Creating A Space

20/08/2026

Lately I’ve been trying to reframe storytelling as being in service to other people.

By sharing your story, your life, and the things you’ve experienced, you could genuinely inspire someone else.

I’ve seen that in my own life recently.

I had my second baby five months ago, so I now have two kids.

I’m running my own business, alongside my husband (Liam Mogada • Content Designer & Social Media Strategist) who’s doing the same. 

It’s a beautiful life, and with being self-employed, there’s also a lot of uncertainty.

There are definitely moments where I think:
“Am I doing the right thing?”

“Should I just go and get a more stable 9-to-5 job?”

And then my husband and I always come back to:

“No, we have to hold our nerve,” because we know the beauty of running our own businesses, and the uncertainty is just part of it.

This week, I came across a post from a Belfast brand I love called Lines & Current Jewellery founded by Rebekah Johanson

The founder shared that she started her business later in her 30s while raising her kids alongside it, and it really inspired me.

I’m 34, I’ve got two kids, and I’ve been running my business for the last 6 years.

I’m still figuring out how to create sustainability around finances and projects,

while also being really clear and intentional about how I want to raise my kids.

I find there isn’t that much representation of this version of life, and I really struggle with that sometimes.

But just seeing that post made me think:

“OK. I can do this. Other people have done it before me.”

The reason I’m telling you this is that you have no idea how powerful your own story is.

You may think your story isn’t interesting “enough”.

Or maybe you think you’ve nothing to say.

Or maybe you just don’t know where to start.

One challenge I have for you today is to share something hard you’ve overcome in your life or business and what you’ve learned from it on the other side. 

I guarantee it will impact someone, and I guarantee it will bring you one step closer to connecting with your audience or the people around you.

Keep showing up.

Keep telling your story.

And keep coming from a place of service.

That’s been the reframe for me.

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Lately I’ve been trying to reframe storytelling as a sense of being in service to other people.

By sharing your story, your life, and the things you’ve experienced, you could genuinely inspire someone else.

I’ve seen that in my own life recently.

I had my second baby five months ago, so I now have two kids.

I’m running my own business, alongside my husband, who’s doing the same. 

It’s a beautiful life, and with being self-employed, there’s also a lot of uncertainty.

There are definitely moments where I think:
“Am I doing the right thing?”

“Should I just go and get a more stable 9-to-5 job?”

And then my husband and I always come back to:

“No, we have to hold our nerve,” because we know the beauty of running our own businesses, and the uncertainty is just part of it.

This week, I came across a post from a Belfast brand I love called Lines & Current Jewellery founded by Rebekah Johanson

The founder shared that she started her business later in her 30s while raising her kids alongside it, and it really inspired me.

I’m 34, I’ve got two kids, and I’ve been running my business for the last 6 years.

I’m still figuring out how to create sustainability around finances and projects,

while also being really clear and intentional about how I want to raise my kids.

I find there isn’t that much representation of this version of life, and I really struggle with that sometimes.

But just seeing that post, a simple story that lasted maybe 10 seconds made me think:

“OK. I can do this. Other people have done it before me.”

The reason I’m telling you this is that you have no idea how powerful your own story is.

You may think your story isn’t interesting “enough”.

Or maybe you think you’ve nothing to say.

Or maybe you just don’t know where to start.

One challenge I have for you today is to share something hard you’ve overcome in your life business and what you’ve learned from it on the other side. 

I guarantee it will impact someone, and I guarantee it will bring you one step closer to connecting with your audience or the people around you.

Keep showing up.

Keep telling your story.

And keep coming from a place of service.

That’s the reframe for me.

23/06/2026

Three years ago, I married my best friend

What a wild and beautiful ride it’s been so far & I’m so excited for this next chapter of our lives as a family of 4.

21/06/2026

This week was my first shoot back after being off on maternity leave and I loved it.

I was really excited to come back because filming and telling stories literally lights me up.

And I was nervous too…

Was I going to be able to handle broken sleep whilst directing a two day shoot?

Would I be able to fit in all my breast pumping sessions around the schedule?

How would I feel being out of the house for two days with a young baby at home?

Those were the thoughts and fears I had as I was preparing.

Needless to say, it went beautifully and I really enjoyed the process so much.

Now being a mama of two, I am so much more intentional with my time and energy.

It takes a lot behind the scenes to make this happen ( my husband solo parenting with the two boys) and I wanted to make sure I gave it my all.

I set my intentions and honestly it’s my favourite thing in the world to be able to tell stories and create beautiful & cinematic content.

It’s not easy running a business and being a mama but it’s so worth it.

I do this for my family.

I do this for my soul.

I do it because it matters.

Super excited to share my journey as a self employed mama of two and what it looks like.

I remember really struggling to see representation of that experience, so I thought I may as well be the representation myself 🥰

Shout out to .mcf & for helping me achieve all this and help me with my baby brain directing 😂🥰

12/01/2026

If you had to pull out three real lessons from running your business, what would they be?

For .mcgaharan , it came down to:
1. People first
2. Keeping the bar high
3. Taking creative risks

It was such a pleasure sitting down with Tony and hearing the story behind the work—the good bits, the hard bits, and everything in between.

I really appreciate how open and honest he was, and I always leave these conversations energised.

If you’re thinking about telling your business story this year and want it to feel real (not rehearsed), drop me a DM and let’s see how we can work together and make 2026 the best year yet!

08/01/2026

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever been through?

In this clip, .mcgaharan shares what it was like to lose his mum in September 2023—while still showing up and growing his business.

He speaks honestly about grief, loss, and what it really looks like to lead during one of the hardest seasons of life.

She raised him to care deeply about doing great work. That value became something he could hold onto, even in the midst of grief.

Thank you, Tony, for being willing to share this so openly.

It’s not easy to speak about the hardest moments of our lives—but when leaders do, it creates space for others to do the same.

How might telling your story—and facing your pain—change the way you lead and live?

07/01/2026

Knowing when to walk away is one of the hardest things to navigate in business & in life.

When I ignore my intuition, it usually comes back to bite me later, and it’s always a painful lesson.

Why do we do it?

Is it fear of letting people down?

Is it people pleasing?

Or is it a lack of courage to do the hard thing?

I love how .mcgaharan is so open about the mistakes he has made when he has ignored his gut,

and how fierce he is now on his journey to set clear boundaries.

Reflecting on your own business journey, what has been your biggest lesson in business so far?

I’d love to hear in the comments below 👇