Mambition

In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Belinda Jane Batt, an accredited positive psychology coach and maternal guilt expert who's both researching the phenomenon while living through it as a mother of two.

After 20 years in PR and marketing, Belinda's perspective transformed when she became a mother in 2016.

Now, she's challenging the systems that weaponise guilt against working mothers through her research and upcoming book, "Challenge Your Guilt: How to Flourish in Motherhood, Work and Life" (Spring 2025).

In this episode we explore:

• The biological roots of maternal guilt and how it's exploited in modern society
• Why the "have it all" narrative fails without systemic support

• How to recognise achievements and counter negative thinking patterns
• Strategies for involving partners and workplaces in reducing the maternal guilt burden

Perfect for any mother who's ever rushed to be first in the school pickup line or felt torn between professional ambition and family responsibilities. This conversation offers both validation and actionable strategies to break free from the guilt trap and advocate for meaningful change.

Join hosts Alex Morgan and Tiffany for a special Mother's Day episode! After battling tech glitches (twice!), we finally get to publish this conversation about what Mother's Day really means to us beyond commercial gifts.

Alex shares her emotional experience at her son's nursery breakfast celebration, while Tiffany reflects on her special Lent walk . We discuss how we used International Women's Day to recharge our batteries - including meeting Dragons' Den's Sara Davies - and explore the unique perspective of motherless mothers during this holiday.

A heartfelt episode for ambitious moms everywhere who are balancing career goals with the joys and challenges of motherhood.

Meet Emma and Amy, founders of Five Hour Club, who went from overwhelmed mums to workplace revolutionaries. They're partnering with employers to implement five-hour workdays for parents, proving less time can mean more productivity.

In this Mambition episode, we explore the data behind the motherhood penalty, how a viral post sparked their business, and their blueprint for creating family-friendly workplaces without sacrificing results.

You'll learn practical strategies for advocating for yourself, maximizing productivity in limited hours, and channeling your motherhood experience into positive workplace change.

Join us for this inspiring conversation that shows how the very challenges of motherhood can become your superpower for creating meaningful change—both for yourself and working parents everywhere.

Join us as Kim Stokes, founder of Kindness for Success, shares her journey from burned-out HR executive to empowered entrepreneur.

After facing redundancy while juggling motherhood and career ambitions, Kim discovered a new path forward.

In this conversation, Kim reveals how motherhood gave her the courage to start her business, why running became her essential self-care practice, and how she learned to break free from people-pleasing.

You'll hear practical wisdom on moving from survival mode to intentional living—without the pressure of "having it all."

Through her 'Frantic to Fulfilled' program, Kim helps mothers like you define success on your own terms.

Listen for actionable insights to transform overwhelm into confidence and clarity.

Special offer: 15% off Kim's 1:1 coaching and 8-week program for our podcast listeners!

In this episode, Sophie Milliken MBE shares her journey from corporate recruitment to entrepreneurial success while navigating single parenthood.

She gets real about leaving job security, building multiple businesses, and creating success without compromise.

Perfect for ambitious mothers seeking honest insights on career pivots, work-life integration, and overcoming challenges with limited support.

Sophie offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for women ready to redefine success while balancing family responsibilities.

Join Tiffany and Alex (just the two of us this episode!) as we celebrate reaching 1,000 LinkedIn followers, our sons turning 4, and our 55th episode.

Almost a year into our podcasting journey while balancing full-time jobs and motherhood, we reflect on the juggle.

Our passion for supporting ambitious mothers drives us to make time for meaningful conversations. We share insights from Gina Miller, discuss influential books, and reveal lessons learned about growing a platform alongside busy lives.

Perfect for ambitious mothers looking for honest conversations about balancing career, passion projects, and family.

In this episode, Tiffany and Alex chat with Grace Carter, who transformed from a self-doubting young woman to a successful entrepreneur and mother.

Her journey proves that your biggest challenges can become your greatest business advantages.

You'll discover:

• The unfiltered reality of building a business while raising children
• How to leverage motherhood skills in business leadership
• Practical strategies for building an authentic personal brand that resonates
• Why having the right support system is your biggest ROI in business
• The power of vulnerability in leadership and how it trumps the highlight reel
• How to pass meaningful values to the next generation while building your empire

Perfect for ambitious mothers who want to build successful businesses without sacrificing their authenticity or family values.

Grace shares the raw truth about entrepreneurship, proving that with the right mindset, even your darkest moments can become fertile ground for growth.

In this episode Alex and Tiffany, chat with Christy Lowry (R-PLC), who transformed her 15-year marketing career and personal struggles with postpartum depression into a mission helping other parents thrive through The Parents' Table.

For ambitious mothers juggling career ambitions with family life, this episode offers:

• Practical communication techniques that take just 15 minutes a day
• Strategies for managing mental health while maintaining professional growth
• Real talk about the isolation of motherhood and how to overcome it
• Actionable relationship practices that support career ambition
• Honest discussion about grief, guilt, and growth in the motherhood journey

Join us for this raw, honest conversation about transforming parenthood's biggest challenges into purposeful action.

Ever wondered if you could build a tech company without sacrificing family time? This week's episode will change how you think about the "having it all" narrative.

Meet Dr. Ashley Blackington - OT turned tech founder, mother of four, and champion of the "AND/BOTH" philosophy. She's not here to tell you another glossy success story. Instead, she shares the raw truth about how bootstrapping her caregiving platform Dovetail® actually enabled her to grow a business at a pace that worked for her family.

Why this episode is a must-listen:

• Discover how Ashley turned her healthcare expertise into a tech solution while raising four kids
• Learn practical strategies for growing a business on your own terms (not Silicon Valley's)
• Get real talk about why sometimes slower growth is smarter growth
• Understand how her clinical background as an OT gave her unique insights into building better tech solutions
• Hear honest conversations about maintaining your identity while being both founder and mother

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, building a business while raising kids, or simply seeking inspiration from a mom who's rewriting the rules, Ashley's journey from clinician to CEO offers a refreshingly honest roadmap for ambitious mothers.

This isn't just another "how I built this" story - it's a masterclass in building something meaningful without sacrificing what matters most.

Struggling to find role models who understand the unique challenges of being an ambitious mother of color?

Meet Steph Edusei , an extraordinary leader who's breaking barriers across healthcare, business, and community service. As CEO of the region's largest hospice and Chamber of Commerce Director, she's redefining what's possible for mothers in leadership.

In this powerful episode, discover how she:

Essential listening for mothers of color fighting for recognition in leadership roles, anyone balancing cultural identity with career ambitions, and leaders committed to creating lasting change in their communities.