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Working Mumma

Carina O’Brien

Working Mumma is the podcast redefining what it means to build and have a career after having children. From the emotional rollercoaster of returning to work, to navigating identity shifts, rebuilding confidence, pay, flexibility and redesigning work to match your new life, where real stories and practical strategies meet. Because motherhood doesn’t end ambition - it reshapes it. Hosted by Carina O’Brien, mum of 2 boys, businesswoman, and founder of Working Mumma, each episode delivers relatable

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34:30

Less cupcakes and more action to improve gender...

Working Mumma ·

2023/03/07

There are many different themes for International Women's Day 2023 to highlight gender equality and how far we are away from it. Rather than just talking about what the issues are, in this podcast I share with you some strategies and actions that both individuals and organisations can take to make incremental changes to help move the needle in a positive direction. What would you like to see change and improve? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode and what ideas you have. In this

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48:23

How companies can support working mums with Hareta...

Working Mumma ·

2023/02/22

In a report last year by consulting company, McKinsey, nearly 12 million women left their job during the early stages of the pandemic and the workforce still hasn’t recovered. Organisations need to acknowledge the responsibilities of working parents, often the ‘double shift’. More can and needs to be done by companies to support women returning to work and recognise the transition women go through. During this episode I speak with Hareta McMullin, founder of Third Space People, a leadership mentor

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43:20

Job search, interview tips and positioning for your...

Working Mumma ·

2023/02/14

We are seeing women change jobs at high rates to work for organisations that align with their work/life integration priorities. Often women believe they need 80% of the selection criteria vs men that believe they need only 20%. How do you get the cut through with recruiters to get the interview? Enjoy this episode of the Working Mumma podcast as I speak with Dayna Stewart, the Executive Director of The Nudge Group, and a busy mum to two beautiful kids, Jake and Asha, supported by her awesome hubby,

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18:52

Strategies for setting and keeping boundaries as a...

Working Mumma ·

2023/02/01

One of the biggest challenges I hear from working mums is work/life balance, and a significant contributor to this is boundaries. Setting and keeping boundaries is hard. We can be on the hamster wheel of life wondering why we keep going around and around with no idea how to get off and find our version of normality. As working mums, we deserve to be happy at both home and work. During this episode I take you through a four-step process to creating boundaries and then how to manage these going

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35:04

Managing your baby’s (lack of) sleep with your return...

Working Mumma ·

2023/01/24

Is your baby not sleeping and are you going back to work soon? Are you wondering how to navigate your babies sleep routine with the childcare transition? These are everyday anxieties and worries facing most working mums as I discovered during my conversation with Donna Moala, founder of Bub2sleep, a certified Sleep Sense consultant, and a mum of three. Sleep is a learned skill and it can define the newborn months and years by the amount of sleep our child has had the night prior. This has a big

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39:51

Strategies for successful transitions – childcare,...

Working Mumma ·

2023/01/17

Is your child about to embark on a transition either from home to childcare or kinder to school? The new year often brings new locations and experiences for our children. There is a level of uncertainty as they are separated from their security blanket of mum and dad potentially for the first time. It's emotional for everyone involved, more so for our children. We like to think children are adaptable and will naturally embrace new situations and surroundings. But, all too often that doesn't happen

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20:21

5 Strategies to preventing burnout this festive season

Working Mumma ·

2022/11/22

Are you feeling exhausted after running the 2022 marathon and feel like you are limping to the finish line? You aren't alone. It has been a big year. Did you know that 89% of people have experienced burnout in the past 12 months? Burnout is a worldwide, systemic problem and not only for one group but everyone. It is important to know the symptoms and have your own personal strategies on how to manage them because we all react differently to situations. In this episode, I share with you strategies

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36:28

Why mum is part, but not all of your identity with...

Working Mumma ·

2022/11/15

Has anyone referred to you as "just a mum"? Are you no longer feeling like yourself since becoming a mum? This week I speak with Heinna who was in this exact position where for 6 years she was focused on her kids and lost herself, who she was, and her identity. Heinna thought she was heading down one path with her career and becoming a mum changed all that. In this episode, Heinna shares her journey from losing herself and being in "mum mode", not knowing what she liked or what she wanted, to

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38:00

5 Strategies to help you Return to Work with Confidence

Working Mumma ·

2022/11/08

I often hear of women currently on maternity leave wondering how they will manage the juggle of work & mum life. This might be you; if it is, I don't want you to feel this way. You deserve to feel confident & supported on your return to work as a mum. When you become a mum you go through a big change, known as matrescence, and you naturally have a different outlook, priorities, and perspective. I want to support women in the transition from maternity leave to work after maternity leave and this is

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21:28

3 lessons from dropping the ball

Working Mumma ·

2022/10/12

If you are a regular listener you may have noticed that I haven’t released a podcast episode for over a month! This is the longest break I’ve had since I started this podcast in January 2020. Today I just wanted to share with you what’s been happening behind the scenes, my experiences, and a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. I talk about: Why I haven’t released a podcast in a month How my work/life boundary lines became blurred and the impact this had Why it’s ok to drop or put a ball down

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12:13

6 tips for business travel as a working mum

Working Mumma ·

2022/08/30

Has anyone asked if you can travel now that you are a working mum? I've been asked this question a number of times and replied "yes - I've got a supportive husband and tribe around me" and gone on to have successful business trips. Good news - having children doesn't mean the end of traveling for work. As I discuss in this episode, it requires a little more planning than previously, but you certainly can take up the opportunities when they are presented and travel. It might also give you an

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37:34

Why having a ”mum brain” is a superpower with Melanie...

Working Mumma ·

2022/08/09

As new mums, we got through a big identity shift and can discover a new version of ourselves. Children have a significant impact on our time and our priorities change. Meet this week's guest, Melanie Corlett, founder of Mumli, is passionate about helping make the lives of mums easier, and as a working mum herself, she understands the challenges that come along with being present as a mum and businesswoman. Mel shares open & honestly how becoming a parent has changed her perception of work and

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09:37

5 questions to ask yourself when returning to work...

Working Mumma ·

2022/08/03

Going back to work after maternity leave is filled with mixed emotions. To help support you on the transition back to work, or if you have recently returned after maternity leave, this is also a good episode for you to take a moment & reflect. I'm sure you have experienced some amazing moments during your time on parental leave, but just like in life, it isn't all roses and happy days. There are equally as many tears and low moments. This episode is a great opportunity for you to reflect on this

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47:42

The reality of juggling a business, six kids and a...

Working Mumma ·

2022/07/26

Ever dreamt of starting your own business and wonder what it is like? Today I speak with the founder of Franjo's Kitchen - Fran Fogarty and Jo Clark. Fran is a lawyer and Jo is a naturopath, who have carved out a niche in the motherhood nootropics and wellness industry that has allowed them to grow a two million-dollar business while raising six kids between them. It all began after a chance meeting on the street as two new mums that sparked a discussion on natural ways to stimulate lactation for

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58:03

Why being a mum is a part of your identity, but not...

Working Mumma ·

2022/07/12

I think everyone woman goes through an identity shift when we become a mother. We think we know ourselves, our values, and have an idea of how we want to live our lives. But when the baby comes along it really changes our perspectives. Not only how others perceive us, but also how we perceive ourselves. Today guest is Personal Branding Specialist & owner of Lovelly Communications - Emma Lovell. I really enjoyed speaking with Emma because she was so generous, open, and honest with her personal

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11:16

Why you should join the Working Mumma Village

Working Mumma ·

2022/06/22

In this is episode I share with you why you should join the Working Mumma Village and more background on what benefits you get as a member. I begin by sharing a little bit of my return to work experience when I returned from my first maternity leave. From there go through some of the realities of what it is like to be a working mum, and the very limited support we have to navigate the transition back to work and life as a working mum. Navigating life as a working mum can be isolating and you don't

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23:07

Connecting with your children through play with...

Working Mumma ·

2022/06/14

In this episode of the Working Mumma podcast I speak with Paediatric Speech Therapist Kobie Bloomfield and founder of ToyCycle. Kobie is passionate about creating opportunities for children to use their imagination and creativity. She often experiences parents coming to see her unsure of how to play with their children asking "Am I doing the right thing?" It can sometimes be challenging to know how best to play and interact with our kids, especially at the end of a busy day at work. During this

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45:39

How to embrace your mumbition with Carrie and Lucy of...

Working Mumma ·

2022/05/31

Business and social constructs were made without the consideration of working mothers who are ambitious. This might be the reason why 1 in 3 women start a business whilst they are on maternity leave, and 1 in 9 start a business whilst they are pregnant. Today on the podcast I'm speaking with Carrie Kwan, Co-Founder of Mums & Co and Lucy Kippist, Community Manager at Mums & Co. Both women are passionate about empowering women to harmonise their ambition, livelihood, and wellbeing. This is a

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36:22

How to reduce stress and burnout with nutritionist...

Working Mumma ·

2022/05/17

As working mums, we often feel like we are forever running a marathon. We get to the end of the day feeling tired and exhausted, only to repeat it all over again the next day. It doesn't have to be like this. The good news, is there are some simple and effective strategies we can adopt to recharge our mind and body to help reduce stress and burnout as I chat with holistic nutritionist, Melissa Finlay. Mel works with women to show them how food, nutrition as well lifestyle intervention, and

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43:13

The intersection of ambition and motherhood with...

Working Mumma ·

2022/05/09

This week on the Working Mumma podcast I speak with Sheree Rubinstein, a corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur and the Founder of One Roof. Known as the ‘Queen of Community,’ Sheree is experienced in building businesses, raising capital, and mentoring women along their business journey. Sheree is a mum to Goldie who was born one week into the very first lockdown in Melbourne. During this episode, Sheree and I talk about the intersection of ambition and motherhood. There will be many relatable

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