Why do some women always seem to get the opportunities, promotions and insider information… while others work just as hard and get overlooked?

It’s not luck. And it’s not talent.

It’s something most working moms don’t even realise they’re missing.

Most working moms don’t have a time problem, they have a network problem.

In this episode, I sit down with Beth Mazza, co-founder of Female Mavericks and author of Entrepreneur Like a Mother, to unpack the real reason some women get ahead faster than others.

Beth introduces the concept of a “Kitchen Cabinet”, a small, intentional network of people who help you make better decisions, open doors and navigate your career with confidence.

We talk about:

Why traditional networking doesn’t work for moms

The 3 types of people every woman needs:

Cheerleaders

Connectors

Compensators

How to reach out to people (without feeling awkward)

Why women hesitate to ask for help, and how to change that

The “1 in 5 rule” that removes fear of rejection

How to build powerful connections in just 15 minutes at a time

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still being overlooked… this episode will change how you think about your career.

Chapters

00:00 Building Your Kitchen Cabinet

07:50 The Power of Intentional Networking

16:02 Navigating Connections: Finding Your Network

20:59 Understanding the Roles: Cheerleaders, Connectors, and Compensators

28:47 Overcoming Barriers: Why Women Struggle to Support Each Other

Related articles on building your own Kitchen Cabinet:

The Kitchen Cabinet You Actually Need (And How to Build It) - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/1c1Am

The Compensator: The Kitchen Cabinet Member You Didn't Know You Needed - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/mbDm7

The Connector: The Kitchen Cabinet Member Who Opens Doors You Can't - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/dEwGQ

The Cheerleader You Didn't Know You Needed - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/4_xRI

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Your Mindset Matters More Than Money in Buying a HomeMany working moms delay home ownership, not because of money, but because of fear, social pressure or keeping up appearances by living in the “right” area.

In this episode, we explore how moms can take control of their finances and make intentional choices that can create long-term stability.

In this episode of The MOMents Podcast, Emarie Campbell of Pam Golding Blouberg shares:

• Why waiting to buy may cost you more than you think
  

• How to start small and scale your property investment
  

• Hidden costs of home ownership vs. renting
  

• How to teach your kids financial responsibility and legacy
  

• Tips for finding the right mortgage and getting pre-approved

Chapters

00:00 Challenging the Money Myth in Home Ownership

02:49 Understanding the Real Barriers to Home Ownership

05:38 The Pressure of Social Expectations

08:28 Navigating the Property Market: Practical Steps

11:01 The Importance of Early Investment in Property

13:48 Hidden Costs of Home Buying

16:31 Market Timing: When to Buy

17:37 Empowering Future Generations through Home Ownership

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Working mothers constantly feel torn between corporate culture and school calendars. In this episode, HR specialist Silke Rathbone honestly speaks about many issues moms face in the workplace. We talk about trust, flexibility in practice (not just policy), fairness in promotions and why open communication with HR can change everything.

If you’re a working mom feeling torn between office expectations and family responsibilities, this episode will help you understand:

• How workplace flexibility really works (and where it falls short)

• Why performance should be measured by output — not hours at your desk

• How burnout, emotional labour and “invisible work” impact promotions

• What HR’s true role is in supporting employees and protecting the business

• How leave policies are evolving for modern families

• How to advocate for yourself in conversations about hybrid work, sick leave and career growth

This episode is for moms who dream of their corporate and family worlds coexisting. It’s for leaders who want to build better workplace policies. And it’s for HR professionals who genuinely care about the future of work.

🎧 Brave enough to hear the truth? Hit play.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating the Dual Calendars of Working Moms

02:43 The Shift in Corporate Culture Post-COVID

05:41 Building a Culture of Trust in the Workplace

07:25 Measuring Performance Beyond Clock Watching

09:21 The Role of HR in Supporting Flexibility

12:09 Addressing Burnout and Emotional Labor

14:42 Bridging the Gap Between Corporate and School Calendars

17:30 Flexibility and Family Responsibility Leave

19:28 Rethinking Leave Policies for Modern Families

21:45 Ensuring Fairness in Promotions and Opportunities

23:16 Creating Open Conversations with HR

26:07 Hope for the Future of Work for Moms

Subscribe for more honest conversations about ambition, identity, burnout and redefining the rules for modern working mothers.

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In this episode of MOMents, Madge Booth sits down with Paige Connell to break down the mental load of working moms — the invisible planning, organising and emotional labour that keeps households running and leaves so many women exhausted.

