We're here to empower you through your pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey, with a whole lot of heart and maybe a little magic.
Through a shared love of all things birth and an ambitious desire to make postive ripples in this space - Jess & Mikaelah bring you our triple threat brand- Authored, &Honey and The Birth Chapter.
OUR STORY
Kia Ora, I'm Jess..
Lovely to meet you. My life consists of being mama to a 5yo and 2yo, working shifts at my local birthing/postnatal unit and creating and maintaining the Authored/&honey/Birth Chapter space alongside Mikaelah.
When I’m not catching babies, kissing ouchies or recording podcasts, you might catch me on the basketball court, lost in a Harry Potter marathon (Gryffindor incase you were wondering), or dancing my heart out like no one’s watching—because sometimes you just need to let loose!
But amidst the madness, the little moments keep me grounded—like watching my two share little sibling personal jokes or hearing from a client about how knowledge has empowered their birth choices and changed their journey for the better. It's why I do what I do!
Hi friends, I'm Mikaelah...
I’m a wife and stay-at-home “mumtreprenuer” to two beautiful girls. I’ve always dreamed of being a mum it’s my greatest adventure and proudest achievement. Pre mum life, I was a primary school teacher, and though I loved it, I’ve always had a strong pull towards birth and supporting women through that powerful journey. At high school I wanted to be a midwife, so I guess I was always destined to end up working in the birth space somehow, not that I ever imagined myself as a business owner!
Originally, my desire to become a midwife came from my love for babies. But I've realised that my passion was something deeper: the process of birth is so profound and miraculous, I wish every woman could experience it the way I have. I love birth, and I know that’s rare, but I truly believe it shouldn’t be. With the right tools, support, and mindset, every woman can approach birth with confidence.
I wear many hats but I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I'm not wrangling my little ones, packing orders, creating our social media content or behind the lens as a family and wedding photographer; you can probably find me watching Netflix (hello Friends), with a chai latte, baking or with a craft project on the go.
We're so glad you're here, and we hope you find something that speaks to your heart and helps you feel more confident and supported in your journey.
Need to reach out for anything at all? - We are more than happy to hear from you