Nicole Avery is one of those people who has a whole lot on her plate, but balances it all with finesse. She is a professional blogger at Planning with Kids, an author, speaker and marathon runner - on top of being mum to five kids aged seven to 17.

Her blog is a goldmine of tips, advice and lessons on managing family life, from meal planning to ways to fit in me-time, all with Nic's trademark practical and approachable style. We chat about her path to professional blogging, just how she manages to cook for and feed seven people, and the steep learning curves of parenting.

In this episode we talk about:

What are the things that keeps Nicole Avery busy? What does referral marketing mean and how does Nicole grow her business? Nicole is running her own podcast, 'This Family Life'. What motivates her to try podcasting?