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  • E115: Stop justifying your ambition and what a chat with a divorce lawyer really means with Emma Post co-founder of NE Family Law

    Trigger warning: this episode mentions pregnancy loss, separation and divorce, so if it's not the right time for you, have a listen to an episode from the archive and come back when you're ready.

    Emma was the first in her family to go to university. She decided to go to law school while sitting on a flat roof during her gap year, and her now-husband said, "Great, do it." Eighteen years later, she's a family solicitor, mediator and co-founder of her own firm.

    She made partner after having her first son, but kept having to fight for the department she'd built. After a pregnancy loss she felt unsupported at work, and with her second baby born in the middle of the pandemic, she and her colleague Nicki were having a moan on the sofa. Her husband told them to stop complaining and set up on their own. So they did. Emma planned NE Family Law in a notebook during evening naps on maternity leave, and launched just after her son's first birthday.

    Emma and Caroline talk about building a business that works for your family and why family law is anything but a soft option. Emma also shares how watching her mum rebuild her life after separating in her mid-fifties shaped the way she works, and why every woman deserves to understand her own finances. This is the first in a mini-series with Emma, so there's lots more to come.

    Topics:

    • "Don't sit here complaining, just do it": the nudge that started a law firm

    • Starting a business on maternity leave, one evening nap at a time

    • Why clients follow the person, not the firm

    • What it's like when your parents separate when you're an adult

    • Why the pension gap matters more than who keeps the house

    • Asking a family lawyer a question doesn't mean you've made a decision

    This episode is proudly sponsored by Emma Post, mum, business owner and co-founder of NE Family Law, a boutique family law firm in Richmond upon Thames.

    Emma is a Resolution-accredited family lawyer and accredited mediator who advises individuals and couples through separation or divorce. She understands that when your personal life changes, it can have a huge impact on your family, your finances and your business, and Emma helps clients bring together the right team to navigate those changes.

    If you'd like to find out more, or access NE Family Law's free resources and webinars, head to https://ne-familylaw.co.uk/.

    Chapters:

    01:00 Meet Emma Post: family solicitor, mediator and founder

    05:13 From a politics degree to a career in law

    07:17 Why family law is more complex than people assume

    09:15 Small-firm experience and early ideas about motherhood

    11:52 The reality of returning to work after having a baby

    14:33 The experiences that pushed Emma toward founding a firm

    18:08 Turning the idea into a business during maternity leave

    21:08 Building the firm with a baby, lockdowns and a renovation

    25:23 Finding quiet and perspective on an Alpine cycling challenge

    29:19 How parenthood and personal experience shape client support

    31:07 The impact of parents separating in adulthood

    33:56 Financial independence, pensions and the wealth gap

    42:24 Why asking for advice does not mean deciding to separate

    46:17 Building a welcoming, people-first family law firm

    49:50 Intentional growth, webinars and what comes next

    51:40 Cycling, kitchen dancing and small moments of joy

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    Substack: https://carolinemarshallupsource.substack.com/

    About Emma Post

    Emma Post is a Resolution-specialist family solicitor, accredited mediator and Co-Founder of NE Family Law, a boutique family law firm she founded with Nicki Beale in 2021.

    Emma has spent more than 18 years working in family law, specialising in complex children matters, international relocation, high net worth financial remedies and the rights of unmarried couples, as well as mediation and non-court dispute resolution.

    Emma launched NE Family Law in 2021.

    Emma Post's Links:

    Website: https://ne-familylaw.co.uk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-post-family-solicitor-divorce-matrimonial/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nefamilylawyers

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    56 min
  • E114: Maternity leave, letting go, and why we're closing the podcast - Solo episode with Caroline

    Trigger warning: this episode briefly mentions neonatal intensive care, so if it's not the right time for you, please listen to an episode from the archive.

    Caroline is expecting baby number three! And there are questions: will you switch off? Will you take "proper" maternity leave? This week, Caroline explains why her mat leave plan is a bit different, and why that's OK.

