Anna Kate & Sarah May

Work Wives

Business EN ↓ 81 episodes

Divide. Conquer. Thrive. A "Work Spouse" is defined as a co-worker with whom one shares a special relationship having bonds similar to those of marriage. Having worked together in business for many successful years, Anna & Sarah can attest that this is true (all except for the benefits, if ya know what we mean...) So they're here to chat about what makes a great partnership between busy women and how to overcome the obstacles that can challenge even the most successful female partnerships. Now, more than ever, with women having so much on their plates daily and often no village to support them...

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Anna Kate & Sarah May

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Business

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Latest episode

May 22, 2025

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Episodes

Don't Edit Your Joy To Dull The Pain of Others 14.05.2023

Sarah and Anna reflect on Anna's latest blog posts that explores the concept that you shouldn't have to mute your joy in order for others not to have to process their own pain. We also discuss the role of undoing toxic masculinity and addressing generational trauma. The Blog Post in Reference: https://theworkwives.com.au/dont-edit-your-joy-so-that-i-dont-have-to-feel-my-pain/ Attend one of our Bal...

Is Therapy Valuable for an Already Healthy Mind? 10.05.2023

Anna talks about wanting to see a psychologist in order to improve who she is and become a better version of herself. Sarah shares some extra dinner hacks for easy, healthy meals. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to connect with you!): https://www.instagram.com/the.work.wive...

Dinner Hacks for Fussy Kids 07.05.2023

Anna wants to talk about tips, tricks and hacks to make meals and dinnertimes easier and more fun. Sarah gives Anna the news that Mattel have released the first ever Barbie with Down Syndrome. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to connect with you!): https://www.instagram.com/...

When Neglecting Yourself Gets Scary 04.05.2023

Anna shares an unconventional way that she has started Habit Stacking. Sarah shares an alarming encounter with her personal trainer. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to connect with you!): https://www.instagram.com/the.work.wives/ https://www.instagram.com/_johanna.kate/ htt...

Finding Joy in Mundane Tasks 01.05.2023

Sarah spoke with some colleagues who told her about what feels like Christmas Morning to them. Anna shares how she finds joy in simple tasks. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to connect with you!): https://www.instagram.com/the.work.wives/ https://www.instagram.com/_johanna....

How old is too old to have a baby? 26.04.2023

Anna saw a news article that broke her brain. She is bringing it to the table to discuss with Sarah and we can't seem to get to a point where we agree - what are your thoughts? Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to connect with you!): https://www.instagram.com/the.work.wives/...

Tidying Tips for Drowning People - A Reflection 24.04.2023

Anna discusses a podcast she heard that's all about keeping house when you're drowning. Sarah shares a viral TikTok from a Nepo Baby which leads to a chat about what's good and bad about mixing kids with money. The links we refer to in the podcast: Podcast - How to Be a Better Human Episode - Keeping House While Drowning with KC Davis Book - How to Keep House While Drowning Viral Nepo Baby TikTok...

Feedback from the Parenting Delay Episode 20.04.2023

We have received a crapload of feedback about the episode where Anna shared her journey navigating her child's severe delay. In this episode we will chat about some of the most impactful feedback we've received, along with a very surprising update on Emmett's journey. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach...

Self Care in an Overwhelmed Life 17.04.2023

Self Care gets a bad rap. It evokes images of neck pillows, cucumber eyes, and other crap we just don't have time or patience for. But there are real health benefits to maintaining your physical and psychological help. In this episode, we discuss them along with tangible and achievable ways that we are attending to our own self care. We also explain the ins and outs of our Bali Retreats to help yo...

Snakes, Surgery and Seeing Red 09.04.2023

In this episode, we have a brief reprieve from last week's heavy discussion. Anna has some complaints about her darling husband, Sarah has been seeing snakes all over the place, and we relay a funny story about our faces under scrutiny. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to co...

Parenting a Child with a Significant Delay 05.04.2023

In this episode, we dive into Anna's very new journey of discovering her son's severe Global Developmental Delay. We discuss some very hard topics and share some opinions that are difficult to own, but it's an important discussion to have. Attend one of our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say hi - we'd love to...

We're Back! Let's catch up. 03.04.2023

It's been a hot minute, but we're back! In this episode we will share a bit of an overview of what we've been up to since we spoke with you last. We're excited for an awesome season jam packed with juicy content, laughter and topics that set your soul on fire. Check out our Bali Retreats here: https://theworkwives.com.au/bali-retreats/ You can find us on the socials here (please reach out and say...

18 - How would Mum Skills look on a resume? 25.08.2022

We're starting a chat to change the narrative In this episode, we’re having a conversation about something that we’ve become pretty passionate about, and that’s the concept of workplaces recognising parenthood as legitimate work experience.  Not only do we want workplaces to value the skills that parenthood brings to a job, but we want parents to fully embrace their time at home with children...

