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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•⁠ ⁠How Stacey Dooley balances career and motherhood

•⁠ ⁠Why accepting help with raising your baby is powerful, not shameful

•⁠ ⁠The workplace boundaries Stacey holds as a new mum

In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with Stacey Dooley MBE - award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, Strictly Come Dancing winner, and now, mum.

Best known for her powerful documentaries tackling social injustice and her signature warmth on screen, Stacey shares a rare, behind-the-scenes look at life after becoming a mother -what she didn’t expect, how she manages life on the move, and the changes she’s made in her career since having her daughter.

We talk about juggling work and motherhood, setting boundaries in the workplace, and the support system she relies on at home. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation for any mum figuring it out as she goes.

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In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes Jane van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, the national charity for working parents and carers.

With 18 years experience working in the sector, Jane shares her knowledge on how to navigate flexible working within the workplace, and explains the importance of knowing your workplace rights before starting a family.

We discuss what the gender pay gap is, how it exists and why it won’t be overcome anytime soon. She also shares her experiences with mothers being discriminated in the workplace.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• What your workplace rights are when starting a family

• How to communicate effectively management to ensure your rights are met

• Why the gender pay gap can effect you

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This week, host Jada Sezer welcomes Stephanie and Samantha Frost, sisters, founders and co-CEO's of the multi-million pound womenswear brand, Pretty Lavish.

In this episode, they share the challenges they’ve faced growing the company as active CEO’s, whilst becoming first-time mums just 3 months apart from on-another. And their decision to return to work after 6 weeks.

They open up on how they both balance their weeks with work and childcare, and how the domestic labour and mental load is shared throughout their households.

This episode also covers how becoming a mother can impact your managerial and business decisions and answers the tail-old question: ‘are Mother’s committed in the workforce?’

Discover how these inspirational sisters navigate work and home life and learn what motivates them to keep going. Could their approach inspire you to take on a new challenge?

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

•⁠ ⁠How to start a family whilst running a company

•⁠ ⁠Hacks for saving time as a busy working mum

•⁠ ⁠How to stay motivated whilst navigating motherhood and running a business

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In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of the fastest-growing social networking app for women, Peanut.

They discuss the journey of leaving her role as deputy CEO of dating behemoth Badoo and an inaugural board member of Bumble to pursue her dreams of building her own company.

Kennedy opens up about the challenges of being the only female in senior management whilst adjusting to life with a new born and her decision to return back to work after just 4 months after giving birth. She also shares the real pressure her relationship faced as she moved her mother into her marital home for childcare and how she built a network of support around her to ensure she had a work-life balance when having her second child.

This episode also covers the inequality mothers are facing with the gender pension gap and answers the tail-old question: ‘are Mother’s committed in the workforce?’

Discover how Kennedy redefines what it means to be a working mother with purpose and flexibility. Could her approach inspire you to take on new challenges?

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• The harsh realities of what it can feel like being a mother in senior management

• Kennedy’s go-to strategies for delegation and building a support system around you

• How to stay motivated whilst navigating motherhood and running a business

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In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes chef Melissa Hemsley. Best known for her delicious, feel-good recipes from her best-selling books, Melissa joins us for an honest conversation about juggling creativity, parenting, and self-care while staying true to your passions.

We dive into Melissa’s journey of writing her next cookbook Real Healthy which is now a Sunday Times Best Seller, whilst balancing the chaos of motherhood, carving out time for herself, and how she’s learning to navigate life after her recent ADHD diagnosis.

💡 What You’ll Learn: 

• A honest perspective on how your relationship changes as new parents
• ​How to navigate an ADHD diagnosis at a new mum
• ​Why it's important to prioritise 'you time'

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In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes Tiffany Boswell, founder of Meela. Meela is a unique therapy platform that matches people with therapists based on their preferences and needs and has closed a whopping €2.6 million funding round.

Tiffany shares the impact therapy had on her whilst recovering from an eating disorder and why she never thought she’d own a therapy company. She also reveals the secrets of ‘the start-up scene’ and the steps she’s taking to start a family.

💡 What You’ll Learn: 

• ​Tiffany’s advice on entering ‘the start-up scene’
• ​Tips on how to start your day in the best way
• ​How to balance growing a business whilst starting a family

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In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Svanberg, who is best known as 'Mumologist' online. With years of experience in postnatal mental health, Dr. Svanberg shares her insights on how to navigate the complexity of parenthood and answers the age-old question of 'can Mums really do it all?'.

We also discuss the common challenges that many new parents face, such as going back to work after having a baby, "mum guilt", the mental load and sharing parental duties within the household. Plus, Dr. Svanberg shares her secrets on how to remain resilient in what feels like the most turbulent period of your life.

💡 What You’ll Learn: 

• ​Dr. Svanberg's go-to strategies on remaining resilient and prioritising self-care in motherhood
• ​Tips on how to go back to work without feeling the "mum guilt"
• ​The realities of parenthood: how no mum is actually 'doing it all'

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In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes founder of Babyhood, Chessie King Carter, to discuss the bold journey of starting a business right after giving birth. Chessie opens up about the challenges and rewards of launching Babyhood while adjusting to life with a newborn. How did she manage her time between breastfeeding and brainstorming, and what kept her motivated when things got tough?

Chessie also shares the real pressures of balancing business and motherhood, from the childcare costs to the need for a strong support system. She dives into her strategies for building a “village” of supporters, tag-teaming with her partner Matt, and creating boundaries to maintain her mental health. How does she handle “mum guilt” while pursuing her career? And what practical tips does she use to manage her schedule and self-care without burnout?

Discover how Chessie redefines what it means to be a working mother with purpose and flexibility. Could her approach inspire you to take on new challenges?

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MILLIE MACKINTOSH: Burnout, Support and Finding Balance after Breaking Down | CEO MUM

In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with businesswoman and mother of two, Millie Mackintosh.

Millie opens up about the realities of balancing a career and motherhood, sharing the emotional and physical challenges she’s faced, from breastfeeding struggles to managing a reflux baby. She discusses the importance of support systems, self-care, and learning how to delegate tasks.

They dive deep into the impact of societal expectations on working mothers and how Millie incorporates practices like gratitude journaling and time management to stay grounded and efficient. Millie also emphasizes the need for rest and how building a supportive community can make all the difference.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

This episode is sponsored by Meela – a therapy matching platform that makes finding the right therapist simple and personal. Meela connects you with a therapist who truly understands you. 9 out of 10 people find their perfect match with Meela. So if you’re thinking about therapy, Meela can help you get the support that feels right.

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SYDNEY CROUCH: From Viral Fame to First-Time Mum | CEO MUM

In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer chats with British content creator and social media influencer Sydney Crouch.

Sydney opens up about her journey from launching her YouTube career at 19 to becoming a mother, and how she manages to blend her personal life with her online presence.

They discuss the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the importance of family support, and the struggles with guilt many working mums face.

Sydney also shares her insights on maintaining authenticity in her content and setting boundaries for her family's privacy.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• ​How Sydney blends content creation with motherhood and daily routines
• ​The challenges of balancing a digital career while being a hands-on mum
• ​Sydney’s approach to privacy, guilt, and navigating social media with her child
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