Articles - Pauline Stockhausen

Why I Am Writing a Children’s Book Set in Tonga

I was in Tonga, outside in the late afternoon, completely unbothered, watching the children run barefoot, yelling in a mix of English and Tongan.

I Built a Personal Assistant for $49

Two years ago I didn’t have an emergency fund.

The Dentist Appointment You Keep Forgetting to Book

I need to book the dentist.

Where Did My Money Go This Month?

I got paid on Friday and by Wednesday the money was gone.

The List in Your Head at 11pm

It is 11pm, the kids are finally asleep, the house has gone quiet, and right on cue your brain starts running the list.

The Mental Load Is Not in Your Head. It Is in Your Inbox.

My inbox is where life admin goes to die.

You Are Not Bad With Money. The System Is Bad for You.

Nobody taught us about money at school, and the gap between what we were taught and what we actually needed to know is staggering.

a business person is sitting at a desk with their laptop, while also on the phone

What Small Business Owners Actually Stress About in 2026

I talk to small business owners every day.

The Malohi Line: The Silence We Carry

I am not a writer.

Motherhood: The Greatest Role I’ll Ever Play

Motherhood: The Greatest Role I’ll Ever Play – Unleashing Love, Growth, and Unforgettable Memories I take being a mum seriously, just like a dedicated storyteller who knows the power of...