☀︎ Libra ☽ Leo ↑ Sagittarius | Enneagram 8 | Manifesting Generator 4/6
A creative at heart, a mother to Ellie Bea (& two Aussies), and the founder of Second — a space born from the beautiful mess of early motherhood.
a second cup
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a second to relax
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a second to breathe
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a simple second
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a second cup ꩜ a second to relax ꩜ a second to breathe ꩜ a simple second ꩜
my journey to motherhood wasn’t linear.
After navigating PCOS and experiencing the heartbreak of an ectopic pregnancy, I learned to hold hope a little more gently. When we welcomed Ellie Bea into the world, my heart expanded in ways I never imagined.
But in the quiet in-between moments — during nap time, early mornings, and late-night feeds — I found myself unraveling.
Maternity leave brought a moment of pause. A crossroads. I had built a thriving career as a corporate creative, but I was being pulled in a new direction. I was about to shift from full-time designer to full-time stay-at-home mom. It was a choice filled with love, but it also came with grief for the version of me I was leaving behind.
Why Second?
I needed a space to land. Somewhere to process the identity shift I was moving through. Somewhere to pour my thoughts, my creativity, and my need for connection.
Second began as a newsletter — just words shared with a small group of moms. But over time, it became something more. It became a lifeline. A reminder. A soft, sacred space for the mom who’s figuring it out in real time.
It’s not just about motherhood. It’s about remembering who you are within it. And giving yourself permission to come back to that version of you, one moment at a time.
honesty over perfection
Raw, real, and relatable is always welcome.
pause with purpose
We believe in rest, reflection, and a little me time are not luxuries — they’re lifelines.
unity without judgement
There’s no one way that’s the right way to be a mom. Only your way.
come-as-you-are community
Motherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is this space.
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If you’ve ever felt like you were losing yourself in motherhood… you’re not alone.
If you’ve ever craved a moment to just be without performing, fixing, or doing… you’re in the right place.
This is your second. Your breath. Your space.
I’m so glad you’re here.
