In this episode, Sophie Milliken MBE shares her journey from corporate recruitment to entrepreneurial success while navigating single parenthood.

She gets real about leaving job security, building multiple businesses, and creating success without compromise.

Perfect for ambitious mothers seeking honest insights on career pivots, work-life integration, and overcoming challenges with limited support.

Sophie offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for women ready to redefine success while balancing family responsibilities.

Join Tiffany and Alex (just the two of us this episode!) as we celebrate reaching 1,000 LinkedIn followers, our sons turning 4, and our 55th episode.

Almost a year into our podcasting journey while balancing full-time jobs and motherhood, we reflect on the juggle.

Our passion for supporting ambitious mothers drives us to make time for meaningful conversations. We share insights from Gina Miller, discuss influential books, and reveal lessons learned about growing a platform alongside busy lives.

Perfect for ambitious mothers looking for honest conversations about balancing career, passion projects, and family.

In this episode, Tiffany and Alex chat with Grace Carter, who transformed from a self-doubting young woman to a successful entrepreneur and mother.

Her journey proves that your biggest challenges can become your greatest business advantages.

You'll discover:

• The unfiltered reality of building a business while raising children
• How to leverage motherhood skills in business leadership
• Practical strategies for building an authentic personal brand that resonates
• Why having the right support system is your biggest ROI in business
• The power of vulnerability in leadership and how it trumps the highlight reel
• How to pass meaningful values to the next generation while building your empire

Perfect for ambitious mothers who want to build successful businesses without sacrificing their authenticity or family values.

Grace shares the raw truth about entrepreneurship, proving that with the right mindset, even your darkest moments can become fertile ground for growth.

In this episode Alex and Tiffany, chat with Christy Lowry (R-PLC), who transformed her 15-year marketing career and personal struggles with postpartum depression into a mission helping other parents thrive through The Parents' Table.

For ambitious mothers juggling career ambitions with family life, this episode offers:

• Practical communication techniques that take just 15 minutes a day
• Strategies for managing mental health while maintaining professional growth
• Real talk about the isolation of motherhood and how to overcome it
• Actionable relationship practices that support career ambition
• Honest discussion about grief, guilt, and growth in the motherhood journey

Join us for this raw, honest conversation about transforming parenthood's biggest challenges into purposeful action.

Ever wondered if you could build a tech company without sacrificing family time? This week's episode will change how you think about the "having it all" narrative.

Meet Dr. Ashley Blackington - OT turned tech founder, mother of four, and champion of the "AND/BOTH" philosophy. She's not here to tell you another glossy success story. Instead, she shares the raw truth about how bootstrapping her caregiving platform Dovetail® actually enabled her to grow a business at a pace that worked for her family.

Why this episode is a must-listen:

• Discover how Ashley turned her healthcare expertise into a tech solution while raising four kids
• Learn practical strategies for growing a business on your own terms (not Silicon Valley's)
• Get real talk about why sometimes slower growth is smarter growth
• Understand how her clinical background as an OT gave her unique insights into building better tech solutions
• Hear honest conversations about maintaining your identity while being both founder and mother

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, building a business while raising kids, or simply seeking inspiration from a mom who's rewriting the rules, Ashley's journey from clinician to CEO offers a refreshingly honest roadmap for ambitious mothers.

This isn't just another "how I built this" story - it's a masterclass in building something meaningful without sacrificing what matters most.

Struggling to find role models who understand the unique challenges of being an ambitious mother of color?

Meet Steph Edusei , an extraordinary leader who's breaking barriers across healthcare, business, and community service. As CEO of the region's largest hospice and Chamber of Commerce Director, she's redefining what's possible for mothers in leadership.

In this powerful episode, discover how she: •Navigated returning to full-time work with an 11-month-old, •Rose to CEO while managing imposter syndrome and cultural expectations •Built a multi-faceted career across healthcare leadership, dance teaching, and community service •Challenged perspectives in predominantly white spaces while staying true to her Ghanaian heritage •Created the Black All Year podcast to drive year-round conversations about diversity

Essential listening for mothers of color fighting for recognition in leadership roles, anyone balancing cultural identity with career ambitions, and leaders committed to creating lasting change in their communities.

This week we sit down with Gina Miller who shares her journey from advocating for her special needs daughter to becoming Britain's leading constitutional challenger and financial reform advocate. Her story powerfully demonstrates how motherhood can be a catalyst for transformative change rather than a limitation.

Key highlights:

•Miller shares how she balanced landmark Supreme Court cases with school runs and family life, offering practical insights for ambitious mothers juggling high-stakes careers with parenting responsibilities •As a survivor of economic abuse turned financial advocate, she discusses founding SCM Direct and MoneyShe.com, providing valuable perspective for mothers seeking both financial independence and career impact •The conversation tackles real challenges faced by activist mothers, from managing public scrutiny while protecting your children to finding your voice in male-dominated spaces

For ambitious mothers questioning whether they can create meaningful change while raising their families, Miller's message is clear: transformative activism often begins with addressing issues that affect your own family. Her story proves that motherhood and ambition aren't mutually exclusive – they can be powerful companions in creating change.

Join us for a special end-of-year solo chat where we reflect on the lessons and conversations that transformed our approach to motherhood and ambition in 2024.

From learning to own our dreams unapologetically to exploring why one of us thrives on New Year's resolutions while the other finds power in intention-setting, this episode is packed with real talk about growth, clarity, and charting your own path.

We're sharing:

• The game-changing power of starting before you feel ready
• How conversations with remarkable women shifted our perspectives on what's possible
• Our contrasting but equally effective approaches to goal-setting (and why both work!)
• The unexpected wisdom that emerged from our honest conversations about ambition
• Practical strategies we're taking into 2025 for more clarity and purpose
• The journey of stepping fully into our light and owning our aspirations

Whether you're a resolution enthusiast or prefer to flow with intention, this episode will help you step into 2025 with renewed confidence and a clearer vision for combining motherhood with your biggest dreams.

Join us for an honest conversation that will leave you feeling seen, energized, and ready to claim your ambitions.