    Upsource, the award winning Virtual Assistant agency, launched six years ago, whilst Caroline was pregnant with baby #2 in lockdown. She designed the business around school runs, mummy days and the times when her kids need her most, rather than for a single year of maternity leave and back to the 9-5. She talks honestly about what she's putting in place this time, from a new fractional COO and new tech to a team who are even more invested. Last mat leave she left a team of 5, now the Upsource team is 40+, there's still a lot to feel nervous about!

    More big announcements: After three and a half years and more than 100 episodes, Bump to Business Owner is closing. Caroline explains why, what's next, and why - don't worry! - this isn't the last episode just yet.

    Topics

    • "I didn't build a business for one year": rethinking maternity leave as a founder

    • Why "just switch off" isn't as simple as it sounds

    • How Caroline is preparing Upsource to run without her

    • The fear of being missed, and the fear of not being missed

    • Why being pregnant the third time around feels so different

    • Why she's closing the Bump to Business Owner podcast, and what's next

    Chapters:

    00:00 Why founder maternity leave is not a simple switch-off

    02:40 Parenting needs extend beyond the newborn year

    05:38 What changed between maternity leaves

    07:58 Recruiting, pregnancy, and building leadership capacity

    10:39 Preparing Upsource with a fractional COO and new systems

    12:30 Trusting the team while facing financial pressure

    15:49 Experience, support, and learning to rest

    17:45 Letting go of meetings and daily decisions

    18:51 Using AI and automation to reduce admin

    20:51 What Caroline is letting go of

    21:41 Why Bump To Business Owner is closing

    24:55 Refocusing on Upsource and the assistant community

    27:16 The stories behind the final podcast series

    28:53 What comes next on Substack

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    Substack: https://carolinemarshallupsource.substack.com/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    30 min
  • E113: Selling an agency and making West End dreams come true, with Nikki Wheeldon, speaker coach and West End star

    As a child, Nikki dragged her parents round holiday karaoke bars so she could sing My Heart Will Go On. At 14 she found a drama school prospectus in the school library and decided that's where she was going. Her careers adviser told her to come back with a better idea.

    She did go to drama school. After years of auditions, near misses and temping to pay the bills, she landed roles in Hairspray and Fame. Then, wanting to settle down and start a family, she put performing on the shelf. She and her husband Simon started Jam Pot from home with a new baby, and grew it to around 40 freelancers before selling it in 2023.

    Nikki and Caroline go back a long way, and their stories share a lot: performing, assistant work and running an agency, all while raising a family. In this episode Nikki talks about what it's really like to sell a business, why she kept the door to performing open, and how she made her West End debut 18 years after leaving drama school. They also talk about job shares, and why they could bring so many talented parents back to the stage.

    Topics:

    • The careers adviser who told her to come back with a better idea

    • Why years of auditions are the best training for running a business

    • "Nobody will care about your business as much as you do"

    • Knowing when your business isn't fun anymore

    • What selling a business is really like, including the tax bill nobody warns you about

    • Lasting two weeks of doing nothing in Bali before starting a new business

    • Making her West End debut at 44

    • How job shares could bring parents back to the stage

    • You don't have to be just one thing

    Chapters:

    00:36 Introduction to Nikki

    02:31 Returning to the stage in Titanique and her feelings about it

    03:35 Nikki's journey from theatre to agency owner

    05:32 Early confidence and love for performing as a child

    07:31 Challenges of scaling a business as a woman and mother

    09:30 Auditioning experiences and early career challenges

    12:34 The importance of fair pay and high standards in agencies

    15:30 Transitioning from acting to entrepreneurship

    16:34 Lessons learned from selling Jam Pot

    20:13 Industry reform ideas: job shares and flexible work

    25:19 Building a team and scaling the business

    30:40 The emotional aspect of business decisions

    35:21 Balancing motherhood and career ambitions

    35:47 The future of Nikki's ventures and industry change

    40:36 Advice for entrepreneurs and industry advocates

    45:32 The importance of adaptability and persistence

    45:34 Closing thoughts and key takeaways

    50:34 Reflections on success, failure, and future plans

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    About Nikki Wheeldon

    Nikki Wheeldon is a two-time exited founder, speaker coach, business adviser and West End performer. She trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and performed in Hairspray, Fame and the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony before moving into business.

