Show Notes
It’s a brand new season of Aldi’s Mamia & Me podcast, with a new host: journalist and mother of 7, Jen Hogan. On this episode, Jen is joined by fashion and lifestyle blogger, podcaster, entrepreneur and mum-to-be Louise Cooney.
Louise is expecting her first child in the coming weeks and is happy to get any tips Jen might have, from birth plans to reading to your child, to balancing a baby with being self-employed (hint: you make it up as a you go along!). They chat about social media and “sharenting”, and Louise’s plans for how much of her life as a parent will be online. Pregnancy aside, Louise has plenty to keep her busy, and she talks about her business, her own podcast and, of course, the essential question: would she rather be on Bake Off or Strictly!?
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It’s the final episode of Season 3 for Aldi’s Mamia & Me podcast and what a year it has been. We’ve had incredible conversations with an amazing lineup of guests, each bringing their own unique perspective on life, parenting, and everything in between.To sign off, Jen looks back on some of the standout moments and reflects on the wisdom our guests imparted.A massive thank you to all of our listeners from this and past seasons. We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we did!
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