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 shape your professional journey. Since our coaching sessions last year, Kate has taken bold steps to secure her role at idverde — a journey filled with valuable lessons and personal growth. Together, we explore: How coaching can open new doors in your career.Nav...
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 out of university to creating the Bond, UPFRONT'S flagship program that transforms women’s confidence and leadership potential. We explore: The real meaning of confidence and why society often penalises women for showing it.How internalised misogyny and societal messagi...
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 everyone!) can take control of their money to achieve financial freedom. What We Cover: Olivia’s journey from big banks to running her own financial planning businessCommon financial mistakes and why starting early mattersHow to set meaningful financial and life g...
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 business. Jo talks about the reality of starting something new, from hitting her Fast Start bonus in her first month to juggling priorities as a mum, and how UW has given her an extra income stream, peace of mind, and new opportunities. We also chat about the ...
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 leaders (including the first CEO of JW Anderson), Maria knows what makes leaders thrive and where founders stumble. She shares her journey from a family of musicians in Russia to running her own business, launching a podcast, and building a leadership ecosystem. We dive into rei...
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 made redundant in 2022. Instead of returning to corporate life, she reinvented herself. Now she coaches clients, runs her own podcast, and leads Managing the Menopause, helping employers create menopause-supportive workplaces. We discuss the messy middl...
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 top and bring others with you. We talk candidly about the “silent sacrifice” so many women make, why guilt still shadows working mums in 2025, and how to rewrite the script so your career and wellbeing thrive side-by-side. Carmen also lifts the lid on the exci...
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 opportunities come to you, and ace interviews with confidence, keeping your career momentum strong, even in the quieter months. Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and assess your career ...
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 finding her calling in coaching. Her mission? To empower 100,000 women by 2035 to build careers they’re truly passionate about. We talk about the importance of aligning your work with your values, navigating big transitions (like motherhood or moving abroad), and how Anaïs is building c...
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 couples in England and Wales get clear, judge-led insight into how their finances would be split in a divorce, without going to court or paying extortionate legal fees. With a career that’s taken her from Amsterdam to Tokyo, New York to Berlin, and now back to York...
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 groundwork for a future move. Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and assess your career progress. This is the third session of our Momentum Masterclass Series, a six-week p...
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 grow a business, including stepping into a CEO role, letting go of perfectionism, and trusting others to carry the baton (even if they don’t do things exactly your way). Sarah also offers practical advice for anyone interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant, ...
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 in your career. Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and assess your career progress. This is the second session of our Momentum Masterclass Series, a six-week programme designed t...
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 uncertainty of a career break, why she chose Salesforce, and how Supermums gave her the structure, support, and skills to make a bold career change. What We Cover: Why Artemis walked away from her corporate role at AccentureWhat it felt like to t...
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 break is around the corner and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and check in with where you are in your career. This is the first session of our Momentum Masterclass Series, a six-week programme designed to help you keep car...
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 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership. We dive into the unfiltered realities of being a working mum. From setting boundaries and saying no (without guilt) to resisting pressure from others and making intentional choices that al...
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 business can unlock freedom, confidence, and financial independence, without burning out or losing yourself. With 15 years of business experience and a nationwide team behind her, Rebecca brings a wealth of wisdom and warmth to this episode. 💬 What We Cover: ✨ Why entrepreneurship is lif...
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 reasons so many women feel stuck in their careers—and why the answer isn’t always a new job. 💡 We talk about: Why updating your CV is the last thing you should doHow to get crystal clear on what lights you up (and what doesn’t)The power of designing your career around your life, not t...
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 sector. She also works part-time in a senior, global role, which you don't hear about daily. Donna shares her personal journey, her views on flexibility in leadership, and how Zurich is leading the charge on inclusive hiring practices. What We Cover: Donna’s car...
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 journey is full of grit, growth, and grace from navigating early motherhood and relationship breakdowns to finally finding a work-life balance that fits her and her family. Whether you’re craving more flexibility, thinking about earning extra income, or love a story of persever...