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This week we sit down with Gina Miller who shares her journey from advocating for her special needs daughter to becoming Britain's leading constitutional challenger and financial reform advocate. Her story powerfully demonstrates how motherhood can be a catalyst for transformative change rather than a limitation.
Key highlights:
•Miller shares how she balanced landmark Supreme Court cases with school runs and family life, offering practical insights for ambitious mothers juggling high-stakes careers with parenting responsibilities
For ambitious mothers questioning whether they can create meaningful change while raising their families, Miller's message is clear: transformative activism often begins with addressing issues that affect your own family. Her story proves that motherhood and ambition aren't mutually exclusive – they can be powerful companions in creating change.
Join us for a special end-of-year solo chat where we reflect on the lessons and conversations that transformed our approach to motherhood and ambition in 2024.
From learning to own our dreams unapologetically to exploring why one of us thrives on New Year's resolutions while the other finds power in intention-setting, this episode is packed with real talk about growth, clarity, and charting your own path.
We're sharing:
Whether you're a resolution enthusiast or prefer to flow with intention, this episode will help you step into 2025 with renewed confidence and a clearer vision for combining motherhood with your biggest dreams.
Join us for an honest conversation that will leave you feeling seen, energized, and ready to claim your ambitions.
Feeling torn between your career dreams and family life?
Meet Kendra, a mom of four who transformed her own work-life struggle into a movement. After facing an unsupportive manager who made her choose between motherhood and career, she took control of her destiny.
Now she leads Beyond the 9th (800+ members) and The Hera Guild, creating the support system she wished she had.
In this candid conversation, discover:
Perfect for: Career-driven moms tired of choosing between professional growth and present parenting, and those ready to rewrite the rules of success on their own terms.
When banking's inflexible hours led to being sidelined after requesting part-time work, Lisa Gillbe transformed her career setback into a thriving styling consultancy.
Now advising CEOs while raising two teenage sons, she shares her 15-year journey from corporate life to creative entrepreneurship.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How motherhood sparked a complete career transformation
Building a flexible business that works around family
Practical styling solutions for busy mothers
Investment pieces worth splurging on vs. smart savings
Rediscovering confidence through personal style
Tips for creating a versatile working wardrobe
Managing teenage children while growing a global brand
Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, feeling lost in your style, or seeking balance between professional image and motherhood, Lisa offers actionable advice from someone who's successfully navigated this transformation.
Join us for honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and rediscovering yourself through style.
With 2025 just days away, we're dropping an episode that could change how you view your potential. Lauren Currie OBE - founder of UPFRONT, former chairperson of Pregnant Then Screwed, and named by Elle Magazine as a 'woman changing the world' - shares insights that stopped us in our tracks.
Why are women getting feedback on their personality while men are judged on skills? What's the story behind Lauren's tall poppy tattoo? And how is she transforming confidence for thousands of women across 50 countries?
We dive into research that reveals uncomfortable truths about workplace dynamics and unpack Lauren's philosophy of "turning on the lights in every room you enter."
As she puts it: "Work isn't everything - but ambition doesn't need to be diminished." 💪
Start your 2025 with clarity, purpose, and practical wisdom from a leader who's championing real change for women worldwide.
Feeling the pressure to create the perfect Christmas while running on empty? Yep- we can relate.
Pour yourself a mulled wine and join us for some real talk about:
This one's for every mum/mother/mam feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle. Because sometimes the greatest gift you can give yourself is permission to be imperfect.
Tune in for your dose of comfort, laughs, and reminder that you're not alone in the Christmas chaos.
This week we interview Kellie Nedelcoux who is the founder of Career and Parenthood and she shares her remarkable journey from corporate HR leadership to launching her business during her maternity leave.
You'll discover how she transformed her experience in Dubai and at Sky into a mission to revolutionize parental support in the workplace.
What you'll learn:
•How Kellie navigated success without a traditional degree, and why she's now proud to share this part of her story
•The stark reality behind the 90% of returners feeling unsupported, and how companies can change this
• The pivotal moment she decided to launch her business during maternity leave, and how she managed the transition
•Practical insights on building parent-friendly workplaces that boost retention rates
•How motherhood influenced her business decisions and why her daughter motivates her through challenges
Whether you're a parent navigating career transitions, an HR professional seeking to improve support systems, or a leader interested in boosting retention through parent-friendly policies, this conversation offers actionable insights and inspiring perspectives on creating more inclusive workplaces.
🎄 NEW EPISODE ALERT: Christmas Special! 🎄
Feeling the pressure to create the perfect Christmas while running on empty? Yep- we can relate!
Pour yourself a mulled wine and join us for some real talk about:
This one's for every mum feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle. Because sometimes the greatest gift you can give yourself is permission to be imperfect.
Tune in for your dose of comfort, laughs, and reminder that you're not alone in the Christmas chaos.
Join us for a powerful conversation with Oluwapelumi Amanda Adeola, Partner at BHP Law, as she shares her journey from Nigeria to becoming a ranked family law specialist in the UK. Learn how to navigate cultural transitions while building a remarkable career, create lasting impact in conservative spaces, and transform mom guilt into pride.
For ambitious mothers seeking to:
Amanda shares intimate insights about creating meaningful affirmations with her children and fostering honest conversations about ambition across generations. Her story demonstrates how you can honor your heritage, embrace motherhood, and pursue ambitious career goals - unapologetically.
In this powerful episode, Harvard-trained psychologist and executive coach Dr. Anne Welsh shares game-changing insights for ambitious mothers navigating their dual identities. Drawing from her 15+ years of experience and personal journey as a mother of four, she challenges the narrative that women must choose between career success and present parenting.
Key takeaways for our listeners:
- How to reframe the transition to motherhood as an opportunity for professional growth rather than a career setback
- Practical strategies for managing the mental load while maintaining career ambitions
- Why feeling overwhelmed and lonely is common—and what to do about it
- Research-backed insights on why children don't need mothers to "be everything"
- Fresh perspective on partner dynamics and implementing Fair Play concepts at home
Dr. Welsh shares her personal pivot from Harvard faculty to private practice after being denied flexibility as a new mother, and how this led to her groundbreaking work with organizations to create parent-friendly policies.
Whether you're struggling with identity shifts, feeling pressure to "stay small," or seeking strategies to pursue your ambitions while being present for your family, this episode offers actionable insights for modern working mothers.
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