Elizabeth Willetts

Work It Like A Mum

Business EN ↓ 208 episodes

How do I know if I'm ready to return to work after maternity leave? Can I *really* make all the pick-ups, drop-offs AND get to work on time? Am I ready for that promotion? How do I balance managing a large team and demanding kids? Is now the right time to start my own business? Can I flourish in a part-time job? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* have it all? Whether you're returning to work after your first maternity leave or juggling a high-flying career with teenagers that won't do their homework, this is the show for you. Work It Like A Mum is a new podcast giving you a weekly...

Author

Elizabeth Willetts

Category

Business

Podcast website

investinginwomen.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to Reclaim Confidence in Your Career After Becoming a Parent 26.09.2024

Have you ever felt unsure of how to regain control of your career while juggling the demands of family life? Or wondered how to boost your confidence in the workplace, especially after a significant life change like becoming a parent? In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Semple , a seasoned Career and Confidence Coach and author of The Career Confidence Toolkit: Take Control of Your Career and...

Redefine Success: Embrace Authenticity and Leadership with Jen Smollet 19.09.2024

Ever feel like you’re living by someone else’s definition of success? Struggling to align who you genuinely are with society’s expectations? In this episode of ‘ Work It Like a Mum’ , we tackle these challenges with leadership coach Jen Smollet. Jen uncovers how to break free from external pressures, define success on your terms, and lead authentically. She offers practical advice on aligning your...

Regaining Confidence: Getting Your Pink Back After Motherhood 12.09.2024

Have you ever felt lost or unsure about how to regain your confidence after a significant life change, like maternity leave or a health challenge? If you're an HR professional or leader, how are you currently supporting the well-being of your employees beyond just enforcing policies? Meet Kali Crow, an HR Business Partner at Bates Wells. She shares her multifaceted journey through motherhood,...

Life After Kids: How to Upskill and Relaunch Your Career 05.09.2024

Are you considering a career shift or want to return to the workforce after a break? Are you wondering how you can balance a rewarding career with family life? You’re not alone! Meet Kate Morris , a dynamic Salesforce Administrator who, like many of us, found herself at a crossroads in her career. After years of working in a preschool setting, she decided to make a change. Discover how Kate succes...

Beyond the Maternity Leave: Navigating Motherhood and Career Ambitions 29.08.2024

Can becoming a mother actually enhance your career prospects? Dive into this eye-opening episode of "Work It Like a Mum”, where we talk to Pauline Brookes and Clara Emanuel, the sisters behind Moderna Media. They've launched workwelle, a platform dedicated to empowering working mothers by blending wellness, career development, and community support in innovative ways. Listen now to disco...

Championing Change: Thea Bardot on Transforming Recruitment and Trans Advocacy 22.08.2024

Ever wondered what it takes to break through barriers in a predominantly cis-male industry? Join us as we sit down with Thea Bardot, the innovative founder of Lightning Travel Recruitment. Thea shares their riveting journey from the high-stakes world of luxury travel to establishing a recruitment agency that prioritises diversity and mental health. Along the way, Thea reveals the personal transfor...

Why Kids Don't Have To Mark the End of Your Career—They Might Just Be the Start! 15.08.2024

If you’re worried that having kids might spell the end of your career, then this episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast is the wake-up call you need as we chat with dynamic HR powerhouse Kat Gilbert, who after 8 years as a stay-at-home mum launched a brand new HR career!   In This Episode: From PA to HR Powerhouse: Hear Kat's pre-kids career journey, her fulfilling yet challenging life as...

Why You Should Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway! And Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Career 08.08.2024

Are you ready to challenge your limits and embrace opportunities that scare you? Join us for an empowering conversation with Leanne Cooper, a leading career advancement coach dedicated to helping women unleash their full potential at work. Leanne is not just a coach; she’s an absolute powerhouse. Her mission is to empower women to step up, reach out, and take charge of their careers, even when it...

Turning Passion into Purpose: How Aby Hawker is Transforming PR 01.08.2024

What if you could turn your passion into a purpose-driven career? That's exactly what Aby, the entrepreneurial force behind Transmission PR, has achieved. With 25 years of experience in public relations, Aby's journey is an inspiring listen. From developing high-profile campaigns for giants like British Airways to championing healthcare PR for transgender and non-binary communities, Aby...

Revising the Rulebook: How Women Are Reshaping Economic Policy 25.07.2024

Have you ever wondered how unpaid labour shapes our economy or why childcare subsidies are crucial for boosting birth rates and female workforce participation? In this groundbreaking episode of the "Work It Like a Mum" podcast, we sit down with economist Irmeen Khan, who challenges the status quo of traditional economic models that have largely been shaped without women’s perspectives. I...

Beyond the Classroom: Could Home Education Work for Your Family? 18.07.2024

Ever wonder if schooling from home could be the right choice for your family? This week, we’re diving into the world of home education with leadership coach Jen Smollett, who shares her journey of home-educating her two daughters. Whether you're just curious or seriously considering stepping away from traditional schooling, this episode offers invaluable insights into what it REALLY takes to...

Dream to Reality: What It Really Takes to Start Your Own Business 11.07.2024

Ever considered stepping out on your own and starting a business? In this inspiring episode, join us as Rachel Coles, founder of Conv3rt Marketing, takes us through her journey from redundancy to running a successful marketing agency. She shares the highs and lows, the risks and rewards, and provides practical advice for anyone looking to make the entrepreneurial leap and start their own business....

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: The Secrets to Unlocking a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams 27.06.2024

Is your mind holding you back from having the life you really want? Have you ever wondered if just by changing your mindset, you could live the life of your dreams? Then you won't want to miss this week's podcast episode as we chat with Nidhi Kapoor, a certified life coach and hypnotherapist. Nidhi shares her own personal experience and professional expertise in mindset transformation an...

How to Thrive During the School Holidays: Quick Health Hacks You Can Fit in Around Kids and Work With Nutritionist, Wilma MacDonald 19.06.2024

Balancing work and family life during the summer can be challenging, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to integrate healthy habits that benefit the whole family. Join us for a conversation that promises to energise your summer! I’ll be chatting with Wilma MacDonald, a leading nutritional therapist from Maverick Motherhood, about how to maintain your health and well-being during the busy school...

From Playdates to Profits: Kristy and Suzanne’s Journey to Business Success 13.06.2024

Have you ever wondered if you could go into business with your best friend?  Then you won't want to miss this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode, where we chat with Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett, who, after meeting at a baby class, decided to go into business together and run a successful franchise together.   If you've ever wondered about how to make the leap from parent to...

Beyond Words: Nima Abu Wardeh's Secrets to Impactful Communication for Career Success 06.06.2024

Join us for a game-changing conversation with communication expert Nima Abu Wardeh as she dismantles the myths around confidence and redefines what it means to truly stand out. If you're ready to transform how you speak, listen, and present yourself in your career and beyond, this episode is for you! What You'll Uncover in This Episode: Debunking Confidence: Dive into why Nima challenges...

Curl Queen to CEO: Rachel’s Secrets to Thriving with Textured Hair 30.05.2024

Get ready to fall back in love with your curls in today’s episode of “Work It Like A Mum.” I’m chatting with the fabulous Rachel, the brains behind CURLiD, who's on a mission to transform how we care for our textured tresses. Whether you’ve got waves, curls, or coils, this one’s for you! What’s in This Episode: Who is CURLiD? Rachel breaks down how her company is helping everyone from wavy-ha...

Transform Your Health: Mastering Gut Wellness with Wilma MacDonald 23.05.2024

Ready to feel amazing every.single.day? Umm, yeah - us too! So, let's unlock the secret together! Join us in this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode as we speak with expert Nutritionist Wilma MacDonald for a transformative chat on gut health—your hidden superpower for long-lasting health and wellness 🍏. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: * Unlock Your Gut Potenti...

The Myth of Work-Life Balance: How Flexible Work Creates Work-Life Integration 16.05.2024

Ever feel like you're perpetually dropping balls? Yeah, us, too. This week, we meet Faizah Jawaid, a sales rockstar who did a total career pivot after having kids.  But the transition wasn't all sunshine and roses. Buckle up as Faizah shares her battle to find a job with the flexibility a working parent craves (without sacrificing her salary to get it!). Listen as host Elizabeth chimes i...

From Invisible to Invincible: Self-Promotion Strategies for Career Success 09.05.2024

Ever feel like you're the world's best-kept secret at work? It's time to change that—without the ick factor of traditional self-promotion! Join me in this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast as I chat with Leanne Cooper, a career advancement coach who's transforming the way women advance in their careers. We're diving into self-promotion strategies that feel genuine and...

Can You Really Have It All? Debunking Career Myths with Rachel Exton 02.05.2024

Welcome to this week's "Work It Like a Mum Podcast" episode! If you've ever felt pulled in a million directions — juggling work deadlines, a demanding boss, kids' hobbies and even some 'me-time' then this week's episode is for you. I'm thrilled to chat with Rachel Exton, Vice President of Marketing at Pearson English Language Learning, who became a Link...

Breaking the Glass Ceiling with a Baby on Board 25.04.2024

Join us this week as we chat with Verena Hefti, the force behind Leaders Plus, an initiative helping parents climb the career ladder while rocking parenthood. Discover how Verena’s own journey as a working mum sparked her to create a community that empowers parents worldwide. I n This Episode, You'll Discover: Verena's Inspiring Journey: From feeling sidelined as a new mum to spearheadin...

Retraining to be a Salesforce Consultant: Is a Tech Career Your Next Move? 22.04.2024

In this bonus podcast episode, we delve into Ana-Maria Guzu’s inspiring transition from a sales role in the construction sector to a flourishing career as a Salesforce consultant facilitated by the wonderful Salesforce trainer, Supermums . Ana Maria unpacks the benefits Salesforce presents, particularly for those eager to pivot their career paths. She sheds light on the supportive environment, the...

Beyond the 9-to-5: How Job Sharing Can Transform Your Career 18.04.2024

This week on "Work It Like a Mum," we dive deep into the world of job sharing with Chloe Fletcher and Laura Walker, co-founders of The Job Share Revolution. We explore how job sharing can transform your work-life balance, boost productivity, and still allow for career progression. Whether you're contemplating a job share or just curious about its mechanics, this conversation is pack...

Finding Your Village: How to Build a Support Network - AND a Thriving Career as a Single Parent With Rosemarie Fox 11.04.2024

This episode of "Work Like a Mum" is an inspiring conversation with Rosemarie Fox, HR Generalist at Saint-Gobain. Rosemarie is a single mum who has found a workplace that supports her in achieving both career success and personal fulfilment. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rosemarie transitioned her career from pharma to food and finally to Saint-Gobain, finding a perfect fit. Th...

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