parenting phase, so personally, it was great to chat with someone on a similar journey to me, experiencing shared struggles and emotions.Links:Girls Who Walk Dubai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlswhowalkdubai/Mint Market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mint_uae/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 14 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I feel very lucky to have been able to rack Millie from @consciously.montessori brain on all things Montessori for this episode. Millie has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, a master's in Psychology, and years of experience as a Montessori educator, but importantly, she's also a Mum to 1-year-old Rupert so she can speak to us honestly about how she implements a Montessori approach at home for her son. I personally picked up a lot of tips that I want to add to my own parenting toolkit. Some things that we discuss include:What is the Montessori approach?What is the difference between Montessori schools and traditional schooling?What age range does Montessori apply to?How to approach boundaries, difficult behaviour, and big emotionsI admit to 'un-montessori-ing' our floorbed... and much more!Links:Millie's Instagram account @consciously.montessori: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.montessori/The Montessori Baby book: https://amzn.to/3EAtbDzThe Montessori Toddler book: https://amzn.to/3Lm6VBcSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 13 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.In this week's episode I want to get real about sleep and the societal expectations surrounding it. After reading Lucy Pasha-Robinsons article for the Guardian on societal expectations around sleep and how it is used as a measure of parenting success, I want to open up as a Mother in the depths of sleep deprivation about my journey so far in the last 11 months. This leads me on to discussing the ever-present conflicting advice and duality of emotions.  Links:Tots Play (for Social Tots classes) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totsplaydubaidl/Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/28/baby-sleep-parenting-competence-shameAshley James on Happy Mum Happy Baby Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ashley-james/id1277078956?i=1000626037645Regular Mumz Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwwq6lvAdGt/The Safe Sleep Seven: https://llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry: https://www.amazon.ae/Book-Wish-Your-Parents-Read/dp/1984879553/ref=asc_df_1984879553/?tag=googleshopp09-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=406796141958&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6512521296799978027&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000013&hvtargid=pla-905377946581&psc=1SocialMomsUAE post on Duality: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwKWF55p7ru/?img_index=1Lisa from Lullabies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lullabiesdxb/?hl=enThe Scottish Soul Sister Online Course: https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/online-courseSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 12 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.It's just me for this week's episode, I catch you up on how the brand launch is going and my feelings about leaving my job and deciding to start a business. On the mumpreneur theme, I then give you my 6 ideas, or sparks of inspiration, for new career ideas or income streams, especially for us Mums! If you don't want to return to work after maternity leave, I hope this helps you to come up with some ideas. I also discuss the practicalities of how to get started on your own business. For my Mum-llema this week I need your help and ideas of ethical animal-themed things to do in Dubai with my little one.My recommendation for the week is TKD lingerie.Please follow on Instagram, I need your input for topic and guest ideas for future episodes, I am also doing a model call over on Instagram for my upcoming photoshoot for Next of Kin brand launch.Links:Tots Play (for Discovery Tots and Social Tots classes) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totsplaydubaidl/Tots Play Website: https://www.totsplay.co.uk/dubaidlKatie Jane (baby sign language course) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiejane_dubai/Base Brands (product-based business support): https://www.instagram.com/base.brands/For dog adoption days in Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/doggie_adventures_in_dubai/TKD lingerie: https://www.instagram.com/tkd_lingerie/Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 11 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.Today I am joined on the podcast by Steph from Tots Play. Originally from Liverpool, Steph has 10 years of experience as a teacher specialising in Early Years, and recently bought Tots Play, baby and toddler development classes, over to Dubai from the UK. I first met Steph a few months ago when I started taking Bonnie to her Discovery Tots classes, which I highly recommend!In this episode, we talk about baby development and how to play with your baby, especially in the early months. Steph is full of encouraging tips and advice from how to leave the house for the first time on your own with a newborn, to why baby sign language, yoga, and tummy time are recommended, and tips on how to try them out with your baby. I really appreciate Steph opening up about her tough feeding journey, I can't believe after having to undergo surgery she was still encouraged to breastfeed, and after this chat, I wish we could eradicate the judgment around how we feed our babies.Of course, I personally also had to ask Steph about how she was finding owning her first business so I can take some learnings for Next of Kin!Links:Steph's email: stephw@totsplay.co.ukSteph's Tots Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totsplaydubaidl/Tots Play Website: https://www.totsplay.co.uk/dubaidlFoil Blanket (ad aff