Working Mumma

Combating Imposter Syndrome with Anne Koopmann-Schmidt [IGTV]

Welcome to Day 3 of the Working Mumma 3 Day Live Event Series. In this episode, I speak with Anne Koopmann-Schmidt and we talk about combating imposter syndrome.
We chat about:
* What is imposter syndrome
* Why we feel we need to know it all, but when we really don't
* Why do people experience imposter syndrome and situations where it appears
* Overcoming the thought "someone is going to find me out"
* Why confidence and mindset are important in overcoming and managing imposter syndrome
* Importance of knowing your strengths and doing inner work
* How you can turn imposter syndrome into a positive
Connect with Anne Koopmann-Schmidt
* Instagram: @annekoopmann_leadlikeyou
* Website: www.annekoopmann.com
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* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
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3 Steps to Sharing the Mental Load [IGTV]

Welcome to Day 2 of the Working Mumma 3 Day Live Event Series. In this episode, I share with you 3 Steps to Sharing the Mental Load.
The mental load is that feeling like we do everything, the organising, the present buying, planning, we remember everything & seem to bear the emotional labour for running the household and the family around you. Sadly the load isn’t always equal.
Why do women take this on? It might sound a little controversial but one thought is society & the expectations that have been passed down on what we “should” be doing as mothers. Traditionally women stayed at home to look after the family. But, in the 21st century with many women juggling career and motherhood, sadly some of the historical “norms” remain.
Does it have to be like this going forward?
No.
How can it change?
I’ve got strategies and a 3 step framework that I share with you in this episode to create better harmony in sharing the mental load.
DOWNLOAD your free copy of "3 Steps to Sharing the Mental Load" as I talk about in this episode.
Doors are now open to the Working Mumma Village membership. For more information and to join, click here.
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* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

Balancing work and school holidays with Joyce Watts - IGTV

Each day this week I am doing an Instagram Live and uploading the recording as a podcast episode as I know it can be a little tricky listening to an IGTV.
This is the first IGTV and I spoke with Joyce Watts, a corporate lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. In the past ten years Joyce Watts has started four successful businesses with 2 kids in tow and she is passionate about empowering women to create businesses so that they have the flexibility and freedom to be their own boss while juggling the demands of family life.
We chat about:
* Tips about balancing work and managing the kids during school holidays (which is obviously different to remote learning)
* Outdoor & indoor activities for toddler & primary aged children
* How Joyce juggles work & her family life
* The importance of outsourcing as a business owner and working mum
* And much more!
Doors are now open to the Working Mumma Village membership. For more information and to join, click here.
Connect with Joyce Watts
Instagram: @tothotornot
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* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

Career coach Mikhaila Warburton on mindset, confidence & imposter syndrome

My guest today is Mikhaila Warbuton - the owner of Work It Mumma, a Career Coaching business specially focused on supporting mum’s in the workforce.
When you speak with a like-minded person who is just as passionate as you about supporting working mum's in career and motherhood, the energy is sure to go next level. That is exactly what happened when I spoke with Mikhaila. There is so much packed into this episode and you might need a pen & paper to take notes.
During the episode we chat about:
* Mikhaila's experience of being made redundant 2 days before Christmas and how this was the push she needed to start her own business
* Key lessons from being made redundant
* Why it is important to identify your values, priorities, long term goals, and what brings you joy
* Power of mindset and overcoming mindset blocks
* How to overcome imposter syndrome
* How her priorities changed after becoming a mum
* Sets to identifying and working towards your career goals
* Strategies to have a career pivot
* Job application & interview tips as a working mum
* Power of LinkedIn
It was great to chat with Mikhaila and we covered a lot during this episode.
Doors will open in a few weeks to the Working Mumma Village - be sure to put your name on the waitlist. Click here.
Connect with Mikhaila Warburton
Website: workitmumma.com.au
Instagram: @mikhaila.warburton
Linkedin: Mikhaila Warburton
Connect with me
* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

