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:

• The mental load of creating Christmas magic
• Why mums feel the need to apologize (even when it's not our fault!)
• How a child-free spa weekend saved our sanity
• Setting boundaries during the festive season

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:

• The mental load of creating Christmas magic
• Why mums feel the need to apologize (even when it's not our fault!)
• How a child-free spa weekend saved our sanity
• Setting boundaries during the festive season

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:

• Build success while honoring cultural heritage
• Create powerful networks as a minority in your field
• Balance professional goals with intentional parenting
• Fight imposter syndrome through community and mentorship
• Leave a lasting legacy for the next generation

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.

Join us, Tiffany and Alex, as we share our journey of turning an after-hours dream into a thriving podcast community - all while navigating our corporate careers.

In this milestone reflection episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what happens when two working mums decide to build something beyond their day jobs.

What ambitious mothers will learn: - How to start before you're "ready" (and why it works!) - Real strategies for building your side project after hours - Our biggest lessons from 41 episodes and countless late nights - The power of showing up consistently (even when tired!) - How to balance big career goals with bold personal dreams

📘 FREE DOWNLOAD: "Intentional Horizons: An Ambitious Mother's Guide to 2025"

31 days left of 2024! Time to reflect and plan with intention.

This guide includes: - Reflection frameworks for ambitious mothers - Strategic planning templates - Monthly touchstones - Your 2025 permission slip

Perfect for busy mums balancing big careers with present parenting.

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