Parents Who Think

Let's face it, nobody has a linear career path! This ep is all about owning the twists and turns of our careers. Rebekah Bastian - CEO and Co-Founder of OwnTrail joins me to delve into: strategic career moves, mentorship, solidarity and so much more. My favourite quote? " There's not one path to get there "   Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_...

An episode with a KICK! Janine Esbrand, lawyer and coach, joins me to explore kick-starting new careers, finding balance and making space for our big goals.  This episode is sponsored by The Week Junior: Engage and entertain curious young minds with 6 FREE issues of The Week Junior - the exciting award-winning current affairs magazine for 8-14 year olds. Read the full show notes over on our websit...

Can GRAY be more powerful than we imagine? I'm joined by recovering television executive, author, and serial entrepreneur: Anne Kreamer to explore the power of gray (and other things too). From hair dye to empowerment; this episode covers a lot!    This episode is sponsored by The Week Junior: Engage and entertain curious young minds with 6 FREE issues of The Week Junior - the exciting award-winni...

We've rather cheekily pinched an episode from the School for Father's podcast for today's podcast! We just couldn't resist sharing this compilation of the high & lows of fatherhood (and more).  If you've not tuned in to the School for Fathers Podcast before why not click the links below to listen to the full episodes (in running order):  TIM HILLEGONDS DAN FLANAGAN DAVE WILSON BRYAN SEELY RODD STO...

How do we cut ties in a way that creates peace rather than chaos?  Entrepreneur, Women's advocate, and Founder of RED Sisterhood and My RED Life, Kristin Sweeting Morelli joins me in this episode. Kristin takes us deep into the process of when she cut ties with her family of origin. We also talk about narcissism, one of the scariest episodes of Kristin's life and how she's reclaiming her power. Re...

Put your best foot forward in this episode with Susannah Davda - The Shoe Consultant. In this ep we get right into the world of shoes! Susannah shares her journey from home-made shoes to working with mega shoe brands. And if you're wondering how to avoid the hell of uncomfy shoes - Susannah shares her top tips! Read the full show notes over on our website >>  https://www.schoolformothers.com/podca...

How are working mothers are making it all work during COVID-19?My guest this week is Janelle Metzger, co-founder of Aneuvia - the first activist asset management firm. We get right into emotional labour, balancing the needs of everyone at home and at work and setting some goddamn boundaries. Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/working-mother...

"We all have a place in dismantling racism". Long-term listeners will remember this episode from July 2019. I was joined by Milagros Phillips, a race HEALer on a mission to fight racism through education. Milagros shares how there is no time for inaction and while not everyone is born to be an activist, everyone has a role to play in dismantling racism. It was an honour to speak with her then and...

Find your own SLAY. I'm joined by stylist and founder, Yvadney Davis, for an episode all about self celebration. We get into expressing ourselves, balancing glamour with the practical and going fearlessly after what we want. Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/85-slay-yvadney-davis/

Are you tax savvy? Tax investigations specialist Lindsay Henson joins me to share her wisdom on all things tax. This episode is all about making sure you're clued up on what's needed. Lindsay's quite the character and this ep includes great tips and few stories too.  Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/how-not-to-fk-up-your-taxes-lindsay-hen...

What do our voices say about us? This sassy ep delves into speaking out, and why tone matters + lots of more. I'm joined by expert Voice Over Artist, Susie Valerio, who's worked with some of the world's biggest brands including Microsoft, Google, BMW and many more.  Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/84-tone-susie-valerio/  

Is a confidence injection what you need? Try this episode, and see what you think. I'm joined by Pollyanna Lenkic, Coach and Author for an episode that explores the mess "confidence". We get stuck into the realities of our relationship with confidence, the patriarchy, and beliefs.  Read the Mothers & COVID-19 Special Report >>   https://schoolformothers.ck.page/7f11718883   Head over to the full s...

The results are in! Our Mothers & COVID-19 Special Report and infographic is ready for you to delve into. I'm joined by my business manager (and eldest daughter) Harriet, to explore the surprises we encountered along the way and the irony of living the data ourselves. Follow this link to download your copy of the Special Report >>   https://schoolformothers.ck.page/7f11718883 If you're already on...

How do we make ourselves more visible? I'm joined by entrepreneur and journalist, Lucy Griffiths to explore putting ourselves OUT there. We cover developing confidence, groomed vs real + raw plus incontinence. Yes, Lucy shares her experience with incontinence and how she doesn't let it stop her. Join our list and get the SFM Special Report >>> https://schoolformothers.ck.page/0bd1a8e229 Read the f...

Is this the perfect opportunity to think outside of the NORM? Mandy Lehto, coach and corporate trainer, joins me for an episode all about coping with a time that's totally NOT normal, and using it to get clearer. We get into: - Devotion // Discipline - People pleasing - "Bouncing back" "In the rush to return to normal use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to." Dave...

Not getting enough space because the kids just will not go to sleep? This ep might be just what you need as I'm joined by Sleep Specialist, Stephanie Modell. Stephanie shares her tips for getting the right routine in place to make sure sleep is a given.   SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER HERE >> https://schoolformothers.ck.page/0bd1a8e229   Read the full show notes over on our website >>  https://www.sch...

FIERCELY serving others - that's what my guest this week is all about. In this episode I'm joined by Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity and *so* much more. I explore with Vanessa: Why serving others is where it's at Keeping up our resilience "Questionable" choices Important questions  Read the full show notes over on our website >>>  https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm...

Ready to harness the power of your cycle? My guest this week is Menstrual Health Expert and Bestselling Author, Maisie Hill. I explore with Maisie exactly how we can get in agreement and more:  Learning the FLOW of our cycle How can we use it to our advantage Maisie's bestselling book, Period Power : https://amzn.to/3emrivL    Using pleasure to overcome pain  Read the full show notes over on our w...

The power of touch is often overlooked but in a time when social distancing rules, are we getting enough? In this ep I'm joined by Steph D, Lawyer, and Blogger to explore Why Touch Matters. We get into: Platonic touch Self-pleasure and exploration A special massage Steph had Why touch is healing and restorative  Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podca...

Work/life/self/space balance isn't always SMOOTH. In this ep I'm joined by Jessica Chivers, coaching psychologist, author and Founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists. Jessica is unapologetic for her choices and that's why I love this episode. We explore so much in this inspirational ep including:  Employee vs Entrepreneur Mindset Does everyone have the skills to be an entrepreneur?  Dividing up l...

How can we take up space and be SEEN? In this episode I'm joined by  Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park. We discuss being SEEN and the unseen work that's always going on behind the scenes for mothers. Sarah shares candidly about failing and getting right back up. We obviously had to discuss Boris's hair - and question, would a woman "get away" with such a disheveled personal brand?    Read the full...

Can we predict the long-term impact of COVID-19 on working mothers' careers? In this ep I'm joined by Rebekah Bostan, Data Operations Manager and flexible work advocate. We explore the need for a personal contingency plan - where homeschooling is NOT the top of the list. If you're wondering how to balance the upcoming months this episode will help get your priorities in order. Read the full show n...

"Have low expectations. You'll be surprised how little we need to be happy" < < That's my favourite quote from my conversation with Darya and Alex Haitoglou.  In this episode, my very first with a couple (!), we explore how we can find a new flow that suits both partners, how to manage emotions in close-quarters and how we can strengthen our relationships during crisis. Darya is a leading relation...