Managing the transition from 1 to 2 children with Genevieve Muir

Are you pregnant and soon to bring another child into your family? Do you want to hear a fresh voice that dispells many of the "perfect" parenting approaches and you can be the "good enough" parent? Today's episode is jam packed with so many hints & tips relating to parenting you are going to want to grab a pen & paper to take notes.
In this episode, I chat with Genevieve Muir, an Obstetric Social Worker and Parent Educator at the Mater hospital in Sydney, and also a mother to four beautiful boys. Genevieve is passionate about helping families adapt to the modern parenting world and all its challenges and not only survive but thrive.
During this episode we cover many different parenting topics to help you ditch the "perfect"parenting approach.
* Tips and advice on how to manage the transition from one to two children
* Setting boundaries with children - It’s ok to say no
* Strategies for managing mum guilt & why you only need to be around 30% of the time
* Benefit of defining your values with your partner and what you are trying to create as a family to do what is best for you & your family
* Why the biggest thing that gets in our way with parenting is ourselves
* How we can provide good foundations for our children so they can feel supported, resilient and confident
As a generation of parents, we are trying so hard and we're trying to be so perfect, we're pushing ourselves too hard. If anything we need to dial down that pressure and know that 30% is how much our children need us to be connecting and setting boundaries and being with their emotions. Our kids don't need perfect parents.
Doors will open in a few weeks to the Working Mumma Village - be sure to put your name on the waitlist. Click here.
Connect with Genevieve Muir
Website: connectedparenting.com.au
Instagram: @connectedparentingau
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* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

Sharing the four common themes from the first 50 episodes of the Working Mumma podcast

In today's episode, I am celebrating the 50th episode of the Working Mumma Podcast! Yes, crack the champagne mumma!
I little thought bubble I had almost 2 years ago turned into reality in January 2020! It’s been an amazing experience of learning, engaging, and growing through this platform. I have spoken to amazing people and enjoyed every single discussion I’ve had on the podcast.
Throughout all the episodes I've recorded there are 4 key themes that come up regularly. So, I thought for the 50th episode I’d share these 4 themes with you.
As a birthday present to you, I’ve created a new resource “3 steps to sharing the mental load”. Mums have taken on more of the load over the past 18 months with lockdowns, homeschooling & the rollercoaster of emotions. This resource includes an audit checklist for you & your partner to complete and review who is doing what, end may highlight the amount you are currently doing and things may need to be a little more balanced going forward. It’s available to download now.
Doors will open in a few weeks to the Working Mumma Village - be sure to put your name on the waitlist. Click here.
A big thank you again for your support, engagement & involvement with Working Mumma and the podcast. My dreams are big to support working mums be able to thrive in motherhood & career.
Connect with me
* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

What you need to know about Keeping in Touch days

During a recent discussion in the Working Mumma Community, the topic of Keeping in Touch days was raised. A number of people weren’t aware of them or found out about Keeping In Touch days after their maternity leave. These are not new and are something that has been around for a number of years.
So, I thought I’d put together this episode for you to give you more details and information on Keeping in Touch days.
During this episode I cover:
* What are Keeping in Touch days?
* Who is entitled to Keeping in Touch days
* How can they be used?
* Examples and ideas of how to use Keeping in Touch days
* Tips for setting up KIT with your employer
Keeping in Touch days is a great way to get a small top-up of funds whilst you are on maternity leave, allow you to have a smooth transition back to work after maternity leave, and remain connected with your employer.
Useful links for more information
Fairwork Australia and Service Australia
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How to maintain your identity in motherhood with Angela Henderson

