Miracle Working Mums

Jun 12 2024 31 ep. 45 mins 3
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Welcome to Miracle Working Mums podcast with me, your host, Hannah Pring, where we will explore the working woman’s journey to and through motherhood.

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First anniversary special!

Jun 12 2024 10 mins  
In this first anniversary episode of the Miracle Working Mums podcast I reflect on the 31 episodes I have presented so far and highlight some of the key themes and lessons learned. These themes include the resilience of working mums, the importance of support and understanding in the workplace, overcoming organisational and societal barriers, the need for representation and leaders

E24 featuring Emily Dent: you can have it all, but only if you can live with the guilt.

Apr 23 2024 62 mins  
Emily Dent, a partner in the innovation and transformation consultancy &Us, shares her journey of balancing career and family. She emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community and acknowledges the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries. Emily discusses the pressure to have it all and the need to redefine societal expectations. She also highlights

E30 featuring Jessy Conflon: the cost of pregnancy for gay women and what pregnancy costs a woman (incl PND)

Mar 29 2024 47 mins  
In this conversation, I talk to Jesse Conflon, co-founder at Yay Startup Marketing, about her journey as a parent and entrepreneur. We discuss topics such as career expectations, challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in parenthood, fertility treatment, and work-life balance. Jesse shares her experiences of running her own business while planning for parenthood and the importan

E29 featuring Kelli Fairbrother: West Point, Harvard, McKinsey, Motherhood, Tech Founder

Mar 17 2024 56 mins  
In this episode I talk to tech founder and CEO of XigXag, Kelli Fairbrother. Kelli is a force of nature; her trailblazing personality, passion and intelligence just burst out of this episode and it was really fun to record. Kelli shares her journey from her ambitions as a young adult to her experiences in the army and at McKinsey. She discusses the challenges and expectations of mo

E28 featuring Helen Cammack: failing to plan is planning to fail

Mar 04 2024 66 mins  
In this episode Helen Cammack shares her fascinating story, which synthesises her Oxford PPE intelligence, corporate experience and adoption experience to create the Preparental financial modelling tool. Its one of those things that, when you hear about it you can't believe it doesn't already exist. https://www.preparental.com/ Takeaways Having open and honest conversations wit

E27 featuring Lucy Heavens: is there a right time to have kids?

Feb 19 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of the Miracle Working Mums podcast I chat to Lucy Heavens about whether there is ever a 'right time' to have kids and the differences she experienced of being a teen mum versus a mum a second time twelve years later. Lucy is VP of Marketing at Salv and a mother of two. She discusses the support she received from a young mums group and the importance of inclusion. L

E26 featuring Helena Rivers: Making a difference in a male-dominated sector

Feb 02 2024 45 mins  
Helena Rivers, Net Zero Leader at AECOM for Europe and India, discusses her career as an engineer and the challenges of balancing work and family life. She shares her experiences of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and the barriers women face in engineering. Helena also talks about the importance of support and attitudes in the workplace, as well as the impact of career c

E25 featuring Nicky Lowe: Finding Balance and Equity at Home and at Work Following Adrenal Fatigue

Jan 19 2024 59 mins  
Nicky Lowe, an executive coach and founder of Luminate Group and Wisdom for Working Mums, shares her journey of balancing career and motherhood. She discusses her early career expectations and the challenges she faced in the corporate world. Nicky also talks about the lack of role models and support for working mothers in her industry. She shares her experience of dealing with adre

E23 featuring Tony Darwall: Dads are Miracle Workers too!

Jan 05 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Tony Darwall, a compliance consultant and Head of London Markets at ICS, shares his experience as a father and how he balances his career and family life. He discusses his career progression in the insurance industry and how he unexpectedly became a dad at the age of 30. Tony emphasizes the importance of being involved in parenting and breaking down gender stereoty

E22 featuring Fiona H: Discovering that your children often need you more the older they get

Dec 19 2023 60 mins  
In this conversation, Fiona, a Managing Director and Independent Non-Executive Director, discusses her experience as a working mother. She shares insights into her career path, the importance of role models, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Fiona also reflects on attitudes towards pregnant women in the workplace and the changing role of fathers. She highlights