Raising Kids While Building a Talent Agency | Michelle Kirby

In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo is joined by Michelle Kirby, founder of Daisy & Dukes — one of the UK’s top talent agencies for young performers. Michelle opens up about her journey into the entertainment industry, building a successful agency, and how motherhood shaped her both personally and professionally. With her children now grown, she reflects on identity shifts, ambition beyond the early motherhood years, and what it means to redefine success in this next chapter of life. This episode covers: Career ambition and entrepreneurship Pregnancy, birth and early motherhood Raising older children and letting go Life as a modelling casting booker and agency owner Supporting parents and young talent in entertainment Rediscovering purpose after the kids fly the nest A powerful, honest conversation for mums at any stage of motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices