Work It Like A Mum

In this special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we’re sharing the second panel discussion from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women’s Day. This honest and thought-provoking conversation explores the future of women at work through the lens of flexibility, workplace culture, leadership, AI and changing employer expectations. Featuring leaders across talent, DE&I and...

In this special episode of Work It Like a Mum , we’re sharing the opening panel from our Give to Gain Summit , hosted in support of International Women’s Day . This powerful session dives into the findings from our Women at Work Survey, alongside expert insights from Oxera and Working Families leaders across research, economics and people strategy . Together, we explore the gap between what workpl...

In this episode of Work It Like a Mum , Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Natasha Doran, a former corporate professional turned franchise business owner with Get Ahead. After 20 years in insurance and a successful corporate career, Natasha shares what led her to step away, explore new paths, and ultimately build a flexible, part-time business that works around her family life. What We Cover:  Leavin...

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Gemma Jackson, Head of DE&I at Intact Insurance. They explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside a candid conversation about career progression, flexibility, and the reality of balancing work and family life. What We Cover: How DE&I is evolving — and why some organisations a...

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, the tables are turned as host Elizabeth Willetts is interviewed for the very first time. Joining her is her Utility Warehouse mentor, Sam Earnshaw, who dives into Elizabeth’s journey of becoming a partner with Utility Warehouse and how it’s impacted her career, finances, and family life. This honest conversation explores the reality behind buildin...

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we’re joined by returning guest Daniela Wainwright , Founder of Wainwright Consulting. Daniela has built a successful business as a bootstrapped founder and now leads a growing team of fractional finance directors. In this honest and practical conversation, she shares what it really takes to step away from corporate, build confidence, and create a...

In this week’s episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we're joined by returning guest Amanda Henderson , Founder and Managing Director of Thread HR . Amanda first joined the podcast as a freelancer, then again as she made her first hire. Now, three years into building Thread HR, she shares what it really takes to scale a successful part-time team, build a strong flexible culture, and lead...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the eighth session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. Featuring Claire Wood , Career Pivot Coach and Founder of Lightning Bolt Coaching. Claire specialises in helping women, particularly mums, navigate career change with more clarity,...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the seventh session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. Hosted by leadership coach Gifty Enright , this honest and energising conversation brings together a group of incredible women navigating careers, motherhood, identity shifts, and...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the sixth session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. We’re joined by Adele, Recruitment Manager at Investing in Women , who brings nearly 20 years of recruitment experience . Having worked with both candidates and employers, Adele has...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the fifth session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. We’re joined by the brilliant Laurie Macpherson , career expert and job search strategist with over 10 years’ experience in employability and recruitment. Laurie works with professio...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the fourth session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. Hosted by career advancement coach Leanne Cooper who shares powerful strategies to help women rebuild confidence, own their story, and step into 2026 feeling empowered and career-re...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the third session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. Hosted by recruitment expert Elizabeth Willits , Founder of Investing Women , who shares nearly two decades of insider hiring experience. Having worked at Hays and Deloitte , Liz has...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the second session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. Hosted by the recruitment team at Investing in Women, for an in-depth look at the current recruitment landscape and flexible working opportunities. This session is designed to help...

In this bonus episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we’re sharing a special webinar conversation for small business owners who want to scale without burnout and build businesses that actually work in today’s world. Hosted by Elizabeth Willetts, Founder of Investing in Women , this episode features expert insight from Sam Cooper-Gray, Founder of The Wisdom Studio , on what really drives sustai...

In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the first session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. The session is hosted by Kim Holland, career transition expert, who works with women navigating career pivots, identity shifts and changing priorities,  particularly after becoming p...

In this weeks episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we chat with Marina Boyce, a Utility Warehouse partner who shares how she has turned chronic illness into chronic income .  Marina opens up about living with ulcerative colitis and fibromyalgia, the impact this had on her career, and how flexible, home-based work has helped her regain control, confidence and financial stability.  What We Cov...

In this episode of Work It Like a Mum , we’re diving into one of the biggest shifts facing women at work today: AI and the future of jobs . I’m joined by Heather Black , Founder and CEO of Supermums , a brilliant organisation focused on upskilling women (and men) in tech. Together, we unpack what AI really means for women’s careers — cutting through fear, hype and headlines to focus on what’s actu...

In this week's episode of the Work It Like a Mum Podcast , we're joined by Michelle Coulson , founder of Remote Rebellion , a consultancy dedicated to helping people secure meaningful remote work. With demand for remote roles still sky-high — and competition tougher than ever — Michelle shares honest insights into what’s really happening in the remote job market and how candidates can st...

In this week's episode of the' Work It Like a Mum' podcast, we’re joined by Ro Feilden-Cook, a personal trainer, women’s wellbeing expert, and founder of The SHE Collective. Ro helps busy midlife women create sustainable breakthroughs in their health—without guilt or perfectionism. She’s also a mum of three and carer to her disabled son, bringing personal experience, resilience, and...

In this week’s episode, Elizabeth sits down with the brilliant Lindsey Roberts , coach and founder of Gold Digger Coaching , to explore the powerful (and often uncomfortable) truth about boundaries. After spending 12 years in corporate—and hitting burnout hard—Lindsey now helps women redefine success, prevent overwhelm, and create work-life balance without guilt . This conversation is honest, grou...

In this special bonus episode of The Work It Like a Mum Podcast , we're joined by the incredible Rebecca Newnham — straight from her car! We discuss entrepreneurship, flexible working, and how to begin 2026 with a scalable business plan. Rebecca shares her insights on the franchise model, building regional service-based businesses, and how women can create multiple streams of income without s...

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we chat with Coralie Woodhead — renewable energy expert, mum of two, and co-founder of Vimma Energy. After 10 years in the solar industry, Coralie left her corporate career to launch a start-up while raising two young children.  She shares the highs and lows of building a business from scratch, managing co-founders, and creating a product that hel...

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum Podcast, we chat with Hannah Fleming, founder of Ocean Bug Travel, about her journey from running a stressful homewares business to creating a thriving, flexible travel business and network marketing venture.  Hannah shares her honest experience of pivoting her career, building a business around family life, and breaking through industry stereotypes. What...

In this week's episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we're joined by Anna Birbeck , Director of Regions & Partnerships at IN4 Group and the driving force behind the Mums in Data (MIND) programme. Anna breaks down why data roles are flexible, secure, future-proof, and far more accessible than you might think. We explore what data jobs really involve, why mums naturally excel in t...