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Welcome to the award winning Brummie Mummies podcast, the show that shares inspiring stories from Birmingham mums and dads and is brimming with useful advice and suggestions. Brummie Mummies has been a much-loved hub for parents in Birmingham since 2015, known for bringing families together both online and at sell-out social events. This podcast is packed full of tips from real Birmingham parents as show host and Brummie Mummies founder Zoe Chamberlain chats to mums and dads of all backgroun ...
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Join us for Geeky Brummie’s Year 8 – Issue 2 as we nitpick Dune Part 2, introduce you to Adam Windsor, our ‘Geek of the Week’ from Sliced’n’ Diced in Selly Oak, look at how close we got with out Oscar Predictions , plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-8-issue-02…
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And we're back for 2024! Join us for Geeky Brummie's 8th Birthday as we chat Madame web, what the hell is going on in the gaming industry, introduce you to Stacey Taylor, our first 'Geek of the Week'! Try and predict the pooscars, look at what's coming up in brum with a geeky flavour throughout 2024, plus our 'One Geek Thing'. Timestamps and links …
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Zoe’s guest this week is Danielle Grey, who has recently opened the Purple House Clinic in Birmingham. This centre specialises in offering mental health and neurodiversity services for children and adults. As a clinical psychologist, she’s passionate about the importance of promoting mental health for young people and their families. The Brummie Mu…
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Join us for a festive issue of the Geeky Brummie Podcast! This time we pick some local (and not so local gifts for the geeks in your life, pick our highlights from 2023 plus bring some presents from MCM Santa’s sack for Keith! Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-09…
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This week’s guest is Sadie Jones, a remarkable woman who experienced domestic violence both as a child and an adult and ended up homeless and living in hostels. But she transformed her life by empowering herself through fitness, food and feeling good. In 2021, she founded She Beasts in a bid to help other women enduring trauma to become their best …
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On this issue, we look at ‘The Game Awards’ nominations for 2023, review The Marvels, and delve into what’s going wrong with the latest run of Marvel movies and shows, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-08/Kirjoittanut Ryan Parish
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This week’s guest is Mehreen Baig - a former teacher, examiner, writer and broadcaster who is best known for her Saturday afternoon show on BBC's Asian Network. Mehreen has launched an innovative education-meets-entertainment series on Youtube called Glow Up Your Grades - made for a generation whose education was disrupted by the Covid pandemic aim…
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Zoe is joined by family blogger Lavania Oluban as they discuss all the amazing events happening around Birmingham and the Midlands this Christmas and New Year - including some free and cheap festivities too! Check out our guides to grottos, events, ice rinks, festive trains, light trails and more on the Brummie Mummies Facebook page and on the Birm…
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On this issue, its a spooky special! We look into what makes a good horror franchise judge the tip 20 'horror' films if they are really deserving of being called horror movies, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-07/Kirjoittanut Ryan Parish
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We love supporting family businesses on the Brummie Mummies Podcast - and we love saving money! That’s why we’ve invited Laura from My Baby Stroller onto this week’s episode to ask her for all her dos and don’ts when it comes to buying for a newborn. You can read more about My Baby Stroller on the BirminghamLive website and on the Brummie Mummies F…
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In this episode Zoe chats to campaigner Alison Cope - It has been 10 years since Alison lost her only son Joshua Ribera, who was known and loved by thousands as rapper Depzman. Joshua was stabbed outside a nightclub in Selly Oak. He was just 18. Alison has spent the last decade striving to empower thousands of young people and help them feel safe o…
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On this issue, we look at some of the best games coming up for the remainder of 2023, watch Blue Beetle, talk about the ongoing entertainment strikes in the US, the return of Poundshop Cosplay, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-06/…
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In part two of our chat with Danielle Manton-Kelly, the early years expert shares loads of great weaning tips. The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live. Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain, produced and edited by Matt MillardKirjoittanut Laudable
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Often in life, our greatest challenges turn out to be our biggest achievements. That was certainly the case for this week’s guest Danielle Manton-Kelly. Her life turned upside down when she became pregnant at university, but with the support of her housemates who helped her care for her baby, Danielle completed her degree. Danielle had her second c…
