Work It Like A Mum

In this inspiring episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, I’m joined by Anaïs Comot , career strategist and founder of Her Code . Anaïs shares her personal journey from burnout in the corporate world to finding her calling in coaching.  Her mission? To empower 100,000 women by 2035 to build careers they’re truly passionate about. We talk about the importance of aligning your work with your valu...

In this week's Work it Like a Mum Podcast episode, we speak with Karen Arndt, an accomplished media, tech, and marketing leader turned legal tech disruptor. Karen co-founded WhatWouldAJudgeSay.com , a groundbreaking platform helping couples in England and Wales get clear, judge-led insight into how their finances would be split in a divorce, without going to court or paying extortionate legal...

In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by brilliant career advancement coach Leanne Cooper to help you raise your profile, grow your influence, and unlock opportunities—whether you’re ready for a new challenge or laying the groundwork for a future move. Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and assess...

In this episode, Sarah Rugg shares her journey from working mum to founder of a national VA business and how she's built a flexible, scalable company that empowers other women to do the same. She discusses the mindset shifts required to grow a business, including stepping into a CEO role, letting go of perfectionism, and trusting others to carry the baton (even if they don’t do things exactly...

In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum , I’m joined by brilliant career confidence coach Nicola Semple, who brings together mindset work, practical exercises, and deep real-world insight to help you take bolder steps forward in your career.  Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and assess your career progress. T...

In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Artemis Cropper to talk about what it’s really like to leave a traditional career path and retrain in tech with Salesforce and the Supermums programme. We chat about how she overcame the uncertainty of a career break, why she chose Salesforce, and how Supermums gave her the structure, support, and skills to make a bold career change.   What We Co...

In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum , I’m joined by brilliant career coach Kim Holland to help you get clear on your next steps, whether you're job hunting, thinking about a pivot, or simply feeling stuck. Summer break is around the corner  and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and check in with where you are in your career. This is the fi...

In this week’s episode of the Work it like a Mum podcast, we're talking with the dynamic and inspiring Monique de Maio, founder and CMO of On Demand CMO , trailblazing marketer, mentor, black belt in martial arts, and author of 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership . We dive into the unfiltered realities of being a working mum. From setting boundarie...

This week, we’re going LIVE with an empowering, honest conversation that every woman considering entrepreneurship needs to hear. We chat with Rebecca Newnham , founder of Get Ahead , about how building your own business can unlock freedom, confidence, and financial independence, without burning out or losing yourself. With 15 years of business experience and a nationwide team behind her, Rebecca b...

This week on Work It Like a Mum , I’m joined by the brilliant Laura Nesbitt —career coach, mum, and expert in helping people figure out what they actually want before jumping into job boards. We dive into the real reasons so many women feel stuck in their careers—and why the answer isn’t always a new job. 💡 We talk about: Why updating your CV is the last thing you should do How to get crystal cle...

In this week’s Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Donna Wayman , Chief Operating Officer at Zurich Insurance. Donna is an award-winning leader with over 15 years of experience delivering strategic change in the financial services sector. She also works part-time in a senior, global role, which you don't hear about daily. Donna shares her personal journey, her views on flexibility in lea...

In this week’s Work It Like a Mum episode, I’m joined by my friend and mentor, Sam Earnshaw , who shares her powerful story of going from stay-at-home mum to building a thriving career with Utility Warehouse (UW) . Sam’s journey is full of grit, growth, and grace from navigating early motherhood and relationship breakdowns to finally finding a work-life balance that fits her and her family. Whethe...

This week, I’m joined by Paula Stillman, Head of HR at Oxera — one of our favourite clients and long-time supporters of flexible and part-time working. Paula shares her career journey from retail to HR, how she found her calling in people and culture, and why she's so passionate about making the workplace more inclusive and adaptable for working parents. 🗂️ What We Cover: Paula’s unconvention...

This week, I’m joined by Georgie Harris , co-founder of Mums Who Build — a community created to support mums navigating the often difficult return to work or business after having children. After leaving a successful role at Burberry to care for her son with complex needs, Georgie found herself questioning identity, purpose, and financial security. She shares her journey of building back confidenc...

In this heartfelt episode of Work It Like a Mum , I’m joined by the inspiring Anja Webster — a breast cancer survivor turned recovery coach. After her own life-changing diagnosis and treatment journey, Anja now supports others navigating life after breast cancer. We talk openly about the emotional rollercoaster of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery — and the often-overlooked period after the NHS s...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Gifty Enright — global workplace wellbeing expert, diversity and leadership consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of the highly acclaimed book Octopus on a Treadmill . This conversation is full of empowering insights for working women — especially mothers — navigating the pressures of career, motherhood, identity, and self-care. 💬 In this episode...

This week on the Work It Like a Mum podcast, I’m joined by career coach Kim Holland, who specialises in helping parents navigate career transitions. We explore why becoming a parent often sparks the desire for a career change, how to approach that change with confidence, and the framework Kim uses to help people make meaningful, sustainable pivots. From identity shifts and values realignment to cr...

Surprise! We’re dropping a bonus episode this week — pulled from one of our recent LinkedIn Live conversations — and it’s a good one . In this special edition, I’m joined by the ever-brilliant Rebecca Newenham , founder of Get Ahead , a business support agency that connects businesses with freelance experts on a flexible basis. With 14 years in business and zero cold calls , Rebecca has grown her...

This week, I’m joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends — the incredibly grounded and wise Nikki Lodge-Frear. A former teacher, Nikki has built a beautiful, purpose-led business as a funeral celebrant. This conversation is tender, honest, and surprisingly uplifting — an exploration of what it means to hold space for people at their most vulnerable, and how grief can quietly teach us about pr...

In this episode of Work It Like a Mum , I’m joined by Nicola Stevenson , Branch Manager at Jewson Orkney . Her career path is anything but traditional — from banking, to whisky distilling, to running a builders’ merchant — all while raising a family in the remote but stunning Orkney Islands . We chat about: What it’s really like to live and work on a remote Scottish island Nicola’s bold career piv...

This week on Work It Like a Mum , I’m reunited with the brilliant Amanda Henderson , founder of Thread HR 💼 You might remember Amanda from an earlier episode where she dropped pure gold on how to go freelance (seriously — tip after tip after tip!). If you’re dreaming of leaving corporate behind, that one’s a must-listen — and we’ve linked it in the show notes. But today? We’re talking about what...

This week on Work It Like a Mum , we sit down with Susanna Gray Jones — founder of Chime Search, recruitment powerhouse, and expat entrepreneur — to chat all things life, work, and the bold move to Dubai. From her career in recruitment to launching her own business overseas, Susanna shares candidly about what inspired her to make a major life pivot after a personal health scare and how she's...

This week on Work It Like a Mum , I'm joined by the brilliant Anna Allerton—former sports journalist turned executive coach—who shares her deeply personal and professional journey through perimenopause and how it led to a powerful career pivot. Anna now specialises in coaching professional women, particularly those navigating the challenges of menopause while juggling high-pressure careers. I...

In this episode of Work It Like a Mum , I sit down with Daniella Wainwright, founder of Wainwright Consulting. Daniella shares her journey from working in large corporate finance roles to starting her own business, offering fractional Finance Director (FD) services to growing companies. We discuss why she made the transition, how she built her client base, and why she’s passionate about helping bu...

In this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we chat with Alex Morgan and Tiffany Scott, the inspiring hosts of the Manbition podcast! They share the story behind their podcast, their journey through motherhood, and how they balance ambition with family life.  They reflect on the emotional process of reclaiming personal ambitions and rediscovering passions after giving birth. The conversation h...