Mambition

At 16 with no qualifications, someone told Alison Dunn to "be a secretary and get married." That comment lit a fire that turned her into an award-winning CEO leading 230+ employees and transforming communities across the North East. Alison's journey from secretary to lawyer to CEO is raw fuel for anyone refusing to shrink their ambitions. She gets brutally honest about the 15 years she spent adopt...

Children might just be the secret to unlocking the kindness we've forgotten exists in the world!! This week I'm sharing the story behind my viral LinkedIn post about dragging a pushchair through London Underground with my 2 and 4-year-old - expecting hostile stares but getting something completely different. I'm breaking down exactly what happened: strangers lifting pushchairs, the DLR...

Growing up, Sarah Chalmers-Page's dining table was filled with oil workers from around the world. Her father would invite colleagues home, and young Sarah would show them her toys. It sounds simple, but this gave her something most of us never get—the radical understanding that people are just people, not stereotypes. This early lesson in challenging preconceptions shaped everything: her NHS caree...

What happens when the person who usually wears strength as armor decides to drop the mask? In this deeply vulnerable episode, I'm sharing why I'm choosing not to hide during one of my most challenging chapters. Mambition was built on shared pain - mine and Alex's - and if we only showed up when everything was perfect, we'd be lying to you. Today I'm talking about: How losing my mum at 9 taught me...

Ready to retire as your child's cruise director and discover the magic of doing absolutely nothing? Just in time for summer holidays when the pressure to entertain is at its peak! This isn't just about surviving the holidays - it's about embracing boredom as a superpower that sparks creativity, independence, and actual peace! ✨ Alex is keeping it real about why constantly entertaining...

Five years ago to this recording date, Sarah Jepson got the call that changed everything - full custody of her children. But winning custody was just one part of her incredible journey. Sarah built a business during maternity leave as her escape from an abusive relationship. She went from binge drinking to sobriety, masculine hustle to feminine power, and survival mode to thriving as founder of Si...

Don't worry, Tiffany didn't abandon ship! She is on holiday! So this week it's just Alex flying solo sharing her deeply personal story that she's never told in full before. After her 20-week scan changed everything, she went from workplace high-performer to navigating a medical crisis in pregnancy, a newborn with a rare lung condition, and a workplace that had no idea how to suppor...

Ready to discover why your spa day didn't last and what actually works for survival mode parenting? We're diving into the reality of traditional self-care failing us completely - that spa glow that lasted exactly 48 hours before we snapped back to our usual heightened state! This isn't just about finding me-time - it's about redefining what self-care actually looks like when you&#3...

What if the secret to raising resilient, confident children wasn't found in perfect parenting books, but in passport stamps and plane tickets? Meet Rebecca Ryell - GP, entrepreneur, and mother of three who's spent 16 years proving that motherhood doesn't mean your adventures have to end. A lifelong traveler who became even more intentional about her parenting journey after facing serio...

We can't believe our sons are starting Reception in September - where did four years go?! Nothing prepares you for the emotional whirlwind of watching your baby become "a big school kid" and how four years of motherhood suddenly feels like it happened in four minutes! This isn't just about surviving the school transition - it's about understanding how motherhood completely wa...

From corporate banking to mental health pioneer - meet Rebecca Reed FRSPH, founder of Siendo and creator of MentalFlex®. She launched her mental health company just 2 weeks before the pandemic and now supports major organisations like Oxford University and the NHS. In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey and practical strategies for working parents struggling with stress. We explore how childr...

Ready to discover what your 4-year-old's Christmas obsession can teach you about achieving your dreams? We're diving into the hilarious reality of living with a 4 year old who's been planning December 25th since June - and it's more inspiring than you think! This isn't just about surviving relentless kid questions - it's about rediscovering the power of unwavering belief! 🎄 In this week's Mambiti...

Ever felt lonely despite having it "all together" on paper? Kate Westlund Tovsen gets it. This multimedia communications consultant and mom of two built a thriving community after realizing she wasn't alone in feeling isolated - even with a flexible job and supportive family. Why ambitious mums need to listen: How motherhood revealed her natural strength as a collaborator and connect...

