Julia epitomises the quintessential matriarch- oscillating between roles as a culinary artist, author, advocate, and mother of two. Her narrative as both a creative force and devoted parent resonates profoundly, illustrating that you can do it all.

Amelia Wallin is mother to Otto 9 and Rune 2 and conjunction to motherhood, is wholeheartedly committed to the arts. A fluid practice that moves between art curator, writer, and educator whilst studying for her PhD. Amelia shares early motherhood, travel and an insight into her creative endeavours with Radiant Birth.

A compiled listening playlist of mother figures through various ages of music history. Expect a haze of dream pop, shoegaze, folk, jazz with some R&B.

Sacha is an ex-professional dancer, yoga teacher and new mother to Otis. Studying contemporary dance at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth, after graduation, Sacha spent years dancing in London as a freelance dancer and choreographer before landing in Melbourne. In this freshly postpartum interview, we discuss dance, expectations and new beginnings.

Libby Haines is an artist and mother of two residing in Naarm. She is proof that you can peak in your career with young kids. Her art echoes her passion for food, using oils on canvas to showcase the movement and feeling of a shared meal. Sardinian summer nights, oysters, negronis, orange blossom cakes sprawled on gingham tablecloths remind you to slow down, keep it simple and enjoy life’s offerings. With her master classes about to go live at the NGV and a solo exhibition in Sydney, we are thrilled she will be telling her birth story this September's Radiant Birth course.

Mia Mala McDonald is a photographer, published author, mother to Sidney (6) and Lucinda (10 months) and partner to Steph. She gives voice to her queer community through the images and words published in her recent work Once Upon A Lullaby, a portrait of Australian families. In this interview, she shares her journey for both her kids, the process of writing the book and navigating the parents outside the ‘norm’.

Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher Kidd is the eye behind the camera. A second-generation photographer Ilsa grew up in her father's darkroom, processing 35mm before the digital age. This interview discusses the creative pull and not letting kids get in the way.

Samathana Poulter, aka Logic1000, is no ordinary mum. One would say she’s the coolest mum around. Sydney-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer makes electronic dance music as a living, playing 5am sets at peaking nightclubs. A postpartum experience worlds apart from most others, Samantha tells us about mental health, professional sacrifice, the push and pull that goes behind touring and being a mum.

International couture model turned nutritionist and body image advocate Victoria Dunn is a freshly new mother to Lennon (3 months). Victoria chats to us about battling demons, lack of support and how it’s triggering to love your pregnant body. This is a universal topic that I think, as birthing folk in some way, we can band to.

Bernadette is an educator specialising in Visual Arts, English, Food Technology, Drama, Textiles, and Inclusive Education. Indonesian and Burmese by heritage, Bernie now lives and works on Boorloo land/Perth raising her son in a beautiful community comprising of her husband, her housemates James and Kiri and her mother Hindrarti.

Ashley Trevisi is Film Mums. Mother to Nate (7), Kelly (3) and Jay (18 months) and a super-talented photographer she documents maternity, lovers, families and life on old-school analogue mediums such as 35mm and Super 8.

A recipe that echos joy and deliciousness, traditional to both Taiwan, Singapore and parts of Malaysia, this dish combines everything you need to heal your body after birth. Thanks to our friends at Meat Smith.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.

Infocus is an interview series that gazes into the lives of creatives, soul-seekers and makers as they journey through the vortex of motherhood.