02/06/2026
I wasn’t sure whether to share this.
For the last six months, I’ve been navigating one of the most challenging seasons of my life. My dad was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at Christmas, and it’s brought with it a lot of uncertainty, emotion and perspective.
At the same time, Mama Mane is facing the same challenges many small businesses are experiencing right now. The economy is tough, people are spending less, and like many small business owners, I’m working incredibly hard simply to keep moving forward.
What I’ve realised through all of this is that nobody really talks about what happens when life and business collide.
One of the hardest things I’ve been navigating is the tension between being present for the people I love and being present for the business I’ve spent years building.
Both need me.
Both matter deeply to me.
And some days it feels impossible to give either the version of myself they deserve.
That’s a reality I know many small business owners quietly carry.
I’m sharing this because authenticity has always mattered to me. I never want to pretend everything is perfect when it isn’t.
If things have felt a little different around here lately, this is why.
To everyone who has supported Mama Mane, shared a post, placed an order, visited a market, sent a message, or simply followed along, thank you.
Your support means more than you probably realise right now.
Love,
Rebek x