Mum's Council

A force for change.

Our Mum's Council is a dedicated group of passionate Black and mixed-race mothers committed to improving the lives of mothers and families within our community.

Five ways the council makes a difference.

Advocacy
Championing the needs and concerns of Black mothers, particularly in mental and emotional wellbeing.
Research and development
Contributing to research projects that aim to better understand the unique challenges faced by Black mothers.
Community engagement
Building strong connections within the community and fostering a sense of belonging.
Policy influence
Advocating for policies that support the health and wellbeing of Black mothers and families.
Mentorship
Providing guidance and support to other mothers, sharing their experiences and expertise.

Advocacy
Championing the needs and concerns of Black mothers, particularly in mental and emotional wellbeing.
Research and development
Contributing to research projects that aim to better understand the unique challenges faced by Black mothers.
Community engagement
Building strong connections within the community and fostering a sense of belonging.
Policy influence
Advocating for policies that support the health and wellbeing of Black mothers and families.
Mentorship
Providing guidance and support to other mothers, sharing their experiences and expertise.

By amplifying the voices of Black mothers, our Mum's Council is driving positive change and creating a more equitable future for all.

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The council

The mothers at the table.

Bella Abidakun
Professional nurse
Mum's Council
Bella Abidakun
Professional nurse
Bella Abidakun is an education and retention team leader and a Professional Nurse Advocate lead with a background in adult nursing, currently working with an NHS trust in the United Kingdom. She is a chartered human resource practitioner in Nigeria and a family life coach with core expertise in life balance.
She sits on the board of the Royal College of Nursing, Yorkshire and Humber region.
She is the founder of The Life Balance Network and the convener of The Praying and Twerking Wife, and a previous facilitator of Undressing Sex with the Institute of Family Engineering and Development, Africa.
She has inspired people of different ages and walks of life. She is a mentor and a role model to many, with a goal to see people win in every area of their lives and be the best of themselves.
She is passionate about personal development, child protection, and excelling and finding balance in family life, work and business.
She is a wife and a mother to four fantastic children.
Temi Fagbo
Life and love coach
Mum's Council
Temi Fagbo
Life and love coach
Temi Fagbo is a mother of two amazing teenagers and a life and love coach. She is passionate about personal rebranding and helping her clients build a possibility mindset, set smarter goals, grow in self-awareness, heal from abuse and gain self-confidence.
She holds that we are only limited by weakness of attention and poverty of imagination: anything is simple if you understand the process.
Bukunmi Ladeji
Nurse and entrepreneur
Mum's Council
Bukunmi Ladeji
Nurse and entrepreneur
Bukunmi is a dedicated nurse, entrepreneur and proud mother of two. Her own experiences of pregnancy and motherhood have given her a profound understanding of the challenges women face during and after childbirth, and that empathy fuels her passion to support and empower mothers on their journeys.
With a blend of medical expertise, business acumen and personal experience, she brings the skills, qualifications and exposure to make a meaningful impact, and looks forward to every opportunity to make a difference.
Elizabeth Toluwani
Childminder and doula in training
Mum's Council
Elizabeth Toluwani
Childminder and doula in training
Elizabeth Toluwani, also known as Temidayo, is a dedicated mother and a passionate advocate for maternal and child wellbeing. With a background in psychology, health and education, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work as a childminder, child carer and doula in training.
Driven by her own journey, including navigating the challenges of pregnancy loss, Temidayo deeply understands the importance of emotional and practical support for mothers during the prenatal and postnatal periods.
She is passionate about fostering strong bonds between parents and children: building healthy routines, establishing clear boundaries and cultivating a supportive family environment. Her certifications in teaching, skills building, family relationships and character building further equip her to guide and support the families in her care.
Abies Sonia
Counsellor and certified life coach
Mum's Council
Abies Sonia
Counsellor and certified life coach
Abies Sonia is a mother of three, a passionate advocate for emotional wellbeing, and a skilled guide on the journey of self-discovery. As a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Certified Life Coach, she understands the unique challenges and joys of navigating life's ups and downs.
With expertise in techniques such as NLP and EFT, Abies creates a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions, build resilience and connect with your authentic self.

Biographies are in each member's own words, as published on the previous Mums Aloud site.

What you can expect

Empowered, educated, inspired.

Empowerment
To thrive as a woman first, and then as a mother.
Education
On personal growth, finding harmony with work and life, and more.
Inspiration
To grow, connect, and build meaningful relationships within our community.

Change starts with us.

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A force for change.

Five ways the council makes a difference.

Advocacy

Research and development

Community engagement

Policy influence

Mentorship

By amplifying the voices of Black mothers, our Mum's Council is driving positive change and creating a more equitable future for all.

The mothers at the table.

Bella Abidakun

Temi Fagbo

Bukunmi Ladeji

Elizabeth Toluwani

Abies Sonia

Empowered, educated, inspired.

Empowerment

Education

Inspiration

Change starts with us.