Mother Tongue

Today we’re joined by Aliesha Brar - a woman who truly knows what it means to wear many hats. From fashion and luxury to design, culinary arts and now entrepreneurship, Aliesha’s career has taken her across industries and continents. But it was becoming a mother that inspired her to take a leap into creating something of her own. 
As the founder of Boo Boo Laand, a premium children’s entertainment concept in Dubai, Aliesha has combined creativity, business acumen, and her personal experience of motherhood to bring her vision to life. But beyond the business, she’s also a mum juggling family life, leadership, and the constant pull between personal and professional ambitions.
 We’ll be diving into what it really takes to build a business while raising children, how motherhood reshapes our definition of success, and the daily juggle that so many of us can relate to. Aliesha, welcome to the podcast.

Find Aliesha on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alieshabrarmalik/
https://www.instagram.com/booboolaand/

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today I am chatting with Lewis Allsopp, founder of Allsopp & Allsopp, one of the people who helped shape the Dubai property scene. We will talk straight about the market right now, where it is headed, which communities actually work for families, and practical tips for anyone moving here.

Lewis is also a hands-on dad of two, this conversation goes beyond property. We dig into modern fatherhood, how dads can truly support their partners (not just “help”), and the small daily rituals that keep family life running when work is intense and schedules are full.

Stay tuned for sharp property insight and honest parenting stories.

Find Lewis on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lewis_allsoppdubai/

Find us on instagram @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today on Mother Tongue, I’m joined by someone who will be very familiar to many of you - Harriet Mandak. Harriet is a coach and mentor who specialises in helping women uncover their values, set boundaries, and create healthier habits and routines that truly support their lives. She’s been on the podcast before, and every time she joins us the response from our community is incredible.
 Harriet is also a mum of three, and she’s about to celebrate a milestone 40th birthday - so there’s no better moment to sit down with her and talk about what modern motherhood really looks like today. In this conversation, we’ll be diving into values, boundaries, burnout, routines, and the lessons Harriet has learned in this season of life.
I know you’ll come away from this episode with so many practical insights and gentle reminders that you are not alone in this journey. 

Find Harriet on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/harriet_mandak/

Find us on instagram @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today we have a guest whose work has quietly, beautifully shaped the way millions of people smell the world.
Jo Malone CBE is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who founded Jo Malone London and later sold the brand in 2006. In 2011, she launched Jo Loves - brands that turned simple scent into a language of memory and luxury.  
She grew Jo Malone London from a kitchen-table idea into a global name and then made the bold move of selling the brand to Estée Lauder - only to go on and build again, proving that reinvention is part of her signature. 
Jo’s story is as human as it is aspirational: she came from humble beginnings, faced and overcame severe personal challenges including a battle with cancer, and has been recognised for her services to business with honours including a CBE.  
Get comfortable: this is a conversation about resilience, motherhood, and the small rituals that make life smell so good.

Find Jo Malone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomalonecbe
Jo Loves Official: https://www.instagram.com/jolovesofficial
Jo Vodka: https://www.instagram.com/jovodka

Find us on instagram @wearemothertongue
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.
Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

Today we’re joined by not one, but two powerhouse guests from Mediclinic Middle East for a vital conversation on something every mother deserves to understand better — her postpartum body.
 
First, we have Dr. Maria Peñalver Gaspar, a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who brings a compassionate and clinical perspective to what truly happens to our bodies after birth — from physical recovery to hormonal changes, pelvic floor issues, and more.
 
Joining her is Ms. Jacqueline Hawker, a Senior Physiotherapist specialising in Women’s Health. She supports women on their journey of postpartum rehabilitation — from diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction to restoring strength, movement, and confidence after delivery.
 
Together, Dr. Maria and Jacqueline are here to break the silence, bust the myths, and guide us through healing with honesty, knowledge, and hope.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediclinicme/?hl=en
Website: https://www.mediclinic.ae/