Zest Mamas - Redlands QLD

30/12/2025

As the year gently comes to a close, I’m feeling so much gratitude for the mums I’ve had the honour of supporting 🤍

Thank you for trusting me, showing up, and allowing me into your journey of motherhood. Supporting you through the seasons of movement, overwhelm, growth, rest, and reconnection is truly the heart of Zest.

Reviews like the one below are such a beautiful reminder of why this work matters, and they really do end the year on a high. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart 🤍

"The best mother’s group in the Redlands! Zest is the perfect mix of a safe place for mums and a connection time with Bub. I have completed 2 programs now, one with my son and one with my daughter and cannot fault the program. Leandri is such a warm, welcoming and genuine facilitator who puts in so many fine details that make the program so inviting. From the guest speakers, thoughtful baby themed activities, wholesome morning teas and conversation topics, it’s a group where you really get to connect with other mums and continue the connections outside of the program. I love how Leandri takes candid photos of you and your Bub each week so you can really enjoy the program and also have so many cute keepsakes. I have honestly loved the program each time and it is often the highlight of my week! x" - Ivy R [2025 Term 4 Participant]

07/12/2025

Some of our beautiful mums this term! Huge thank you to Alana-Marie Photography for capturing these special moments 🧡

07/12/2025

This week’s Yoga & Pilates session with our beautiful mums was pure magic with our little ones right beside us (or on us!) every step of the way ✨

A big heartfelt thank you to Dawn from New Dawn Pilates & Yoga for guiding us through such a grounding and nurturing movement session.

We wrapped up with a gentle bonding moment… a reminder to slow down, be present, and soak in these precious moments with our bubs, they truly do pass so quickly. 💛

And woven through all of this is something important: connection isn’t just for the calm, picture-perfect moments. Some days feel heavy, overwhelming, or far from joyful. Some days we need a break, or we feel like we can’t meet every need the exact second it arises. That’s okay! It’s part of being human, and part of being a mum.

What matters is that we come back to connection. Even after the tough moments, returning with softness to ourselves and to our babies is what truly shapes these early days. To them, we are their whole world right now, and simply showing up, imperfectly and lovingly, is more than enough.

You’re doing an amazing job, mama. 💕

01/12/2025

Our baby reflexology class last week was one of the calmest we’ve ever had, soft lighting, relaxed mums, and little ones who absolutely melted into each gentle touch. There’s something truly special about the connection that happens during these sessions. 👣✨

A heartfelt thank you to Louise, owner of ) for joining us as our guest speaker and sharing her beautiful expertise. Your calming energy filled the room, and the babies responded so beautifully. We’re so grateful for you and can’t wait to welcome you back again. 💛

Be sure to check out the services on offer at in Cleveland, so hard to choose as all the packages sound so amazing! 💕

27/11/2025

🤍 A little note:

Some lovely people have checked in about my post earlier today, so just to reassure…everything is absolutely okay! I’m not selling or stepping away from Zest. This opportunity is about sharing leadership and inviting a beautiful mum to run our local community space while I continue supporting, guiding, and growing the brand. It’s a partnership, not a handover. 🧡😊

Would you love the creative freedom and rewards of running your own business without the overwhelm, upfront investment, or risk with ownership?

If you’re a mum craving something meaningful
Something that uses your skills, lights you up, and supports other women…
This might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

I’m opening expressions of interest for a heart-centred mum to run the day-to-day of an established postpartum wellbeing brand. A warm, community-led space for mums in their most tender season.

This isn’t just a side project.

It’s a chance to lead, create, and make a genuine impact while keeping the flexibility your family needs.

💛 What You’ll Do
✨ Build community and help mums feel seen and supported
✨ Shape beautiful, nurturing experiences
✨ Bring your ideas to life with a trusted, loved brand
✨ Work in ways that honour your season of motherhood
✨ Host events, run programs, and create connection

🌿 What’s Included
• High-quality equipment + props
• Ready-made class plans (plus freedom to create)
• Established website + social platforms
• Existing venue + storage
• Warm network of facilitators
• Ongoing brand + strategy support
• No upfront investment
• Flexibility to choose your hours and days for classes and events

🌸 Why It Works
You run, shape, and grow the local community.
I guide the brand vision, strategy and offer ongoing support.
Together, we keep the Zest ethos thriving.

📬 To Apply
Send:
• A little about your background
• Why this speaks to you
• What you’d love to bring to the community

📅 EOIs close: 15 December
📧 [email protected]

I can’t wait to welcome the next heart-centred mum to carry this beautiful community forward. 💛

27/11/2025

Last week we talked all about building healthy eating habits for your little one…from how we introduce solids to the language we use around food. It all counts more than you think! 💛

And when you’ve got a fussy eater? The Optivance Toddler Smoothie is the perfect nutritious backup.
Grab yours today and use Zest20 for 20% off your first order! 🥤✨

A little help for your fussy eaters

17 vitamins, probiotics + DHA without the drama!

