Shows / Work It Like A Mum
Work It Like A Mum
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…
Episodes
- Work It Like A Mum
Smart Money Moves: Financial Planning Tips Every Woman Needs
In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Olivia Shipstone, a Chartered Financial Planner and founder of OCS Financial Planning. Olivia shares her…
- Work It Like A Mum
Side Hustle Success: Big Dreams, Flexible Hours, Real Results
In this week’s episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, I’m joined by Jo Langley. She opens up about her experience of joining Utility Warehouse (UW) as a…
- Work It Like A Mum
The Anatomy of Leadership: What Thriving Leaders Do Differently
This week on the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, I’m joined by Maria Hvorostovsky — leadership coach, host of The Anatomy of a Leader, and one of Europe’s top…
- Work It Like A Mum
Midlife, Menopause & Saying Yes to Yourself
On this week's Work it Like a Mum Podcast episode, we’re joined by Emma Thomas, executive coach, consultant, and podcast host, who helps people unlock…
- Work It Like A Mum
The Silent Sacrifice: Why Mum Guilt Still Holds Us Back (and How to Break Free)
This week, we're joined by Carmen Powell, CEO of ISC Group — the global network advancing women in the insurance sector and beyond. With over 20 years’…
- Work It Like A Mum
BONUS EPIOSDE: CVs & Interview Prep- Stand Out and Get Hired
In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum podcast, our very own founder, Elizabeth Willits, goes solo to share 18+ years of recruitment know-how. She’ll walk…
- Work It Like A Mum
The Bold Mission to Empower 100,000 Women by 2035
In this inspiring episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, I’m joined by Anaïs Comot, career strategist and founder of Her Code. Anaïs shares her personal…
- Work It Like A Mum
Why Divorce Costs More Than You Think (Unless You Do This…)
In this week's Work it Like a Mum Podcast episode, we speak with Karen Arndt, an accomplished media, tech, and marketing leader turned legal tech disruptor…
- Work It Like A Mum
BONUS EPISODE: LinkedIn & Offline Networking: Unlock Hidden Opportunities
In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by brilliant career advancement coach Leanne Cooper to help you raise your profile, grow your…
- Work It Like A Mum
Start, Scale, Succeed: How to Grow a VA Business and Still Have a Life
In this episode, Sarah Rugg shares her journey from working mum to founder of a national VA business and how she's built a flexible, scalable company that…
- Work It Like A Mum
BONUS EPISODE: Building Confidence: Step Into Your Full Career Potential
In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by brilliant career confidence coach Nicola Semple, who brings together mindset work, practical…
- Work It Like A Mum
From Stuck to Skilled: Breaking into Tech After a Career Break
In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Artemis Cropper to talk about what it’s really like to leave a traditional career path and retrain in tech…
- Work It Like A Mum
BONUS EPISODE: Gaining Career Clarity: How to Define What You Really Want Next
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Say No and Still Be the Mum and Leader You Want to Be - Minus the Guilt!
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
BONUS EPISODE: Why More Women Should Consider Entrepreneurship (And How to Actually Do It)
This week, we’re going LIVE with an empowering, honest conversation that every woman considering entrepreneurship needs to hear. We chat with Rebecca Newnham…
- Work It Like A Mum
Life Well Lived, Career Well Chosen: What If It All Starts with Self-Awareness?
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Think a Part-Time Boss Can't Be a Greater Leader? Think Again
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Build a Flexible Career Around Your Kids Without Sacrificing Your Income
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
How To Make Your Career Pivot Work For You
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
When Motherhood Changes Everything: Finding Purpose Again
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
A Breast Cancer Survival Story: Finding Your New Self
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Motherhood, Career & Identity: How to Thrive Without Burning Out
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Gifty Enright — global workplace wellbeing expert, diversity and leadership consultant, TEDx speaker, and…
- Work It Like A Mum
Career Feeling Stuck? Why It's OK to Start Again (And How!)
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
From Invisible to In-Demand: How to Build a Career-Changing Network
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Grief, Growth, and Finding Purpose: A Funeral Celebrant's Story
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
No Plan, No Problem: How to Switch Careers and Still Succeed
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Freelancer to Founder: Growing a Team, Without Losing Yourself
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Leaving It All Behind: One Woman’s Move to the Middle East
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Surviving Menopause in the Workplace: What Every Woman Should Know
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Ditching the 9–5: How One Mum Built a Flexible Finance Career
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Empowering Mums: Balancing Motherhood and Career Ambition
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
Breaking the Silence: Empowering Fertility Conversations in the Workplace
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…
- Work It Like A Mum
How Outsourcing & Flexible Work Is The Secret To Preventing Burnout
Welcome to this week’s episode of Working It Like a Mum! Today, we’re chatting with Rebecca Newnham from Get Ahead about outsourcing and flexible work. If…
- Work It Like A Mum
Discover Munich RE: Who They Are, What They Do and Life Inside.
