In our How She Does It column, we talk to inspirational mothers about work-life balance, their favourite travel destinations, and navigating everything with children in tow. This month we sat down with Coral and Natalie Golding, founders of RAISE.
Sisters-in-law and best friends, starting a business together was a natural evolution for these two digital creators. Here they tell us about their new podcast that aims to empower and inform women, family life with their four daughters and why ‘done is better than perfect’ is a motto that mothers should embrace.
Tell us about yourselves
Natalie: We’re Coral and Natalie Golding, sisters-in-law, best friends and business partners. We have a background in digital content creation and together we started our business RAISE, which includes our recently launched podcast, the 100-Day Journal (which we are thrilled to say has sold out twice) and RAISE: For Kids a gratitude and life skill journal.
Coral: Natalie is married to my brother, Gus, and between us, we have four beautiful daughters. Mine are aged 12 and eight and Natalie’s, aged seven and three. We feel incredibly fortunate to blend family life with our work and passions.
Tell us more about your working life?
Coral: We handle every aspect of RAISE ourselves, from marketing, product design and content creation. We speak every day and really just love talking about work and what we do. We’re both creative and are constantly bouncing ideas off one another. We visit London regularly to record our podcast episodes which come out every Tuesday and, whilst juggling it all can be a bit of a challenge, we wouldn’t have it any other way. When we meet for work, our daughters get to spend time together, playing with their cousins, while we focus on our projects. It’s a balance that works beautifully, allowing us to be present mothers and focus on our work too.
Natalie: We love working on the podcast together and have interviewed some really interesting people and discussed some fascinating and relevant topics. For example, Millie Mackintosh shares her powerful journey to sobriety, motherhood and true wellness, discussing her path into sobriety, plus the eye-opening transformation that comes from choosing an alcohol free, empowered life. Millie talks with raw and honesty about so much – from being a ‘bad drunk’ (the name of her book), feeling trapped in toxic cycles to breaking free, and becoming a more present mother. We explore the emotional and systemic pressures that push mothers towards drinking as a coping mechanism, questioning whether the rise of ‘wine-mom culture’ is masking the deeper struggles of modern motherhood.
Coral: We are very focused on wellbeing so it was amazing to hear from Laure and Keivor from My Little Farm, a regenerative farm built for conscious families and individuals who share a vision for a better way of living. We discuss the power of food sovereignty as the ultimate freedom, exploring how regenerative farming goes beyond being organic, to heal the land, nourish communities and create a truly sustainable future. It’s such an inspiring conversation about reconnecting with nature, questioning mainstream narratives and reclaiming the way we nourish ourselves and our communities.
What inspires you in your career?
Natalie: With our podcast, we hope to empower women and mothers to question societal norms, trust their instincts and embrace alternative choices that align with their values. Seeing women step into their power, make informed choices and create a more fulfilling life for themselves and their families is our inspiration. We’re driven by a passion for raising the next generation with intention, sharing knowledge and providing tools and hacks that help others not just navigate, but truly thrive in an overwhelming and often toxic world.
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The three things that help you juggle everything?
Our RAISE 100 day journal. It includes everything we need to stay focused, motivated and organised with daily and weekly planning pages, to-do lists, weekly calendars, meal plans and more.
A Vitamix: we love being able to blend quick, easy and nutritious smoothies for us and our girls every day. Our favourite smoothies include raw milk, kefir, banana, berries, raw local honey and bee pollen. If you make extra, you can freeze it in ice lolly moulds for a healthy ice-cream alternative.
A Yoga mat: being able to incorporate daily movement is a must for us. Having a yoga mat at home to do Pilates and workouts helps us to stay consistent – and we can fit it in at a time that suits us. Paired with weighted bangles or resistance bands, even 20 minutes a day can help us stay energised and helps relieve stress.
Have your career goals and aspirations altered since becoming a working mum?
Coral: Yes. Becoming mothers has completely transformed our perspective on life. Raising our girls has made us more intentional about how we show up, both for them and for ourselves. It’s given us a deeper sense of purpose, reinforcing the values we want to instil in them, like resilience, confidence and the belief that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
Natalie: Balancing work and family life has also reshaped how we approach our work life. We now prioritise using our time effectively, working smarter, and being more creative in how we get things done. Our motto has become ‘done is better than perfect’ – because when you’re juggling motherhood and business, there’s no time for overthinking like we used to. It’s all about taking action, making progress and finding a rhythm that works for both our family and our goals.
If you could give your past self one piece of advice about being a working mother what would it be?
Natalie: I’d tell myself that it’s impossible to do everything perfectly, and that’s okay. Some days work will take priority, and other days family will. Balance isn’t about doing everything at once, it’s about being present where you’re needed most. Our seasons of motherhood change and evolve as our children grow, so it’s important to understand which season you are in, and what needs the most focus at that time.
