Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue is a podcast about modern motherhood - the ambition, the identity shifts, the invisible load, and the quiet recalibrations that happen behind the scenes.I’m Maryanne. I’m a mum of three, a founder, and someone who has spent most of her adult life building businesses while raising a family, often at the same time, usually a little exhausted, and always learning as I go. This podcast is where I have the conversations I wish I’d heard earlier - the honest ones about work, money, ambition, relationships, burnout, confidence, health, and what it really means to build...
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Travelling With Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
<p>Travelling with kids isn’t quite the relaxing escape it once was - but it can still be one of the most rewarding, memorable things you do as a family.</p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing an honest take on what travel really looks like with three children and some of my favourite spots to visit, including the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa - which struck that rare balance between true luxury and genuine ease with children - and Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, which was quite possibly the most enjoyable holiday the kids have ever had.</p><p>I...
Relocating to Dubai, Slow Living & Raising Kids Overseas with Laura Jones
<p><br/>Today we’re joined by a guest who is quietly redefining what life in Dubai can really look like - and this is a powerful listen for anyone moving here, or wondering if the city is the right fit for their family.<br/><br/></p><p>Laura Jones is a mum of three and the creator behind Home by Laura Jones, where she shares a slower, more intentional side of life in a city often known for its speed, luxury and excess.</p><p>After moving to Dubai over a decade ago, Laura made a conscious decision to bu...
The Juggle, The Diagnosis & The Breakthroughs: Helen Farmer on Living Life Loudly and Honestly
<p>Today’s guest is no stranger to the spotlight -or to the juggle. Helen Farmer is a much-loved voice across the UAE: broadcaster, writer, mum, and now, published author. </p><p>But behind the headlines and the mic is a story of grit, growth, and learning to thrive with ADHD - while raising kids, writing books, and showing up every day with honesty and heart. </p><p>In this episode, we explore what balance really means, how diagnosis can reshape identity, and the surprising freedom that comes from setting boundaries. </p><p><br/></p><p>Find Helen on Instagram: https...
The Money Conversations Women Need to Start Having with Beth Clay
<p>Today, we’re joined by Beth Clay, founder of Finance Her Well, to talk about something many of us think about often but don’t always talk about openly - money.</p><p>From the psychology behind our relationship with money to why so many women feel stress or shame around finances, this conversation explores how our experiences shape the way we earn, save, spend and invest.</p><p>Beth also shares simple ways to start building financial confidence and making your money work for you - whether you're navigating finances in a relationship, thinking about investing, or simply tryi...
Building a Business Around Motherhood (Without Burning Out) with Deborah Henning
<p>Today we’re joined by a guest who has spent over two decades building businesses and now helps women do the same while navigating motherhood, ambition, and the reality of limited time.</p><p>Deborah Henning is an entrepreneur, mentor and the founder of Self Made CEO, a mentorship program designed to help women build profitable businesses without sacrificing their families, their wellbeing, or their identity along the way.</p><p>After running a fashion brand for 15 years and later building a multi-six-figure consultancy working with some of the Middle East’s biggest retail names, Deborah made a bold shift...
Motherhood, Ambition & Reinventing Your Life with Camilla Rhuda
<p>Today we’re joined by a guest whose journey proves that reinvention doesn’t have to take years - sometimes it starts with one video and the courage to press post.</p><p>Camilla Rhuda is a Dubai-based content creator who went from working as a teacher and governess to building a rapidly growing social media platform in less than a year. What began as a creative outlet after becoming a mum quickly turned into a career - with viral videos, brand partnerships, and a community drawn to her honesty, humour and refreshingly real take on motherhood and life in D...
From Burnout to Balance with Sana El Banna
<p>Today we’re diving into something that has honestly blown my mind - gut health. I recently did three tests with Precision Wellness: the Gut Chex, Nutri Chex, and a Functional Blood Test. The results were eye-opening. We found that my gut was out of balance, the supplements I’d been religiously taking weren’t even being absorbed, and I might not actually be coeliac after all.</p><p>So I had to get the brilliant Dr. Sana from Precision Wellness on the podcast to break this all down. We’re going to talk about why gut health is such a g...
Motherhood & ADHD: From Overwhelmed to Empowered with Emily Mayers
<p>Today I’m joined by the wonderful Emily Mayers, the founder of The Working Dream. Emily is a coach and advocate who specialises in supporting women particularly mothers who are navigating ADHD and the challenges that come with balancing motherhood, work, and identity.</p><p> </p><p>Through The Working Dream, she helps women move from overwhelm and self-doubt into confidence, clarity, and practical systems that actually work for them. Emily has been instrumental in shining a light on how ADHD presents in women often very differently from the stereotypes we grew up with and why so many mothers are...
Stress, Burnout, and Nervous System Regulation with Alice Law
<p>Today’s guest is Alice Law - a wellbeing expert, educator and the author of Unstressable, a book that completely reframes how we understand stress.</p><p>Alice’s work focuses on the nervous system and why so many high-functioning women feel permanently exhausted, overwhelmed or wired, even when life looks “fine” from the outside.</p><p>What I love about Alice’s approach is that it’s not about bubble baths or adding more to your to-do list. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening in your body, why modern life keeps us in a constant state of stress, and h...
Motherhood, Business, and the Juggle: Aliesha Malik on Finding Balance
<p>Today we’re joined by Aliesha Brar - a woman who truly knows what it means to wear many hats. From fashion and luxury to design, culinary arts and now entrepreneurship, Aliesha’s career has taken her across industries and continents. But it was becoming a mother that inspired her to take a leap into creating something of her own. </p><p>As the founder of Boo Boo Laand, a premium children’s entertainment concept in Dubai, Aliesha has combined creativity, business acumen, and her personal experience of motherhood to bring her vision to life. But beyond the business, she’s a...
