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Oh the joys of working from home with kids... In this episode of The London Parentcast, host Victoria Purcell talks to Yasmine Camilla, a working single mother with two kids under 10 who, after struggling with a full-on full-time job, has recently been furloughed and is making tentative steps into the world of home schooling. Yasmine started out in the social media world as a YouTuber and has gone on to create a successful lifestyle blog and build a 20,000-strong Instagram following (check her out @yasminecamilla). Before lockdown spoilt all the fun, she had started to forge a path as a family travel influencer but for the foreseeable her content is very much based around life at home. So, what's life like on lockdown with no adult company? And what's next for travel influencers? Tune in to find out...Produced by Matt Withers

The London Parentcast is back! After a brief hiatus due to the coronavirus lockdown, we're back, using the wonders of Zoom to record with our guests remotely.  In this episode, host Victoria Purcell speaks to Ben Anderson, a father of three based in Bromley who works in the music industry with his wife Sophie. Together they founded @musicalize, a concerts and events company that they run while juggling playtime, tantrums and school runs. But with live music events on hold at the moment due to the global pandemic, Ben is taking the opportunity to fully explore life as a parent influencer. His Instagram account, @thediaryofadad, currently has 21,000 followers, thanks to his tell-all approach to family life.  So, how is life in lockdown with three young kids? Tune in to find out...Produced by Matt Withers

The London Parentcast is the brand new podcast for London parents seeking that elusive work-life balance. We’ll be focusing on those with one foot – or even both feet – in the social media world, because we’re fascinated by the Mumsnet phenomenon – that is, the rise of mummy bloggers, daddy Grammers and all those in between.In this episode, host Victoria Purcell meets two mums that don't just work; they slay. And they rave. Yvadney Davis is a mum of two, freelance fashion stylist and founder of Mums That Slay - a blog for brilliant working mums - while DJ Nikki Beatnik somehow manages to be both a mum and one of the UK's top female DJs. Together, the two founded Mums That Rave, an event where mums can meet, brunch, beautify and dance all their stresses away! Just how do they fit it all in?Produced by Matt Withers This episode of the London Parentcast is sponsored by IWG, a leader in the workspace revolution. IWG companies help more than 2.5m people and their businesses work more productively by providing a choice of inspiring and collaborative workspaces and services. One of their main businesses is Spaces, which offers dynamic workspaces with a unique entrepreneurial spirit. At Spaces, work is about people and ideas, so whether you’re a small business, entrepreneur or a corporate intrapreneur, they’ll help you expand your horizons. IWG’s affiliate channel is managed by Acceleration Partners, an award-winning global affiliate marketing consultancy. Together, IWG and Acceleration Partners are becoming a leading affiliate marketing programme in the flexible workspace revolution. Find out more at http://spaces-uk.ots4th.net/c/2003034/686694/10425

The London Parentcast is the brand new podcast for London parents seeking that elusive work-life balance. We’ll be focusing on those with one foot – or even both feet – in the social media world, because we’re fascinated by the Mumsnet phenomenon – that is, the rise of mummy bloggers, daddy Grammers and all those in between.In this episode Victoria Purcell speaks to Lewis, one half of Two Dads in London, a blog about two dads embarking on their parenting journey in London after adopting two children. Together with his husband Richard, Lewis has racked up nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram in under a year while both holding down day jobs. Produced by Matt Withers This episode of the London Parentcast is sponsored by IWG, a leader in the workspace revolution. IWG companies help more than 2.5m people and their businesses work more productively by providing a choice of inspiring and collaborative workspaces and services. One of their main businesses is Spaces, which offers dynamic workspaces with a unique entrepreneurial spirit. At Spaces, work is about people and ideas, so whether you’re a small business, entrepreneur or a corporate intrapreneur, they’ll help you expand your horizons. IWG’s affiliate channel is managed by Acceleration Partners, an award-winning global affiliate marketing consultancy. Together, IWG and Acceleration Partners are becoming a leading affiliate marketing programme in the flexible workspace revolution. Find out more at http://spaces-uk.ots4th.net/c/2003034/686694/10425

The London Parentcast is the brand new podcast for London parents seeking that elusive work-life balance. We’ll be focusing on those with one foot – or even both feet – in the social media world, because we’re fascinated by the Mumsnet phenomenon – that is, the rise of mummy bloggers, daddy Grammers and all those in between.  In this first episode, Victoria Purcell speaks to Lady Wimbledon, aka Sandra Strachan, a self-employed mother of three who has racked up 16,000 followers on Instagram and 11,000 on Twitter, and also runs a digital media and PR agency called Bombshell Consultancy.  Produced by Matt Withers This episode of the London Parentcast is sponsored by IWG, a leader in the workspace revolution. IWG companies help more than 2.5m people and their businesses work more productively by providing a choice of inspiring and collaborative workspaces and services. One of their main businesses is Spaces, which offers dynamic workspaces with a unique entrepreneurial spirit. At Spaces, work is about people and ideas, so whether you’re a small business, entrepreneur or a corporate intrapreneur, they’ll help you expand your horizons. IWG’s affiliate channel is managed by Acceleration Partners, an award-winning global affiliate marketing consultancy. Together, IWG and Acceleration Partners are becoming a leading affiliate marketing programme in the flexible workspace revolution. Find out more at http://spaces-uk.ots4th.net/c/2003034/686694/10425

The London Parentcast is a new podcast for parents seeking that elusive work-life balance. Victoria Purcell, editor of London lifestyle website theresident.co.uk, talks to London mums and dads who have built an online following for their parenting advice. From tips for a smoother school run to family fun at the weekend and finding the time to engage with your social media audience, we ask ‘how do you do it?’. Plus, we’ll meet mummy-bloggers and daddy-grammers who have done such a cracking job of conquering social media that they’ve been able to give up the day job and become full-time influencers. Now ain’t that just living the dream?Episode one, released December 9, sees Victoria speak to Sandra Strachan, better known as Lady Wimbledon, the entrepreneur, TV presenter, newspaper columnist, blogger, serious boss lady and education pundit for Sky News. Listen to a short clip in this trailer and download very soon...