Episode 049 - Raising a child as a single mum with no involvement from the child's father, with Leanne Mulcahy

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Leanne Mulcahy. Leanne found herself unexpectedly pregnant at 18 and when her relationship didn't work out, she became a single mum when her daughter was 6 months old. She has since created an amazing life for herself. She is an award-winning designer and Founder of Stand Out Women, which is a global community for women who are ready to live life on their own terms. She's also a speaker and an author. Her first book Notes to Self was released in 2015 and was a hit with women who connected with her story of overcoming severe shyness and lack of self-worth to have a business where she helps women have the life they really want. An updated version of this book - Imperfectly Perfect - has since been released. Leanne also works with women to design a clear vision and plan that helps them overcome mindset blocks that keep them stuck, boost their confidence so they can stop worrying and doubting themselves and feel good about taking deliberate and inspired action. Her online radio show, Stand Out Radio, is where women from around the world share inspirational stories, wisdom and answer the burning question "what does it mean to live life on your own terms". In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Leanne tells us about her own journey of becoming a single mum, and what it was like being such a young single mum and how she coped. She also discusses the benefits she encountered in being a single mum, and what it has taught her daughter. She also shares what life looks like for her today, her advice for single mums, and what she's learnt through her experience of being a single mum. Links mentioned in Podcast: Stand Out Women Buy Leanne's book here (if based in NZ), and here for everyone else. Connect with Leanne on Facebook or Instagram.   Vote for me in the People's Choice Category in the Ausmumpreneur awards here. I am number 42 in the Making a Difference Award (Business) Category. Thank you so much xx If you reside in Sydney, run the City2Surf with Team Single Mother Survival Guide and raise money for the Lokahi Foundation in the process. Join the team here, and then email me to let me know you have registered.  The Lokahi Foundation is a not-for-profit set up by single mum and domestic and family violence survivor, Rachael Natoli. The Lokahi Foundation enable and empower women who have been the victims of domestic and family violence to reclaim their lives and reach their full potential through their ongoing case management. Your money will go directly to funding caseworkers for these women. Donate to the Single Mother Survival Guide City2Surf Team here.  Vote for me in the Mummy Blog Awards 2017 here.  To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services. Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.   Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.         Disclosure: One of the links in these notes is an "affiliate links". This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Single Mother Survival Guide will receive an affiliate commission.