    With her husband Simon, she founded Jam Pot, a flexible business support agency that they grew over seven years and sold in 2023. She now runs Vocal Lab, which brings her business and performing experience together to help founders, leaders and teams communicate with confidence. Nikki made her West End debut as Molly Brown in Titanique the Musical this year. She is also a mum of two and campaigns for more job shares in theatre so that parents can return to the stage.

    Nikki Wheeldon's Links:

    Website: https://vocolab.io/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiwheeldonhq/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twocanjobshare/

    Tintanique The Musical: https://london.titaniquemusical.com/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    1 hr 5 min
  • E112: Neuroscience, NICU and recovery with Lottie King, neuroscientist and founder of Leo's Neonatal

    Trigger Warning: This episode talks about baby loss, extreme premature birth, NICU and PICU stays, an infant cardiac arrest, birth trauma, PTSD and parental mental health. Please listen when it feels right for you, and look after yourself.

    In 2015, Lottie King went into extremely premature labour with twin boys, Leo and Oscar. Leo died shortly after birth. Oscar spent more than 100 days in neonatal care and then years in and out of hospital, so Lottie left her PR career to become his full-time carer.

    Lottie talks to Caroline about the years after NICU. She describes how EMDR finally helped, and how a body that kept reacting to triggers led her into neuroscience. She also shares the reality of building Leo's Neonatal, her charity supporting NICU families in the North East, and NICU Neuroscience, which trains the professionals who care for them.

    Resources:

    EDMR: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/emdr/

    Dr Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/

    Binaural beats playlist: https://www.youtube.com/live/IE2gBsIoT_M?si=4Hb1URcHHv701kI0

    Topics:

    • Why you're not "over it" a few weeks after leaving NICU

    • The guilt NICU mums carry about their older children

    • When talking therapy stops helping: Lottie's experience of EMDR

    • Your brain says you're safe but your body doesn't agree

    • Losing friends after a life-changing event, and finding the ones who get it

    • Building a charity from scratch, and nearly closing it more than once

    • Why NICU staff need support too

    • Lottie's three wishes for NICU families

    • Finding joy again

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to Lottie's NICU journey and charity work

    02:09 The emotional impact of NICU and long-term trauma

    03:57 Lottie's background before NICU and her career shift

    07:01 The importance of trauma-specific mental health support

    10:01 The environment of NICU and its psychological effects

    14:54 Building community among NICU parents

    20:03 Neuroscience of trauma and nervous system regulation

    25:03 Supporting healthcare staff mental health and resilience

    29:57 Funding, sustainability, and expanding NICU support programs

    34:57 The evolution of Leo's Neonatal and future plans

    40:09 Practical steps for trauma-informed neonatal care

    44:56 The importance of early intervention and support

    49:59 Joy, healing, and finding balance after trauma

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    About Lottie King

    Lottie King is the founder and CEO of Leo's, a charity based in the North East of England that provides dedicated mental health support to families impacted by neonatal care, baby loss, pregnancy after loss or neonatal care & child development support to babies / children who have spent time in the NICU. She also delivers neuroscience based training to clinical teams globally that care for neonatal families under NICU Neuroscience, which helps fund the vital work delivered by Leo's. Lottie is also a student at King's College London studying an MSc in the Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health.

    Lottie King's Links:

    Website: https://leosneonatal.org/

    Website:https://www.nicuneuroscience.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lottie-king1942/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leosneonatal/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicu_neuroscience

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    1 hr 1 min
  • E111: Redundancy Miniseries Part 3: How to rebuild your confidence - Solo episode with Caroline

    Caroline Marshall shares her personal journey through redundancy, motherhood, and building confidence. She offers practical insights on overcoming challenges, external validation, and the importance of time and perspective in healing.

    This podcast is the third in a three part series all about redundancy.

