The Hormonal Hangover: Why You Feel Flat After a Big Day
Ever woken up after a big day—birthdays, work events, family chaos—feeling totally wiped out? You’re not imagining it. This “hormonal hangover” is real. Learn why your body feels so drained (especially before your period) and get simple tips to recover and feel like yourself again.
From Mum Guilt to Gut Health: Why Your Microbiome Might Be Sabotaging Your Mood
Discover how your gut health impacts mood, resilience, and anxiety. Learn why the microbiome matters for mums, and simple ways to support your digestion and mental wellbeing.
Protecting Your Hard Work: Essential Financial Controls for the Solo Founder
Learn simple, effective financial habits every solo founder needs. Discover how to separate business and personal finances, tame receipts, and stay tax-ready with ease.
Cortisol Chaos: Stress, Hormones, and the Invisible Load of Motherhood
Discover how chronic stress and hormonal imbalance affect mums and women in business. Learn practical tips to balance cortisol, improve wellbeing, and lighten the invisible load of motherhood.
From Kitchen Table to Supermarket Shelves: How Nourish Founder Ineke Built a Healthy Snack Brand That’s Fueling the Nation
Ten years ago, Ineke sat at her kitchen table with a dream — to create free-from, wholefood snacks that actually tasted good. Today, Nourish is stocked by Ocado, Wholefoods and more, with a gut-loving product range and a powerful mission to support women’s health.
Hot, Bothered and Hormonal? Why You’re Feeling the Heat More Than Others, and What You Can Do About It
Ever feel like you’re melting while everyone else is fine? You’re not imagining it. Hormones impact how women regulate heat — here’s what you can do to keep your cool, written by Leah, founder and CEO, of The House of Hormones.
What’s your why?
Meet Harps—MOB member, mum of two, and former corporate marketer. Here she opens up about starting her entrepreneurial journey. From self-doubt to strategy, this post is a must-read for mums launching or growing a business.
Meet Chloë Luxton, The Founder of Bramley: award-winning and B Corp certified, beauty & wellness brand
From launching a skincare brand for her husband’s beautiful countryside pub to scaling a nationwide business, Bramley founder Chloë Luxton shares her journey through motherhood, money, and making time for herself.
How Guilt Led Me to Build a Business That Helps Other Mothers Flourish, By Belinda Jane Batt
Meet Mobster Belinda, a mum, coach and author, this is her building story.
"I thought guilt meant I was failing. Instead, it became the spark that led me to create a business—and a book—that empowers other mothers to flourish."
How The SEN Expert Was Born
Meet MOB Member Claire Walley, a former Deputy Head and SENCO.
Here she shares her journey from school leadership to launching The SEN Expert—building a values-led consultancy that empowers families, schools, and local authorities with compassionate, expert SEND support.
When Your Child Needs a PA: A SEND Parent's Story
“Nobody hands you a manual when your child has additional needs.”
Meet Catherine Ann - MOB Member, SEND Parent and the founder of life admin app - Doqit!
Hear her building story, and how being a mother - and a SEND parent to her daughter Chloe - shaped her incredible tech building journey.
Why We Need to Stop Dismissing Our Symptoms By Leah, Psychologist & CEO of The House of Hormones
Ever said “I’m probably just overreacting”? You’re not. In this blog, MOB wellbeing writer, Psychologist and CEO of The House of Hormones, Leah, explains how self-gaslighting stops mums from getting the hormone health support they need — and how to start tuning in to your symptoms.
From Vision to Reality: Our KindHaus building Journey
Meet MOB Member and KindHaus founder Ann-Marie. Here she shares her startup journey—from a Virgin Startup Loan and a failed property deal to raising £250K in SEIS funding. Discover how community support, adaptability, and passion turned an idea for flexible childcare and co-working into East London’s next parent oasis. Ready to work alongside your little one? Read on and Join the waitlist!
Is Mum Brain A Myth?
Mum brain’—that forgetful fog—actually has a biological basis. Fluctuations in oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and brain rewiring after childbirth all play a role. Psychologist , Leah, founder of The House of Hormones explains why it’s normal—and shares hormone-happy strategies like sleep hacks, brain-boosting foods, and simple movement to support your mental clarity.
Mental Health and What Your Hormones Have To Do With It
Hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and cortisol shape mood, stress, and energy—especially for mums running businesses. Psychologist Leah from The House of Hormones explains how to track your cycle, eat for hormone health, and prioritise rest to support both your head and your heart.
“It’s Less About Chasing Bigger Numbers and More About Having Enough” – Ola’s Career Journey and How Motherhood Shaped It
Meet MOB Member and mum-of-two Ola Hotson. Here she shares how furlough pushed her into freelancing as a virtual assistant, enabling her to juggle school trips, client deadlines, and family time. Learn her top tips for organisation, client trust, and maintaining work–life harmony—plus why connecting with a supportive community like Mums Who Build made all the difference.
Check-out Peace of mind: Ola’s incredible 4 week course that prepares your Affairs for the Future
How Motherhood Transformed Me: Finding Yourself Through Parenting, by salima saxton
I knew exactly what kind of mother I’d be—until motherhood upended every plan. From Laura Ashley dreams to sleepless nights with three kids, Salima Saxton - writer, actor, coach and co-founder @womenaremad - reflects on how parenting taught her authenticity, resilience, and to ‘go through it’ fearlessly. Read on for an uplifting journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the beautiful chaos of family life.
Your Financial Toolkit: The Non- Negotiables Before You Launch Your Dream Business
Juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship? Don’t overlook the essentials. Discover five non-negotiable financial tools—clear projections, accounting software, basic controls, cash-burn awareness, and funding options—to launch your dream business with confidence and peace of mind. Written by Fractional CFO and founder of Wright&CO, Sophie Wright.
Introducing The House of Hormones Podcast: Real Talk, Expert Advice & Stories That Stick
The House of Hormones Podcast is live! Hosted by Leah, MOB Member, mum, psychologist and menopause coach, this podcast is for women and mums navigating hormonal health, fertility, PCOS, perimenopause and more — with honesty, humour, and zero judgement.
“I Didn’t Know How Much I Needed a Community Until I Had One”
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, MOB Co-founder, Georgie shares her story — from trauma and isolation to healing and purpose — and how community changed everything. Discover Mums Who Build and join our free, weekly Big Mob Mum Meet-up in London where the power of community and connection can be truly experienced, in real life, week in week out.