by Mel Smith | May 6, 2019 | Know Thyself
I’m thrilled to be part of the Introverted Mom content tour, celebrating the release of Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy by Jamie C. Martin. Releases 7 May 2019. Preorder now and get a bunch of bonuses, and (if you’re...
by Mel Smith | May 22, 2017 | Know Thyself
May and June are always hard months for me. 8 years ago this month, my little boy Ian was born. He died two days later from brain damage suffered during my pregnancy. I’ve changed a lot since then. And every year, without fail, I have trouble keeping up with the...
by Mel Smith | May 30, 2016 | Know Thyself
Seven years ago was the worst week of my life. It started off promisingly enough, on the 31st of May, 2009. I was in labour with my second child. I’d had a rough pregnancy, and I was looking forward to it being over. But when our son Ian was born at 8:40 that...
by Mel Smith | Jan 18, 2016 | Know Thyself
I’m turning 40 this weekend. The big four-oh. Yep, it’s a big significant number. What makes it somewhat more significant is the fact that, since I was a kid, I’ve heard the phrase life begins at 40. On the other hand, I’ve always thought that...
by Mel Smith | Nov 5, 2015 | Know Thyself
People have different reasons for starting their own biz. Some get sick of working to line someone else’s pockets. Some want to be home with their kids. Others may have health or family issues that require them to be available at a moment’s notice. Why did...
by Mel Smith | Jul 9, 2015 | Know Thyself
I’m participating in the Cheeky Visionaries Biziversary & Launch Party! Amanda Sue Howell’s business is turning 5, and she’s celebrating with the launch of 30 Days of Creative Abandon. 30 Days of Creative Abandon is a 30 day course created for makers, who are...