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"I knew I was bringing a baby boy into the world where adult versions of this child were being murdered on the streets by people meant to protect them."
When Gillian Boateng found out she was expecting a son the same week of George Floyd's murder, she experienced a whole range of emotions.
Whilst delighted she was having a healthy child, as the mother, Gillian was scared. Scared, she couldn't protect her son - a black boy, where adult versions of her child were being murdered on the street by the people meant to protect them.
In this week's thought-provoking episode, we are delighted to chat with the genuinely inspiring lawyer and DEI advocate Gillian Boateng.
As well as talking about race, Gillian offers advice to any parents nervous about rejoining the workforce after parental leave, becoming a LinkedIn Creator, being one of the only Black children at her private school, qualifying as a lawyer, and balancing her work and family life.
Gillian shares fantastic insights about why you don’t always need a role model to achieve your dreams. She gives her perspective on how careers in law are gradually evolving and what that means for her family life and work-life balance. Listen out for her thoughts on what parents can give their kids beyond material gifts and money, which is all the more relevant in these times of a turbulent economy and stretched household budgets.
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to support the Work It Like A Mum podcast, you can share this episode with a friend or on your LinkedIn feed. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review and rating.
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Gillian Boateng on LinkedIn
Your host, Elizabeth Willetts, on LinkedIn
For more information about the podcast’s sponsor, please visit:
Investing in Women is a leading UK job board helping you find your dream part-time or flexible role with the UK's most family-friendly AND forward-thinking employers. Find your dream job today.
Investing in Women on LinkedIn
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By Elizabeth WillettsWhen Gillian Boateng found out she was expecting a son the same week of George Floyd's murder, she experienced a whole range of emotions.
Whilst delighted she was having a healthy child, as the mother, Gillian was scared. Scared, she couldn't protect her son - a black boy, where adult versions of her child were being murdered on the street by the people meant to protect them.
In this week's thought-provoking episode, we are delighted to chat with the genuinely inspiring lawyer and DEI advocate Gillian Boateng.
As well as talking about race, Gillian offers advice to any parents nervous about rejoining the workforce after parental leave, becoming a LinkedIn Creator, being one of the only Black children at her private school, qualifying as a lawyer, and balancing her work and family life.
Gillian shares fantastic insights about why you don’t always need a role model to achieve your dreams. She gives her perspective on how careers in law are gradually evolving and what that means for her family life and work-life balance. Listen out for her thoughts on what parents can give their kids beyond material gifts and money, which is all the more relevant in these times of a turbulent economy and stretched household budgets.
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to support the Work It Like A Mum podcast, you can share this episode with a friend or on your LinkedIn feed. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review and rating.
Show Links
Gillian Boateng on LinkedIn
Your host, Elizabeth Willetts, on LinkedIn
For more information about the podcast’s sponsor, please visit:
Investing in Women is a leading UK job board helping you find your dream part-time or flexible role with the UK's most family-friendly AND forward-thinking employers. Find your dream job today.
Investing in Women on LinkedIn
Support the show
Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!
Follow us on Instagram.
Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here.
And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!