Vicki Psarias is a filmmaker and blogger[1] based in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She is known as the author of the book Mumboss (2 editions in the UK) 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] Vicki is a filmmaker, writing and directing short films, Broken and Rifts as well as directing and producing TV documentaries and drama.
Vicki Psarias / Vicki Broadbent | |
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| Born | 1980 Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Broadbent |
| Education | Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Occupation(s) | Author, writer, director, filmmaker, bloggerFarmer, Jenna (28 June 2010). "10 best business books written by women". Independent. Retrieved 11 July 2019. |
| Known for | Writing, broadcast work and advocating for maternal rights |
| Television | Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, BBC World News, Channel 5 News, This Morning, Lorraine, SKY News and E News. |
| Spouse | Peter Broadbent |
| Children | 3 |
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| Awards | Best 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. |
| Website | www |
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] while her subsequent short film Broken was also very well received. [7] Post working at Redbus (now Lionsgate UK), she wrote and directed Broken.[8]
Since 2004, Psarias directed drama, TV documentaries, music videos, adverts, and short films. Vicki has 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 and reception
Mumboss: The Honest Mum's Guide To Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home (ISBN 0349416699) was published by Piatkus Publishing. Natasha Courtenay-Smith (author of The Million Dollar Blog) described Mumboss as ‘If ever there is a person who has shown just how successful you can be online whilst also being an amazing parent it is Vicki. Read, learn, and follow. A brilliant book from an inspirational mother.'[10] As per Marie Claire, the book is a ‘a no-nonsense guide to navigating the transition.’[11]
Personal life
Vicki lives with her husband, Peter Broadbent, and three children, Oliver, Alexander, and Florence who often appear on TV and online with her.[12]