    You can hear Part 1, here https://pod.fo/e/433a31

    And Part 2, here https://pod.fo/e/4392e1

    Key topics:

    • Redundancy and its impact on confidence

    • The role of motherhood in personal growth

    • External validation and awards as confidence boosters

    • The importance of time in healing and perspective

    • Practical tips for overcoming setbacks

    Chapters:

    00:30 Introduction

    00:43 Regaining confidence post-redundancy

    05:13 The role of time in healing

    07:22 External validation and its impact

    11:36 Empowerment through saying no

    13:23 Therapy and coaching

    15:33 Perspective and self-development

    17:54 Validating feelings and moving forward

    Resources:

    The Women's Chapter

    Amanda Johnson, VA Training Academy

    The Mother of All Jobs, Christine Armstrong

    Work Like a Woman, Mary Portas

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    21 min
  • E110: Redundancy Miniseries Part 2: How to advocate for yourself - Solo episode with Caroline

    Caroline Marshall shares her personal experience navigating unfair redundancy, highlighting the importance of support networks, strategic responses, and self-care during career crises.

    This podcast is the second in a three part series all about redundancy, you can hear Part 1, here: https://pod.fo/e/433a31

    Key topics:

    • Handling unfair redundancy
    • Building a support network
    • Negotiation strategies in redundancy
    • Self-care and mental health during career crises
    • Practical tips for your redundancy process

    Chapters:

    00:30 Introduction

    01:03 The emotional impact of redundancy

    02:25 Navigating the initial shock

    04:08 Seeking support and guidance

    06:56 Finding clarity and direction

    08:11 The importance of self-care

    10:38 Building a support network

    11:14 Preparing for negotiation

    14:16 The negotiation process

    17:36 Moving forward after redundancy

    19:30 Caroline's tips for navigating redundancy

    Resources:

    The Source, Dr Tara Swart

    Pregnant Then Screwed

    Insight Timer

    Headspace

    The Dose Effect, T.J. Power

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    26 min
  • E109: Redundancy Miniseries Part 1: WTF just happened?! - Solo episode with Caroline

    Caroline Marshall shares her personal redundancy story, highlighting the importance of fair treatment and systemic issues in startups. This episode offers insights into navigating redundancy with dignity, supporting women and mothers, and understanding systemic flaws.

    This podcast is the first in a three part series all about redundancy: stay tuned for advice on how to manage the process, and how to recover from it.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:30 Redundancy and Caroline's personal journey

    03:36 The impact of redundancy on women and mothers

    08:41 Navigating workplace challenges during pregnancy

    14:19 Caroline's redundancy experience

    19:31 Fairness and kindness in business

    Resources:

    Mambition podcast episode

    Rachel Childs episode

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    24 min
  • E108: Ambition, imposter syndrome and advancing women in business with the MDs of AllBright everywoman

    In this episode, Caroline Marshall interviews Sophie Catto and Nicole Goodwin, leaders of AllBright everywoman, about supporting women in their careers, motherhood, and leadership. They discuss the impact of motherhood on career confidence, the importance of community and corporate support, and initiatives like Motherhood Works to empower women at key life stages.

    Resources:

    The All BrightYellow Nest

    Topics:

    • Why purpose is so important for women in their careers

    • How motherhood impacts ambition and definitions of success

    • Merging two businesses with different MOs but the same purpose

    • Why you should never miss a sports day - and make sure it's in your calendar

    • How businesses can support women and mums practically

    • Their manifesto and the upcoming Motherhood Works event

    Chapters:

    00:30 Introduction to Albright Everywoman

    01:45 The Impact of Motherhood on Careers

    08:47 Career Journeys and Personal Growth

    15:39 Understanding Women's Challenges in the Workplace

    21:47 Creating Supportive Work Environments for Women

    23:54 Navigating Workplace Flexibility and Challenges

    26:00 The Role of Male Allies in Supporting Women

    30:07 Balancing Work and Family Life

    30:29 Understanding the Motherhood Penalty

    35:46 Empowering Female Entrepreneurs

    37:25 The Importance of Community and Networking

    44:46 Finding Personal Joy Amidst Motherhood Responsibilities

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    About Nicole Goodwin

    Having started her career as an investigative journalist, Nicole Goodwin is a business leader with over 20 years' experience creating and scaling international, content-driven events and membership programmes. As Joint Managing Director of AllBright everywoman, she leads a passionate team dedicated to supporting, connecting and advancing women in business - through world-class learning, corporate partnerships, awards and curated experiences that build powerful networks.

