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The statistics don't like on gender equality, especially in male dominated industries such as mining, construction and transport. Change is happening and it is great to see the improvements, but it can still be challenging for women navigating male-dominated industries. 

In this episode, I speak with coach, facilitator, podcast host, and mother of 3 boys, Rebecca Bangura who shares strategies for maintaining career momentum, building supportive networks, and advocating for systemic changes within organizations. Rebecca and I also share our personal experiences of being the only females in meetings and being conscious of what we wore that day (hint - no skirts!). She shared her tips on the importance of career planning (think big), the value of loose connections, and the role of male allies in fostering inclusive workplaces. 

This conversation will help you navigate and succeed as a woman in a male-dominated industry. 

 

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Connect with Rebecca via LinkedIn or her website rebeccabangura.com

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This week I speak with Megan Dalla-Camina, a single mother, author, and CEO of Women Rising.

Megan shares her career journey, from her early dreams in performing arts to becoming a corporate executive and starting her company after experiencing extreme burnout.

We discuss the challenges of balancing career and motherhood, including burnout and societal expectations. Megan emphasizes the importance of clarity, self-care, and understanding one's inner critic, providing practical advice and insights from her latest book, 'Women Rising.'

This episode is a must-listen for working mothers seeking to thrive both personally and professionally.

Today you'll hear: 

* Meet Megan: A Journey from Arts to Corporate

* Burnout and the Path to Recovery

* The Science and Spirit of Thriving

* The Motherhood Paradox

* Male Allies and Gender Norms 

* Untangling the Knots of Women's Progress

* Overcoming the Inner Critic 

* Advice for Women to Thrive 

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Connect with Megan via LinkedIn or her website womenrisingco.com

Check out Megan's latest book megandallacamina.com/womenrisingbook

Follow Working Mumma on Instagram @workingmummacommuity for regular inspiration and tips on working mum life or connect with Carina on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/carina-obrien. 

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Returning to work after maternity leave can be both exciting and daunting. It is important to acknowledge that your return to work will be a transition over several months. Preparing for this transition mentally, emotionally, and physically over some time helps set yourself up for success. 

In this episode, I explore practical tips and insights to help you navigate this significant change with confidence and ease, to help you transition from parental leave back to work as smoothly as possible.

From managing mum guilt to defining your "why," and communicating effectively with your employer, we cover all the essential aspects of preparing for your return to work.

 

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This episode is packed with so many gems of gold and inspiration to help you, Mumma on the topic of self-care. It is a must-listen what with Lisa Kroesche Boyce, founder of The She Rebellion and she empowers women to reclaim their power with confidence and calm.

Lisa and I talk about the important topic of self-care and how as busy working mums we can take control of the actions, feelings, and purpose that drive self-care to enable you to nurture, honour and grow in yourself. As Lisa reminds us, we were a person before we became a mum and you deserve to find that person again.

Self-care doesn't need to be something that you practice for months apart. Lisa shares strategies on how to build little self-care practices into your daily routine to help you Mumma.

Tune in to hear:

* Discussion on "what is self-care"

* Lisa lifting the veil on self-care

* Why you can't give to people if you can't give to yourself

* Strategies to look inward rather than outward for self-care practice

* How to allow yourself to see what lights you up to determine what self-care strategies work for you

* Why knowledge is power

* Why women should value themselves more

* And so much more

Remember that self-care is caring for yourself - you can't pour from an empty cup.

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Lisa has also just release a book 'When I look up at my Mum I see' - A female empowerment children's picture book created to encourage open conversations with our children about who their mother is when standing in her true power as a woman. To order https://www.thesherebellion.com/book

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The age-old question "what's for dinner?" is something that haunts every parent. In this episode, I share with you a simple but effective framework to help you meal plan a month in advance in under 30 minutes.

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This week marks a big milestone for me & that is that it's my first week of maternity leave. It's my second maternity leave & I have to say I've approached it differently from my first leave and had 2 very different experiences. Whilst things are fresh and before I have baby number 2, I wanted to share with you tips to help you prepare for parental leave with confidence.

