Vicki Psarias is a filmmaker and blogger[1] based in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She is known as the author of the book Mumboss and The Working Mom in the US and Canada (published in 2020). She is also the founder and editor of Honest Mum, a parenting blog.[2][3] Psarias has written and directed short films, as well as directing and producing for TV documentaries and drama.

Vicki Psarias / Vicki Broadbent
Born1980
Leeds, Yorkshire
NationalityBritish
Other namesBroadbent
EducationGoldsmiths, University of London
Occupation(s)Author, writer, director, filmmaker, blogger Farmer, Jenna (28 June 2010). "10 best business books written by women". Independent. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
Known forWriting, broadcast work and advocating for maternal rights
TelevisionGood Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, BBC World News, Channel 5 News, This Morning, Lorraine, SKY News and E News.
SpousePeter Broadbent
Children3
Parents
  • George Psarias (father)
  • Vasoulla Psarias (mother)
AwardsBest Baby & Parent Blog- UK Blog Awards, BritMums Best Blogger, Best Social Media, The Square Mile Magazine Worldspreads 30 Under 30 London Talent Awards, Channel 4 4Talent Award: Best Filmmaker.
Websitewww.honestmum.com

Psarias has been sourced as a subject matter expert in women's health, parenting, business, food, and fashion by The Scotsman,[4] Huffington Post,[5] and more.

Her MA graduation film Rifts won awards at film festivals worldwide, including the European Commissioned Euromedcafe International Short Film Competition.[6] Her subsequent short film, Broken, was well received. [7] After working at Redbus (now Lionsgate UK), she wrote and directed Broken.[8]

Since 2004, Psarias has directed drama, TV documentaries, music videos, adverts, and short films. Psarias won the Channel 4 Talent Award for Best Filmmaker in 2007 and The Square Mile Magazine Worldspreads 30 Under 30 London Talent Awards.[9]

Publication history

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Mumboss: The Honest Mum's Guide To Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home (ISBN 0349416699) was published by Piatkus Publishing.

Personal life

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Psarias lives with her husband, Peter Broadbent, and three children, Oliver, Alexander, and Florence who often appear on TV and online with her.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Claire, Marie (29 January 2016). "'It's Impossible To Achieve Balance When You Have A Family'". Marie Claire. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. ^ Costa, Monica (17 July 2018). "MumBoss and Honest Mum Vicki Psarias opens her heart to London Mums". London Mums. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  3. ^ Hoggan, Karen (19 December 2018). "'Being called a mumpreneur is patronising'". Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Vlogger Vicki Psarias opens up about difficult pregnancy". Scotsman. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  5. ^ Packman, Amy; Psarias, Vicky (25 July 2019). "'I Never Thought I'd Miss Having A Period – And Then They Stopped Completely'". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  6. ^ "the winners another look 2004". Euro Med Cafe. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  7. ^ ""Goldsmiths lay the foundations for my career in writing and directing."". Goldsmiths University of London. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Film Details - Broken". British Council. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  9. ^ "INSIDE LIFE: Home is where the inspiration is for film-maker". 12 May 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Vicki Psarias - How a Leeds filmmaker bagged a new modelling career". Yorkshire Life. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2019.