Vicki Psarias
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Vicki Psarias | |
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| Born | 1980 Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Education | Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Occupation(s) | Author,[1] Filmmaker, Blogger |
| Children | 2 |
Vicki Psarias is a writer,[2] film maker and blogger[3] based in Windsor, UK. She is known as the author of the book Mumboss and the founder and editor of Honest Mum, a parenting blog.[4][5] She is the director of the short films, Broken and Rifts.
Background
Psarias was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, in 1980.[6] She graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2003 with Master of Arts degree in Television Drama and Direction.[7]
Her MA graduation film, Rifts won awards at film festivals worldwide including the European Commissioned Euromedcafe International Short Film Competition[8] while her subsequent short film Broken was also well received. Vicki worked as a runner, then in development for Redbus (now Lionsgate UK).[9] Post Redbus, she wrote and directed Broken.[10]
From 2004 to 2010, Psarias directed drama, TV documentaries, music videos, and short films. Vicki has won the Channel 4 Talent Award for Best Filmmaker in 2007 and The Square Mile Magazine Worldspreads 30 Under 30 London Talent Awards.[11]
In 2010, Psarias launched Honest Mum as a mummy blog to document her experience of motherhood. In 2018, she write a book called Mumboss, which shares how to do business and manage motherhood.[12]
Publication and reception
Mumboss: The Honest Mum's Guide To Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home (ISBN 0349416699) was published by Piatkus Publishing. Natasha Courtenay-Smith (author of The Million Dollar Blog) described Mumboss as, ‘If ever there is a person who has shown just how successful you can be online whilst also being an amazing parent it is Vicki. Read, learn and follow. A brilliant book from an inspirational mother.'[13] As per Marie Claire, the book is a ‘a no-nonsense guide to navigating the transition.’[14]
Personal life
Psarias lives with her husband, Peter Broadbent, and two children, Oliver and Alexander.[15]
References
- ^ Farmer, Jenna (2010-06-28). "10 best business books written by women". Independent. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Cliff, Martha (2019-05-09). "Mum who says you should give up booze when you have kids so you're a 'fully present' parent is blasted by GMB viewers". The Sun (United Kingdom). Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Claire, Marie (2016-01-29). "'It's Impossible To Achieve Balance When You Have A Family'". Marie Claire. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Costa, Monica (2018-07-17). "MumBoss and Honest Mum Vicki Psarias opens her heart to London Mums". London Mums. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Hoggan, Karen (2018-12-19). "'Being called a mumpreneur is patronising'". Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "INSIDE LIFE: Home is where the inspiration is for film-maker". 2011-05-12. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ ""Goldsmiths lay the foundations for my career in writing and directing."". Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "the winners another look 2004". Euro Med Cafe. 2010-06-28. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ ""Goldsmiths lay the foundations for my career in writing and directing."". Goldsmiths University of London. 2010-06-28. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Film Details - Broken". British Council. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "INSIDE LIFE: Home is where the inspiration is for film-maker". 2011-05-12. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Farmer, Jenna (2010-06-28). "10 best business books written by women". Independent. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Chosen by the Independent as one of the 10 best business books written by women". Little Brown. 2010-06-28. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Mumboss: The Honest Mum's Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home". 2010-06-28. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Vicki Psarias - How a Leeds filmmaker bagged a new modelling career". Yorkshire Life. 2014-07-15. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
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