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Ready or Not

The podcast for and about mums who make work, work, brought to you by two sort of cousins Loz (mum of three) and Lu (mum of two).Each Monday, we banter on all things motherhood, feminism, career, ambition, and pop culture.Thursdays, we answer three listener questions on all things motherhood and career. As an extension of the motherhood/career conversation, each month, you"ll also find an interviewwith a real mum that"s definitely not doing it all, but rather, doing her best to navigate it all.Find

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45:49

Where imposter syndrome showed up for journalist...

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2025/01/28

Estelle Griepink has one of those jobs that I can't help but admire, because I can't figure out how she switches from mum mode - that is food stained pants and wakeful nights and negotiating with a baby - to work mode, where no two days are the same and she has to somehow show up as an articulate, well-presented TV journalist covering court cases for Channel 7 News. And so, I had to get her on to find out.She always wanted to be a mum, but conception didn't come easily and before her baby would

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39:19

Two feminists who can't change a tyre | Witching Hour

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2025/01/26

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.Today on the show:What were you told you weren't good at as a kid? Did you believe it? A social media post about mums working from home and/or running their own business that shocked Loz.To freelance again or job hunt? That is the question on Lu's lips and here, she asks Loz all her burning questions.--Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now, for $29

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8:53

From work friend to boss: navigating the new dynamic...

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2025/01/23

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, we're answering a listener question: 'My work friend is now my manager. I’m nervous. How do I handle this?' Transitioning back to work is challenging enough without the added layer of shifting relationships. In this episode, we’ll explore strategies to navigate this new dynamic, maintain professionalism, and preserve your friendship.---Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now, for $29

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70:05

Claire Andrews on the ways we silence our own...

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2025/01/21

It comes as absolutely no surprise to me that Claire Andrews is a big sister. She has that rare ability to talk about and validate hard feelings in a way that feels soft and comforting. She’s intelligent, she’s reflective, and she’s incredibly open in sharing the highs and lows in her journey of motherhood and career. In fact, she’s not too proud to admit that for her, early parenthood was more about surviving and less about thriving. From a life-threatening birth complication and the postnatal

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58:37

Do we need more "masculine energy" at work? |...

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2025/01/19

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.Today on the show:Pregnant woman sparks fierce parenting debate with list of things she will NOT be doing for her baby and does your office need more “masculine energy”? Mark Zuckerberg seems to think so.--Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now, for $29 each or $69 for the trio:Breastfeeding and Returning to WorkChildcare 101Postpartum and Return to

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7:45

How to nail the ‘what are your salary expectations?’...

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2025/01/16

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, Loz is diving into how to confidently answer the age-old job interview question: “What are your salary expectations?” Loz is sharing tactical advice for working mums navigating interviews on broken sleep, from setting up your environment for success to tackling conversations when the salary range isn’t listed. Whether you’re fresh into job hunting or ready to negotiate like a pro, this

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58:01

"I had a second degree tear and a postpartum body and...

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2025/01/14

Perhaps one of the scariest and most jarring things about moving through something traumatic is that - much to our disbelief - the world keeps spinning. You look around and you realise that no one else can see your pain.While the world kept spinning around her, Kristy Brown lost her baby boy Parker. Her world stopped. There was no baby in her arms, and yet she had to recover from pregnancy, from birth, from meeting her baby without seeing the rise and fall of his chest or hearing his newborn

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20:17

Not saving lives, just PDFs | Witching Hour

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2025/01/12

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.Whether you're in your first or your second week back at work after holidays, let's be real: this is not the easiest time of year. Getting back into the swing of things when your brain is still on beach mode or stuck in that weird post Christmas haze can feel impossible.So today we're talking about two big things: how to rethink productivity with less

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12:44

How to juggle job hunting while you're on parental...

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2025/01/09

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday. Today, we’re tackling a big one: how to juggle job hunting while on maternity leave. It’s all about balancing recruiter calls, networking, and even interviews—all while managing life with a little one. Loz is sharing practical tips on how to stay professional (even when you’ve got a baby babbling in the background), how to prioritise your time, and whether you should focus on volume or only go

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38:12

Interior designer Stephanie Ferrara on embracing the...

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2025/01/07

As a young professional, interior designer Stephanie Ferrara was lucky to be surrounded by good role models when it came to mixing family with business. But, it didn't mean that she could quiet the inner monologue that so many hopeful mothers play on repeat inside of their minds: how is this going to affect my career? How on earth am I going to tell my boss I'm pregnant? Like me and so many others, she felt apologetic, stressed, just thinking about it.Fast forward to when she became pregnant, and,

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38:54

None of this two litre bull**** & the cliches are...

