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Sep 14
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HONEST MUM: Vicki Broadbent on Babies Af...

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Vicki Broadbent, better known as Honest Mum, to chat all things motherhood, blogging, and life online.


Vicki shares her incredible journey from a successful TV director to becoming one of the UK’s original mummy influencers, and how that leap changed both her career and her family life.


She also opens up about:

👶 Having her third baby after 40

🌱 Raising children with strong values in a modern world

📱 Navigating social media as both a mum and creator

💛 Why honesty and community matter more than ever


This episode is warm, inspiring, and full of wisdom for mums navigating motherhood, identity, and the messy, beautiful in-between.


Remember this episode was recorded in June


Also make sure to check out Vicki's new children's book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends OUT NOW


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