When we say ‘first steps’ - what comes to mind? Perhaps a joyous memory, peppered with a little anxiety also. Watching the people we hold most dear take their first canter towards independence is usually something that is etched into our heads and hearts forever. This platform is honoured to be working with @clarksshoes talk about the major milestone for both parent and child. Clarks are more than just expert shoemakers. They are proud to create every design with their consumers wellbeing in mind, especially so when it comes to their First Shoes collection. Thanks to their strong link with Salford University, they are always ahead of the field, leading the latest research regarding children’s feet and their development working in partnership with Podiatry researchers and specialists. All this knowledge and expertise goes into the creation of every single Clarks kids design, ensuring they protect and nurture little feet. In our latest podcast episode we go a little deeper into the meaning of ‘ first steps’ and talk to a Clark’s specialist about how important it is to get our kids off on the right foot. *as part of this collaboration MMD have chosen to make a donation of new school shoes to two classes of primary school children and Clark’s have matched our donation Visit https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/ or https://www.instagram.com/clarksshoes/ to find out more

Today we are speaking to Laura Bailey. We met a few years ago and her sense of humor is incredible, she'll have you laughing and crying all while maintaining a level of truth telling one can only admire. Laura speaks to us about living with cancer. She shared with us how she parents her 3 children while doing so, in addition to what life was like before and being mum to a teen. Her youngest Effy was a welcomed addition who hung out with us while recording this episode. Find Laura here: https://www.instagram.com/thatmumwithcancer/ Find Remi here: https://www.instagram.com/remi.sade/?hl=en Find us and get involved here: https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/?hl=en www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

This episode was a special one to record. This is the first time Hayley has spoken with anyone about her parenting experiences. Hayley is a mum of three. We are very honoured she chose to trust us here at MMD. Hayley chatted with us about having 2 under 2, young motherhood, loneliness, internet/console safety, Instagram vs reality vs privacy and how her life has changed. You’ll here us mention her blog towards the end of the ep. However since the episode was recorded; Hayley has gone on to create a children’s wear line too ZakLdnClothing so that is the link in her bio. Find Hayley here: https://instagram.com/hayleymarn?igshid=14b5doo19yj0d Buy Zak LDN Clothing here: https://zakldn.com/ Find Remi here: https://www.instagram.com/remi.sade/?hl=en Find us and get involved here: https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/?hl=en www.makemotherhooddiverse.com