I hope you are all well and surviving the end of the school term. I know so many have been impacted by rising Covid cases and cancellations of nativity plays and carol concerts as a result. Thinking of you all as we navigate to the end of term.
Since our last newsletter, we've been lucky enough to interview 3 brilliant WoMos and can share with you our newest guest post and event:
As we grow clients for our WoMo tech platform, to transform maternity leave for businesses and mothers alike, I am asking for a favour to help build the brand and spread the word about WoMo. I would be grateful if you would be willing to introduce me to any HR, diversity, employee reward or senior contacts you have either at a business you work with currently, one you have worked with or just someone you know. The purpose of the introduction would be for me to explore the challenges the business faces presently with supporting working mothers and how we might help.
I am giving away a wellbeing box of loveliness to anyone who introduces me to someone with who I end up having a face to face or video call. (They don't even have to buy anything for you to get your box as the most important thing for me is meeting with businesses to understand their challenges).
Do not worry if you cannot think of anyone I do understand, but if you could help me, I would be over the moon.
MEET THE WOMOS: LINDSAY
I am COO of a start-up called The Bear Can Read. The Bear Can Read is a London-based female led small business that provides learn-to-read subscription boxes in partnership with Oxford University Press. I'm also mum to Charlotte (age 11) and Natalie (age 8). Natalie is at a primary school which is around the corner from my office –very convenient. Charlotte has recently started secondary school and is now independently commuting to/from school with a friend; which is a big adjustment – but makes logistics so much easier!
Here's a taster from her interview:
WHAT'S THE ONE THING YOU WISHED YOU KNEW BEFORE BECOMING A WOMO?
"I was struggling when I was looking for the perfect solution to enable me to return to work. When I stopped looking, the perfect job found me."
I'm the CEO of an Insurance business, my kids are at school but when not both myself and my partner share the responsibility between us. In fairness she probably picks up more than me currently as she's taken a break from her career in the city to write a children's book so is at home more than I am.
MEET THE WOMOS: CLARE
I'm a Senior Recruitment Consultant for a boutique agency in London. My children are 22 months and 4 months. My son went to nursery 3 days a week when I was back at work and I plan to go back to work next Spring 4 days a week.
GUEST POST: SALLY FROM NOTES ON MOTHERHOOD
We were delighted to have Sally from Notes on Motherhood join us over on the blog. Sally shares her words of wisdom and useful advice for busy working mums.
Sally shares beautiful notes written by fellow parents and, occasionally, her own thoughts too!
WOMO EVENT: 15th December - Staying Present - Movement and Q&A with Titta Laattala Laattala
Our friends at 58 WELLBEING are hostings some lovely online group sessions with their wonderful therapists and would like to extend the invitation to our WoMo community.
mylordmyfriend posted: " Robert Robinson was an English clergyman who lived in the 18th century. Not only was he a gifted pastor and preacher, he was also a highly gifted poet and hymn writer. However, after many years in the pastorate, his faith began to drift. He left the "
Robert Robinson was an English clergyman who lived in the 18th century. Not only was he a gifted pastor and preacher, he was also a highly gifted poet and hymn writer. However, after many years in the pastorate, his faith began to drift. He left the ministry and finished up in France, indulging himself in sin.One night, he was riding in a carriage with a Parisian socialite who had recently been converted to Christ.
She was interested in his opinion on some poetry she was reading: Come thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace, Streams of mercy never failing, Call for hymns of loudest praise.When she looked up from her reading, the socialite noticed Robinson was crying.
"What do I think of it?" he asked in a broken voice. "I wrote it. But now I've drifted away from Him and can't find my way back.""But don't you see?" the woman said gently, "The way back is written right here in the third line of your poem: Streams of mercy never ceasing.
Those streams are flowing even here in Paris tonight."That night, Robinson wept sorely for his backsliding and recommitted his life to Christ.
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