I’m a huge advocate for mental health because I’ve been through the trenches—battling anxiety, depression, and ADHD (yep, fun combo!). Life hasn’t always been easy, and I’ve had to pull myself out of some dark places more times than I can count.

And now, just to keep things interesting, I’m embracing the joys of peri-menopause—because why not add another layer of chaos to the shit sandwich mix?

But life isn’t just about the highlight reel, right?

Over the years I’ve worn many hats, juggled multiple income streams, pivoted more times than a ballet dancer and followed my curiosity wherever it led me—often while balancing kids, work, and life in general.

But being a ADHD multi-passionate weirdo is my super power and I would not change a thing.

Multi-passionate, ADHD, and owning it!

As an 80s ADHD girl, I spent my school years winging it, feeling misunderstood, and believing I was a failure. Moving to New Zealand as a 15-year-old immigrant was life-changing. I felt different, alone, and completely out of place. That led to anxiety, depression, and situations where I wasn’t okay, wasn’t safe, and wasn’t myself. But I learned to cope, to be independent, and to never give up.

My dream? For nobody to feel like I did.

Taryn is that kid

I’ve always been obsessed with learning—listening, understanding different perspectives, finding solutions. Problem-solving has literally saved my life. I’ve struggled, I’ve failed, I’ve grown, and I’ve never stopped trying.

That’s why I love the digital world—where possibilities are endless, and individuality is celebrated.

Learning to cope and be independant.

I was over it. Over working a job that drained me, missing out on my kids (who were suddenly teenagers and learning to drive!), and living paycheck to paycheck. Over putting everyone else first while my own dreams sat on the back burner.

So, one night, in a desperate Google search on "how to make extra money," I stumbled across digital marketing and social media—and suddenly, it all clicked.

2023 - The Year of Change

Yes, there are scams. Yes, there’s MLM. (done many of these over the years). But there are also real people—mums, dads, everyday humans—learning new skills, taking courses, and actually making real money. Not just side hustle money, but life-changing, retire-your-spouse money.

And they weren’t special. They weren’t rich. They weren’t tech geniuses. They were just like me.

So, I took the leap.

At first I thougth: Its A Scam. Its MLM. Its All Influencers, Young pretty, with a large following......

BULLSHIT!!!!!!

I dove in, bought a course, binge-watched every second, and started my first business, Finding Your Tribe.

I did the back-end work. I got excited. I was ready!

And then… I lifted my phone, hit record, and… Umm… what the hell do I say?

Cue imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and zero consistency.

But I kept going. Learning, pivoting, failing, and trying again (So. Many. Pivots.) And along the way, Motivated Mum was born.

Finding My Tribe & Building Motivated Mum

Because here’s what I’ve learned—no matter how hard the past two years have been, helping people is what truly lights me up. Seeing someone succeed, knowing I played even a small part in their journey? That’s everything.

Motivated Mum is more than just a passion project—it’s proof that an everyday mum from New Zealand (or anywhere in the world!) can build something incredible. Despite past trauma, medical challenges, mental struggles, and countless hurdles, I’ve kept going.

Because where there’s a will, there’s always a way. Just don’t quit.

Why Motivated Mum?

If you’re here to learn, to grow, or to take that first step into something new—I’m cheering you on every step of the way.

Because making money is great. But seeing YOU succeed? That’s the real win.

💛 Let’s make magic happen!

So, what about you?

Welcome to Motivated Mum:

Grow, Change, and Empower to transform Your Unique Self Together!