Monday’s Mum Profiles

My name is Ellen Gulson and I am a mum of 4 and Lactation Consultant living in Bellevue Hill. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We only moved to the Eastern Suburbs mid last year, just before the delta lockdown, so I’m still getting to know all the amazing things the East has to offer. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Busy, Beautiful, traffic How many children? I have 4 crazy and wonderful kids; Graeme is 8, Edith is 6, Arthur is almost 5 and Maeve is 3. But…

This week we are chatting with Cintia De la Torres, who not only works in the family owned cafe, The North End Café in Maroubra. She also works as a Chemical Engineer in the Future Energy space focused on Hydrogen generation and storage. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I’ve been living in Australia and in Maroubra for 15 years. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Beach, Surf and Sun (for me is a lifestyle). How many children? I have 2 children, Melina is 12 and Marvin is 10….

Hi I’m Michelle, a mum of a two & a business owner of Mishfitsyd ladies fitness studio in Maroubra.  I started bootcamp outdoors in South Coogee 9 years ago (I’m sure if you walked by the coast, you would have seen me there even in the middle of winter & during both my pregnancies).  After I had my son Kai (who just turned 5years old), I stopped working at a big gym & focused on my outdoors group training which also gave me more time with my boy.  In July 2020 I opened up my own studio in Maroubra, the…

Hi, I’m Sinead….more commonly known as “Miss Sinead” – even my family knows if they really want my attention this is how to get it! I live in Paddington with my husband and 8 year old daughter, we have 2 older kids who are now adults & living their best lives in Bondi Beach. I am seriously living my childhood dream, owning a ballet studio and teaching ballet. If I could meet my 7 year old self, I could say “we did it!!!” and she’d be proud of us. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I’m…

Hi my name is Lindsay Batstone, i’m originally from Scotland. I moved to Australia for 6 months initially (which is the usual story) then met my beautiful husband at work. We had our little daughter Margot 11 months ago and I imagine with most new mummas, I went on a hunt for fresher fruit and veg to feed the little one. I came across Minifarms and have been working with them since to open a new Bondi pod to serve delicious fresh food to the people of the East.  Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? Been…

I’m Lisa Andreatta and I am a local Malabar mum.  I have 4 busy teenage children who keep me busy and love keeping active. I train local residents in helping them get and stay fit and healthy as well. I have been running boot camps at Malabar for the past 10 years. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I have lived in the eastern suburbs for the past 22 years. I grew up on Sydney’s Northern beaches and moved over to the east when I got married. My family still love on the northern beaches so…

I’m Anna, mum of 2 girls, Emily and Lottie and due with number three in July! Originally from Essex, I moved to Australia for a few months back in 2011 and ended up staying here! We’re currently living in Randwick & I run my own Healthcare Recruitment Agency, Health Personnel; www.healthpersonnel.com.au and connect many allied health staff from the UK and Ireland with roles here in Aus! A lot of my clients offer sponsorship around the Eastern Suburbs which is the best place to be right? As a working mum life is certainly hectic and is about to become a little…

Local Botany mum Samantha Payne is the co-founder of the Pink Elephants Support Network charity that supports women during miscarriage, pregnancy and Infertility she chats about motherhood in her part of the eastern suburbs and the work her charity does to support women.

Hi, my name is Lauren Briggs and I am a children’s book author and illustrator.  I find so much inspiration for my storytelling and drawings from the surrounding beaches, parks and wildlife.  My new children’s book, Little Pago is about an endangered sea turtle who mistakes floating plastic for some of his favourite food.  I hope that Little Pago will inspire our next generation to turn the tide on plastic pollution and empower our children to value and protect our marine life and oceans. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I have lived in the Eastern…

My name is Elise, I was born in France and my passion for travel and adventure led me to move to Australia 17 years ago with my then boyfriend, now husband, also French. Together we have a 6-year-old daughter who loves to make fun of our accent! Motherhood was the catalyst for me to start living more intentionally, to make choices that feel better aligned with what’s most important in this phase of my life. After 12 years working in corporate, I decided to change careers shortly after the birth of my daughter in order to support women’s wellbeing and…