Parents Who Think

Making a big life change can feel as risky as standing on a CLIFF-edge. Mandie Gower, former Executive Editor of Stylist Magazine, joins me to discuss pivoting and much more. Mandie knows all about big life changes having recently moved to Amsterdam, leaving her high-flying editor post in London. Join us as we delve into how we can all tap into our former and future selves to make clearer decision...

How can we have a FEMINIST Christmas? In this solo ep, I talk all things Christmas and gender equality - what a festive combo! I explore tips that cut the stress, cut gender bias from gift-buying, and more. Join us in December for our special Christmas Series of Sunday Supplements - designed to make Christmas easy and simple. Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Websit...

How can we bring more OOMPH to our career? My guest this week Upasna Bhadhal, founder of Career Collective,  and I explore how to have OOMPH in the world of business and beyond. We talk over how to keep focused on your vision, gender bias and being clear about the impact we want. This ep is fast-paced- prepare for a ride! Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●...

Our MINDs are our greatest assets. In this ep I'm joined by Nicky Young, MullenLowe Salt group MD and mental health advocate. We cover all things leadership + mental health; from burnout, "losing your mind" and being strong . Since her own mental breakdown in 2017 and recovery, Nicky shares her story in the hope she will catch others before they fall. Utilising her platform, Nicky works to destigm...

How can we create PASSIONATE PARTNERSHIPS? My guest this week, Relationship and Intimacy Expert Alexandra Stockwell, is all about guiding women and men to bring pleasure and purpose into every aspect of life. In this ep, we talk * not* compromising, cultivating curiosity and defining what foreplay really is. Alexandra takes us through her 3 Step method for sharing with vulnerability in relationshi...

How can we THRIVE in the face of adversity? My guest this week, Julie Woods, has much to share on this topic. Known lovingly as "that blind woman", Julie is the living embodiment of her mantra "why not". From refereeing a nude rugby game to travelling the world; we hear how Julie has taken on more since becoming blind at 31. Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website...

The risks of BIRTH are not equal; black women are 5 times more likely to die within childbirth than white women. Mars Lord, doula and birth activist, shares her wisdom and aim to change the system. We discuss the micro-aggressions of motherhood, resilience and implicit bias.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● S...

LIVE from the Women in Business Expo; I was joined by Suzy Walker, editor of Psychologies Magazine, Debbie Gilbert, serial entrepreneur and founder of Mums Unltd and Gemma Antikides, Founder of All by Mama. We discuss all things business, giving without being depleted, what keeps us up at night and emotional intelligence. Thank you for bearing with us whilst we get our live podcast tech up to scra...

The SFM podcast is 1! To celebrate our first year of podcasting, I share tech tips, some insider secrets and more in this celebratory ep. Listen in if you've ever wondered whether *you* should take the plunge and start a podcast (I vote yes!) Read the full show notes over on our website  School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

BREAKing down the taboo of divorce with expert, Nabila Fowles-Gutierrez. In this feisty episode, we discuss the complexities of BREAK-ups, the "common wife" myth and the impact of divorce fallout. Nabila also shares how to honour the past and move forward through rituals.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● Scho...

What does the phrase "women in business" mean to you? In this solo Sunday Supplement episode Danusia explores the importance of mentorship, finding community and SFM's corporate work.  FREE REGISTRATION for the Women In Business Expo 16-17 October, Farnborough UK  Read the full show notes over on our website  School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mot...

Why is breastfeeding so problematic? Everyone, mothers and not, seems to have an opinion. Danusia is joined by artist and entrepreneur Lisa Creagh to discuss everything BOOB. Lisa is an artist, entrepreneur and creator of "Holding Time" which addresses ideas around motherhood, time and breastfeeding in particular.  Read the full show notes over on our website  School for Mothers Website ●   School...

How do you CLINCH deals? How do you CLINCH the life you want? In this ep I delve into the world of CLINCH & PR with Natalie Trice, PR Director & author. There's no "bro" power plays here as we explore the importance of building relationships, deal-clinching etiquette and the power of word of mouth.  Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Priv...

Making mistakes is 100% a normal part of life - and motherhood. In this ep Danusia considers the mistakes she's made along the way. Some of us might say that mistakes are only learning and growth - which Danusia certainly agrees with! Listen in to hear the 7 big mistakes that turned into transformational stuff.  Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School For...

Making work COUNT. Emily Kumler Kaplan joins Danusia for a power packed episode all about making big things happen in our careers and beyond. Danusia and Emily explore "tenacious focus", talking out and Emily's mission to empower women to make informed decisions about their health. Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group...

How do you feel about RISK? As an ex-investment banker turned tech startup founder our guest, Colleen Wong, is no stranger to taking RISKs. Danusia and Colleen cover wearing different "hats", flexible working and the relationship between failure and risk.  LIVE PODCAST 16.10.19 + REGISTER FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   Schoo...

What's behind our biggest fears? Success, according to Danusia's guest, Gosia Gorna. This ep is all about grabbing a hold of your fears and moving through them. Gosia takes Danusia through her technique, The Expansion Game; a pioneering and powerful method for releasing fear. Listen out for some epiphanies (after all, Danusia doesn't usually air her soul) Read the full show notes over on our websi...

You can't be what you can't see. Danusia and Selma Nicholls, this ep's guest, talk changing narratives, feminism and the power of visibility. As Founder of Looks Like Me, Selma's work opens the door for black and ethnic minority groups to be more visible by challenging the status quo in the world of brand communications. Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●  ...

Vacation "the action of leaving something one previously occupied" couldn't be a better word to describe the summer holidays for working mothers, as Danusia explores in this bonus episode.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Do you consider yourself a feminist? At SFM we certainly do, and so does our guest this week, Kelly Diels. Kelly and I explore the world of FAUX, getting to grips with how feminism has everything to do with marketing, our own choices and our ability to get our work out into the world.  Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook G...

Should ambitious women still care about "having-it-all"? In a solo ep, Danusia shares her thoughts and journey with the Have-it-All debate; from being a teen mother, debating with Germaine Greer at the Oxford Union and beyond.  Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Are you feeling CRAFTy? My guest, Maggy Woodley, and I delve into the world of CRAFT and how to create a passion-led business. As Founder of Red Ted Art and author of two children's crafting books, Maggy is all about making CRAFT accessible and easy for all. Danusia also shares her own forays into CRAFT…  Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mother...

Motherhood certainly requires a good sense of humour! This week I'm joined by actor and comic Tara Newton-Wordsworth. We cover making jokes about things that aren't funny, what our children can teach us and going hard or going home. Read the full show notes over on our website  School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Danusia continues to call bullsh*t on the online success trends; this time with a lesson on a particular strain of toxic marketing. If you enjoyed part one of the series, pull up a seat and listen in!  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Female founders are making waves. Virgin StartUp Chair Linda Grant joins me as Virgin Startup announces their new PLEDGE to commit to a 50/50 funding target for men and women by the end of 2020. Linda and I discuss the relationship between action + confidence, women's access to capital and what's next for creating gender parity. Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Websi...