Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur Podcast

S2 Ep3: The truth about being a working parent in 2022 - how to employ one & how to be one


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In this episode Audacity host Claire Ackers chats to founder of MMB magazine Abbie Coleman about the truth about balancing work and having a family in 2022.

No matter the size of your company, if you are serious about supporting your employees (whether they are parents, or need flexibility for other reasons) - this episode is a must-listen.

Abbie is a passionate advocate for working parents, and this episode is packed with golden nuggets.They talk:

  • How to avoid (and even capitalise on) the Great Resignation
  • The lost opportunity of the pandemic
  • As an employer, the best things you can be doing right now to support your employees
  • As an employee, the smart conversations you can be having
  • Being a geriatric mum (Claire & Abbie definitely overshare on the personal anecdotes)
  • MMB published a lauded 'Maternity Returners Survey, with some really sobering facts about the reality of being a working parent. You can check it out here.

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    Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur PodcastBy Claire Ackers