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Matresence expert

Mayfair Clements is a writer, speaker, and life coach passionate about equipping and encouraging mothers through matresence - the postpartum period and beyond. As the founder of Making a Mother, she brings both lived experience and deep insight to topics like emotional regulation, self-care in motherhood, and home management.

Mayfair has spoken at leading organizations across the US and UK, and her work resonates with women globally through her YouTube channel of over 300k subscribers, where she shares honest reflections on modern motherhood. With a warm, grounded approach, she creates space for women to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect with who they are—both as mothers and as whole people.

Mayfair is available for workshops, panels, and speaking engagements at conferences, community events, and private gatherings focused on helping mothers navigate matresence - the beautiful yet complex transition into motherhood.

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Areas of expertise

Mayfair can tailor any of these topics to suit the specific needs of your audience, with the below themes serving as a flexible guide for her workshops and talks.

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  • Logo with beige and brown text reading 'Self-care in Motherhood' and a branching plant graphic.

    Mayfair provides practical strategies to help mothers prioritize their well-being while balancing the demands of raising young children. This talk offers a fresh perspective on self-care, going beyond the usual advice to explore the real barriers that prevent mothers from prioritizing themselves.

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    Through this workshop, Mayfair teaches mothers how to develop manageable rhythms and routines around cleaning, cooking, and children's activities. Her approach helps simplify household tasks, creating a more organized home environment and ultimately reducing the mental load of motherhood.

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    Mayfair equips mothers with effective tools for stress management, helping them navigate parenting challenges during the postpartum period and beyond with greater patience and emotional resilience.

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    Becoming a mother can shift a woman’s sense of self. Mayfair guides mothers in rediscovering who they are beyond motherhood—socially, physically, and professionally—so they can step into this new chapter with clarity and confidence.