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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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44:07

Navigating the juggle as a solo mum by choice with...

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2023/10/31

Alexandra is a solo mum by choice who has recently released a memoir called Inconceivable: Heartbreak, Bad Dates and Finding Solo Motherhood. During this episode, we chat about how Alexandra wrestled with her desire for a baby along with her creative and career ambitions at the same time. Alexandra has an inspiring story of following your dreams and taking hold of your own future, no matter what that might look like. She shares very opening some of her challenges and struggles throughout her

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42:00

Navigating burnout, mental load and career ambitions...

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2023/10/03

Every two years, Women's Agenda publish the "Women's Ambition Report". For this episode, I speak with Angela Priestley, publisher and co-founder of Women's Agenda (a publication for career-minded, time-poor women who want to stay ahead of the conversation). During this chat, we discuss the report's key findings, trends on the future of work, and the opportunities for change to support female workforce participation and improve the experiences of women in the workplace. Some statistics from the

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57:31

Understanding the impact kids have on a woman’s...

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2023/09/19

Anecdotally we know what commonly happens to a woman's career after she has a child. But, what are the facts? That question is what this week's guest, Jessica Heagren asked herself and decided to find out. Jessica is based in the UK, and early this year released the 'Careers after Babies' report on what happens to a woman's career after she has a child. This is a really interesting and insightful conversation talking about the key findings of report, the impact on working mothers, and the role

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31:44

How to set boundaries to manage work-life harmony

Working Mumma ·

2023/09/12

In this episode of Working Mumma, we delve deep into a topic that's close to the heart of every working mum: boundaries. Join me as I explore the misconceptions, challenges, and strategies surrounding the art of setting healthy boundaries while juggling the demands of a career and family life. During this episode, I chat about: Understanding boundaries and the common misconceptions The work/life challenges we face and the value of knowing your why and core values The different types of

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01:05:03

Improving gender equality and fathers sharing the...

Working Mumma ·

2023/09/04

This week on the podcast I speak with two amazing people who are advocates for gender equality, Coleen Mackinnon and Rob Sturrock. We all spoke very passionately about improving gender equality, and how fathers can play an active role and share the load, their own experiences of parenting and having a career. Topics we covered include: * The systemic barriers that are impacting gender diversity * The gender norms that have contributed to gender inequality both at home and in the workplace * How

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01:06:32

It takes a village to raise a mother - postpartum...

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2023/08/08

When we discover that we are pregnant, so much of the focus goes toward the child's birth. Once this life-changing event has happened, that is when we most need our village to surround us with support. Learning how to care for a newborn, recovering ourselves, and navigating this new world is challenging; it's when we most need the village around us. Planning for postpartum is crucial as I chat with Dr. Renee White, founder of Fill Your Cup, Australia's first biochemist-led Doula Village. We chat

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34:42

MUM STORY: Managing a chronic illness whilst juggling...

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2023/07/26

Today I'm speaking with Laura Campbell who has over 20 years of corporate experience, founder of Hackerlily, is mum to two children, and suffers from a chronic illness. During this episode Laura shares: * Why she and her husband decided to move back to Australia after living in the UK for 16 years and her experiences of the transition * The impact of having a chronic disease since childhood on her career and motherhood * Her experience of starting her own business and entrepreneurial journey *

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30:03

Why community is so important as a working mum

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2023/07/11

Working mum life can be isolating. At work, people often don't understand the guilt, the mum/career juggle, or the mental load. Without a community, confidence, and normalizing the struggles, it can leave you questioning if you are really able to "have it all". As working mums, we are breaking down some of the siloed and gender-stereotyped thinking. Women in the 1970s were forced to give up their careers when they got married because their role was seen in the home. So much has changed since then

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51:35

Breaking Barries and Navigating Gender Equality in...

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2023/07/04

In this episode of the Working Mumma podcast, we dive deep into topics relating to gender equality and the motherhood penalty. I speak with Niti Nadarajah and we have really insightful conversation across a range of different topics. No matter where you are on your parenting journey, there are great tips from Niti. Niti is passionate about gender equality and we chat about shifting the mental models associated with working mothers so we can overcome the impacts of the motherhood penalty. Our chat

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35:12

What I’ve learned from 100 episode of the Working...