27/11/2025

Would you love the creative freedom and rewards of running your own business without the overwhelm, upfront investment, or risk with ownership?

If you’re a mum craving something meaningful
Something that uses your skills, lights you up, and supports other women…
This might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

I’m opening expressions of interest for a heart-centred mum to run the day-to-day of an established postpartum wellbeing brand. A warm, community-led space for mums in their most tender season.

This isn’t just a side project.

It’s a chance to lead, create, and make a genuine impact while keeping the flexibility your family needs.

💛 What You’ll Do
✨ Build community and help mums feel seen and supported
✨ Shape beautiful, nurturing experiences
✨ Bring your ideas to life with a trusted, loved brand
✨ Work in ways that honour your season of motherhood
✨ Host events, run programs, and create connection

🌿 What’s Included
• High-quality equipment + props
• Ready-made class plans (plus freedom to create)
• Established website + social platforms
• Existing venue + storage
• Warm network of facilitators
• Ongoing brand + strategy support
• No upfront investment
• Flexibility to choose your hours and days for classes and events

🌸 Why It Works
You run, shape, and grow the local community.
I guide the brand vision, strategy and offer ongoing support.
Together, we keep the Zest ethos thriving.

📬 To Apply
Send:
• A little about your background
• Why this speaks to you
• What you’d love to bring to the community

📅 EOIs close: 15 December
📧 [email protected]

I can’t wait to welcome the next heart-centred mum to carry this beautiful community forward. 💛

26/11/2025

🌊 Diving under the sea we go!

A little throwback to our ocean sensory play: exploring sea creatures, splashing colours and textures, and giving our little ones the chance to learn through play. 💙🐚

In our programs, we weave sensory exploration into most classes. Not only is it fun for mums and their little ones, but we also chat about why these sensory inputs matter for development:

✨ Tactile: textures that build touch tolerance and fine-motor curiosity

✨ Visual: colours, contrast and movement to support tracking + focus

✨ Auditory: gentle sounds to build listening skills and sound discrimination

✨ Vestibular: movement that helps balance, body awareness and confidence

✨ Proprioceptive: pushing, pulling, lifting or scooping to build strength + coordination

All thoughtfully designed to help your little one grow, explore and feel confident in their world while you enjoy meaningful connection time together. 🩵

20/11/2025

🌟 Tummy Time Magic! 🌟

Did you know your baby is born with all the neurons they will ever have as an adult, millions of them? Each neuron is like a tiny star in the universe. ✨

Through play, including tummy time, these “stars” light up and start forming connections, like constellations in the sky. That’s the big difference between a baby’s brain and an adult’s: adults already have established neural pathways, while our little ones are busy building and strengthening theirs every day.

Earlier this week we explored tummy time and other fun activities that help create strong bodies and strong brains, even for babies who are already confident crawlers and nearly on the move!

We were privileged to have Dr Liz from HPC Chiropractic join us for the session. She shared so many valuable insights, and I think all of our mums walked away having learnt something new. Dr Liz & Dr Georgia are both experienced and highly recommended paediatric chiropractors .

Thank you again Dr Liz, and we were so grateful to have you with us. 🧡

13/11/2025

The millennial mother brief… 🧡

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7ac2FDZRH/?igsh=MTV5MXdsOWN6ZmVzOQ==

11/11/2025

✨ Peekaboo! More Than Just a Game ✨

Did you know the classic game of peekaboo has been around for centuries, possibly as long as humans have been caring for babies?

Versions of it exist all around the world, from “Coucou” in France to “Kukoo” in Japan. It’s one of the very first social games we play, and it’s far more than a bit of giggling fun!

When you hide behind your hands or a little scarf and then reappear with a big “Peekaboo!”, your baby isn’t just laughing, they’re learning. This simple game helps develop object permanence (the understanding that things still exist even when they’re out of sight), a key cognitive milestone in the first year of life.

It also nurtures:
👶 Social connection: building trust and joy between caregiver and baby
🧠 Brain development: supporting memory, anticipation, and emotional regulation
💬 Language skills: helping babies recognize tone, rhythm, and the fun of interaction

So next time you reach for that little scarf, remember, it’s not just a piece of fabric. It’s a powerful tool in your baby’s development, helping shape the foundations of understanding, connection, and play.

Peekaboo really is magic in disguise. 🪄👶🧡