This week on Mums on Cloud Nine, we're joined by Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women and author of the brilliant new book Flex. If you're job hunting with flexibility in mind, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Elizabeth shares how a rainy night in a car park turned into a book deal with global publisher Wiley and how that unexpected twist helped her distill everything she knows about recruitment into a practical guide. We unpack what flexible work really means (spoiler: it’s not just part-time) and how women can carve out careers that work for their real lives, whether you're a new mum, career switcher, or just tired of rigid hours.

We also discuss:

• Why the traditional recruitment industry often ignores part-time roles and how that contributes to the gender pay gap

• The untapped potential of job shares and remote work

• When and how to ask for flexibility in the hiring process

• How to stand out when applying (hint: a personal cover letter still matters)

• Ways to use LinkedIn to get noticed, even if you haven’t job-hunted in years

Plus, hear personal stories from the Supermums team about navigating career changes, motherhood, burnout, and finding meaningful, flexible roles, sometimes against the odds.

Whether you're returning to work after a break or just craving better balance, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and real-world tips to help you take the next step.

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