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2023/06/29

This a big milestone episode as I celebrate with you 100 episodes of the Working Mumma podcast! I started the Working Mumma podcast when I was 18 months into my motherhood journey, I had been back at work for approximately 6 months before I had the idea for a podcast and 8 months when I launched the podcast. I will be honest and say that I was unsure how to recognise 100 episodes. But I needed to put one foot in front of the other and record the episode. Many people suggested my topic learnings

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52:14

How to navigate flexible work with Belinda Morgan

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2023/06/06

Flexible work is a key requirement for many families to help them manage the juggle of career and parenting. I speak with Belinda Morgan, a flexible work and leadership specialist this week on the Working Mumma podcast. Belinda shares her insights, experience, and practical advice on how part-time work can support women seeking work-life integration without compromising career aspirations. As we discuss, there is a misconception that part-time work is just for working mum, but as Belinda explains

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29:47

MUM STORY: Why becoming a mum made her more...

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2023/05/30

In this episode of the Working Mumma podcast, I speak with Jordanne Collins, a working mum with her own web design company, and we explore the challenges, surprises, and joys of balancing motherhood and a career. Jordanne shares how becoming a mother has changed her perceptions and priorities, making her more career-driven than ever before. She relishes the opportunity to show her children that they don't have to conform to societal expectations and can pursue their passions while making a positive

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43:54

MUM STORY: Finding Identity and Purpose in Motherhood...

Working Mumma ·

2023/05/17

In this episode, I chat with Leslie Carvitto, a persona brand and lifestyle photographer, who became a mum in 2022 and currently navigating the juggle of being a business owner whilst raising a tiny human. Leslie shares her challenges and joys of motherhood and returning back to work in her own business after she became a mum. Work for Leslie was an anchor, providing a sense of purpose and identity amidst the changes of motherhood. The nature of her work meant that she was able to slowly ease her

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41:01

How the mental load impacts working mums and gender...

Working Mumma ·

2023/05/10

The mental load is an issue that affects many mothers and women, resulting in burnout, stress, and anxiety. It regularly comes up as a key challenge for working mothers. In this episode, I look at what exactly is the mental load and some of it's features. It is invisible and will look different for everyone; as I share, it changes daily. Rather than giving you clear strategies (i.e. outsourcing) for managing the mental load, I look at the impacts and influences of the mental load to bring a new

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17:41

Understanding childcare subsidy changes

Working Mumma ·

2023/05/02

In this solo episode, I go through the upcoming changes to childcare subsidy (CCS) in Australia. The childcare subsidy is a government-funded financial assistance program that helps families with the (increasing) cost of childcare. On July 10, 2023, some changes will be made to the program that provide better support to parents, and in this podcast, I'll explore what these changes are, why they are happening, and what you need to do to benefit from them. Links to websites I have referenced in the

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54:50

How to overcome limiting beliefs and strengthen your...

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2023/04/18

Have you ever experienced mum guilt? Do you find yourself catching yourself sounding like your mum? You aren't alone. In this episode, I speak with mindset coach and rapid transformation therapist, AJ Davis, about navigating mindsets and beliefs to create a happier and healthier life. We discuss the impact of our beliefs from how we have been influenced by society & our parents, and how to challenge and transform limiting beliefs to break negative patterns. AJ David also shares practical tips

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24:52

How to build a successful portfolio career with Ellen...

Working Mumma ·

2023/04/12

Enjoy part two of my chat with Ellen Hooper on building a successful portfolio career. By definition, a portfolio career is when you have several unrelated jobs. Portfolio careers give you the opportunity to craft a future to help explore interests outside of your "traditional" role. Ellen has a job share position as the Head of People & Culture at a community bank, her own business the Growth Collective, and exploring board positions. This is an interesting chat to explore the opportunities of

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42:09

How to navigate job sharing with Ellen Hooper

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2023/04/11

Ever wondered about the benefits and opportunities that can come about through job sharing? In this episode with Ellen Hooper I discuss job sharing, the benefits, tips, and strategies to make it a successful partnership and arrangement between yourself, your job share partner, and your organisation. Ellen is experienced in job sharing and will share her career journey and how she started working with her business partner in a job share arrangement. This is the first of two episode with Ellen and

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46:10

Recovering from Parental Burnout: Strategies and...

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2023/03/29

Burnout is a topic that many people have experienced, and increasingly over the past 3 years. In this episode of the Working Mumma podcast, I speak with Lisa Dillon, a Public Health Postdoctoral Research Fellow. In this episode, Lisa explains the definition of parental burnout, which is the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that one feels from the chronic stress of parenting. Unlike work burnout, parental burnout is a 24/7 job, and parents can't escape from their parenting

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36:27

Overcoming judgment as a working mum with Christie...

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2023/03/14

Working mums often feel judged – it could be their decision to want to have a career and be a mum, the hours they work, the time they spend with children, the decision to send their children to childcare, meals prepared, and the list goes on. Christie Nicholas and her marketing agency, Mumpower, recently conducted a study with Australian mums with some scary results. They found that 82% of mums feel judged, with 65% of mums who feel judged saying they are judged by other mums. In this episode of

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