WORK WITH ME - Mumsjourney

I created Mumsjourney in 2018, when I understood how many mothers around the world suffer in silence.

Mothers around the world struggle with feelings of guilt, self-doubt, not being good enough, and severe mental health issues.

Talking about the emotional turmoils of motherhood, showing them what emotions are totally normal to experince, and giving them the guidance & support they need can make a massive difference in their lives as well as the lives of people around them; including family members, friends, and colleagues.

Being a postnatal depression survivor, award-winning mentor, motivational speaker & author, I offer a range of services for individuals, big or small events, companies, and schools & nurseries.

In 2019, I wrote and published my debut book Motherhood – The Unspoken which offers real insights into the life of a new mum, reveals the untold truths about motherhood people don’t talk about, helps lower the risks (and overcome) of postnatal depression, and gives new mums plenty of reassurance, support & tools they can use ti be the happy, joyful mums they always wanted to be!

In the same year, I was shortlisted in the Best Business Women Awards and in 2020, I won a bronze Shining Star Business Award.

I also regularly appear as an expert guest on BBC London Radio and BBC 3CR.

Here is the list of the main services I offer:

1-2-1 SUPPORT
KEYNOTE & MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES
WORKSHOPS
TRAININGS

1 TO 1 SUPPORT

This service is for mums who want my personal help and support. The prices start at £25 per session.

Here are some of the testimonials from the wonderful mums I have had the privilege to help:

“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

SPEECHES

Keynote speech is an ideal vehicle for corporations and events needing to address various issues including balancing work and family life; maternal mental health; adjusting to life as a new mum, and others, and help people maintain good well-being and as a result better performance at work and in life. The keynote is lively, entertaining, thought-provoking and deliberately challenges your audience.

Real-life stories of dealing with challenging parenting situations lead the audience to their own thinking and conclusions. I serve as an inspirational force, teaching them how they can be the best mums for their children while maintaining good mental well-being.

I gave talks at the workshops I run in cooperation with the NHS midwives, as well as at events like Excellent Yummy Mummy Awards, International Women’s Festival Divas of Colour, or the biggest conference for women in Slovakia Umenie Byt Zenou.

WORKSHOPS

My workshops are interactive and engage the audience in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject, such as becoming a new mum, maternal mental health, balancing family & work life and others. The workshops offer plenty of valuable information and space to interact and ask questions. I make sure to include engaging activities that are fun and help stress specific issue that needs to be addressed or remembered. The attendees leave the workshop feeling empowered and with a clarity that cannot be reached in any other way.

I run several offline and online workshops for new mums in cooperation with the NHS midwives, including an award-winning midwife Marley Hall.

In partnership with Marley, I have also created a course for new mums GET PREPARED FOR MOTHERHOOD LIKE NO ONE ELSE. The course closes the gap between expectations and reality of motherhood and helps reduce the risks of postnatal depression in new mums.

TRAININGS

For new mums, I help be better prepared for life after the baby arrives and dramatically lower the risks of postnatal depression or other common issues new mums struggle with. Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience many women are not prepared for. My trainings help prepare new mums for life after the baby arrives (especially from the emotional point of view which is rarely spoken about in prenatal classes), build their confidence, and lower the risks of postnatal depression.

For more experienced mums, I teach how to cope with common parenting issues such as dealing with mummy guilt; going back to work; balancing family & work life; maintaining a good relationship with your partner after having a baby; to name a few.