Boss Mom Era

Motherhood demands an extraordinary level of resilience- but so often, it's invisible. In this episode, I share a personal story that sparked a powerful reflection on the everyday resilience mums show without even realising it. From sleepless nights and childcare chaos, to work pressures, mental load and unexpected curveballs - we unpack why resilience isn't about never struggling - it&#39...

Ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? As a working mum, you're juggling work deadlines, school runs, family life, endless admin, and somehow trying to find time for yourself too. In this episode we're talking about why it's so hard for us and why productivity hacks, colour-coded planners or starting your day at 5am isn't the answer. I share practical, sustainable strategies to...

Have you ever felt like the rules changed the moment you became a mum? For years, you were told to work hard. Get the grades. Go to university. Build the career. Be ambitious. Aim higher. Push yourself. You did everything you were taught to do. Then you had children - and suddenly the message changed. Be more present. Slow down. Don't miss the milestones. Put your family first. In this episode...

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most common, yet least talked about challenges working mums face: the loss of confidence after maternity leave. From imposter syndrome and identity shifts to feeling out of practice and carrying a heavier mental load than ever before, I unpack why confidence often takes a hit after becoming a parent. You'll learn why confidence and competence a...

Have you ever felt a dream, goal, or idea keep resurfacing in your mind no matter how busy life gets? As working mum's it's easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of school runs, work deadlines, laundry and family responsibilities. Somewhere along the way, many women convince themselves that their dreams can wait, or that wanting more means they're being ungrateful for what they al...

What if the goals you're chasing... aren't actually the things you truly want? In this episode, we unpack the powerful idea of the 'goal behind the goal' - and why so many mums end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled despite constantly striving for more. We explore how goals like losing weight, being more productive, keeping the house perfectly organised, earning more money, or 'having it a...

In this episode, I unpack the controversy around the viral '3 hour mum' conversation sparked by Emma Grede - and why I think the internet completely missed the deeper issue underneath it. What does it really mean to be a 'good mother' in modern life? Because the debate was never really about hours. It was about: - Mum guilt - Emotional labour - Ambition x motherhood - Burnout - Bou...

When was the last time you truly put yourself forward - without overthinking it, second guessing yourself, or waiting until you felt 'ready'? In this episode, I'm diving into the quiet ways so many women - especially working mums and maternity returners - learn to hold themselves back. From rejection and being overlooked, to confidence shifts after maternity leave, we unpack the moment...

After returning from maternity leave, I was determined to prove nothing had changed. I overworked, overperformed and hid thee fact that I had a life - and a child - outside of work. On paper, it was working. But behind the scenes, it was costing me more than I realised. In this episode I share: - What it really looked like to work like I wasn't a mum - The moment that made me question everythi...

In today's episode, I'm diving into something I once completely misunderstood - life coaching. Before discovering it myself, I assumed coaching was just about someone telling you how to live your life better. But the reality? It's far more powerful than that. I break down what coaching actually is (and what it's not), the key differences between coaching and therapy and how coachin...

If you've ever been the only mum on the room at work - this episode is for you. This episode will help you move from self-doubt to self-trust and start owning your space at work in a way that actually works for your life. Even if no one says it out loud, it can feel like you're operating under a microscope. In this episode, we look at: - Why being the only on your team can feel so heavy -...

If like me, you thought scrolling is relaxing. Think again. It might feel harmless, even deserved after a long day. But in this episode, we're talking about something that could be quietly draining your energy without you evening realising. Because scrolling isn't relaxation - it's information overload. And as working mums balancing careers, businesses and family life.. we are already...

In this episode, we're diving into what it really means to live intentionally - and why it matters so much when you're balancing motherhood, a career, or a business. Because let's be honest... life can feel reactive. Emails, school runs, deadlines, mental load - and somewhere in the middle of all that, YOU. This episode is about shifting from autopilot to conscious choice. We'll cover: - What 'int...

When your child is sick and work is calling, it can feel like a no-win situation. Stay home and you worry you’re letting your team down. Log on and you feel like you’re failing as a parent. That constant tension? It’s not just you—and it’s not a personal flaw. In this episode, we unpack the real reason working mums experience so much guilt when caring responsibilities collide with career demands....

Why are so many talented women leaving within years of becoming mothers—and what is it really costing organisations? In this episode, I’m breaking down what companies get wrong about supporting maternity returners (even with the best intentions), and why flexibility alone isn’t enough to retain top female talent. I share my own experience returning to work after three children, the identity shift...

Ever feel like becoming a mother changed you in ways you can’t quite explain? You’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re experiencing matrescence . In this episode, we unpack what matrescence really is — the profound physical, emotional, psychological and professional transformation that happens when you become a mother. Just like adolescence, it’s a developmental stage… yet hardly anyone talks...

Motherhood comes with love, joy—and an invisible to-do list that never ends. In this episode, we dive into the “mental load” mothers carry every day: the constant planning, remembering, organising, anticipating, and emotional managing that often goes unnoticed. We explore why it’s so exhausting, why it’s rarely acknowledged, and how families can begin to share the weight more fairly. If you’ve eve...

Welcome to Boss Mom Era - the podcast for ambitious mothers who refuse to choose between a fulfilling career and a present, meaningful motherhood. In this very first episode, I'm introducing you to the heart behind this podcast - and a little about me. I'm Kirsten Hackney, a career and entrepreneurship coach for ambitious moms who are building big goals while raising little humans. I know first ha...