We're diving into a conversation that completely shifted our perspective on supporting other women - and it came from the most unexpected source! This isn't just about being nice - it's about breaking cycles that hold us ALL back! 💪 In this week's Mambition Moments, we're unpacking an 11-year-old's response to celebrity drama ("I'm not the sort of person to comment on what another woman is going...

Ready to discover what happens when pain becomes purpose? We're opening up about our deepest WHY - the raw, real moments that inspired us to create Mambition, and it's about so much more than just starting a podcast. This isn't just about our story - it's about transforming your pain into power! 💪 In this week's Mambition Moments, we're sharing the life-changing events that shaped us: losing my m...

Ready to stop living on someone else's timeline? This week we sit down with Holly, who at 35 made a decision that didn't just change her family planning - it rewired her entire approach to life, career, and going after what she wants. This isn't just about solo motherhood - it's about the courage to create the life you want instead of waiting for it to happen! In this episode of Mambition Moments,...

Ready for a challenge that'll push you out of your comfort zone? We are sharing our bold September plan - a skinny dipping adventure that's about so much more than just taking a dip. This isn't just about being brave in the water - it's about embracing what makes us squirm! 💪 In this week's Mambition Moments, we're diving deep (pun intended) into why we're choosing discomfort, how facing our fear...

Welcome to our world! If you're new here, this milestone episode is the perfect introduction to Mambition. Meet your hosts properly: Alex (mum to one) and Tiffany (mum to two) - two women who started this podcast terrified and somehow built a community of ambitious mothers along the way. We're getting real about: Our origin story and first terrifying recordings How we met and why we're doing this...

Introducing Mambition Moments - our brand new weekly series! 🎉 We're so excited to bring you these bite-sized 5-10 minute episodes every Monday, designed to give you a quick dose of motivation, connection, and joy to start your week right. Need a Monday pick-me-up? We've got you covered! 💕 In this very first Mambition Moments episode, Alex and Tiffany are sharing the hilarious things their kids...

What happens when a high-achieving mother's body forces her to stop? Alison Campbell, former Chief of Staff at a $1B company, shares her transformation from corporate burnout to sustainable success. What You'll Learn: ✓ Early warning signs of burnout ambitious mothers often ignore ✓ How to redefine success - doing less while achieving more ✓ Making rest non-negotiable, not a luxury ✓ Practical str...

Is it really possible to cut child-raising costs in half without sacrificing what matters most? Alex and Tiffany are putting this to the test and sharing their real-time journey. What You'll Learn: ✓ Breaking down the £260K child-raising statistic✓ "Backward seasonal shopping" strategy that saves thousands✓ How social media detox reduced spending pressure✓ Category-specific tactics for clothes, to...

Ready to turn your career break into your comeback story? Regine Nelson shares exactly how she strategically re-entered the workforce after 6 years, landing her dream role despite a 4-month, 50-interview journey that taught her job hunting is like dating - authenticity wins. What you'll learn: ✨ How to maintain professional relationships during career breaks✨ The "Good Decisions Jar" strategy fo...

This week we talk to canine rescuer / LinkedIn royalty/ successful businesswoman Lea Turner, founder of The HoLT Community supporting 580+ entrepreneurs worldwide. In this episode, Lea shares: How being a solo parent to her 9-year-old son shaped her unconventional path to business success The pivotal moment she defined what "enough" truly means - choosing presence with her son over endless pursuit...

Alex is back this week! We had planned to discuss money-saving parenting hacks, but instead found ourselves unpacking why mothers create unnecessary complexity when away from our children. From triple-checking with capable caregivers to rushing back early when everyone's fine, we explore the psychology behind our self-imposed time limits and the freedom waiting on the other side of mother-guil...

With Alex away on holiday, join me (Tiffany) for a short and sweet solo episode inspired by a LinkedIn post that deeply resonated with so many working mothers. This episode delves into the fascinating contradictions I've observed in my own motherhood+ambition journey: How our children simultaneously mimic our ambition while resisting its reality Why "balance" is a myth, but harmony i...