It’s not every day the founder and publisher of North Shore Mums reaches a birthday milestone…so as our beloved Rachel Chappell celebrates the big 4-0, we came together to celebrate her with these tributes to everything she has done for the community. Read our messages to Rachel as we try to thank her (in our own small way) for everything she has done.
Dearest Rach,
I’m so happy to be able to celebrate your birthday and publicly thank you for the light and laughter you have brought to my life! You’re an absolute top-tier businesswoman, entrepreneur and visionary, and your business nous is outweighed only by what a generous, compassionate and loving friend you are. I remember so fondly all the support and help (and loaning of baby goods!) you offered me when my daughter was born. This year I’ve seen you take the stage at Stars of the North, be nominated for a Local Business Award and an AusMumpreneur Award, and more…leaving me wondering ‘Is there anything this woman can’t do!?’ Seeing your daughter Scarlett’s pride when watching you perform at Stars of the North was a highlight for me because it really summed up how you are inspiring not only the people around you, but the next generation of women.
Happy birthday, you are one in a million and I’m so lucky to have you in my life!
Love from Lucy (NSM Website Editor)
Dear Rachel,
From a distance, I thought you were brilliant and inspired to create such an amazing platform like North Shore Mums. Now that I know you better I see that it couldn’t have happened without you. Your warmth, thoughtfulness, intelligence and creativeness are the glue that hold together this most amazing network. I’m glad to not only be working with you but to call you friend. What you have done so far is incredible, I can’t wait to see what you do next!
Much love, Bianka (NSM Website Team)
Happy birthday to a very special lady!
I hope today is a magical day for a magical lady!! Not only is it awesome working with you to turn your fab ideas into a technical reality, but I feel wonderfully lucky to consider you a friend as well. Happy Birthday again!!
Happy Birthday Rachel!
It has been a pleasure knowing you these last few years and watching your empire grow. I thank you for allowing me to be a part of something that means so much to so many and to be a part of an online family that has become very special to me. You are a treasure to your family, Sam and your girls, and anyone else that is lucky enough to have you as a friend. I admire you greatly and I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Much Love, Laura (NSM Moderator)
Dear Rachel, wishing you a fabulous 40th birthday. Congratulations on all your wonderful achievements in creating North Shore Mums into a beautiful supportive community. Miss our early morning Wahroonga walks ‘n’ talks! Love Sharon.
From Sharon Mitchell (MM)
Dear Rachel,
A very Happy 40th Birthday for today. Thank you for creating a wonderful network for all of us mums to help one another, ask for advice and get support for when the going gets tough. We hope you have a fantastic holiday and enjoy every minute. Thank you for your friendship.
Love, Michelle (NSM Moderator)
Michelle with her husband and three sons
Dear Rachel,
Wishing you all the very best wishes for this new chapter in your life. You’ve enriched so many women’s lives through the wonderful NSM community you’ve created. I’m always amazed at how you manage to balance your family and business, and do it all with so much grace! Your level-headed approach to life as well as your ability to have fun along the way are traits which will see you take your 40’s by storm. Enjoy your special Birthday and hope everyone spoils you!
Resilient Able Compassionate Hardworking Entrepreneurial Leader
From Henny (NSM Moderator)
Hi Rachel!
Wishing you very happy 40 birthday and many more healthy years. My wish for you is that you continue having great success
Best wishes, Cheryl (NSM Contributor)
If you’d like to send Rach a birthday wish for this post, please email [email protected]