link): https://amzn.to/3OOLGJ2Thats not my... books (ad aff link): https://amzn.to/3OKERbxSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 10 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.Today I am joined on the podcast by Julie Haydn-Higgins aka The IG Midwife. Julie is a UK-trained Midwife with 18 years of experience. We'll talk in-depth about how her own complicated pregnancies, adoption, and motherhood journey have helped her to become such a passionate Midwife. Not only is Julie a practicing Midwife but she works tirelessly to improve maternal care and to create the community that we are lacking as expats. If that wasn't enough she also runs 2 companies; Women and Families Wellbeing and British Care.It was so enjoyable to get to know Julie and find out about her life and what makes her so positive and able to live life to the fullest. She also covered all of the most asked questions:Tips for easing morning sicknessDoes it matter how much weight you gain in pregnancy? What is normal?How will I know when I am in labour?How to choose a good doctor When to see a doctorWhat causes flat head syndrome and how to prevent it?How do I nurture my baby into a happy and confident adult? When can a baby fly and top tips for the planeAnd so much more! TRIGGER WARNING, do be advised that we briefly discuss pre-term births and baby loss as this was sadly part of Julie's own motherhood journeyLinks:The IG Midwife: https://www.instagram.com/igmidwife/ Women and Families Wellbeing: https://www.instagram.com/womenandfamilieswellbeing/British Care: https://www.instagram.com/britishcare_ae/This episode is not sponsored.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 9 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. This podcast follows along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!In this episode, I have used my UK break as time to reflect on the changes I need to make going forwards to become a more productive and present Mother. I have also given myself a Q1 review of working for myself and what I have learnt from my first 3 months as a Mumpreneur and my goals going forwards. As always I pose a Mum-llema (spoiler: how do you make time for yourself as a Mum so that you don't burn out?) and I have a recommendation of books for babies.Links:Indestructible books (AD aff link): https://www.amazon.ae/gp/search?ie=UTF8&tag=nextofkin-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=141038c1e2950d5b1fd00662fc23fd0b&camp=247&creative=1211&index=books&keywords=Indestructible book">Indestructible BooksMy Interview on the Buyer to Badass Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/emma-founder-of-next-of-kin-the-reality-of/id1677356145?i=1000622120008Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 8 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. This podcast follows along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!This episode is a chatty check-in from my inlaw's house in the UK.  I take a look back on that first week postpartum and what I found surprising. I also discuss advice for pregnant ladies and whether you should listen to any advice at all!Links:Buyer to Badass Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-buyer-to-badass-podcast/id1677356145Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 7 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. This podcast follows along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!This episode is a chatty update where I check in with the Mums of 8-10 month old rascals, I update you on my mission to find the best family things to do in Dubai to beat the heat. I'll also be discussing nanny culture in Dubai and childcare options, before ending the episode with a Mum-llema (how to keep baby car seats cool in summer) and a recommendation for, hands down, the best newborn toy! Links:Nikki aka The Scottish Soul Sister: https://www.instagram.com/thescottishsoulsister/?hl=enLisa Lullabies: https://www.instagram.com/lullabiesdxb/?hl=enBuyer to Badass Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-buyer-to-badass-podcast/id1677356145Fia Fia: https://www.instagram.com/fiafiakidsplay/?hl=en The Great British Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatbritishcafe/?hl=enIkea Klappa Rattle: https://www.ikea.com/ae/en/p/klappa-rattle-multicolour-yellow-30556743/This episode is not sponsored, all views and recommendations are my own.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 6 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.Today I am joined on the podcast by Lisa Adair from Lullabies. Lisa has 20 years of experience as a NICU and pediatric nurse in the UK and the Gulf. Now Lisa is using her knowledge and passion to help families with breastfeeding support and gentle, holistic sleep coaching. I really enjoyed hearing about Lisa's experience nursing in Saudi Arabia. I loved how funny and honest she is when admitting to calling 111 about her vomiting baby despite her own nursing experience. I also managed to take away some tips when it comes to getting my baby to take a bottle, and we discuss the sleep coaching industry and what makes her approach gentle and holistic. Links:Lullabies Website: https://lullabies.ae/ Lullabies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lullabiesdxb/?hl=enLullabies Link tree: https://linktr.ee/lullabiesdxbTMF for Woohoo Wednesday Playdate: https://www.instagram.com/themumfolk/?hl=enSafe Sleep Seven: https://llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/The Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/This episode is not sponsored.