Marketing, Motherhood, and Making It Work: Redefining Success as a Working Parent
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Release Date: 10/18/2024
The Mental Load Is Breaking Us - Here’s How We Fix It - interview with Kate Mangino
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the invisible weight of running both your home and your career, you’re not alone. The mental load - the relentless planning, remembering, and anticipating that keeps family life moving - falls disproportionately on women, and it’s leaving many of us exhausted, resentful, and stretched too thin. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kate Mangino, gender expert and author of Equal Partners, to uncover the truth about the mental load: what it really is, why it matters, and how we can begin to share it more equally at home. This isn’t...
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Back-to-School: Easing the Transition for Working Parents & the Line Managers Who Support Them
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The school gates are calling and for working parents, that means more than buying new shoes. In this episode, I share practical, research-backed strategies to ease the back-to-school juggle, plus a powerful guide for line managers on how to support parents in their teams without losing productivity. Whether you’re navigating uniforms and lunchboxes or leading a team through this transition, you’ll walk away with tips you can use today to make September smoother, saner, and stronger. More details: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s take the conversation...
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A Seat at Their Table: My Guest Episode on The Evolving Leader
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In this special episode, I join Jean Gomes and Scott Allender on The Evolving Leader podcast - an acclaimed show known for deep, thought-provoking conversations with global leadership experts. We explore my journey from burnout to balance, and what it truly means to thrive as a leader, mother, and woman. A powerful conversation on mindset, wellbeing, and redefining success - without the sacrifice. More details: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s take the conversation further. - designed to support you in leading with confidence and living with...
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Sanity-Saving Summer: The Leadership Toolkit Every Working Parent Needs
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This summer, leadership at home matters more than ever. In this episode,I share the real strategies keeping working parents afloat during the school holidays - not magic fixes, but practical systems that act as your sanity-saving scaffold. Discover my top 5 family SOPs (including 3 free resources you can use right now) and learn why true leadership is about supporting yourself as much as your family. Download your free toolkit at and take the pressure off this summer.
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Ask This Book a Question: How to Outsmart Decision Fatigue with Vicki Tan
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Mind feeling full? The mental load and decision fatigue are real and they’re exhausting. In this episode, I’m joined by Vicki Tan, Pinterest’s Design Lead and author of Ask This Book a Question, to explore why our brains get overwhelmed and how to find clarity in the chaos. We dive into the surprising power of cognitive biases, how to work with your brain (not against it), and why asking better questions can shift everything. If your head’s spinning and your to-do list won’t quit, this conversation is the pause you’ve been craving. Whether you’re contemplating a career change,...
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The Quiet Power of Marginal Gains: How Tiny Changes Can Transform Your Life
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What if your next breakthrough didn’t need to be big? In this episode, I explore how tiny 1% shifts- known as marginal gains- can lead to extraordinary results. You’ll hear insights from elite sport and leadership psychology, and I share how these small changes have reshaped my own life and work. Because long-term success? It often starts with something small. If you’re a high-achieving woman craving a more sustainable way to grow, this one’s for you. 🔗 More details: Connect on LinkedIn: Follow on Instagram: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s...
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From Boardroom to Babies and Back Again: The Hidden Cost of Unsupported Returns to Work
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Returning to work after having a baby is one of the most emotionally charged transitions a woman can face, and it’s one that too often goes unsupported. In this powerful episode, I am joined by business psychologist and founder of & Culture Consulting, Clare Radford, to explore the findings from her groundbreaking report, How to Support Returning Parents: From Boardroom to Babies and Back Again. With insights drawn from nearly 400 personal stories, Clare shines a light on the unseen struggles faced by women returning from maternity leave, and what businesses must do to keep their top...
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What if your wardrobe worked as hard as you do? Style that keeps up with your ambition
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What if your wardrobe could support you as powerfully as you support everyone else? For many high-achieving women, getting dressed each day isn't just about choosing clothes - it's about navigating identity, confidence, and leadership. From the school run to boardroom meetings to parents' evening, your wardrobe needs to carry you through every role you play… and help you feel like yourself in the process. In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Helen Reynolds an expert image consultant who helps women create wardrobes that are easy, flattering, and aligned with who they are now. ...
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The 5 Hidden Forces Shaping Your Life And How to Take Back Control
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Have you ever felt like you’re running on autopilot - pushing yourself too hard, saying yes when you mean no, or rushing through life without a moment to breathe? You’re not alone. Hidden beneath the surface are five powerful psychological forces shaping your thoughts, actions, and stress levels - often without you even realising. In this episode, we uncover these unconscious ‘drivers’ and, more importantly, how you can take back control. If you’re ready to break free from old patterns and rewrite the rules on your own terms, this one’s for you! You can listen to the...
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Uncovering the Patterns That Shape Your Emotional Intelligence with Scott Allender
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Emotional intelligence is often hailed as the secret to thriving in leadership, relationships, and life, but truly mastering it requires more than just surface-level understanding. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Scott Allender, emotional intelligence coach, Enneagram expert, and author of The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence. Together, we explore how the Enneagram, a profound personality framework, can help you develop radical self-awareness, emotional mastery, and more authentic connections both at work and at home. I also share my personal Enneagram journey and...
info_outlineIn this episode, I welcome Rachel Exton, a seasoned commercial leader and mum of two.
Rachel shares her journey from marketing for powerhouse brands like Dyson and Unilever to her current role as Vice President of Global Marketing for Pearson's English Language Learning division.
Together we discuss balancing a demanding career with family life, highlighting the importance of a strong support network.
Rachel shares her career path and shifts towards purpose-driven work, including how a career "step back" unexpectedly propelled her forward. Rachel offers practical strategies for tackling challenges unique to working parents and emphasises the importance of self-care.
We acknowledge that there's no perfect formula for work-life balance - it's about finding what works for you and your family.
Rachel's advice is straightforward, if a career is truly what you want, don't give up. The early years are challenging, but it does get easier.
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