17 - Our favourite quote for the SAHM 15.08.2022

We're starting a chat to change the narrative In this episode, we’re having a conversation about something that we’ve become pretty passionate about, and that’s the concept of workplaces recognising parenthood as legitimate work experience.  Not only do we want workplaces to value the skills that parenthood brings to a job, but we want parents to fully embrace their time at home with children...

16 - Putting Parenthood on the Resume (Part 2) 10.08.2022

We're starting a chat to change the narrative In this episode, we’re having a conversation about something that we’ve become pretty passionate about, and that’s the concept of workplaces recognising parenthood as legitimate work experience.  Not only do we want workplaces to value the skills that parenthood brings to a job, but we want parents to fully embrace their time at home with children...

15 - Putting Parenthood on the Resume (Part 1) 08.08.2022

We're starting a chat to change the narrative In this episode, we’re having a conversation about something that we’ve become pretty passionate about, and that’s the concept of workplaces recognising parenthood as legitimate work experience.  Not only do we want workplaces to value the skills that parenthood brings to a job, but we want parents to fully embrace their time at home with children...

14 - Let's chat about one of our favourite quotes 03.08.2022

We want to get chatty about words. In this episode, Anna shares one of her very favourite quotes in the whole world and we both dive into how those words apply to our own lives. We want to know what your favourite quotes are! Reach out to us through instagram and let us know the words that you love most. —— Chats by Sarah May and Anna Kate Follow us on Insta: @the.work.wives Check out more about u...

13 - A passionate debate about OnlyFans 01.08.2022

We wanted to chat about our work week, but got massively detoured. In this episode of Work Wives, we dive deep down the rabbit hole of Only Fans, Influencers and the art of making an income from selling yourself. Is it a real job? Are we right to judge it? And would Anna ever consider doing it for herself? We want to know your thoughts, as well. Do you consider this line of wor...

12 - An honest chat about self image 27.07.2022

Sarah has a secret to share. In this episode, Sarah reads a part of the first ever blog that she's just written where she gets raw, real and honest about how she's feeling. Sarah's Sarisms for This Episode Inavertably = Inadvertantly —— Chats by Sarah May and Anna Kate Follow us on Insta: @the.work.wives Check out more about us at our website here ! Reach out and say hello! We’d love to have...

11 - Here's some more Monday Motivation 24.07.2022

It's that day of the week, again! And that means it’s time for another Motivational Monday podcast, where we share what we’re going to take on this week to help us feel a little more balanced, productive, or in control of our busy lives. These podcasts are a chance for you to have a think about how you want to spend your week. Take on a challenge for yourself, whether that be cutting dow...

10 - Can plants help you succeed? 20.07.2022

Anna has a new obsession. In this episode of Work Wives, we’re discussing the benefits that can be found by introducing plants to your workspace. Anna brings the facts and Sarah brings the feels, but for these two early middle aged mums, the tech struggle is real, so we didn’t quite nail the optimal mic settings during this particular recording, but the botanical banter is so good that we did...

09 - We Think You Should Stop Working 06.07.2022

Sarah had some great advice for a friend. In this episode, Sarah shares a conversation she had with a friend who was launching a business and the realisation she came to about how our biggest ideas have come to us. Sarah's Sarisms for This Episode Prosshhhhhecco = Prosecco The sources behind Anna's science chat: Zhou, K. (2018) What cognitive neuroscience tells us about creativity education: a lit...

08 - Shamed for Being a Working Mum 29.06.2022

Have you been thrown shade for having a job and a kid? In this episode, we dive into this phenomenon, whether it's okay, and what we can do about it. —— Chats by Sarah May and Anna Kate Follow us on Insta: @the.work.wives Check out more about us at our website here ! Reach out and say hello! We’d love to have a chat. Oh, and please give us 5 stars… it would really make our day :) Hosted on Ac...

07 - Here's this week's Monday Jumpstarters 27.06.2022

Sarah wants you to have a top week. In this episode, we set some new, teeny, tiny challenges to take on so that one small, achievable daily habit can improve your week. —— Chats by Sarah May and Anna Kate Follow us on Insta: @the.work.wives Check out more about us at our website here ! Reach out and say hello! We’d love to have a chat. Oh, and please give us 5 stars… it would really make our...

06 - 5 Essential Ingredients for Business Partnership 20.06.2022

Launching a new idea with someone? If you are about to start a project with another person or have just started a business together, you will want our advice on these 5 non-negotiable for success in partnership. Join us while Anna brings the facts and Sarah brings the feels! Sarah's Sarisms for This Episode "Rattles Your Goat" = Presumably a combination of "rattles your chain" and "gets your goat"...

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