MY PROJECTS
Motherhood Minus The Medals
- By Nelly Bryce
Motherhood minus the medals navigates the landscape of what it means to be a mother in the 21st century, in a role you can't prepare for, which can at once feel like the most valuable and least valued thing you'll ever do.
Nelly Bryce vents her frustrations, celebrates the magic, and embraces you along the way in this thoughtful, questioning and comforting collection of poems.
Must have! Such an amazing collection of poems.
I love this book. I have it on my desk and every so often pick it up and indulge in one of the poems
at random.
Every poem is like a reassuring hug with a friend. It helps you to feel less alone on the journey
through motherhood, whilst being about to laugh, cry and appreciate your own journey. You need it!
Helen spent a day with my team using journaling prompts to help us work collectively in a new way; equip us to prioritise our wellbeing and explore our connectivity in such a refreshing way.
The impact is still felt and freedom to use a pen to prioritise and also ensure we're thriving personally and professionally stuck.
Rhiannon McKaay-Smith,
Director, Royal Northern College of Music
Baba and Boo
A bespoke poem bringing to life the experiences of customers using Baba and Boo nappies.
Used on social media channels, Facebook groups and via the newsletter, this poem was highly viewed and engaged with.
One customer even requested a printed copy to display as a print.
Nelly’s work leading journaling groups has had a significant impact on my life - as a writer, as a Mum and as a human being.
I’ve spent the past 20 years working in a creative industry as a TV and digital content creator so writing is part of my professional life, but my childhood love of creative writing had long been boxed up and stored away. In January 2022 I joined a short course Helen was running, teaching a group of women about journaling as a tool for reflection, organisation and creativity. Using poetry, art and carefully considered prompts and themes, she taught tools and held a space which became nothing short of life-changing for me.
Shiela Chatrath,
Senior Journalist and TV Producer, BBC
Some of the fab podcasts I've been a guest on...
Power of the Parent
With Charlotte Speak
The Happy Momma Movement
With Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
The Mum Poem Podcast
Mum Poem Press
My First Five Years
Over an 18-month period I worked with My First Five Years to provide creative copy and content.
I created this poem which was used to bring to life the core philosophy of the brand and connect with their customers.
We Must Educate Our Children On Why We March
This got me thinking. Perhaps this sounds radical, but how much feminism do we teach in schools? How much support and guidance is given to teachers on managing unconscious bias and teaching gender equality?
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your speaking at March of the Mummies on Saturday.
The feedback has been really positive … everyone was empowered by the impassioned words – thank you!
The coverage and engagement has been fantastic and hopefully it is the first step in making some impactful change. We look forward to working together again in the not too distant future.
Analise Doctrove,
Head of Operations - Pregnant then Screwed
Songs of Love and Strength
An Anthology of Poems on Motherhood
A unique collection of over 100 beautiful, moving and inspiring poems aabout the many different experiences of motherhood.
Sunday Mornings at the River Autumn 2021
A Quarterly Poetry Anthology
A wonderful collection of poets, and poems, showing the messy juxtapositions that make life beautiful.
Rising Stars & Promising Pens 2023
Anthology
The stories in this anthology were selected from the London Independent Story Prize 2023 competition.
I approached Nelly to run several workshops for our customers.
Nelly was professional and creative, flexible and attentive to the women who had come from different backgrounds. The discoveries made during these sessions were staggering. She has actually helped us turn our fears into a form of art. Helping people to unpick their anxieties on the page.
She’s one of the most brilliant people I know!
Nicki Murdoch,
Owner Dot Goods, Altrincham
