Mums top list of achievers

Two Pilbara mothers have been named finalists for an Australia-wide “mums in business” award. Kader Boot co-owner Kara Lauder and Playful Families owner Amy Cox were both recognised across a number of categories in the 2020 AusMumpreneur awards that aim to celebrate and recognise the achievements of Aussie mothers in business. Ms Cox, a Karratha resident, is a finalist in six categories including business excellence, digital innovation, product innovation, regional, women will change the world, and making a difference in education. The former primary school teacher and mother of four launched Playful Families to help parents increase self-awareness, secure attachment, and harness the power of play to support children’s development. Ms Cox said she was excited to be named a finalist. “I was absolutely pumped. It’s just really, really exciting,” she said. “I think that so often it can be the full stop to a woman’s career when she has babies. I am just so grateful to create a job where I am not only able to serve all the beautiful members in my community but also be there for my little people as well.” Paraburdoo-based Ms Lauder launched her ethically crafted western boot company in 2014 and said it was amazing to be a finalist. The mother-of-three has been named in the regional and fashion categories and said the awards recognised the achievements of business owners. “I think we can do everything that people that aren’t mums can do,” she said. “I guess it can be an inspiration to show that you can have a business and be a mum. “You can do it all.”