    Prior to her eight years at everywoman, Nicole held senior leadership roles as MD and GM at leading global businesses and publishing houses, including C5 and IQPC.

    Nicole Goodwin's Links:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-goodwin-6a88982/

    About Sophie Catto

    Sophie Catto is Joint Managing Director of AllBright everywoman, the leading global learning, leadership and community platform dedicated to advancing women in business.

    With over 18 years' experience across media, publishing and purpose-driven organisations, Sophie specialises in building communities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth. She leads AllBright everywoman's global community, events, experiences and partnerships, with a focus on deepening engagement, expanding impact and creating opportunities that help women thrive at every stage of their careers.

    Throughout her career, Sophie has worked at the intersection of commercial strategy, storytelling and community-building, helping organisations connect more meaningfully with their audiences. Prior to joining AllBright everywoman, she held senior commercial leadership roles at Condé Nast, including Associate Publisher of House & Garden and The World of Interiors, and Commercial Creative Director of Tatler.

    Passionate about the power of connection and collective progress, Sophie is committed to creating platforms, experiences and communities that support women to grow in confidence, leadership and ambition.

    Sophie Catto's Links:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-catto-1a317824/

    Allbright Everywoman's Links:

    Website: https://allbrighteverywoman.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allbrighteverywoman/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allbrighteverywoman/

    Motherhood Works: https://theallbright.co/motherhood-works/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    47 min
  • E107: Maternal gatekeeping and creating gender equity at home with Rachel Childs

    In our final episode in our collaborative mini series with Lucy Legal, Caroline chats to Rachel Childs. Rachel is a relationship coach and founder of Parents That Work, and shares insights on maintaining connection, equality, and emotional support in relationships after parenthood. This episode explores the impact of COVID, gender norms, and practical strategies for healthier partnerships.

    This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Lucy Legal and her Get Legit Hub. Don't trust ChatGPT for legal advice! Go to www.lucylegal.co.uk/the-hub for real legal guidance, templates and support.

    To hear the rest of collaboration with Lucy Legal listen to

    Episode 102 - Mum guilt, leveraging audiences and making £23k in 48hours with Lucy Legal

    Episode 103 - My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline

    Episode 104 - Preparing your business (and life!) for Maternity Leave with Lucy Legal

    Episode 105 - Twins, fintech and NICU recovery with Sophia Jarvis

    Episode 106 - How to use AI for female founders and mums with Lucy Legal

    To hear Caroline's original conversation with Lucy, please listen to Episode 17 - "Every single person thought I was crazy"

    Resources:

    Beyond Baby Talk book

    Topics:

    • Impact of COVID on family life

    • Gender norms and maternal gatekeeping

    • Shared parenting and mental load

    • Conversations about finances and careers

    • Supporting emotional well-being in relationships

    Chapters:

    • 01:00 Navigating the Landscape of Parenting Support
    • 05:10 Career Transitions and the Impact of Parenthood
    • 07:39 The Role of Gender Equity in Parenting
    • 09:46 The Challenges of Managing Multiple Children
    • 14:54 Understanding Relationship Dynamics in Parenthood
    • 17:29 The Impact of COVID-19 on Parenting
    • 20:14 The Future of Work and Parenting Dynamics
    • 24:22 The Pressure to Parent Equally
    • 28:04 The Reality of Parenting Dynamics
    • 32:09 Transforming Antenatal Conversations
    • 35:04 Navigating Financial Decisions in Parenthood
    • 39:02 Emotional Support and Communication in Relationships
    • 41:58 Maternal Gatekeeping and Its Impact
    • 47:27 The Path to Parental Equity
    • 51:42 Building a Supportive Community for Parents

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    About Rachel Childs

    Rachel Childs is a relationship coach, author, podcast host and founder of Parents That Work, helping couples navigate the transition into parenthood without losing their connection, ambition, or sense of teamwork.

