Milk and Mummies Podcast

Queer Motherhood, Creativity & Ambition with Jade Anouka

Actress, writer and poet Jade Anouka joins Milk & Mummies for a beautiful conversation on queer motherhood, creativity, identity and ambition. From balancing parenting with a creative career to navigating visibility, legacy and self-expression, this episode is honest, layered and deeply reflective. Jade also opens up about her work on Dune: Prophecy and His Dark Materials, and how poetry continues to shape her voice beyond acting.

The Reality of SEND Parenting & Black Motherhood | Marsha Martin | Milk and Mummies Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Marsha Martin, founder of Black SEN Mamas, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, neurodiversity, and navigating systems that often feel impossible to access. We talk about the emotional journey of raising a neurodivergent child, the unseen labour that comes with advocacy, and the unique experience of Black mothers in the SEND space. Marsha also shares how she turned her personal experience into a growing community supporting thousands of women across the UK. This is a conversation about strength, identity, and what it really means to be heard. If this episode resonates, please follow, share, and leave a review — it helps more people find these conversations

Sherise Blackman: Motherhood, Faith, Purpose & Creating “Do Not Disturb"

In this episode, I’m joined by SheRise Blackman — actor, writer and executive producer of Audible’s Do Not Disturb. We talk about faith, purpose, motherhood and what it really takes to build a creative career while staying grounded. A powerful conversation for anyone navigating ambition, identity and growth.

Motherhood, Identity & The Mental Load No One Talks About | Kyra

What really happens to your identity after becoming a mother? This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by singer-songwriter Kyra to talk about motherhood, creativity, and the emotional load that so many women carry silently. We explore: * Postpartum identity shifts * Balancing ambition and motherhood * Creating while raising a child * Guilt, growth and redefining success Kyra’s singles Strong Ones, Feeling Blue and Good Woman are a reflection of this journey — and this conversation goes even deeper. If you’ve ever felt like you’re evolving faster than you can explain… this one’s for you.

Breaking Generational Cycles in Motherhood | Maryam Javaid on Milk and Mummies Podcast

This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by Maryam Javaid — parent mentor, speaker, and founder of Black and Brown Parenting. Together, we explore what it really means to break generational cycles and challenge the cultural narratives that shape how we parent. From emotional safety to leadership in the home, this conversation dives into the realities of healing as a mother — and the courage it takes to do things differently. Maryam shares her journey, the work she does with women, and how we can begin to unlearn patterns that no longer serve us or our children. This episode is honest, powerful, and deeply needed. We talk about: * Generational trauma and healing * Cultural expectations in parenting * Motherhood and identity * Raising emotionally safe children * Building new legacies Follow Maryam on Instagram @blackandbrownparenting Follow Milk & Mummies on Instagram @milkandmummiespodcast