Ready or Not

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is tackling that mid-year slump so many working mums feel. She shares how to reassess your goals, reignite your motivation, and shake off the feeling of being stuck. If your energy has dipped and you’re wondering how to get back on track, this episode has you covered. — Thanks for...

This episode is brought to you by Go-To Skincare! Our code READYORNOT will get you 20% off your order over $AU85 at gotoskincare.com ! Imagine this: you’re four months postpartum with your second baby, you run a thriving business (so the word maternity leave doesn’t mean a whole lot to you) and then, to your surprise, just as you’re coming out of that early postpartum haze, you become pregnant wit...

This episode is brought to you by Go-To Skincare! Our code READYORNOT will get you 20% off your order over $AU85! Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show: The Kate Hudson reel about ambition that we’re loving. We introduce you to our new producer, Kitch! We are officially with One Daydream Network. And then: t...

This episode is brought to you by Go-To Skincare! Our code READYORNOT will get you 20% off your order over $AU85!Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is tying into National Reconciliation Week and sharing how busy parents can teach their kids about culture and values, even with limited time. From small daily actions...

From business and beauty to motherhood and childhood, we cover so much in this episode. You’ll hear about how childhood trauma and abuse has shaped her life and journey as a mum, how she built her cult brand Holme Beauty, why she hasn’t connected with the other mums at school, and how she’s learned to become friends with failure.  ABOUT HILARY: Hilary Holmes is a straight shooter. She’s not h...

Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show: A TikTok Reel caught Loz’s attention titled ‘my small contribution to making the next generation less entitled’ and it made her uncomfortable to say the least. And some days our algorithm chooses violence: A man on Instagram wants his partner to go on hot girl walks ins...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is tackling that mid-year slump so many working mums feel. She shares how to reassess your goals, reignite your motivation, and shake off the feeling of being stuck. If your energy has dipped and you’re wondering how to get back on track, this episode has you covered. — Thanks for...

I was 22 when The Preatures released ‘Is This How You Feel?’ and that song would go on to form as one of the true musical backdrops of my 20s. As the frontwoman for The Preatures and a solo artist, Isabella Manfredi has been on quite the journey, both as a mum and a musician. And here, ahead of returning to Australia shores, she’s here to tell us all about it – what it was like to experience the e...

Loz’s baby is coming ANY DAY NOW, so buckle up, because we’ve got a fun bonus episode for you today. Witching Hour will be back in your ears next week, but today on the show, Anna Staples joins us to talk about all things first-time expectant mum life — from pregnancy naps to the shock of unsolicited belly comments. We compare notes on expecting baby #1 vs baby #3, unpack the mental load of new mo...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is breaking down the realities of childcare costs and how to make it work financially and emotionally. She’ll share actionable ways to weigh the costs, government supports to tap into, and why quality childcare is more than just an expense. — Thanks for listening! If you liked the...

After growing up in a family overwhelmed with mental health challenges, violence, and drug abuse, Dr Michelle McQuaid just longed to be happy. And so, she went about ticking off the list that we’ve been told leads to happiness. Despite steadily fulfilling the realisation of a great career, financial security, good friends, a loving family, travelling the world and more, the life that looked great...

Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show: Baby Bunting’s new research reveals the modern parenting village is more digital, more diverse, and — let’s be honest — more exhausting. Plus, In Defence of Children in Pubs: we unpack yet another brilliant British Vogue piece by Nell Frizzell.  — The Lancemore in...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is unpacking the pressure around Mother’s Day and the myth of “having it all.” She’ll share ways to feel valued, practical gift ideas that actually matter, and how to set boundaries so you’re not left doing it all. — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your fr...

Steph Claire Smith is a force. Through her business KIC, and her own personal platform, she reaches millions of people every month. And while she may be a star, as those that follow her online will know, she keeps it real. She’s not performing for her community, she’s interacting with them. And while so much beauty and connection comes with that, there’s of course, a dark side that joins it too. T...

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two mums and sort of cousins navigate making work, work. Today on the show, we're talking mummy makeovers, what mums REALLY want this Mother’s Day, and the child-free friends among us have a message for mums, and frankly, we agree with them. --- This episode is brought to you by Holme Beauty.  Back your beauty and shop the colle...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is diving into the challenge of asking for flexibility at work—without feeling like you’re asking for too much. She’ll cover how to frame the conversation, the stats that back you up, and what to say to get the best chance of a ‘yes.’ If you’re ready to advocate for flexibility an...

If you've given birth or consume any content in the motherhood and birth space, there's a good chance you've come across Beth Ryan. She's the founder of PowerBirth, she's a midwife, she's a mother of two, and she's just one of those people that makes you feel better. She's a soothing balm, she's incredibly intelligent and empowering when it comes to childbirth education, and she's someone that I'v...

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two mums and sort of cousins navigate making work, work. Today on the show: Is executive coaching worth the hype or is it just hype? And how much praise is too much praise? How little is too little? Our generation seems to overthink everything when it comes to parenting, and while a lot of it is for good reason, some of it's not. So,...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is sharing her game-changing tips for mastering Google calendar as a busy mum. From colour coding your chaos to syncing with your partner and setting smarter reminders, this episode is all about using tech to feel more in control. If you want your days to feel smoother and more pr...

When I was a young uni student trying to create a folio of writing work, I had a little blog where I interviewed creatives. One of the first people I had on my list to interview was Bella McGoldrick . The piece was titled 'There's Something about Bella' and more than 10 years, some career plot twists, countless cities, and a set of twins later, I can confirm that there's still something about Bell...

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show: Is working part-time actually part-time… or just full-time expectations with part-time pay? Should being a stay at home mum mean you’re responsible for every job that relates to your home and your family? Where does one draw the l...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is talking about keeping the relationship spark alive after kids. Because let’s be honest—parenting can leave little room for connection. Here, Loz shares simple but powerful ways to nurture your relationship, from finding micro-moments of intimacy to open communication hacks that...

If you've been following the journey of Amelia Lamont, you'll already know that she's an absolute hoot. And if you haven't been, then you're in for a treat. She's real, she's raw, she doesn't take herself too seriously, and yet, she's managed to build The Midwife Mama empire while raising four children. And here, she tell us all about it. Why she still works as a midwife even though financially, s...

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show: Money talk: Why women need to own their financial confidence And are we overdoing the whole personal boundary thing? --- This episode is brought to you by Ocean Thinkers, a social enterprise on a mission to inspire the next genera...

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is diving into all things working from home with a toddler. Forget the Instagram version where everything looks effortless—this episode is all about what actually works. From realistic routines to toddler-friendly distractions and boundary-setting tips, Loz shares strategies that...