<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MumsFirst]]></title><description><![CDATA[MumsFirst]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/article</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:44:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mumsfirst.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[MumsFirst Community Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MumsFirst Community Events continue to provide a safe and uplifting environment for moms to learn from each other while having fun. 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At MumsFirst, she found a supportive community that believed in her from the start. Surrounded by other moms who understood exactly what she was navigating, and guided by expert coaching, Stella began to rebuild her confidence, not just to return to work, but to aim higher than before. That confidence paid off. Stella went...]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/post/stella-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac1ef52accd9a2758040d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:21:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e796_15c8ea00400c44cbabe2fa3584f82f95~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_400,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Initially focused on promoting her Adire business. She joined the ACP with a clear goal: - "I want more moms to discover my Adire."   Victoria came with an open mind and experienced a shift during a one-on-one coaching session with Udeme which sparked a new vision. She realized she didn’t have to choose between her business and creativity. With the right mindset and tools, she could pursue both. Now she is selling beautiful Adire and is confidently engaging in content creation to build...]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/post/adire-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac1ef52accd9a2758040d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:19:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e796_9cb8ed806aee4f0b81a5d10c9cba2e38~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_400,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dami's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before joining Mumsfirst, Dami knew she wanted more—but the path forward felt unclear.   Through the coaching program, she gained tools to build her personal brand, embrace her current season, and position herself for leadership on her own terms. It wasn’t just about information. It was about transformation. It was about community. It was about clarity. ​ "I walked away with clarity, confidence, and a tribe of women who get it."]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/post/dami-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac1ef52accd9a2758040d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:16:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e8786_58085ea3859946478f253c5c26ecad2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akuchi's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, Akuchi's career and her role as a mother felt like they were pulling in opposite directions. Working as a Customer Service representative didn’t give her the flexibility or growth she wanted, and like many moms, she found herself wondering whether a bigger career move was even possible while still showing up fully for her daughter. That began to shift when she joined MumsFirst's structured coaching program. Through consistent sessions and hands-on support, Akuchi started...]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/post/akuchi-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac1ef52accd9a2758040d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e796_0cf6665d4ec6489b9055bcb6d9f84eb4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_499,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toke's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Toke joined MumsFirst's Business Cohort, she was searching for direction. Like so many others, she had dreams and vision but she just didn't know where to start. As a newcomer to Canada, she found the silence around her especially discouraging: so much information felt gatekept, and few people were willing to share their own journeys. Then a friend sent her a MumsFirst post on Instagram, and something about it felt different immediately. This wasn't a platform about parenting or marriage...]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/post/toke-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac1ef52accd9a2758040dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:12:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e8786_fbe5830ce6a24658bcaf524a516f8e0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_327,h_440,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolu's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[After becoming a mum, Bolu's career felt like it had stalled. The rejections kept coming, and the role she truly wanted didn't feel child-care friendly , a reality many moms returning to work know all too well. She needed a way back in, but wasn't sure where to find it. Then a friend tagged her in a post on Instagram ,a career coaching program by MumsFirst, funded by the Ontario government. For Bolu, this seemed a good opportunity, so she signed up immediately. 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She joined expecting help with the basics — a stronger CV, a better LinkedIn profile....]]></description><link>https://www.mumsfirst.ca/post/onyinye-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac1ef52accd9a2758040de</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:08:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e8786_708e4094efeb4e6b8c7d1dc4ce0c94b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_324,h_438,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anita's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Anita joined MumsFirst, she was working in a contract role. Coincidentally, an opportunity opened up in her office — the incumbent had been promoted, and the position needed to be filled. Her performance had stood out, and her employer already knew she held an accounting certificate from Nigeria, equivalent to a Canadian diploma. But when the opportunity came, her first instinct was hesitation. 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