If you had the power to change one thing for working mothers, what would it be?
Coral: There’s this unspoken expectation that we should juggle careers, motherhood, household responsibilities and self-care effortlessly, but the reality is, it can be exhausting and unsustainable.
Natalie: We’d love to see more structural support, like truly flexible work options, affordable childcare and a shift in societal mindset that recognises the invisible mental load mothers carry. The more we normalise asking for help, sharing responsibilities and prioritising our own well-being, the more empowered we all become.
If you have a day to yourself, what do you do?
Natalie: To be honest, this rarely ever happens! So a dream day would definitely start with a peaceful coffee or matcha in bed, reflecting in our journal to set the tone for the day. After that, I’d head to a Pilates class or the gym for a good workout, then on to some relaxation at a beach sauna, followed by a cold plunge to feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Honestly, the balance of being active and then having some time to unwind is the perfect combination for a solo reset.
Heading ‘out out’ – where is your favourite spot?
Coral: We rarely go ‘out out’ – only on very rare occasions, instead happier being tucked up in bed and prioritising sleep.
Tell us about the best holiday you’ve taken with your children?
Natalie: We took our children to an amazing hotel called Moar Gut in Austria. For us it was the perfect balance of child-friendly whilst remaining unbelievably aesthetically pleasing. With all the biohacking you could wish for on-site, an amazing kids’ club, and surrounded by the mountains.
Favourite hotel ever – with or without children?
Coral: I think the best hotel I’ve experienced, with or without children, is Atlantis the Royal in Dubai – I’ve never seen a breakfast buffet like it! There’s a Nobu on site – so you can drop your kids off at kids’ club and then go and enjoy a date night. You could go there with or without kids and have the most incredible time. I also loved taking my girls to Paris.
What are your tips on things to do with children in Brighton?
Coral: Brighton is such a vibrant and family-friendly city, with so much to see and do for everyone. One of our favourite things is being by the sea, there’s something so magical about the beach and the fresh air. We love going for walks along the seafront and through the South Lanes which are full of independent shops and markets.
What’s your best advice for travelling with kids?
Natalie: Let go of rigid expectations. When you’re traveling with children, things rarely go to plan, right? And that’s okay. Try to embrace the spontaneity and remember that travel isn’t about checking off a list of activities, it’s about the experience. Let go of the idea that every moment needs to be perfectly planned or that you have to do everything. Sometimes the best moments are the unexpected ones – and found in the simplest of moments.
Travel essentials with kids?
Coral: Let’s keep this real – snacks and iPads for the flight is a must!
Travel essentials without kids?
Natalie: All the skincare and vitamins. Glutathione is a great one to take for helping to detox after flying. An EMF blanket to protect from radiation from the flight, and wired headphones. A whisk and matcha to make our favourite go-to collagen matcha wherever we are. Collagen face or eye masks for the flight. And of course a good wellness book or podcast downloaded.
How do you think travel benefits your children?
Coral: Travelling really allows us to step away from the daily monotony of life and spend uninterrupted, quality time together as a family. It’s an opportunity for us all to connect, create lasting memories and bond in a way that’s harder to do when we’re focused on work, school and routines. We love the freedom it gives us to fully focus and be present in the moment with each other.
Where are you off to next as a family?
Coral: We went to Abu Dhabi over half term and it was incredible for kids – with so many cool theme parks and of course, great weather in February. We stayed in the Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi which was so family-friendly. It has its own private beach and loads for children to do.
The best advice you would give to other mothers?
Natalie: Trust your instincts and listen to your own intuition. You know your children better than anyone else, so don’t be afraid to follow your gut when it comes to making decisions for them. There is so much external advice and noise out there, but at the end of the day, it’s your inner voice that will guide you in the right direction.
Coral: Also, remember to nurture yourself. As mothers we often put everyone else’s needs before our own, but you can’t pour from an empty cup. Make sure to take the time to care for your own wellbeing too. By filling your own cup, you’ll be able to show up as the best version of yourself for your children and family, and that way, you all thrive.
How do you do it?
Coral: Honestly, it’s a massive juggle! Balancing work and family life isn’t always easy, but we absolutely love what we do, and when you’re passionate about something, it doesn’t feel like work in the traditional sense. We’re constantly bouncing ideas off each other, finding new ways to grow, and showing up in a way that feels right for us.
Natalie: We’re also so grateful to have an amazing family network around us and that makes a huge difference. Some days, we’re just winging it, embracing the chaos and reminding ourselves that ‘fake it till you make it’ is a completely valid approach. What keeps us going – even on the tougher days – is knowing that we’re building something not just for ourselves, but for our girls too. We want to show them that they can create a life on their own terms, follow their passions, and not be afraid to step outside the norm.
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