DiscoverThe Baby Playbook#28 Can You Really Balance Work, Babies & Life? with Kelly Prior
#28 Can You Really Balance Work, Babies & Life? with Kelly Prior

#28 Can You Really Balance Work, Babies & Life? with Kelly Prior

Update: 2025-08-11
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In this empowering episode of The Baby Playbook, we’re joined by Kelly Prior, founder of CAKE — the platform that’s helping parents and employers find flexible, family-friendly work opportunities. Kelly shares her expert insights on how to navigate the often overwhelming transition back to work after having a baby.

We dive deep into:
👶 Navigating maternity leave and preparing for your return
🧘‍♀️ Building a realistic work-life balance with young kids
💬 How to approach your employer about flexible working arrangements
💔 Coping with the emotional weight of mum guilt

Whether you’re preparing to head back to work, considering a career shift, or simply trying to stay afloat in the chaos of parenting and productivity, this episode is filled with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.

LINKS:

Keep up to date with Kelly here: https://www.instagram.com/kellyprior__tm

Check out CAKE here: https://www.thecake.com.au 

Not So Mumsy by Marcia Leone can be found here: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/heynikolinak/list/3T762RPXBU5ZG?ref_=aipsflist

My Mummy Loves Fudge (the best gift for yourself or a new mum friend!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en

#TheBabyPlaybook #WorkingParents #MumGuilt #MaternityLeave #ParentingPodcast #WorkLifeBalance #FlexibleWorking #ReturnToWork #MotherhoodUnfiltered #CAKECommunity #ParentSupport #ModernParenting #CareerAfterKids

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#28 Can You Really Balance Work, Babies & Life? with Kelly Prior

#28 Can You Really Balance Work, Babies & Life? with Kelly Prior

Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh