Have It All

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kaz, managing director of Bountiful (formerly Bounty) and mum to baby Elsie and three stepchildren. We dive into the realities of balancing a business through a challenging pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the unique pressures of managing both a career and family life when you work for yourself.

Kaz opens up about the financial strain caused by a difficult pregnancy; missing out on work left her playing catch-up right after Elsie’s birth. Just days into motherhood, she was back at it: meeting deadlines, finalising artwork, and signing clients for the February print run of Your Pregnancy magazine. Kaz shares how she felt robbed of the “newborn bubble” she’d hoped for, as her planned maternity leave boundaries quickly disappeared.

We also explore the blurred lines between work and mum life when family needs and career demands are always competing for attention, and how Kaz is learning to carve out time for both.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Joey: a dedicated school teacher and solo mum to her son, Casey.

Joey shares how 'mum guilt' is her greatest challenge, and how she sometimes struggles to balance the demands of career and motherhood - especially with the high workload of being a NZ teacher. No, her work day doesn't end at 3pm!

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This week I reflect on what I've learned so far from chatting with several podcast guests. I also answer the question, "do you miss it?" and share some thoughts on the Nike intern to CEO story (hint: life isn't what it used to be!)

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Julia, a full-time lawyer and mum of two, shares how she and her husband have embraced what some consider “non-traditional” roles. She’s continued to build her career after having kids, while her husband took a step back to stay home with their daughters a few days a week.

But the journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Julia has faced double standards, often being asked, “Is this what you really want?”

Julia’s story is an empowering one for ambitious women, showing that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to balancing work and family. Success is about finding what works best for you.

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"My identity is mum... and I kind of love it."

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In this week's episode, I sit down with my friend Hannah, a mum of three boys - with baby number four on the way! Hannah opens up about her journey back to work after her third child, the decision to return for some much-needed creative space, and how she and her husband navigate sharing the load at home.

We also have an honest conversation about her miscarriage journey. Please note: we discuss this sensitive topic in a friendly, open manner, but I want to gently let you know in advance if this is something you're not ready to hear today.

Tune in for another on balancing motherhood, work, and self-care 🎧

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My first guest episode for Have It All features my "school-mum friend" turned friend, Kathryn. In this episode, Kathryn - head of marketing and mum of two - opens up about the challenges of balancing a high-profile career with motherhood.

From the anxiety of traveling for work to the mental load of managing “laundry lane,” Kathryn reveals how home and work are deeply interconnected. We dive into the mental gymnastics of switching contexts between professional and parental roles, navigating career gaps, and why "good enough parenting" is truly good enough.

Hey everyone! Wow, the feedback from episode one has been incredible. Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in - knowing it resonated with so many of you means the world 🧡

This week, I dive into all things full-time work, part-time childcare (because seriously, how does anyone make that math work?), the mental load of trying to juggle it all, and a biggie: self-acceptance. Maybe not all of us are built for the 9-5 grind, and that’s okay.

Can’t wait to hear what you think—let's keep the conversation going! 🎧

Emily introduces you to the Have It All podcast, diving straight into her journey as a 'working mum', which began after having her first child in her early 20s. 

Tune in for an honest and vulnerable conversation about the inspiration behind this podcast. 

Follow on in Part 2 when Emily shares her experience of stepping away from a beloved full-time job to prioritise her family and personal wellbeing. 

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