Strong Like Mum: Shakira Akabusi

Shakira Akabusi is a pre and postnatal fitness expert. A daughter of an Olympic medalist Kriss Akabusi, there’s no wonder that sports and fitness were always a vital part of Shakira’s life.

A motivational speaker, writer, and mother of two, she’s also a founder of a movement called StrongLikeMum, which empowers pre and postnatal women through sports, fitness, and health.

Passionate about shattering the stereotype around motherhood, she believes that in this fast-paced world, the concept of ‘mum’ should shift, too.

“I felt like people were telling me that I couldn’t be myself if I wanted to be a mother. There isn’t one way to be a good mother. You can have your goals and dreams, and still be a fantastic mother.”

Hi Shakira! What is the Strong Like Mum movement, and why did you start it?

StrongLikeMum is an online movement, using sports as an outlet. I want to help women maintain a healthy lifestyle and to balance it with motherhood.

It started with my first pregnancy. I was told about all the things that I’d never do again. I’ve always been active and enjoyed sports.

“I felt like people were telling me that I couldn’t be myself if I wanted to be a mother. There isn’t one way to be a good mother. You can have your goals and dreams, and still be a fantastic mother.”

So, I decided to set up a blog and document my post-natal journey. And it resonated with women! It has been amazing to connect with all these positive and motivated women.

I also want to be a role model for my children, to show them that you can achieve any goal if you put your mind to it, work hard, and stay focused.

Want to learn more about the Shakira and the #StrongLikeMum movemet? Get the full story here.

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