This week the ladies have brought back popular guest Micheal Wildig. Dawn and Tracy have spent a lot of time talking about being mothers alongside running their own businesses so they thought it was time for a bit of balance. A new father and business owner, Michael is here to give his thoughts on his experience of being a first time dad, the impact it has had on his relationship and business and how parenting has changed in recent years, for the better.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Michael talks about the unexpected impacts on his business after fathering his first child.
• Michael discusses how his wants and needs have changed since his child was born and how this has affected his personal and professional life.
• Michael gives his insight on how having a child has changed his relationship with his partner and the different roles they have found themselves taking.
• Dawn and Tracy share their experience of raising their children and their thoughts on the role of the mother versus the role of the father.

BEST MOMENTS

“My child has given me a massive ‘why’ when I think about running my business and the longevity and legacy I want to create.”

“It’s really sad that in the past the father was the worker and the mother was the carer. This meant his father missed out on a lot of firsts.”

“When raising a child with a partner, it’s not about what I’m doing and what you’re doing, it’s about how we can raise this child together.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

Michael’s Instagram

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Real Women Website

ABOUT THE GUEST

Michael's professional journey commenced in the motor trade, where he devoted seven years of his life, earning recognition for his professionalism and sales achievements. Yet, he came to a realisation that the industry didn't fully align with his expectations. In August 2019, he made a bold choice to leave his job and embark on a fresh journey in the world of property.

Since transitioning into the property sector, he has successfully completed over 30 property projects, both for himself and his clients.

His unwavering passion has garnered attention and Michael's ultimate aspiration is to create quality, affordable housing and generate investment returns through HMO conversions, not just for himself but also for his clients & business partners.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets. But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick. Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff. Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.