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Monday’s Local Mum, Elizabeth Cummings

June 5, 2023

This week we are interviewing Coogee-based, Elizabeth was born in England grew up in Scotland. She works in both educational and mental health fields. Elizabeth is a counsellor, psychotherapist, and educator, specialising in working with young people and their families. Elizabeth’s writes children’s books and poetry and is part of the NSW Children’s Book Council Executive. Elizabeth writing focuses on social and community health matters as well as environmental themes. She released a collection of poetry co-authored with fellow writer and local author Libby Hathorn. Elizabeth’s latest release Ruby’s Release is out now and is a story of resilience and…

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Monday’s local Mum, Sara Bazzoni

May 15, 2023

Hello my name is Sara Bazzoni, proud mum of two young daughters. Read more about our family life and the fundraise event our family pizza restaurant is organising this Saturday 20th May, to help Epilepsy Action Australia to raise much needed funds for children with epilepsy. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I currently live in Hillsdale and have been living in the East since 2011 when we moved to Sydney from Italy. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Safe, multicultural and attractive. How many children? I have 2…

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Mondays Local Mum, Lauren Gray

May 8, 2023

Hey there! I’m Lauren Gray, a newborn and family portrait photographer based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. My partner, Rob Gray, who is also a photographer and I grew up in the east and can’t ever see us leaving this beautiful place. I’m also a proud mum of two young children who keep us on my toes and constantly learning. I’ve been a photographer since 2010 and have always been drawn to capturing the playfulness of children. Their candid and wild ways never cease to amaze me, as they always show up as their authentic selves. When it comes…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Anna Murray

May 1, 2023

Hi, I’m Anna and I have a passion for capturing weddings, families and celebrations. I grew up in Crimea and travelled the world since I was 16 years old studying art and photography in Seattle. Ohio, Kiev and Sydney. My work was published in magazines in Ukraine capturing celebrities for magazine covers. I quickly found myself in advertising for several years and finally found my true passion in capturing what I value the most: family, authentic connection, joy and adventure. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I moved to Sydney 8 years ago from Kiev, Ukraine…

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Monday’s Local mum, Olivia Pigeot

April 24, 2023

Hi I’m Olivia! I’m a local mama in North Bondi. I’m also a NIDA Graduate (Bachelor of Dramatic Art 1997) and have been a professional actress for over 30 years, with a career in film, TV, theatre and voice over. Since becoming a mum I’ve realised the importance of including Drama into our kids education. Drama is great for so many reasons! Drama helps to nurture creativity, confidence, develop social skills, connection, collaboration and empathy (by walking in another’s shoes) – but most of all, it’s super fun! Noticing a gap in primary aged education, Bondi Kids Drama was birthed…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Anita Kolni

April 10, 2023

This week we are interviewing Anita Kolni. Anita is a passionate eco entrepreneur and proud founder of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Anita successfully staged the first Ocean Lovers Festival in April 2019 at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, as a place providing hope and positive messaging around oceans. The Festival attracted around 15,000 people to mainly free events promoting eco and sustainable practices in a multi-channel showcase of solutions to ocean recovery, cool products, projects and…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Georgie Russell

April 3, 2023

Hi, I’m Georgie! I’m a remedial massage therapist and founder of the Deep Unwind, a boutique remedial massage practice in Woollahra. I am also the mother of two teenagers. We regularly escape Sydney to go camping down the South Coast — I love being in nature with my children. I am also a meditator, swimmer and weightlifter. Health and wellness and the mind-body connection is a lifelong obsession. I came to massage over 14 years ago when my kids were little. In my twenties I worked as a pastry chef in some of Sydney’s most demanding, stressful kitchens (such as Neil Perry’s Rockpool) and opened my own cafe…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Nicole Deustch

March 27, 2023

I’m Nicole Deustch, a mum of a two years old boy Jack, expecting my second baby in 2 weeks. I am the cofounder of Markot – Australia’s newest sustainable baby brand. If you are a parent come and check us out as we are disrupting the preloved baby business with a new valet service on preloved favourites! Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I currently live in Bondi and I have lived in the east for four years with my husband Rob. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Fun,…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Kellie Sloane

March 20, 2023

Hi, I’m Kellie. I’m an eastern suburbs mum, former National CEO of Life Education (Healthy Harold) and former TV journalist. Right now, I’m running for Parliament, as the Liberal Candidate for Vaucluse. I’m here to ask for a chance to represent this amazing community. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We have lived in the eastern suburbs for the past 9 years, so it’s where our boys have grown up and attend school and play sport – and where we’re creating memories as a family. We feel so fortunate to be in one of the most…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Laura Hemsted

March 6, 2023

Hi, my name is Laura. I was born and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney my whole life. My husband and I have been married for 8 years and have two beautiful children together. In my spare time, I love to go for walks and to the beach. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s East? I have lived in the Eastern Suburbs my whole life. I grew up in Coogee and lived there until I was 30. I then moved to Randwick briefly with my Sister and now my family home is in Kensington. Three…

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