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.

Feeling torn between your career dreams and family life?

Meet Kendra, a mom of four who transformed her own work-life struggle into a movement. After facing an unsupportive manager who made her choose between motherhood and career, she took control of her destiny.

Now she leads Beyond the 9th (800+ members) and The Hera Guild, creating the support system she wished she had.

In this candid conversation, discover:

• How to build your personal brand on LinkedIn while embracing (not hiding) your motherhood journey
• Practical strategies to overcome mom guilt and create realistic work-life boundaries
• Time-efficient marketing techniques that work around school runs and bedtime routines
• Ways to leverage your mom experience as a unique professional strength
• The power of finding your tribe of ambitious mothers who get it

Perfect for: Career-driven moms tired of choosing between professional growth and present parenting, and those ready to rewrite the rules of success on their own terms.

When banking's inflexible hours led to being sidelined after requesting part-time work, Lisa Gillbe transformed her career setback into a thriving styling consultancy.

Now advising CEOs while raising two teenage sons, she shares her 15-year journey from corporate life to creative entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How motherhood sparked a complete career transformation

• Building a flexible business that works around family

• Practical styling solutions for busy mothers

• Investment pieces worth splurging on vs. smart savings

• Rediscovering confidence through personal style

• Tips for creating a versatile working wardrobe

• Managing teenage children while growing a global brand

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, feeling lost in your style, or seeking balance between professional image and motherhood, Lisa offers actionable advice from someone who's successfully navigated this transformation.

Join us for honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and rediscovering yourself through style.

With 2025 just days away, we're dropping an episode that could change how you view your potential. Lauren Currie OBE - founder of UPFRONT, former chairperson of Pregnant Then Screwed, and named by Elle Magazine as a 'woman changing the world' - shares insights that stopped us in our tracks.

Why are women getting feedback on their personality while men are judged on skills? What's the story behind Lauren's tall poppy tattoo? And how is she transforming confidence for thousands of women across 50 countries?

We dive into research that reveals uncomfortable truths about workplace dynamics and unpack Lauren's philosophy of "turning on the lights in every room you enter."

As she puts it: "Work isn't everything - but ambition doesn't need to be diminished." 💪

Start your 2025 with clarity, purpose, and practical wisdom from a leader who's championing real change for women worldwide.