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As a writer and podcast co-host atMamamia, there's not much I don't see.

While it's easily one of the best places I've ever worked, I'd be lying if I didn't admit it is arguably also the... strangest.

Now don't get me wrong, there's no better feeling than working towards the goal of making the world a better place for women and girls. It's not only a statement we live by here atMamamia,it's what we are already doingeverysingle day.

However, there is an almost indescribable feeling that washes over you when you walk intoMamamiaHQ and see the founder, Mia Freedman, spelling out choreography moves for others to follow.

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But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me explain exactly what it's like to work here.

1. An obvious one. The FREE FOOD.

The second best part about working atMamamia(apart from doing my actual job) is... the food.

This week, the team got to enjoy another round of delicious food from easily favourite catering, Soul Origin. When the all-staff Slack chat sounds that there is grub in the main kitchen hub, peopleliterallycome running. And it's no surprise. LOOK how beautiful it is.

Soul Origin has quite the hefty range of delicious and nutritious food that's not onlysopretty, but keeps the veggos, vegans and meat-lovers in our office happy.

The platters Soul Origin has are literally so perfect for when we've got the corporate crowds and groups of clients visitingMamamiabut also literally... any gathering. I used them once for birthday party catering outside of work, and it was a (literal) treat. The 36 hour turnaround time is *chef's kiss* for last minute girlies (me).

By way of food bringing people together – I can confirm some of my closest pals atMamamiawere the ones I met over a platter of Soul Origin brownies or those glorious burger sliders.

The only downside is that like our team, you'll be craving their incredible catering boxes until they're in your hands again. Waiting for a Slack message that another one's arrived any day now...

2. People wear suits, blazers and... crocs.

We've discussed what is "work appropriate" in podcasts and our Instagram Stories before, and if I'm being honest, the wardrobe people wear to the office every single day is SO different.

It could be crocs, it may be a three-piece suit and it could even possibly be some variation of pyjamas (read: trackie dacks with what could arguably be a summer sandalorbed slippers). Or y'know, activewear.

And as someone who has worn their aqua crocs to the office before with a matching blazer, let me just tell you, I amtotallycool, calm and professionally collected.

3. It's quite possible you will see Mia Freedman wearing three different outfits in a single day. And sometimes all at once.

No two days atMamamiaare the same, especially in Mia's world.

She might be filming her 'Sexy 6' – a weekly video she posts to her Instagram, where she shares the six things she's loving from lady startups and other businesses right now. She could also be choreographing a routine for theMamamia Out Loudtour. Or maybe she's workshopping a new podcast or penning her latest essay.

Heck, I've even seen her walking around with a fake fringe clipped to her forehead. Most commonly, I've gotten used to her disappearing into her office and walking out with a whole new outfit on. Yup. It's simply brilliant minds doing brilliant things.

It's part and parcel of working atMamamiaat this point.

4. Things are just... lying around.

Sex toys. Beauty products. Costumes. A cat tree (that's mine, sorry). You name it,Mamamiahas got it – and we're almost certainly not in short supply.

5. Famous. People. Everywhere.

Mamamia has some of the best conversations with some of the most influential, inspiring and wonderful men and women in the country. Every single day.

Last week, I walked into the office to find Olympian Cate Campbell explaining how a gold medal weighs about the same as a can of baked beans while a wide-eyed staff member looked up at her... with the medal around their neck.

Last month, drag queens fromRuPaul's Drag Race Down Underserenaded the office and became our managers for the day.

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