    After a career in corporate talent development, Rachel moved into coaching and relationship work, combining professional expertise with her own lived experience of unequal parenting and the realities many couples face after having children. She is certified in Hogan Assessments, a Bringing Baby Home Educator, and a Transformational Coach.

    Through Parents That Work, Rachel supports couples in building stronger parenting partnerships rooted in equality, communication, and emotional connection. Helping families move away from resentment, burnout, and the "default parent" dynamic so many experience in the early years.

    Rachel is also the creator of The Team Blueprint, author of Beyond Baby Talk, and host of the podcast Equalish, where she explores modern relationships, invisible labour, shared parenting, careers, and why equality in family life can feel far harder in practice than in theory.

    Rachel Childs' Links:

    Website: www.parentsthatwork.co.uk

    Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1840151862

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelchilds-couplescoach/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parents_that_work/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    58 min
  • E106: How to use AI for female founders and mums with Lucy Legal

    Caroline and Lucy Legal explore the multifaceted use of AI in business and daily life, addressing misconceptions, legal considerations, and practical applications. They discuss how women are navigating AI's challenges and opportunities, emphasising responsible use and strategic integration.

    This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Lucy Legal and her Get Legit Hub. Don't trust ChatGPT for legal advice! Go to www.lucylegal.co.uk/the-hub for real legal guidance, templates and support.

    To hear the rest of collaboration with Lucy Legal listen to

    Episode 102 - Mum guilt, leveraging audiences and making £23k in 48hours with Lucy Legal

    Episode 103 - My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline

    Episode 104 - Preparing your business (and life!) for Maternity Leave with Lucy Legal

    Episode 105 - Twins, fintech and NICU recovery with Sophia Jarvis

    To hear Caroline's original conversation with Lucy, please listen to

    Episode 17 - "Every single person thought I was crazy"

    Resources:

    • Episode 33 - "Where are the women in this space?" with Lauren Ingram of Women of Web3

    • Fiona Young, Carve AI

    Topics:

    • AI's role in business and life

    • Legal considerations: privacy and IP

    • Women navigating AI challenges and opportunities

    Chapters:

    • 01:00 Exploring AI's Impact on Business and Creativity
    • 02:25 Gender Perspectives on AI Usage
    • 04:35 AI as a Complementary Tool in Business
    • 08:00 The Role of AI in Legal and Business Strategy
    • 12:04 Navigating AI's Limitations and Misconceptions
    • 16:58 FOMO and the Reality of AI in Business
    • 23:58 Efficient AI Integration in Business Workflows
    • 27:32 Balancing Automation with Human Touch
    • 30:14 Legal Considerations in AI Usage
    • 34:42 Privacy, Data Protection, and AI
    • 38:59 Intellectual Property and AI Co-Creation

    Links:

    Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

    About Lucy Legal

    Lucy Wheeler, founder of Lucy Legal, is on a mission to make legal support more accessible for small business owners while also building a life that genuinely works for her as a mother.

    This episode is also the fifth in a special six episode partnership with Lucy Legal and a really exciting one as Lucy is a returning guest. The first time we spoke, she was in the thick of new motherhood and in the early stages of building her business. Now still very much in the reality of raising a young family. I'm so excited to welcome her back to explore how that journey has evolved and dive into areas we didn't get to cover in the first time around.

    Lucy followed what she describes as a predestined path into law, working within the traditional firm model and on track for a very conventional version of success. But everything shifted when she began planning to become a mother and realized that the legal world she worked so hard to build a career in simply didn't align with the life she wanted at home. So she made a bold decision to step away from that path and build something entirely different. A business that was flexible, scalable and designed intentionally around her family, not in competition with it.

    Lucy Legal's Links:

    Website: https://www.lucylegal.co.uk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-wheeler-lawyer/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_legal/

    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    45 min

About Bump to Business Owner

From the publisher's feed

Bump to Business Owner is the go-to podcast for mums who don't want to compromise on their careers but know that traditional full time employment just isn't compatible with family life. It's a space for female entrepreneurs and future founders creating autonomy and a deeper sense of purpose for themselves, their business and their children.