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 5 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. Today I am joined on the podcast by Nikki Steele aka The Scottish Soul Sister. Nikki is originally from Scotland, married to an American, she has a dog from Montenegro, and a little boy Archie who all live here in Dubai. Becoming a Mum and her experience with postnatal depression was the catalyst for Nikki to take a completely new route from hairdressing to becoming a coach, speaker, and maternal mental health advocate. The simplicity of Nikki's approach, as well as her wonderfully warm personality, is what drew me to want her to be my very first guest here on Next of Kin. She offers us a glimpse into her 10 steps which she has cleverly made into an online course Stepping Into Parenthood. In this episode, we get chatting about some of the key pillars of positive mental health for all parents whether they are struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety or are coping just fine, there are strategies, tools, and support that you can implement for yourself to build a mental health or self-care toolkit.  Links for The Scottish Soul Sister:Website (and online course): https://www.thescottishsoulsister.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/thescottishsoulsisterFacebook: https://facebook.com/thescottishsoulsisterLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-steele-osborne-848448219This episode is not sponsored.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

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Welcome to episode 4 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! My name is Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. Join our supportive community and follow along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!In this episode, I discuss the juggle of starting a business whilst having a baby which leads me on to 6 reasons why becoming a Mother should have a positive impact on your career performance. My weekly Mum-llema is bought to you by my current lack of sleep! Will a Montessori floor bed help? Lastly, I have a toy rental recommendation. Links:Tots Play (Discovery Tots Classes) https://www.instagram.com/totsplaydubaidl/Unfiltered Mums Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/theunfilteredmums/Kiddos Toy Rental https://kiddostoysclub.com/This episode is not sponsored, all views and recommendations are my own.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 3 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! My name is Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. Join our supportive community and follow along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!In this episode, I discuss my own experience of having a baby here in Dubai as an unmarried mother. I also have a bit of fun going through my Google search history. As always I have a Mum-llema for you and a recommendation.Links:Flow Fit: https://flowfit.ae/This episode is not sponsored, all views and recommendations are my own.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 2 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! My name is Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. Join our supportive community and follow along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!In this episode, I discuss my podcasting nerves and the coincidences that happened as I launched this podcast! I have a recommendation for something to do with the kids in UAE during summer. I'll update you on the progress of my previous mum-llemas and add a new one into the mix. Then we finish up by discussing travel strollers. Links: Buyer to Badass podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2152926 @DubaiTravelMum for the Finding You Now podcast: https://www.instagram.com/dubaitravelmum/?hl=en Arabian Wildlife Centre: https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/activities/wildlife/arabias-wildlife-centre/ Leclerc Influencer Stroller (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.ae/s?k=leclerc+influencer+Stroller&i=baby&camp=247&creative=1211&linkCode=ur2&linkId=bc6a5133b06175799110cba1fa152b77&tag=nextofkin-21 ATB Mums Insta: https://www.instagram.com/atbmums/?hl=en Dubai Mums Meet Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dubaimumsmeet/?hl=en The Mum Folk Insta: https://www.instagram.com/themumfolk/?hl=en The Mum Club Dubai Insta: https://www.instagram.com/themumclub.dubai/?hl=enThis episode is not sponsored, all views and recommendations are my own.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to episode 1 of Next of Kin: Parents Podcast! My name is Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE. Join our supportive community and follow along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!In this episode, I update you on the beginnings of my business and then I jump on the bandwagon of the viral baby names I love but won't be using trend. I then go on to discuss the pros and cons of hypnobirthing, my weekly mum-llema (spoiler alert, it has to do with routines) and lastly I have a great recommendation to help you choose your baby name.  Links:Positive Birth Company: https://thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/ Kinder App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kinder-find-baby-names/id1068421785Blog post: https://nextofkin.ae/blogs/news/hypnobirthing-pros-and-consThis episode is not sponsored, all views and recommendations are my own.Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Welcome to our pilot episode, the launch of Next of Kin the Parents Podcast! My name is Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1 living in Dubai, UAE. Join our supportive community and follow along my expat motherhood journey as I navigate being a first-time Mum and starting my first business!In this pilot episode, I will introduce myself and Next of Kin and what you should expect from the podcast going forwards. I also discuss my rules for speaking to pregnant people, my Mum-llema of the week, and a recommendation for anyone with a full camera roll and empty storage!Links:Intercontinental RAK: https://icrasalkhaimah.com/en/Get Sorted App: https://sorted.app/Blog post: https://nextofkin.ae/blogs/news/3-rules-for-speaking-to-pregnant-peopleThis episode is not sponsored, all views and recommendations are my own.You'll have to excuse my dodgy voice and editing skills - I promise to improve as the episodes go on!Support the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae