Interviews

Interviews of inspirational individuals

Parental Control, Ep 84: Melissa Hemsley Talks Food, Pregnancy And ADHD

We talked about everything from her IVF journey and, in particular, the highs and lows that come with IVF to her favourite recipes and how she loves using up everything in the fridge

Parental Control, Ep 83: Clair Buckley Talks Inbetweeners, Impractical Jokers And Being A Mum Of Boys

Ellie quizzes Clair about everything from family life with an Inbetweener, how they met, their mutual love for The Beatles and what life is like as host of such a popular YouTube show, At Home with the Buckleys.

Gemma Atkinson On Tackling Mum Guilt, Christmas Traditions And Wrapping Up Toys For Charity

Actress, radio presenter and celebrity mum Gemma Atkinson has teamed up with her three-year-old daughter, Mia, to help support Family Action’s annual Christmas campaign, Make Theirs Magic.

INTERVIEW: A Walk In The Park With Model, Influencer And Mama-To-Be Laura Coleman

We join Laura for a walk around Victoria Park to test drive her pushchair of choice, the Stokke Xplory X Signature, and to talk about her pregnancy, nesting plans, and how she’s preparing for her June arrival.

KIDZ BOP On Their New Album ‘KIDZ BOP Ultimate Playlist’

Leonora’s daughter and her friend interviewed KIDZ BOP this week, to celebrate the release of their new album. ‘KIDZ BOP Ultimate Playlist’ is packed More

Amy Neville On Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Becoming A Mother And Why She Loves Her New Stokke Xplory X

Model, fashion blogger and influencer Amy Neville chats openly about her pregnancy, and her subsequent diagnosis of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Talia Oatway On Life With Three Children, A Lockdown Pregnancy Plus How To Style Your Bump

Talia Oatway is married to Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, and is mama to three children, Siennah, 8, Romeo, 1, and new baby Maddox, who’s about to turn three months old.

London Model Mummy Juste J Shares Fashion Tips, Skincare Secrets And Her Essential Products For A New Arrival

London Model Mummy Juste Juozapaityte talks about life as a mama, her skincare and fashion tips, and why she loves her Stokke Xplory.

Emma Bunton On Protecting The Planet, Kit & Kin And The 25th Anniversary Spice Girls Reunion

We catch up with our favourite Spice Girl Emma Bunton to find out about 25th anniversary plans, and the latest news from her eco-baby brand at Kit & Kin.

Midwife And Stylist Sophia Ferrari-Wills On Nursery Interiors, Must-Have Stokke Products And All Things Pink!

Midwife, content creator and stylish Sophia is the author of the stunning Instagram account @thiscolourfulnest. We catch with her to chat about innovative interiors, room decor and kids’ nurseries.

Binky On Life As A New Mama, Made In Chelsea And Starting Her New Business

Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead on having a new baby and the inevitable mummy juggle and what she’s up to now.

Don’t Miss: KIDZ BOP Live in Concert And Interview With Twinkle

Interview with KIDZ BOP ahead of their one-hour television concert extravaganza on TX Sky One, 30 May at 9:05 am.

Melissa Hemsley On Food, Instagram And Her Top Tips For Cooking

Melissa’s food journey, how to make the most of your meals with her 11 great tips for cooking, and the chefs she looks up to.

Annabel Karmel

Annabel Karmel: How To Successfully Wean Your Baby

Best-selling author and the UK’s number one baby and child nutritionist Annabel Karmel sat down with us to discuss all things weaning. We’ve pulled More

10 Things You Need To Know About Rose And Rosie

We’re Rose and Rosie, and we’re married to each other and going to have a baby! Read on to find out 10 Things You Need To Know About Us.

A Day In The Life Of Designer Rachel Riley + First Look At SS21 Collections

Rachel Riley is an award-winning British designer with a children’s clothing brand of the same name. Rachel Riley’s hand-crafted, classic baby and children’s clothing in joyous prints are best known for their quality and style.

Fashion Blogger Laura Wills Shares Her Style Secrets, Baby Essentials & What Life Is Like With 3 Children Under Three

Congratulations to The Fashion Bug Blog founder Laura Wills, who’s now pregnant with her number four.

Celebrity Lisa Faulkner On Her Journey To Motherhood: Ectopic Pregnancy, The IVF Rollercoaster & Adoption

I was flawed, numb. For a long time I didn’t know what to do next. I couldn’t quite believe it was happening to me. It took me a long time to pick myself back up off the floor and see that there could be another way.

What Are The Signs My Child Is Ready To Potty Train?

I definitely feel we should be potty training our toddlers earlier, the average age in the UK is 3 and a half and rising year on year which is quite shocking.

Axel Scheffler on Julia Donaldson, Born Free & His 2020 Cat Calendar

I have known Cat in a Flat from the early days and always liked their concept of a cat sitter community in your neighbourhood, so I approached them with the idea of a cat calendar for 2020 – where the proceeds should go to a cat-related charity.

Billie Faiers On Planning Kid’s Parties, Managing Screen Time, And Life On The Mummy Diaries

We spoke to The Mummy Diaries star about her new clothing line, her favourite family holidays and a digital detox for all the family.

Celebrity Dad of The Year Jonathan Saccone Joly Chats About YouTube, Baby Essentials & What’s Next

Becoming a parent is scary for the first time, and after having kids you see your parents in a whole new light and realise that they hadn’t a clue what they were doing either – we are all just winging it.

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill On Pregnancy Fitness, Body Image & The 20-Minute Workouts You Can Copy At Home

Jess sat down with My Baba to talk about the challenges of raising a family and upholding a career, all while keeping check on your own physical health and wellbeing.

Entrepreneur & Confectionary Founder Kane Dowell on Why Life is Sweet…

Entrepreneur and founder of confectionary company Kane Dowell on the launch of his traditional sweetie business, Ask Mummy & Daddy.

Jessie Ware On Mum Guilt, Hypnobirthing & Designing Her Kidswear Collection

Singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, who is expecting her second child in February, spoke to us about the launch of her kids’ clothing line anyware and revealed what’s it’s really like working with her mum on her Table Manners podcast.

An Interview with Matt Bardock

Matt Bardock on Family Life in Surrey, and His Departure from Casualty

This week we interviewed well-loved actor and heartthrob Matt Bardock. Matt currently lives in Surrey with his wife, six year old daughter and a 9 More

Matt Allwright

This week, we interviewed the dashing Journalist and TV presenter Matt Allwright

An Interview with Shaun Dooley

This week we interviewed Barnsley born actor and writer Shaun Dooley. Dooley has starred in soaps Coronation Street and Eastenders and appeared in BBC More

Tom Daley On Parenting, Surrogacy And Dealing With Negativity

We spoke to the 24-year-old Olympic diver about life as a new parent, his feelings towards surrogacy and his critics, and when baby number two will be on the way.

Author Jessie Burton On Modern Fairytales & How To Write A Children’s Novel

The Miniaturist author Jessie Burton spoke to My Baba about the importance of fairytales and writing her children’s book The Restless Girls.

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Matt Dawson on Surviving Meningitis & The Importance of Spotting the Early Signs

In this interview with My Baba, Matt Dawson opens up following his family’s own battle with the disease. Dawson’s son was left critically ill in an induced coma on a life support machine aged just two years old.

Is Your Child Having Too Much Screen Time?

We quizzed Child Development Expert Dr Jacqueline Harding on media consumption, screen time, and our children.

Exclusive Interview with Marina Fogle

We were very excited this week to interview the beautiful Marina Fogle

A Modern Mama’s Guide to Happy, Healthy Weaning

Beth set up the Young Gums Instagram and blog as a place for like-minded new parents to chat about how to feed their babies (and themselves) in a positive and healthy way.

Cherry Healey

Cherry Healey On Her Post Baby Body, Style Tips And Weaning

We interviewed the very lovely TV presenter Cherry Healey, known for her hugely successful BBC3 documentaries. Cherry has also written for several publications including Grazia, More

Interview with Sam Avery

10 Minutes with Comedian and ‘Learner Parent’ Sam Avery

Sam Avery, aka the Learner Parent, is a stand-up comedian, award-winning writer, blogger and father to toddler twins. We caught up with Sam to find out a little more about him, his twin lads, snack time, and to see what he’s up to next.

Jason Donovan

An Interview with Jason Donovan

This week, we interviewed the legendary Australian actor and singer Jason Donovan on life as a busy working dad. Jason initially achieved fame in More

Kimberley Walsh On Life After Girls Aloud & The Launch Of Kimba Kids

Ex-Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has launched her kids’ clothing line Kimba Kids with Next. We spoke to the singer what inspired the range and where we can get our hands on it.

Robin Miller

Record Producer Robin Millar CBE on Childhood Bullying, Discrimination & Change in The Workplace

There are still many many people who are not bad people, not even bad meaning people, who genuinely think it’s ok to turn away a disabled person who has applied for a job for which they are clearly eminently capable, on the grounds that their particular disability may not ideally suit the employer’s preference.

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When and How to Start Preparing for Birth Using Hypnobirthing Techniques

In over 35 years of being a midwife I have never lost the spark and curiosity on how to make pregnancy, birth and the time after, a beautiful and memorable experience.

Samantha Giles

Emmerdale Star Samantha Giles on Pregnancy, Kids & Kitties

Cats Protection have just launched their latest campaign, Baby Love: Kids & Kitties. It’s a campaign that educates and encourages couples to keep their More

Princess Marie-Chantal on New York living, family holidays and running her own business

We spoke to Princess Marie-Chantal about family life, starting a business, and her latest collaboration with British nursery brand Silver Cross.

Melissa Hemsley on 30-minute meals, loving leftovers, and food cupboard essentials

Melissa Hemsley talks to My Baba about the fantastic recipes in her new book Eat Happy and why these 30-minute recipes are great for families.

Stokke CEO Jacob Østerhaab: ‘We don’t launch many products but the ones we launch are thoughtful and unique.’

We caught up with Stokke’s CEO Jacob Østerhaab to discuss the launch of the Xplory V6 and the furniture and stroller brand’s new Westfield store.

Anna Williamson on pregnancy anxiety, supporting your partner, and taking the pressure off

TV presenter and author Anna Williamson talks to us about coping with anxiety, supporting your partner and taking the pressure off.

How to travel the world with children, according to the adventurer who took his family to the Arctic

Planning a family trip? We asked travel blogger Eric Stoen the essential questions about planning a holiday and travelling with children.

Youtube vlogger English With Lucy on learning languages, children’s books, and brushing up on her English grammar

The Youtube vlogger Lucy Earl talks about the importance of children learning languages.

Isla Fisher on Her Latest Children’s Book, Motherhood & Her Busy Career

We jumped at the chance to catch up with Hollywood actress, children’s author and mama of three Isla Fisher to find out all about her latest children’s book. 

Cherry Healey on getting back to sex after giving birth, celeb crushes, and making life better, one orgasm at a time

We talk to Cherry about her podcast geared towards busy parents wanting to maintain a sex life, her frank approach to challenging topics, and how she plans to teach her children about sex and relationships.

Top Financial Expert Rob Gardner Tell Us How to Make Your Child A Millionaire

How £5.50 a Day Can Make Your Child A Millionaire and Other Top Tips by Dad & Top Financial Expert Rob Gardner

We met one of the UK’s leading financial experts Rob Gardner and got chatting about his life as a father, his top tips on family finance and why he’s busy campaigning for financial education in schools.

Katie Piper

The Inspirational Katie Piper on The Launch of Her New Book and Life with Baby Number Two

I jumped at the chance to interview one of our favourite mamas again, the beautiful Katie Piper. I find out all about the launch of her new book, From Mother to Daughter, and ask about life with her new arrival, baby number two. 

How Tamara Ecclestone Has Learnt To Deal With Parenting Critics

The glamorous heiress Tamara Ecclestone talks to us about the launch of her baby care range in Harvey Nichols and everything else in between!

Jimmy Doherty: Jamie Oliver’s Partner In Crime Talks Farm Life And Filming

Jimmy Doherty speaks to My Baba about his friendship with Jamie Oliver and his incredible pig farm and tourist destination, “Jimmy’s Farm”.

Danny Jones’ Wife Georgia Shares The Highs And Lows Of Her Pregnancy

It’s nearly time. The former Miss England model, married to Mcfly’s frontman, is eagerly awaiting the birth of her first child. We caught up More

Read This Before Taking The Kids Skiing This Year

A former alpine skier gives us the low-down on teaching children to ski, safety and kit, and getting the family on the slopes in no time!

Strictly Judge Darcey Bussell On Never Dieting, Dancing To Keep Fit And Positive Body Image

I caught up with Darcey Bussell from Strictly to discuss what she has been up to this year, including her new dance fitness DVD.

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Marine Lloris On Fashion, Food And Family!

Marine Lloris speaks to us about her luxury new girlswear brand Manège en Sucre and the best pitch-side beauty must-haves!

Carol-Smillie Pretty Clever Pants

Carol Smillie on Christmas, Plans for 2018 and World Domination with Pretty Clever Pants

TV presenter turned entrepreneur Carol Smilie talks to us about Pretty Clever Pants, her business venture that’s gone global this year.

Sophie Stanbury

Sophie Stanbury on Ladies of London, Top Beauty Tips and Family Life in Putney

I know we ran this interview a few months ago but I wanted to re-share it to celebrate the launch of my darling friend’s More

Caroline Stanbury

Exclusive Interview With Caroline Stanbury, Star Of Hit TV Show Ladies Of London

My friend Caroline was one of our first interviewees on My Baba and it’s still crazy popular, so I decided to ask if we could More

TV Duo Sam & Mark On Embarrassing Parents, Kids Books & Life On The CBBC Set

Double BAFTA winning presenters Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes talk about their latest book The Stink Before Christmas, the best Big Friday Wind Up and more!

Inside Jay Jay Burridge’s Head: How He Bought Dinosaurs Back To Life

We caught up with former Smart presenter and children’s author Jay Jay Burridge, to see what his recently released book is all about.

School Food Matters

Spam Smash and Mash – The Truth About School Dinners

School Food Matters director Stephanie Wood tells us the truth about school dinners and her views on healthy eating.

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How The Saccone Joly Family Became A Youtube Sensation: The Exclusive Secrets To Their Success

The exclusive secrets to the Saccone Joly success on and off camera, including how to up your Instagram game and publish your first children’s book.

Emma Bunton On Creativity, Having Children And Co-Founding Kit & Kin

We caught up with Emma Bunton to talk about family life, encouraging creativity, and co-founding nappy and skincare brand Kit & Kin. 

Made In Chelsea’s Binky On Embracing Motherhood And Her New Collection!

We catch up with reality TV star and new mama Binky Felstead, as she talks to us about being a new mum and her collaboration with My 1st Years.

Interview with Laura Crane – Professional Surfer, Model & Influencer

An interview with Laura Crane – professional surfer, model & influencer.

Let’s Talk Business: Laura Adrianna On How To Nail Being A Working Mama

Digital marketing expert turned entrepreneur and editor Laura Adrianna talks all things babies, business, and female empowerment.

Rosie Marcel on Health and Fertility, Holby and Playing Jac Naylor

Rosie Marcel joins us to chat about family life, her two-year-old daughter, health and fertility, life on set at Holby, and those gruesome scenes around the operating table.

Cherry Healey On Breastfeeding, Family Life And TV

This week, we were thrilled to interview the fabulous TV Presenter, Cherry Healey.

Sassy In The City On Fashion, Blogging And Her Baby Bump

We asked luxury lifestyle blogger Sassy In The City about pregnancy, style and her social media presence.

Caroline Stanbury

Caroline Stanbury On Gift Library, Twins And Favourite Family Holidays

We interviewed the beautiful Caroline Stanbury, Founder of Gift Library.

A Little Of What You Fancy Does You Good: An Interview with Actress Nicola Millbank aka ‘Milly’

We interview Nicola Millbank, or Milly, known for her roles in Mount Pleasant and Mr. Selfridge. We quiz Milly about her new food blog, Milly Cookbook.

Interview with Gestational Diabetes

Everything You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is something that affects woman during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Gestational diabetes is More

Pregnancy Twinning: Make a Difference and Twin a Pregnancy This Mother’s Day!

Pregnancy Twinning – make a difference this Mother’s Day by pregnancy twinning.

Midwife of the Year Laura Wyatt Talks Birth, Babies and Bereavement

An interview with midwife of the year, Laura Wyatt. Laura talks to us about birth, babies and bereavement, and why her job is so important.

Nicki Macfarlane on The Royal Wedding, Opening Her First Boutique and Kickstarting The Creative Process

We caught up with children’s occasionwear designer Nicki Macfarlane to find out about more about the woman behind the elegant brand.

The Juice Man Andrew Cooper

The JuiceMan Andrew Cooper on Juicing, Buying Organic, & Children’s Eating Habits

I’ve known Andrew and his lovely wife Jane for a long time, I used to spend pretty much every weekend at their awesome store, More

Call The Midwife’s Ben Caplan on Miranda, Family Life and The West End

This week we interviewed talented actor and devoted family man Ben Caplan. Ben is married to Emma and they live in Hertfordshire with their two children, Bertie More

Clemmie Hooper on How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out!

We caught up with mummy blogger and community based midwife Clemmie Hooper this week to celebrate the launch of her new book, ‘How to More

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Wild & Gorgeous’s Lucy Enfield & Sophie Worthington on Balancing Work and Home Life, Prince George & Favourite Family Recipes

We caught up with Wild & Gorgeous founders Lucy Enfield and Sophie Worthington to ask about work life since their rebrand, tips on just More

Marc Abraham Choosing a Puppy

‘Marc The Vet’ On Choosing A New Puppy for The Family, The RIGHT Way

I met inspirational Daily Mirror/RSPCA ‘Vet of the Year’ Marc Abraham this morning as he popped into My Baba HQ to chat to me More