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2025/01/05

Welcome back to Witching Hour - the conversation between two cousins and mums on what's exciting, delighting, intriguing and frustrating us when it comes to making work, work alongside parenthood. Given many of us are still in holiday mode, we're keeping today short and sweet: our new years resolutions, workplace trends for 2025 and a bit of a deep dive into Posie’s first year and Loz’s first trimester.--Lu's postpartum series mentioned in this episode:Part 1Part 2Part 3--Shop the Ready or Not Go To

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6:34

How to plan your work calendar to get the most out of...

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2025/01/02

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and today, Loz is sharing how to plan your work calendar to get the most out of public holidays. Whether it’s maximizing long weekends, booking leave strategically, or balancing work and family commitments, she’s got the hacks to help you make the most of Australia’s public holiday calendar. Get ready to work smarter, not harder.---Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now, for $29 each or $69 for the trio:Breastfeeding and

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40:16

Big highs, big lows, big news | Witching Hour

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2024/12/30

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.Today on the show: We’re on the brink of the new year and we thought we’d take the opportunity to re-introduce ourselves, give a little explainer on the why behind Ready or Not and reflect on our highs and lows of the year and what to expect in 2025. --Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now, for $29 each or $69 for the trio:Breastfeeding and Returning

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6:16

New year, same you: Setting resolutions you’ll...

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2024/12/26

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and today, Loz is talking about setting New Year’s resolutions you’ll actually stick to as a working mum. Forget unrealistic goals and overwhelming to-do lists—this is all about creating intentions that fit your life, feel achievable, and actually make a difference. From prioritising self-care to carving out family time, Loz will help you set yourself up for a year that works for you.---Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now,

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39:47

To wean or not to wean...that is the question |...

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2024/12/23

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.Today on the show:To wean or not to wean…that is the question.Tokyo government to introduce four-day workweek for its employeesBest and worst christmas presents you’ve ever received.---This episode is brought to you by Floraly—fresh flowers (and the cutest tiny Christmas trees!) with same-day delivery, perfect for any occasion. Plus, every order helps

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12:57

Starting a new business as a mum – here’s what you...

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2024/12/18

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz is sharing everything you need to know about starting a new business as a mum. From navigating the costs and admin to finding time and maintaining your sanity, she’ll share the lessons she’s learned and the advice she wishes she had from the start. If you’ve got a business idea brewing or you’re already in the thick of it, this one’s packed with practical tips on all the

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54:25

Rebecca Bull and Zoe Weir on the pressure to be super

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2024/12/17

Bec and Zoe have been best friends for over 20 years. In that time, they’ve ridden the waves of womanhood and motherhood together. And while they’ve lived parallel lives when it comes to navigating motherhood and career, over the years, they’ve regularly found themselves coming back to the same conclusion: that it’s exhausting to try and be it all. To have it all. To be a superwoman, whatever that means.And so they brought their unique minds and journeys together – through Not Super. Woman – a

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42:55

Secret Santa at work? It's a hard no | Witching Hour

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2024/12/16

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.Today on the show:Loz went to HK and for the first time, she left her kids with a babysitter instead of family. So, how did it go and how did she prepare? Plus, from the Washington Post: Please stop with party dress codes. Your friends have bills to pay,And lastly, Christmas is just eight days away, so how are we all feeling?---This episode is brought

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7:17

Why feeling like you're failing in motherhood and...

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2024/12/11

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz is tackling a big one: why feeling like you’re failing in motherhood and career might actually be a sign you’re on the right track. She’ll unpack why these feelings are so common, what they might mean about your growth, and how to reframe the guilt and self-doubt into confidence and clarity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re dropping the ball, this one’s for you!---Shop the

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61:10

The 'otherness' of being a woman in a male dominated...

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2024/12/10

When I recently put a call out to interview mums working in more corporate fields, Bec O'Brien's email caught my attention. Her subject line read: 'corporate mum who loves to yap' and instantly I knew that we'd get along.This story is full of so many fantastic twists and unique plot lines. There's embarking on the journey to freeze her eggs just six months before falling surprisingly pregnant. There's the younger boyfriend, and the fact that she broke the news of the pregnancy to him in the bedroom

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