Speaker Bio

Victoria Vanstone is a British-born, Australia-based author, podcaster, and mum of three who uses humour to explore the messy realities of parenting. Known for her honest and relatable storytelling, Victoria’s writing embraces the chaos of family life with a refreshing mix of laughter and vulnerability.

Her upcoming book, Mumming, is a comedy memoir that tackles the pressures of modern motherhood, celebrating imperfect parenting and highlighting the hope that unconditional love is enough. It follows the success of her debut memoir, A Thousand Wasted Sundays, a hilarious and heartfelt account of her journey from wild party girl to sober, imperfect mum.

Victoria is also the founder of the popular blog and podcast Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy, where she shares her experiences of sobriety and parenthood with her trademark wit and charm. Her work has been featured in publications including The Guardian, ABC Everyday, Mumsnet, and HuffPost UK.

With a passion for breaking down the unrealistic expectations placed on parents, Victoria offers a candid and comedic take on the everyday struggles of raising kids — from tantrums and school runs to mum guilt and sleepless nights. She is a strong advocate for finding joy in the chaos and believes that laughter is the best antidote to the pressures of parenthood.

When she’s not writing or podcasting, Victoria can be found chasing after her three children, avoiding housework, and embracing her own brand of beautifully imperfect parenting on Australia’s sunny Gold Coast.