Returnity

Gabriella (Gabby) Griffith is soon-to-be Mum of 2, freelance journalist, best-selling author and most famously: Co-Host of the brilliant podcast Big Fat Negative, created with Emma Haslett documenting the ups, downs and everything in between of trying to conceive.    Themes discussed: infertility, social attitudes to fertility, community, birth, journalism, back to work, 'one and done', being in the public eye, social media   Recorded in 2024

In our ChangeMakers series, Spring Back Guide's CEO Letty Gordon-Furse interviews leaders of exceptional organisations - all doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and close the gender gap, for good. On this episode, Letty met with Gether's Co-Founder Claire Waring. A Mum herself, Claire and her Co-Founder Elly Bartens created Gether - an AI powered family assistant designed to lift mental load. This AI-powered web app handles your emails, messages, events and tasks - and we at Spring Back Guide have no doubt that this will be a game changer for parents everywhere. Themes discussed: cultural parenting differences, global parenting approaches, Scandinavian culture, work life balance, femtech. Recorded in 2023.

Welcome to the third 'ChangeMakers' episode of Returnity, where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations, all doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident through innovation. Carifit's Head of Corporate Wellbeing, Zoe Johnston, takes us through a rough road to 2 babies: shaping her career from globetrotting with a corporate giant, all the way to ultimate flexibility with innovating startup.  She shares how her experiences have shaped her vision for companies to support their women's returnities better than ever.  Themes discussed: infertility, IVF, traumatic birth, miscarriage, prenatal anxiety, pandemic, flexibility. Recorded in 2023.

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Jessica Lawes, Co-Founder of the Mum Club and Mum 4.  Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Jessica Lawes.

Jessica (Jess) Lawes is Co-Founder of growing phenomenon: The Mum Club. Jess is a Mum of 4 (!), and is married to England Rugby Star Courtney. She founded this incredible franchise model after frustration with the 'traditional' babygroups where she wanted a community of like-minded women to relax, be themselves, have fun and support one another.   Themes discussed: entrepreneurship, young motherhood, twin births, 'solo' parenting, female friendships, community building   Recorded 2022. 

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Shakira Akabusi - a former Musical Theatre performer/Singer - who transformed her career after a significant setback to become an incredible pre- and post-natal trainer, Founder of Strong Like Mum method, and Mum herself of 4. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Shakira Akabusi.

Shakira Akabusi is a former Musical Theatre performer/Singer - who transformed her career after a significant setback to become an incredible pre- and post-natal trainer, Founder of Strong Like Mum method, and Mum herself of 4. This was one of my favourite episodes ever to record! Themes discussed: OCD, anxiety, birthing methods, therapy, entrepreneurship, doing what you love, getting through tough times, spirituality, feminism Recorded 2023. 

Welcome to the second 'ChangeMakers' episode of Returnity where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations - doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident through innovation. Careers After Babies Accreditation's Jessica Heagren talks all about how her organisation is on a mission to shake up how businesses shape their workplaces to provide family-friendly accreditation for forward-thinking workplaces. Having had a corporate world career, 4 kids and a few epiphanies after meeting SO many hugely qualified women who couldn't get back into an office... this is a woman on a mission.  Themes discussed: identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood of 4, mental health, women in business  Recorded in 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Jenny Plant, composer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, mum of 1 and cancer survivor. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Jenny Plant. Breast Cancer now: https://breastcancernow.org Mummys Star: https://www.mummysstar.org The Royal Marsden Charity: https://www.royalmarsden.org 

Jenny Plant is a Singer, Musician, Composer and Mum of 1. She join me on today's brand new episode of Returnity, almost a year to the day that she finished Chemotherapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer. In most back to work journeys, we deal with the huge identity shift that happens in our professional and personal lives that happens when becoming 'mum' - but she and I explored Jenny's reality: which was that she was told 3 weeks before she gave birth that she had a rare, aggressive breast cancer. Themes discussed: cancer diagnosis, treatment, loss, the power of music, equal parenting, mental health, life and how to live it Recorded 2023.  To donate:- Breast Cancer Now: https://breastcancernow.org Mummys Star: https://www.mummysstar.org The Royal Marsden Charity: https://www.royalmarsden.org 

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Lou Teasdale - Mum of 1, Hairstylist to the stars, Instagram sensation, entrepreneur and interior design extraordinaire. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Lou Teasdale.

Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. Lou Teasdale @louteasdale, Mum of 1, Hairstylist to One Direction, Olly Murs and SO many more joins me this week in a throwback episode. Because how do you parent your 4-month old on a tourbus? Themes discussed: co-parenting, work + identity, how (and when) to let your kids grow up, 'celebrity', entrepreneurship and completing the game First Published in 2021.

Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. Christine Armstrong, author of the best-selling book (MUST READ) "The Mother of All Jobs: how to have children and a career and stay sane(ish)" joins me this week in a throwback episode - recorded half way through my second pregnancy. Themes discussed: professional identity, keeping up with the Joneses, equality in marriage, societal expectations on women - and so much more. First Published in 2021.

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Christine Armstrong - journalist, published author of The Mother of All Jobs, workplace influencer and mum of 3. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Christine Armstrong.

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with MamaStillGotIt_ Louise Boyce, mum of 3, activist, blogger, comedian on Instagram, and model for over 20 years. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... MamaStillGotIt. 

Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. @MamaStillGotit_ , aka Louise Boyce, instagram sensation, model for over 20 years, brand ambassador, activist, blogger and quite honestly COMEDIAN joins me this week in a throwback episode - recorded just before I had my second baby!  Themes discussed: female identity, hypnobirthing, birth injuries, relationships, eating disorders, body image, mental health First Published in 2022.

Welcome to the newest episode of Returnity. Bubble Childcare's Sarah Hesz is kicking off the Changemakers series, where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident by innovating in the Returnity space. Themes discussed: professional identity, returnity as a concept, innovation, female retention, postnatal mental health, entrepreneurship Recorded in 2023

This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story features Mum of 2 Linnea Dunne. Linnea is a writer, journalist, podcaster and activist, whom I met while recording for her own podcast about women's health: Bits of Me. This is one of my most treasured episodes to date, and I'm so grateful to Linnea for sharing her story with me. Themes discussed: termination for medical reasons, baby loss, traumatic birth, postnatal care, activism, human rights, Ireland, Sweden and feminism. You can find her website and writing here: https://www.linneadunne.com Recorded in 2022.

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Linnea Dunne - Swedish native/Irish dwelling, journalist, published author, activist and mum of 2. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Linnea Dunne.  You can find out more about Linnea here: https://www.linneadunne.com

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Busy Toddler instagram sensation Susie Allison. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Busy Toddler.