The statistics don't like on gender equality, especially in male dominated industries such as mining, construction and transport. Change is happening and it is great to see the improvements, but it can still be challenging for women navigating male-dominated industries.

In this episode, I speak with coach, facilitator, podcast host, and mother of 3 boys, Rebecca Bangura who shares strategies for maintaining career momentum, building supportive networks, and advocating for systemic changes within organizations. Rebecca and I also share our personal experiences of being the only females in meetings and being conscious of what we wore that day (hint - no skirts!). She shared her tips on the importance of career planning (think big), the value of loose connections, and the role of male allies in fostering inclusive workplaces.

This conversation will help you navigate and succeed as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

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Connect with Rebecca via LinkedIn or her website rebeccabangura.com

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This week I speak with Megan Dalla-Camina, a single mother, author, and CEO of Women Rising.

Megan shares her career journey, from her early dreams in performing arts to becoming a corporate executive and starting her company after experiencing extreme burnout.

We discuss the challenges of balancing career and motherhood, including burnout and societal expectations. Megan emphasizes the importance of clarity, self-care, and understanding one's inner critic, providing practical advice and insights from her latest book, 'Women Rising.'

This episode is a must-listen for working mothers seeking to thrive both personally and professionally.

Today you'll hear:

* Meet Megan: A Journey from Arts to Corporate

* Burnout and the Path to Recovery

* The Science and Spirit of Thriving

* The Motherhood Paradox

* Male Allies and Gender Norms

* Untangling the Knots of Women's Progress

* Overcoming the Inner Critic

* Advice for Women to Thrive

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Connect with Megan via LinkedIn or her website womenrisingco.com

Check out Megan's latest book megandallacamina.com/womenrisingbook

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In this insightful episode of the Working Mumma podcast, I chat with Dr. Sophie Brock, a renowned motherhood studies sociologist, to delve into the constant pressure that mothers face in their quest for perfection (secret - there is no such thing).

Sophie has an extensive background and career journey in sociology, focusing on motherhood, sheds light on how cultural and societal norms shape the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers today.

We explored the term "good enough mother," and the social constructs that don't reflect women today, particularly as working mothers. Sophie shared the common myths and misconceptions that fuel the pursuit of perfection in motherhood, revealing the detrimental effects this mindset can have and debunking the 'perfect mother myth'.

Sophie shares practical advice and strategies and provides steps that you can take to begin letting go of the need to be perfect and embrace a more compassionate, "good enough" approach to parenting.

We also speak about social media's role in perpetuating the perfect mother myth and how setting realistic expectations can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic motherhood experience.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and to hear Sophie's vision for what modern motherhood can truly be.

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Connect with Sophie via Instagram @drsophiebrock or her website drsophiebrock.com

Follow Working Mumma on Instagram @workingmummacommuity for regular inspiration and tips on working mum life or connect with Carina on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/carina-obrien.

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Get your free 'How to share the mental load' checklist workingmumma.com.au/mental-load/