Bonus Episode: LinkedIn Live with Munich Re! Don’t miss the chance to hear from Lauren Tyrer and Sasha McNuff (P2P), members of the Talent Acquisition team at…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Thrive as a Working Mum
How do you balance a high-powered career with family life? On this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we chat with Georgina Wicken, Chief People Officer at…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Balance Your Career With Motherhood
In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re delighted to chat with Emily Russell, Internal Recruitment Partner at Saint-Gobain. Emily, who specialises in…
- Work It Like A Mum
The Future of Flexible Childcare
In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re joined by Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a childcare service designed to provide flexible, reliable options…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Grow and Scale a Business Successfully
In this week's Work It Like a Mum episode, we sit down with Clare Findlay, the co-founder of Purple, a lead generation company serving clients in the tech…
- Work It Like A Mum
Mastering Job Offers & Salary Negotiation
Welcome to the last episode of our January solo series on the Work It Like a Mum podcast! In this final solo episode, we’re diving into job offers—how to…
- Work It Like A Mum
Top Tips to Master Job Interviews
Welcome to the fourth episode of our January solo series on the Work It Like a Mum podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing essential tips for acing your job…
- Work It Like A Mum
Master LinkedIn for Career Success in 2025
This week, we're back with the third episode in our January solo series with founder Elizabeth Willetts, guiding you to the career and life you've always…
- Work It Like A Mum
Transform Your Career With Expert CV Advice
This week, we're back with the second episode in our January solo series with founder Elizabeth Willetts, guiding you to the career and life you've always…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Master Career Clarity and Navigate Change
Welcome to this week's Work It Like a Mum podcast episode! This month, we're bringing you a series of solo episodes with our Host, Elizabeth Willetts, founder…
- Work It Like A Mum
Launching a New Career - Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Something New!
It’s never too late to launch a new career! Are you curious about the world of Salesforce and what it truly means to be a Salesforce Administrator? Is a career…
- Work It Like A Mum
Why Emotional Intelligence is a Must-Have Leadership Skill
In this week’s episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Roz Hobley, a high-performance coach at Giant London, a leadership consultancy specialising in…
- Work It Like A Mum
Discover How to Manage Stress Through Diet And Lifestyle
In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Wilma MacDonald, a nutrition therapist who shares her expertise and tips on 'how to manage stress through diet…
- Work It Like A Mum
Workplace Discrimination: How Mothers Can Fight Back for Justice
In this week's episode of Work It Like a Mum, we sit down with Nicola Hinds, a mother who found herself facing unexpected discrimination upon her return from…
- Work It Like A Mum
Why Slowing Down Is the Key to Achieving More Success
In this week's Work It Like a Mum episode, Camilia Berrada, an executive coach and transformational leader, joins us. Camilia shares her journey of slowing…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Use the Power of LinkedIn to Advance Your Career
In this week's episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we chat with career advancement coach Leanne Cooper about how to use LinkedIn to boost your career…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Bounce Back After Job Loss
In this week's episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we chat with the incredible Eleanor Tweddell, founder of *Another Door*, a platform dedicated to…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Take Back Your Time and Beat Burnout
In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Vikki Yaffe, founder of the Time Hackers program. Vicky shares her journey from overworked tech founder to…
- Work It Like A Mum
Discover the Secrets to Growing a Successful Business with Purpose and Balance
In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to chat with Safia Rana-Jaswal, business growth strategist and founder of The Mum Hub- a thriving community that empowers…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Network Like a Pro to Completely Change Careers
In this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we welcome Warren Leigh, an in-house recruiter at Electric Square, a renowned games company. Today's conversation is…
- Work It Like A Mum
From Recruitment to Reinvention: Thriving Through Career Pivots and Life Changes
In this exciting Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Lucinda Reader, founder of Ravelo HR, about her unique journey through recruitment, career…
- Work It Like A Mum
Crafting Your Path: Balancing Career Ambition with Family Love
In this inspiring episode, we chat with career coach Denise Matthews, who shares her remarkable journey through multiple retirements and her passion for…
- Work It Like A Mum
From Stigma to Strength: Empowering Women to Thrive in Their 40s and Beyond
Have you ever wondered how to embrace the changes of menopause while finding joy and empowerment in this new chapter of life? Or sought advice on how to boost…
- Work It Like A Mum
How to Reclaim Confidence in Your Career After Becoming a Parent
Have you ever felt unsure of how to regain control of your career while juggling the demands of family life? Or wondered how to boost your confidence in the…
- Work It Like A Mum
Redefine Success: Embrace Authenticity and Leadership with Jen Smollet
Ever feel like you’re living by someone else’s definition of success? Struggling to align who you genuinely are with society’s expectations? In this episode of…
- Work It Like A Mum
Regaining Confidence: Getting Your Pink Back After Motherhood
Have you ever felt lost or unsure about how to regain your confidence after a significant life change, like maternity leave or a health challenge? If you're an…
- Work It Like A Mum
Life After Kids: How to Upskill and Relaunch Your Career
Are you considering a career shift or want to return to the workforce after a break? Are you wondering how you can balance a rewarding career with family life?…