Do you feel you have lost some of your identity since becoming a mum? Mums often feel that they give 120% of themselves, and it can be hard to remember why you are doing what you are doing and maintain a sense of yourself.
In this episode, I speak with award-winning business coach for women, Angela Henderson. We talk about maintaining your identity as a working mum and doing what lights you up and brings you joy. Angela is the mum of 2, and has started two successful businesses from scratch all whilst maintaining true to herself on knowing her why.
In this episode we cover a lot:
* How you can be a mum AND run a successful business
* Hear why kids are not 100% of Angela's 'why'
* Learn about Angela's business journey and how she has built her businesses
* Importance of managing your mindset and overcoming imposter syndrome
* Why you should do what lights you up and brings you joy
* Helpful tips and advice if you are thinking of starting your own business
* Discover Angela's secrets for success
I like this quote from Angela during the chat "make choice, take responsibility, keep rocking and rolling”. This was a great and insightful chat with Angela, no wonder she has been so successful in business.
Connect with Angela Henderson
Angela Henderson is an international award-winning business coach for women who helps women in business get all the pieces in place to have consistent 5 figure months and then onto 6/7 figure years without burning out in the process, through her group business coaching or her Mastermind for women.
Website: www.angelahenderson.com.au
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Facebook Page: @angelahendersonconsulting
Instagram: @angelahendersonconsulting
Linkedin: Angela Henderson Consulting
Connect with me
* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: www.workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

How to create a wardrobe that makes you feel confident with stylist Kamri Hill

Do you look at your wardrobe looking for inspiration? Has your body changed after having kids? Are you wanting to feel more confident again both inside and out?
This week I chat with mum of 3 and personal stylist, Kamri Hill, owner of Kamri Hill Styling. As a fellow working mum, she understands how our body shape, confidence, and personal style change after children and has a passion to help women feel confident inside and out.
If you are looking for tips and advice on creating your "mum" wardrobe, this episode is for you.
During this episode we chat about:
* Role clothes play in our lives and relate to our confidence
* Why taking the time to plan your wardrobe is an element of self-care and saves you time each day
* How to identify your post-pregnancy/children wardrobe
* How to make the "mummy uniform" suit your lifestyle
* Why every wardrobe needs key basic items
* How to combine a work and mum life wardrobe
Kamri reminds us that our bodies change with children – it isn’t the same post children and that’s ok. “Your wardrobe and closet should be a place of happiness. Everyday we start the day in the wardrobe and it should be a place of joy”.
Kamri is running a 3 day Body Confident Style Challenge starting early August - join today.
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Connect with Kamri
* Instagram: @kamrihillstyling
* Facebook: @kamrihillstyling
* Website: kamrihill.com
Connect with me
* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien

Navigating pregnancy loss & infertility with Dr. Monica Rajasagaram

Sadly the topic of pregnancy loss and infertility is something 1 in 4 women face. But, we don't openly talk about it, and it's our own secret that we feel ashamed to share with others.
My guest today is Dr. Monica Rajasagaram, a medical practitioner, writer, published author, and a life & growth coach for women and young girls.
Dr. Monica Rajasagaram talks openly about her experience of secondary infertility with 5 miscarriages in 3 years. She shares how she navigated pregnancy loss whilst being a mum, wife, and having a successful career. Monica is open and honest in recounting her experience and what she learned along the way that can help other women. As Monica comments, the delivery of bad news & information relating to pregnancy can shape how you manage and deal with the news. Being a doctor herself, receiving the news regarding her pregnancies didn't make it any easier.
We both talk about our experiences of pregnancy loss and reflect that loss needs to be more widely spoken about. This is especially so for women that are trying to fall pregnant and they need to be aware of how common it sadly is and there is help available.
As Monica explains “A loss is a loss, it doesn’t matter if it is your first or third baby. A pregnancy loss is still a pregnancy loss.”
If you have experienced pregnancy loss or know someone that has, this episode will remind you that you aren't alone. Everyone grieves differently has their own journey and that is ok.
If you need to speak with someone, please reach out to Bears of Hope, COPE, or Beyond Blue.
Connect with Monica
* Instagram: @monica.d.r
* Facebook: @drmonicadr
Connect with me
* Instagram: @workingmummacommunity
* Facebook: @workingmummaAU
* Website: workingmumma.com.au
* LinkedIn - Working Mumma or Carina O'Brien