Can women really have it all — and should we even be asking that question?

This week, Raychel is joined by entrepreneur, strategist, investor, mentor and mum of two Sedge Beswick.

After becoming ASOS’ first social media hire, Sedge went on to found and scale influencer marketing agency SEEN Connects to a reported £24 million valuation. She’s since become an advisor, investor, speaker and mentor to founders and brands — all while navigating motherhood and raising two daughters.

In this warm, funny and candid conversation, Sedge and Raychel talk about what happens to ambition after motherhood, the realities of building a successful business, mum guilt, burnout, boundaries and whether “having it all” is actually possible.

They explore the pressure ambitious women put on themselves, how motherhood can change the way we lead, knowing when it’s time to walk away from something you’ve built, and why becoming a mum doesn’t mean becoming less ambitious.

Plus, Sedge shares practical advice for women who have a big idea — but haven’t quite given themselves permission to start.

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A conversation for every woman who’s ever wondered: Can I be a brilliant mum and still want something that’s mine?

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Can women really have it all?

This week on Milk & Mummies, Raychel sits down with actors and Mother Act co-founders Phoebe Sparrow and Allegra Marland to explore what happens when motherhood meets a career built on uncertainty.

From navigating auditions with childcare to redefining success after becoming parents, Phoebe and Allegra share the honest realities of balancing family life with creative ambition. Together they discuss identity, rejection, resilience, why they founded Mother Act, and the changes they hope to see across the entertainment industry for working mothers.

Whether you’re an actor, freelancer, entrepreneur or simply trying to hold onto your own ambitions whilst raising children, this episode is a reminder that motherhood doesn’t mean giving up on your dreams—it simply changes the journey.

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Can hypnobirthing really make a difference during labour? What does a doula actually do? And how can expectant parents prepare for birth with confidence instead of fear?

This week on Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo is joined by hypnobirthing teacher, birth and postpartum doula Carina Gillespie from Radiance Birthing.

Together they explore hypnobirthing, birth preparation, labour, birth trauma, partner support, postpartum recovery and the realities of modern motherhood.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding to your family, this episode offers practical advice, evidence-based insights and reassuring conversation to help you approach birth feeling informed and empowered.

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Success and motherhood don’t have to exist on opposite sides of the scale.

This week, Raychel sits down with award-winning PR and communications entrepreneur, speaker and personal branding coach Ronke Lawal to explore what it really means to build a fulfilling career whilst raising a family.

Together they discuss ambition, identity, confidence, visibility, burnout, leadership and the realities of balancing motherhood with personal and professional growth.

An honest, thoughtful conversation for every woman who’s ever wondered whether she can build the life she dreams of without losing herself along the way.

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Motherhood evolves—and so do we.

When actor, singer and writer Eliza Williams first joined Milk & Mummies, we spoke about the realities of balancing motherhood and a creative career while raising young children.

This time, we’re revisiting the conversation from a completely different chapter. Eliza reflects on what motherhood looks like when your children become more independent. We explore the unexpected emotions of being needed differently, rediscovering your identity beyond constant caregiving, embracing ambition in midlife, and finding space to reconnect with yourself.

Whether you’re navigating the newborn stage, the school years or watching your children grow into adults, this episode is a reminder that motherhood is never static—it continues to evolve, and so do the women living it.

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This week on Milk & Mummies, Raychel is joined by registered midwife, mother, author and founder of Black Baby Loss Awareness Week, Alicia Burnett.

Alicia shares her experiences of motherhood, midwifery, advocacy and supporting Black families through pregnancy, birth and baby loss. Together, they discuss Black maternal health, culturally sensitive care, grief, motherhood, raising children, and what every woman deserves to know when navigating pregnancy and birth.

This is an honest and powerful conversation about care, community and creating change.

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We spend years learning about contraception, STIs and how to avoid pregnancy — but how much do we actually learn about fertility?

In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility specialist Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in sex education and why so many women feel unprepared when they begin thinking about having children.

🎧 From the full conversation on fertility, motherhood and women’s health.

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Actress Tahirah Sharif joins Milk & Mummies for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, identity and balancing a successful career with raising children.

Known for her work in The Haunting of Bly Manor , The Tower and so much more , Tahirah shares how becoming a mother has changed her perspective on success, work, confidence and self-worth.

Together we explore the realities of modern motherhood, the pressure many women feel to “do it all”, and what it means to pursue your dreams while raising a family.

In this episode we discuss:

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to be both a present parent and an ambitious woman, this episode is for you.

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We spend years learning how NOT to get pregnant.

But what happens when you’re finally ready to have a baby?

In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in women’s health education: understanding how long trying to conceive can take, fertility timing, and why so many women feel unprepared when they start their journey to parenthood.

From the full episode with Dr Nagla Elfaki on fertility, IVF, reproductive health, motherhood and family planning.

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Can a healthy lifestyle protect your fertility?

In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki explains why diet, exercise and healthy habits matter—but can’t completely prevent age-related fertility decline.

A powerful conversation about fertility, timing and the realities many women aren’t told early enough.

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