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On this issue, we review Barbie and Oppenheimer, why the latest Rockstar release has got a lot of people angry, the upcoming Birmingham Anime Film Festival, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at:https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-05/Kirjoittanut Ryan Parish
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The first day at school is a huge milestone - both for our children and for us as parents. This episode is all about how you can prepare your child for that moment they walk into reception for the first time. This week's guest, David Barker is headteacher at The Oaklands Primary School in Acocks Green so he has lots of experience in seeing children…
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This week’s guest is none other than Casey Major Bunce, aka Major Mum Hacks! Her videos have proved to be game changers for so many parents as she offers simple ways to cut costs, reduce stress and save money. Casey says her love of hacks comes from her mum who was in a wheelchair and so had to find ways to adapt to make all of their lives easier. …
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We welcome Gemma Bird back to the show - known to hundreds of thousands of parents on Instagram and TikTok as Money Mum. School holidays are always expensive, so we wanted to know how Gemma makes her money stretch further when the kids are at home. She shares great tricks, hacks and tips for making the holidays fun and affordable for everyone. You …
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We help you get prepared for the summer holidays as host Zoe Chamberlain welcomes producer Matt onto the show to run through her guide to the best beaches within easy reach of Birmingham. The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live. Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain Produced and edited by Matt …
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This week’s guest is breastfeeding mentor Danielle Facey, who is on a mission to empower mums by encouraging them to do whatever is best for them and their baby in those precious early days and weeks. We invited her onto the show to talk all about the best ways to prepare, what mums should do if they are struggling, how partners can help out and wh…
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Zoe’s guest today is Farah Kawal, who runs Toddlers Den nursery in Bordesley Green. Farah knows how parents feel when they drop off their babies and children and she is full of reassuring advice to make things easier, not just for the kids but mostly for the parents too! The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie…
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This week’s guest, Suzanne Alderson, has lived through every parent’s worst nightmare. After sustained bullying at school, Suzanne’s daughter Issy revealed that she was planning to take her own life. She was just 14. In one of her darkest moments, she decided she never wanted another parent to feel as alone as she did. The Solihull mum set up the c…
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On this issue. We're joined in the studio by WordPress Wizard and Tech Specialist Paul Lacey to discuss all about the web and AI. We review the final (for now?) MCU film from James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. The king of Poundshop Cosplay has a new decree plus our 'One Geek Thing'. Join us for an action packed episode!…
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Sleep. It’s probably the one thing we parents discuss constantly and the thing we dread about having a newborn. Sleep like a baby? We have no idea why we say that when every bleary eyed parent knows that babies don’t sleep through the night! So how can we help our children get to sleep, whether they are babies, toddlers, school-kids or teenagers? T…
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This week’s guest is none other than Youtube English teacher sensation Mr Salles. Mr Salles offers tips, guides and suggestions on how to pass English GCSEs. He sits the exams himself to figure out exactly what kids need to do to get the top grades. Then he tells them how to do it. It’s as simple as that. A father himself, Mr Salles talks about why…
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If you feel your child may have additional needs or you are already embarking on the SEND journey (special education needs and disabilities) then this podcast is for you. Today’s guest, Emma Pinnock, has been a teacher for more than 20 years, much of which was spent working in special needs education. Following the birth of her son Alex, who has do…
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This week’s guest is Georgie Moseley, who has dedicated her life to the Help Harry Help Others charity, which was set up in her son’s memory. Georgie is well-known and much-loved in Birmingham for carrying on the legacy of her son Harry, who raised money for others whilst battling cancer himself. When he sadly died in 2011, aged just 11, Georgie an…
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How can we encourage our kids to help us save on the bills? And is getting them to do this a good life lesson for them? In this episode we hear from Dawn Baker from Home Start Birmingham, a charity that helps families in crisis. She has helped hundreds of families get on top of their finances over the years and has loads of great ideas on how you c…
