In this episode we are joined by Seven Network Journalist, newsreader, event speaker/MC, ambassador for @beyonddv and mother of two Samanatha Heathwood. 

Samantha openly shares about her journey into motherhood as someone in the media, where she navigated: 

- Her unexpected first pregnancy

- Contract negotiations as one of the first news presenters to require maternity consideration

- Returning to work at just eight weeks postpartum 

- Interstate moves and the juggle of night/weekend work 

- Separation from her husband and subsequent single working parenthood of two young children.

Samantha's story is one of challenges, determination, growth and above all, hope - something she has always come back to and maintains for a continued bright future for herself and her family. 

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Connect with Samantha 

@samanthaheathwood 

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Trigger warnings

This episode discusses historical workplace gender inequity and ease of conception.

Disclaimer

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