The Mama Assembly | Coffee. Chaos. Creative Business.

Real Stories. Creative Momentum. Mum Life - Unfiltered.

Whether you’re sketching designs between school drop-offs, writing posts in your car at soccer training, or building a creative business between loads of laundry, welcome.

This is The Mama Assembly blog hub - home to two series that celebrate the messy, magical overlap of motherhood and ambition:

☕ The Mama Edit and ✨ No Filter Fridays.

Here, we talk about the juggle, the joy, and the little wins that keep us going, one reheated coffee at a time.

☕The Mama Edit – Creative Business, Mindset & Mum Life

Where creative business meets real life.

The Mama Edit dives into the stories, lessons, and mindset shifts behind building a business as a mum - no filters, no fluff, just practical inspiration for creative women who are doing it all.

It’s part business, part motherhood, part motivation - and always honest.

Inside The Mama Edit you’ll find:

• Creative business insights and productivity tips for mums

• Real talk about balance, burnout, and finding your rhythm again

• Highlights from my LinkedIn mini-series on motherhood and identity

• A few of my favourite creative resources, including Creative Fabrica, where I find fonts, mockups, and design magic that keep my projects rolling (affiliate link - any commissions I earn help to keep me in business and my content growing, thanks!)

💬 It’s the blog for mums who crave creativity, connection, and a bit of calm amid the chaos.

👉 Read The Mama Edit →

✨ No Filter Fridays – Mum Life, Business & Boundaries

No BS. No filters. Just real life.

Every Friday(ish), we dive into the glorious mess of motherhood, the burnout, the boundaries, the identity shifts, and the laughs that save us.

It’s where ambition meets exhaustion and coffee meets clarity.

Recent posts include:

• Issue 1: Screens, Screaming & Sanity: We Survived (Just)
• Issue 2: The Mum-Turned-Boss Energy Shift
• Issue 3: Why Saying “Just One Minute” Isn’t Failing — It’s Surviving (and I’m Here for It
• Issue 4: My House Is a Mess and So Am I (But Also, I’m Doing Great)

🧘♀️ It’s the blog for mums who need a moment, and a reminder that they’re not alone.

👉 Read No Filter Fridays →

❓Why Two Blogs?

Because motherhood and creativity rarely fit into neat boxes.

Sometimes you want practical perspective, something that helps you build, grow, or rethink your business.
Other days, you just want real talk, something that makes you laugh, nod, or feel seen.

This is that space.

👋 Meet Gill

Hi, I’m Gill, mum of two, maker of many things, and the voice behind The Mama Assembly.

After 25+ years leading teams and projects in corporate life, I now pour that experience (and my caffeine) into helping other mums turn creativity into momentum, without losing themselves along the way.

Here, you’ll find stories, tools, and reflections that remind you that progress counts, perfection doesn’t, and you’re already doing better than you think.

Ready to Dive In?

Grab your coffee (reheated or not) and pick your path:
☕ The Mama Edit – creative business, mindset, and mum life
💬 No Filter Fridays – real talk, chaos, and caffeine therapy

Welcome to The Mama Assembly, where making meets momentum, and your life and business get to grow side by side (even if your laundry pile does too).