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Today we’re talking to Kerry Beale from reading charity Coram Beanstalk about why reading is so important in every aspect of life. She has lots of tips on how to get even the most reluctant of readers to read. You can find out more about how to volunteer with Coram Beanstalk on the website www.corambeanstalk.org.uk and there are lots more reading t…
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What would happen if we just left our kids to their own devices, to maybe get a little bored like we did when we were kids? This week’s guest, Adele Cleaver, is an author, play-worker and mum of two who believes that children should be given space to make their own play. Her book Children Don’t Dissolve in the Rain is all about encouraging kids to …
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Teaching your children to have a healthy relationship with social media and their phones Social media can feel like a perilous activity for kids to navigate but it can actually be a positive and powerful experience when used correctly. This week’s guest is Jamie Barton, headteacher of the Jewellery Quarter Academy and he has a wealth of tips and su…
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Everyone is feeling the impact of the rising costs of living, whether it’s increasing utility bills or finding it harder to put food on the table each day. In this episode Zoe Chamberlain is joined by Rafa Ahmed, project manager at Feedo Needo, a food bank in Digbeth, Birmingham, where volunteers are seeing just how much the cost of living crisis i…
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In this episode, find out how Corrina Sheppard went from being a stay at home mum of four, to securing the job of her dreams! Corinna didn’t think she would have the time or the qualifications to get into a hospital job - let alone trying to figure out what she’d need for childcare. Today the 28 year old from Walsall is a Swan Champion on a stroke …
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Frida Kahlo was a flamboyant trailblazer and feminist, who sought out the joy in every moment despite the cruelties life threw at her. So it is fitting that the new The Life and Work of Frida Kahlo exhibition at The Reel Store in Coventry is equally flamboyant and trailblazing. In this episode, Zoe talks to the exhibition’s artistic director Carla …
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If you’re feeling the need for a bit of R&R then you’ve come to the right place. Join Birmingham yoga teacher Kate Forde as she shares a Yogi Birds relaxation session that will lift your spirits and leave you ready to face the rest of your day. Enjoy! Kate runs Yogi Birds classes in Birmingham and hosts workshops in schools too. Find out more about…
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In this episode we have a very special treat for you. We know that family life is hectic and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. That’s why we asked Kate Forde if she could help us out. Kate runs Yogi Birds Yoga teaching yoga and relaxation to pregnant mums, mothers and babies, kids and teens. For her, it’s about getting everyone to take a moment’s…
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Want to know how to budget for school trips, save on school uniform, make days out affordable, have a great Christmas without spending a fortune and even how to chip away at your mortgage? Well, this week’s guest has the savvy know-how to do just that. Zoe chats with Gemma Bird, who is best known to hundreds of thousands of parents on Insta and Tik…
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In this special episode of Brummie Mummies, Zoe visits Oasis Academy in Short Heath Birmingham to talk to mums about the struggles they are facing due to the cost of living crisis. The school has an amazing community hub, helping parents with everything from food and finances to a warm place to talk with fellow mums and dads. In this episode you’ll…
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In this episode we chat to Raj Mann, headteacher at Arena Academy in Great Barr. He has loads of practical suggestions on what families can do to prepare for parents' evening. The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live. Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain Produced and edited by Matt Millard…
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It’s the 2022 Brummie Mummies Christmas guide! In this episode you can hear all about the amazing things happening in Birmingham and the Midlands during this year’s festive season. Zoe and producer Matt talk about all things Christmas, sharing top tips and what they’re most looking forward to this year. We’ve put together a guide to all the events …
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On this issue, The team talk about the shut down of Google's Stadia and meander into the topic of digital rights and what you really own... Ryan and Leigh have been to see Don't Worry Darling the latest film from Director / Actor Olivia Wilde, surrounded by controversy and starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, Kiki Layne and…
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Made By Dyslexia founder Kate Griggs is calling for all teachers to be trained in dyslexic thinking. She believes dyslexia is a superpower, stemming from an innate source of creativity and big picture thinking - and that our future workforces need these strengths far more than the rote learning that takes place in schools. In this episode Kate shar…
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