Ready to feel proud of the mum you’re becoming?
Let me walk alongside you.
I offer private mentoring for mums at all stages of motherhood — whether you’re newly postpartum, deep in the chaos of early years, or years in and quietly wondering “Is this it?”
This is for mums who want to feel grounded again.
Confident again.
And more like themselves — not a burnt-out version running on guilt and survival mode.
Maybe this is where you are right now…
You’re doing your best, but it never feels like enough.
You care deeply about your children, yet you feel disconnected from who you used to be.
You want to be a calm, present mum… but you’re exhausted, emotional, and stretched thin.
You feel guilty for wanting more than just motherhood.
You feel you should cope and “do it all” by yourself.
You admire other mums and think, “How do they do it?”
While secretly wondering if you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way.
You don’t want to just get through the days.
You want to live your life again — and enjoy being a mum while doing it.
You don’t need fixing. You need space.
Space to be honest, human, and admit that motherhood has hard parts — without being swallowed by them.
So many mums carry guilt like it’s part of the job.
But it doesn’t have to be.
Let me support you
Hi, I’m Ivana!
I’m the founder of Mumsjourney, author of Motherhood – The Unspoken, and an award-winning mentor.
I’m also a mum who has walked through deep postnatal depression, self-doubt, and the fear that I’d never feel like myself again.
I know what it’s like to smile on the outside while falling apart inside.
And I know that motherhood doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) break you to shape you.
Today, I support mums to become the kind of woman they respect, admire, and feel proud of.
The mum you’re becoming
Through our mentoring, I’ll help you step into a version of motherhood that feels true to you.
A mum who:
❤️ prioritises her needs without guilt
❤️ knows her value
❤️ doesn’t worry about what others think of her choices
❤️ allows herself to be human and make mistakes
❤️ has a purpose beyond motherhood
❤️ acknowledges the hard parts, but doesn’t live there
❤️ is raising happy children while also fulfilling her own dreams
Not someday.
Now.
What our work together looks like
This isn’t therapy.
There’s no judgement.
And there’s no pressure to “fix” yourself.
Instead, you’ll get:
✔️ A safe space to speak openly
✔️ Gentle guidance rooted in real experience
✔️ Emotional tools you can actually use in daily life
✔️ Support to rebuild confidence and self-trust
✔️ Tools to reconnect with you — not just the mum role
I’ll meet you exactly where you are — and walk with you forward.
But don’t just take my word for it…
“I struggled really badly with each of my 3 daughters. Ivana’s support gave me strength back and allowed me to see things differently. It is also thanks to her I am now a different person, more relaxed, and loving mum. Thank you Ivana for being here for us, mums who are tired and stressed. Thank you for giving us the strength to get up and never give up!”- Ivana Barancikova, Mum of 3
“Ivana has a deep passion for helping mothers. Having experienced motherhood struggles herself, she goes above and beyond to ensure you’re well supported and able to see hope for the future. If you’re struggling yourself, Ivana is the person to turn to!” – Anya Bellinger, Mum of 2
“Ivana’s passion for empowering mums in all aspects of their life is amazing. Such a warm and knowledgeable woman who makes you feel like anything is possible….. you just have to be prepared to put in the work and trust the tools she teaches you, they are invaluable!! She has supported me in removing Mummy guilt, it was almost instant!! and I am so excited to continue the journey with her. I would recommend her to any Mum who is feeling stuck in their life!” – Holly Durrant, Mum of 2
“Ivana has made a HUGE difference to my outlook in general and especially my mindset. I have suffered for years with feelings of insecurity and feeling that ‘I’m not good enough’. It seems unbelievable that Ivana can change such firmly entrenched negative beliefs, but I am here to tell you it is true! They are gone! Ivana is amazing and working with her is life-changing. To top it off she is a warm, compassionate, beautiful person who instantly puts you at ease. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” – Mel Graham, mum of 2
“I started seeing Ivana to help with my postnatal anxiety and to help me move past my traumatic birth. I found Ivana extremely easy to talk to. By the end of our sessions it felt more like being able to confide in a good friend. I felt like she completely understood and empathised with everything I had to tell her and it felt good to know you had someone who you could tell everything to and who would give you advice, support and who wouldn’t judge you. I found her really really helpful.” – Hannah Sawford, Mum of 1
Ready to begin?
If you’re unsure whether mentoring is right for you, that’s completely okay.
Drop me an email and let’s chat! I’m here to answer all your questions.
Email me at: ivana.poku@mumsjourney.com
Remember, you don’t have to be “at breaking point” to ask for support.
You’re supposed to want more — and to go after it.