They unpack why the mental load is so draining, especially for ambitious, high-achieving women trying to balance career, motherhood and relationships. You’ll learn how to put language to the invisible work you carry, how to start healthier conversations about sharing responsibilities at home, and how to move toward a more equal partnership.

Paige shares practical strategies for reducing overwhelm, building trust, creating household systems that actually work, and redefining success beyond burnout. The conversation also explores how gender roles and societal expectations shape work-life balance, the unique challenges single moms face, and how we can raise children who understand fairness and shared responsibility.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Mental Load

02:47 Communicating the Invisible Work

04:48 Defensiveness and Gender Roles

07:08 Societal Expectations and Parenting

10:23 Trust and Control in Household Management

12:30 The Work of Parenting vs. Relationship Dynamics

14:58 Creating a System for Managing the Mental Load

17:12 Navigating Solo Parenting Challenges

19:53 Preparing the Next Generation

23:16 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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What if the pressure to be a Supermom is actually the thing holding moms back?

In this episode of MOMents, host Madge Booth is joined by Stacy McCann, licensed therapist and founder of the Supermom Dropout Club, for an honest conversation about why doing it all is burning moms out and how to finally step off the hamster wheel.

They unpack how the Supermom narrative has become deeply ingrained in our culture and why it pushes moms toward comparison, guilt, overspending and emotional exhaustion.

They explore the role social media and consumerism play in shaping unrealistic standards, and how moms are often targeted at their most vulnerable moments.

This episode isn’t about doing less or lowering standards, it’s about opting out of comparison culture, setting boundaries, asking for help and redefining what it truly means to be a “good mom.”

Stacy offers practical, compassionate insights that help moms prioritise their needs without guilt.If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t keep up, this conversation will remind you that you’re not. Your needs matter too. And it’s time to start acting like it.

Chapters

00:00 Breaking the Supermom Myth

03:06 Navigating Social Media Influences

06:10 Consumerism and the Pressure to Perform

09:00 Finding Balance in Motherhood

11:55 The Importance of Boundaries

15:14 Redefining a Good Mom

18:07 Practical Steps to Drop Out of Supermom Culture

21:08 The Final Five: Reflections and InsightsFollow

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This might shock you, but we hardly touched on flexibility and work-from-home policies. Mom-friendly companies go beyond that! Charlotte Speak is the founder of Power of the Parent, a business that helps companies create parent-friendly workspaces in the UK.

We discuss the value that parents bring to the workplace and Charlotte emphasises the need for cultural and practical changes within organisations to support parents, the benefits of employing parents and the challenges that companies face in adapting to their needs.

Charlotte also provides insights on how working moms can advocate for themselves, the significance of sharing personal stories and the importance of creating a fair and inclusive workplace culture that benefits all employees, not just parents.

If this is your first MOMents episode, welcome, you’re exactly where you need to be.

Chapters

00:00 Creating Parent-Friendly Workspaces

05:34 The Value of Parents in the Workplace

09:39 Employer Attitudes Towards Change

13:36 Advocating for Change in Company Culture

16:20 Small Shifts for Big Impact

20:23 Empowering Working Moms

23:08 Interviewing for Family-Friendly Cultures

24:59 Creating Fairness for All Employees

28:59 Reflections on Parenting and IdentityFollow MOMents

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You might know Mandy Wiener as the hardcore investigative journalist who interviews gangsters, but in this episode of MOMents, she opens up about the realities of being a working mom.

She is brutally honest about hard emotions that come with that title, such as sacrifices, professional jealousy and the myth of having it all. Mandy’s insight is invaluable to anyone who feels conflicted about her career after facing the realities of having a family.

Share this with your colleagues, your mom-friends or anyone wrestling with the weight of career dreams and family demands. This episode gives working moms permission to feel what they’ve always been told to hide.

If this is your first MOMents episode, welcome, you’re exactly where you need to be.

Chapters

00:00 The Courage to Seek Truth

03:56 Balancing Career and Family

06:34 The Impact of Motherhood on Career

09:11 Navigating Professional Jealousy and Sacrifices

12:33 Honest Conversations About Ambition and Motherhood

15:14 The Reality of Having It All

18:26 Practical Advice for Working Moms

21:30 The Importance of Support Systems

24:26 Final Reflections on Parenting and Career

Here’s the article Mandy mentions in our conversation about Having It All by Anne-Marie Slaughter: https://t.ly/_GSWo

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