Five Hour Club Podcast

Feb 27 2025 20 ep. 36 mins 3

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For parents returning to work after children. Amy Grilli and Emma Harvey discuss how they, and other parents, navigate life between school runs.

Join the revolution at www.fivehourclub.com and @fivehourclub on Instagram to help us shape the Five Hour Workday.

Because working 9-5 doesn't work for parents.

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I'm Sophie, I felt the Motherhood Penalty, and now I'm fixing the future of work for women

Feb 27 2025 50 mins

Sophie, mum of two, was a high achiever in recruitment before having children, when she felt then impact of the Motherhood Penalty when returning to work. She has since founded two businesses: MotherBoard - which help women showcase their skills in tech and Hey Flow highlights the importance women's reproductive health in the workplace. This is a story of grit, belonging and entrep

Club Chat: Relationships

Feb 13 2025 43 mins

Emma and Amy chat about what relationships look like after children: the highs, the lows and what we can do about them if they start to take a back seat. We share our experiences as well as plenty of yours, so hopefully you will feel reassured that it is rarely easy. Want to be part of our next Club Chat? Join us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/fivehourclub]

I'm Ro, I have 3 boys and I champion women's wellbeing

Feb 06 2025 61 mins

This is the inspirational story of Ro, the founder of SheCollective [https://www.wearetheshe.com/], who solo parented twin boys at the age of 22, did everything she could to support her son with a disability whilst starting 2 businesses in her strive for flexibility for her family. This is a story of raw grit, bravery and sheer determination. Find out more about how she champions

Club Chat: Self-Care

Jan 23 2025 34 mins

Self-care? What is that? In this Club Chat Emma and I discuss what it is, what it can look like, and why it is so important for us all. We also share some ways for how to do it better! Because let's face it, we all need it! Join in the conversation in our next Club Chat on Instagram @fivehourclub [https://instagram.com/fivehourclub]

I'm Anju, I had two boys, then I became a Scrum Master

Jan 09 2025 44 mins

In this chat, we reveal how Anju achieved her dream career after having two boys very close in age (no it's not what I thought it was!) We discuss working in tech, how to go for what you want and the realities of achieving your dream job with two boys in tow. This is an inspiring chat of resilience, determination and the importance of having a village. Share your thoughts on htt

Club Chat: "Merry" Mental Load

Dec 12 2024 25 mins

In this episode we discuss the madness of the festive season, the mental load that comes with it and tips and tricks for how to get through it! Wishing all of our listeners the happiest of holidays with your families! Amy and Emma x

I'm Jules, I'm a solo parent and I run a small business

Nov 27 2024 29 mins

Ceramicist Jules, has her own ceramics studio @caveandkiln, where she runs workshops and creates beautiful pieces for the home, to support herself and her daughter who is almost 6. In this episode she tells the story of why she created this business, what a career in creativity can look like and what it means to choose flexibility over financial stability. If you run a small busi

Club Chat: A darker side of parenting - Grief not Grinch

Nov 21 2024 36 mins

In this Club Chat, we talk about one of the darker sides of parenting: grief and the impact it can have on you and your family, particularly during Christmas period. Emma bravely shares her tragic story of losing her mum and best friend during her early pregnancy, and the impact this grief has on her as a parent. Please note that we openly discuss death and loss, which may be ups

I'm Maddi, I'm a lawyer and I work 25 hours a week

Nov 07 2024 40 mins

This is the story of Maddi, a passionate corporate lawyer who managed to swap her job at Amazon for a 25 hours a week role as Head of Legal at Sagacity, a female founded data and consultant business, so that she could work around her young family. We discuss boundaries, prioritising what is important and the realities of maintaining your career in 25 hours a week. Do you want to

Club Chat: Sickness

Oct 23 2024 38 mins

Emma and Amy discuss every parent's worst nightmare: when your child gets sick. We talk about the juggle between work and illness, your rights sounding sick leave and tips and tricks for how to survive the back to school bugs.