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Work It Like A Mum

Elizabeth Willetts

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

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43:49

BONUS EPISODE: Gaining Career Clarity: How to Define...

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2025/07/14

Send us a text 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 first session of our Momentum Masterclass Series, a six-week programme designed to he...

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49:11

How to Say No and Still Be the Mum and Leader You...

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2025/07/10

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 boundaries and saying no (without guilt) to resisting pressure from others and making intentional choices that al...

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31:28

BONUS EPISODE: Why More Women Should Consider...

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2025/07/07

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 brings a wealth of wisdom and warmth to this episode. 💬 What We Cover: ✨ Why entrepreneurship is

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44:09

Life Well Lived, Career Well Chosen: What If It All...

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2025/07/03

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 doHow to get crystal clear on what lights you up (and what doesn’t)The power of designing your career around your life, not

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26:40

Think a Part-Time Boss Can't Be a Greater Leader?...

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2025/06/26

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 leadership, and how Zurich is leading the charge on inclusive hiring practices. What We Cover: Donna’s car...

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66:39

Build a Flexible Career Around Your Kids Without...

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2025/06/19

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. Whether you’re craving more flexibility, thinking about earning extra income, or love a story of persever...

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31:17

How To Make Your Career Pivot Work For You

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2025/06/12

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 unconventional path from pharmacy retail to HR leadershipThe emotional toll and growth from managing challenging

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31:08

When Motherhood Changes Everything: Finding Purpose...

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2025/06/05

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 confidence — and how that experience led her to create a thriving support network for like-minded mums. 🗂️

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31:28

A Breast Cancer Survival Story: Finding Your New Self

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2025/05/29

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 signs you off. Anja shares her personal experiences with honesty and compassion, making this episod...

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54:38

Motherhood, Career & Identity: How to Thrive Without...

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2025/05/22

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, we talk about: The story behind Octopus on a Treadmill and why it resonates with working

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37:47

Career Feeling Stuck? Why It's OK to Start Again (And...

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2025/05/15

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 creating a step-by-step plan, Kim shares expert advice for anyone feeling stuck or unfulfilled in t...

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34:38

From Invisible to In-Demand: How to Build a...

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2025/05/13

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 company purely through the power of networking. She also runs LinkedIn Local Guildford and is known b...

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52:57

Grief, Growth, and Finding Purpose: A Funeral...

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2025/05/08

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 presence, humanity, and even joy. 💬 What We Cover: Nikki’s journey from the classroom to the

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29:44

No Plan, No Problem: How to Switch Careers and Still...

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2025/05/01

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 islandNicola’s bold career pivots — and what she’s learned from each oneHow she landed a management role with zero prior experience ...

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39:39

Freelancer to Founder: Growing a Team, Without Losing...

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2025/04/24

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 comes next — Amanda’s incredible leap from solo freelancer to agency founder 🙌 🎙 In this episode:

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38:58

Leaving It All Behind: One Woman’s Move to the Middle...

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2025/04/17

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 built a fulfilling life (and company) in the UAE. In this episode: Why Susanna swapped corporate life f...

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47:18

Surviving Menopause in the Workplace: What Every...

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2025/04/10

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. In this honest and inspiring conversation, she opens up about the debilitating symptoms that cost her a ...

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46:04

Ditching the 9–5: How One Mum Built a Flexible...

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2025/04/03

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 businesses thrive without the overhead of a full-time finance director. Daniella also discusses the ...

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47:55

Empowering Mums: Balancing Motherhood and Ambition

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2025/03/27

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 highlights the power of personal transformation and evolving into a new version of yourself after ...

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40:11

Breaking the Silence: Empowering Fertility...

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2025/03/20

In today’s episode of Work it Like a Mum, I’m chatting with the amazing Natalie Silverman, the voice behind The Fertility Podcast and co-founder of Fertility Matters at Work. As a long-time fan of Natalie’s podcast (which was a lifeline during my own fertility journey), I’m so excited to have her here to share her story. We talk about the evolution of fertility discussions in the workplace, her transition from broadcasting to podcasting, and how her new venture is helping businesses support e...

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