Emily on single parenting, queer identity, self-entrepreneurship, co-parenting + neurodivergence

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Growing Up Raising Us

Chelsea + Emma

110 episodes

6 days ago

A podcast redefining the narratives of parenthood as we raise ourselves alongside our little people. Hosted by Chelsea and Emma, two newish mums. A podcast for, by, and about mothers who are shifting the narrative of what it means to parent in 2025. You can expect powerful stories from parents, useful guidance from experts, and connection from our growing community. Matresence, identity, reparenting, mental health, and diverse experiences of parenthood. New episodes released on Mondays. Photos of guests, behind the scenes, and everyday life on our instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast

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Emily on single parenting, queer identity, self-entrepreneurship, co-parenting + neurodivergence

Growing Up Raising Us

37 minutes 6 seconds

3 months ago

Emily on single parenting, queer identity, self-entrepreneurship, co-parenting + neurodivergence

Hello! We are back from our winter break with an incredible episode with Emily, founder of the @emily.the.meal.dealer, and a queer, single parent.

Emily (they/them) has done something pretty amazing - they have built a business grounded in community and care while navigating a marriage separation, figuring out co-parenting, and getting to know themselves as a queer person.

We got the opportunity and joy to speak with Emily 3 years on from the point of building their business, and it was such a privilege to hear their reflections and insights in looking back. Emily is kind, thoughtful, and generous with their story.

We spoke about the financial side of separation and single parenting, and the balance of needing to make money while still being in the trenches of early parenting. Emily shared the journey of integrating their queer identity, survival mode after life upheaval, the necessity of platonic love and community, and the growth of their business - weekly meal packages and community funded mutual aid meals in Naarm/Melbourne.

You can join our Growing community on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@growingupraisinguspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.

This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land.