Looking for ways on how you can build your personal brand to have your dream career. Have you recently returned from maternity leave and looking to position yourself for future opportunities. Or wanting tips and advice on how you can develop your career. This episode with Sarah Makris will provide you with tips and advice on how you can do just this. Sarah helps senior executives elevate their professional brand, be recognised and valued in their industry, and attract their dream role. Throughout this podcast she helps you do just this.

During this episode we cover:

* How Sarah designed a career & business that fit around her family * Why you should set goals at the start of the year that aren't too easy but may put you out of your comfort zone * How to set career goals that you may not achieve in the next year, but taking steps to achieve in the next few years * Talk about staying relevant and employable whilst having a family * Why you should be always taking steps to build your personal brand and identity - even when you are on maternity leave * Tips and tricks on how to use LinkedIn to develop your personal brand and value * Suggestions on how to position yourself for part-time work * Discuss Sarah's actionable framework on how to build your personal brand

As Sarah mentions during the podcast - if you have built your brand, you can have whatever career you want. Connect with Sarah Makris on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/ or Instagram @sarahmakrisaustralia. Continue the conversation and join the free Working Mumma Community on Facebook, connect with me on Instagram @workingmummacommunity or follow Working Mumma on LinkedIn.

In this episode I speak with Taryn Wrezounik - a sleep consultant, mum, wife & business owner. She is a huge believer in the power of turning inward and empowering yourself to be, do & have everything that you could dream of - as well as being a mum. I speak with Taryn about navigating the identity shift after becoming a mum. We talk about loosing your sense of self as a new mother and how we can regain our identities. Hear how you can take steps to regain your identity and define what parenting means to you. We also talk about mum guilt and how we can change our mindset and the stories we tell ourselves around this topic that impacts all mothers at some stage. Taryn shares strategies on how to overcome mum guilt. I like this quote from Taryn in the episode "There is nothing to stop us from following our dreams, only our own limiting beliefs and mindset " Connect with Taryn Wrezounik via Instagram at @themotherload_co. Continue the conversation and join the free Working Mumma Community on Facebook, connect with me on Instagram @workingmummacommunity or follow Working Mumma on LinkedIn.

This week I speak with Mim Dart who provides strategies on how to reduce the overwhelm of motherhood. Mim is a lifestyle coach who focuses on the overwhelm of motherhood. She explains that motherhood doesn't have to feel overwhelming and as mothers, we are allowed to have a positive experience of motherhood. We get so many mixed messages about motherhood, especially from social media, and this leads us to compare ourselves to others and increases the feelings of overwhelm and believe that we "should" be showing up in certain ways. These feelings can be debilitating, but as you will hear during the episode with Mim, they don't have to be. We discuss strategies you can use immediately to manage the overwhelm. A big part of this is about reflecting on what is important to you and your family and staying focused on this and blocking out all the external messages. Mim explains the season of motherhood can last >18 years and we don't deserve to spend this time feeling exhausted, burnt out, and unhappy. We deserve to live over a quarter of our lives happy and living our best lives possible. The good news, you can choose how you want to feel in motherhood and curate a life that aligns with this. It is ok to feel good during motherhood. We also talk about the importance of self-care and looking after ourselves as mothers. So much of the family's mood and culture comes from the parents, particularly the mothers. If you are feeling good Mumma, then it is likely that the rest of the family will feed off this energy. This shows the importance of filling your cup and the impact this has on those around you. Connect with Mim Dart via her website, Facebook or Instagram. Continue the conversation and join the free Working Mumma Community on Facebook, connect with me on Instagram @workingmummacommunity or follow Working Mumma on LinkedIn.

In this week's episode I speak with Melinda Chaponnel to learn about job sharing and how this has advanced her career. Mel has a corporates finance background in large corporates. She has experienced 2 successful job share arrangements, across 2 different companies and multiple roles. During this episode she shares her experiences, advice and tips for all topics relating to job sharing. You will quickly discover why Mel is an advocate for job sharing and why it should be more widely considered by organisations and not just for working mothers. Connect with Melinda via LinkedIn. Continue the conversation and join the free Working Mumma Community on Facebook, connect with me on Instagram @workingmummacommunity or follow Working Mumma on LinkedIn. Share your experiences as a mum managing the juggle in the annual Working Mumma Survey. Survey closes Tuesday 3 November.