
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 do their homework, this is the show for you.Work It Like A Mum is a new podcast giving you a weekly dose of inspiration, confidence, and step-by-step tips (plus lots of comradery) to help you flourish in your career after kids. Hosted by the Founder of Investing in Women, Elizabeth Willetts, we chat with remarkable women redefining our working world. They'll share their secrets on how they've achieved extraordinary things after children, set boundaries and balance, challenges they've faced (and how they've overcome them) to define their own versions of success. Every episode is brimming with ideas, tools, hints and tips you can put straight into practice so you, too, can have a career you adore. We cover it all - with raw honesty and a few laughs to ensure you are seen, heard, promoted and hired - whilst keeping your sanity at home! Listen now to get all the inspiration you need to Work It Like A Mum.
Episodes
170 episodes
Courage Over Confidence: How to Speak Up and Step Into the Career You Want
In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, I chat with the inspiring Jennifer Spurr, an ICF-accredited career and leadership coach who helps women in leadership accelerate their careers and amplify their impact. With nearly 20 ...
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Episode 162
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35:18

BONUS EPISODE: From Employee to Entrepreneur: Real Talk on Making the Leap
We went live with Rebecca Newenham — founder of Get Ahead, franchise consultant, mentor, and passionate advocate for flexible working — to talk honestly about what it really takes to make the leap from employee to entrepreneur.<...
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Episode 161
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29:20

Turning Heartbreak Into Hope: A Mother’s Mission After Loss
In this moving episode of Work It Like a Mum, I speak with Beth Baldwin — empowerment coach, leadership trainer, and founder of The Fabulous Facilitator. Beth shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 13-year-old son, Peter...
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Episode 160
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40:45

The Power of Change (And How Coaching Creates New Possibilities)
On this weeks' episode of The Work It Like a Mum Podcast, we sit down with Kate Rippon, Corporate Affairs Director at idverde. Kate joins me for an open conversation about career transitions, authentic leadership, and how coaching can ...
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Episode 159
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33:24

Why Women’s Confidence Matters (and How to Build It)
In this week’s episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by Lauren Currie, founder of UPFRONT, a pioneering platform on a mission to upskill 10 million women. Lauren shares her journey from starting her first business straight o...
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Episode 158
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47:51

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 expert insights on financial planning, saving, investing, and how mums (and ev...
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Episode 157
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41:36

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 partner and how she’s built it alongside family life and her existing marketing busines...
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Episode 156
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30:44

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 executive search consultants. With 20+ years of placing senior l...
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Episode 155
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50:37

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 potential and navigate big life transitions. After 30 years in academic publishing, Emma was ...
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Episode 154
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39:26

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’ experience across industries and continents, Carmen knows what it takes to reach the ...
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Episode 153
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39:28

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 you through how to write a CV that opens doors, master LinkedIn so opportun...
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Episode 152
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45:33

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 journey from burnout in the corporate world to fin...
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Episode 151
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31:35

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. Karen co-founded WhatWouldAJudgeSay.com, a groundbreaking platform helping cou...
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Episode 150
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44:40

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 influence, and unlock opportunities—whether you’re ready for a new challenge or laying the gro...
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Episode 149
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54:56

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 empowers other women to do the same.She discusses the mindset shifts required to g...
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Episode 148
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31:09

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 exercises, and deep real-world insight to help you take bolder steps forward...
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Episode 147
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50:49

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 with Salesforce and the Supermums programme.We chat about how she overcame the...
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Episode 146
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17:24

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 hunting, thinking about a pivot, or simply feeling stuck.Summer br...
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Episode 145
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43:49

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, trailblazing marketer, mentor, black belt in martial arts, and author of 7 Se...
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Episode 144
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49:11

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, founder of Get Ahead, about how building your own busine...
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Episode 143
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31:36

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 before jumping into job boards.We dive into the real r...
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Episode 142
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44:16

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 15 years of experience delivering strategic change in the financial services se...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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26:47

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 building a thriving career with Utility Warehouse (UW).Sam’s journ...
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Episode 140
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1:06:46

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 shares her career journey from retail to HR, how she found her calling in people and c...
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Episode 139
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31:24

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 business after having children.After leaving a successful role a...
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Episode 138
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31:15
