Breadwinning Mums

Hello and welcome to Breadwinning Mums! The Breadwinning Mums is a podcast where we debunk the myths of working mums, cheer each other on and show the world that it’s okay to be a mum and still pursue excellence in your chosen area of expertise. Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the host and guests, and not necessarily to the host’s and guest’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

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Episodes

Tim Curtis

Sunday May 25, 2025

Sunday May 25, 2025

On this episode we are so privileged to have Tim Curtis on the show. Tim spoke of his life journey, growing up as the son of a Special Air Service Commanding Officer, working for and exiting the army with an MBA, consult in the UN through the 2005 Afghanistan Parliamentary Elections, all the way up to his current consultancy work and co-authorship of the Resilience Shield, and his next upcoming book: Building Resilient Kids.
 
Links to Building Resilient Kids: https://resilienceshield.com/kids/ https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761771699/
 
Link to Resilient Survey: https://feedback.resilienceshield.com/jfe/form/SV_5aQHqZfQ3SyiusS
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.
 
Please support our show by sharing the episode and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. To buy the book visit: https://www.breadwinningmums.com/product-page/breadwinning-mums
Thank you so much in advance!

Steve Biddulph - Part 2

Monday May 12, 2025

Monday May 12, 2025

On this episode we continued our conversation with Steve Biddulph - Australian author, activist and psychologist with a number of influential best-selling books; and lectures worldwide on parenting, and kids' education. We delved deeper about his latest book, Wild Creature Mind, how to tap into our right brain hemisphere to get a better, deeper understanding of our experiences and perspectives and how to help our children trust their own Wild Creature Minds.
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.
Please support our show by sharing the episode and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance!

Steve Biddulph - Part 1

Saturday Mar 08, 2025

Saturday Mar 08, 2025

On this episode I was so excited to be chatting with Steve Biddulph - an Australian author, activist and psychologist who has written a number of influential best-selling books; and lectures worldwide on parenting, and kids' education. We spoke about his latest book, Wild Creature Mind; how to raise better children by first taking better control over our own emotions; and how to embrace the elders in our lives whilst continuing to pass on our wisdom to the younger generations.
 Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organisation, committee or other group or individual.

Jo Westh

Sunday Mar 02, 2025

Sunday Mar 02, 2025

On this episode we’re chatting with Jo Westh, the founder of 4Voices, a for-purpose organisation and registered charity providing free frontline services to vulnerable women. Jo shared her life story about growing up as an extremely driven and intelligent girl, living in Italy to study psychology, before building a career in management consulting and starting a family.
 Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organisation, committee or other group or individual.

Janise Mitchell

Sunday Oct 27, 2024

Sunday Oct 27, 2024

On this episode we’re chatting with Janise Mitchell, the CEO of Australian Childhood Foundation, Director of Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Southern Cross University. Janise shared her life story about growing up as a head strong and self-assured girl, accompanying her mum giving relief care to wards of state, a work that would later shape her career and purpose in life.
 
To help more Australian children suffering from abuse, neglect and domestic violence find safety and healing, all profits from the Breadwinning Mums book for the months of October through to December 2024 will support the amazing work of Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). Know a few amazing mums in your life? Why not buy several books and gift them the book that celebrates mums whilst helping Australian children in need, or support ACF directly.
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

Phil Hayes-St Clair

Friday Sep 27, 2024

Friday Sep 27, 2024

On this episode we’re chatting with Phil Hayes-St Clair, a proud girl dad, self-proclaimed raging feminist, and serial entrepreneur that I have had the pleasure to meet during my MBA study at AGSM. Phil shared his life story about overcoming adversity early in life, how he found and thrived in other domains of  his life, and highlighted the importance of supporting your partner with continued curiosity and open mind.
 Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

Carla Brown

Sunday Aug 04, 2024

Sunday Aug 04, 2024

On this episode we’re chatting with Carla Brown, the Vice President of The Personal Finance Society, and the Managing Director and Chartered Financial Planner at Oakmere Wealth Management. Carla shared her life story about finding purpose in financial planning, building a successful business whilst weathering the storm of relationship separation, and thriving at work and at home with a partner who celebrates her success in work and in life.
 
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.
 
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance!

Jo Stone

Sunday Jul 21, 2024

Sunday Jul 21, 2024

Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance!
 
On this episode we’re chatting with Jo Stone, the CEO and Founder of the Balance Institute where she empowers ambitious women create balance between career and family, without stepping back or burning out. Jo shared her life story about growing up amongst corporate executive, reaching the C-Suite at her work, and how she decided to be the kind of mum that fits her personality.
 
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

Carly Hopgood

Monday May 27, 2024

Monday May 27, 2024

Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance!
 
On this episode we’re chatting with Carly Hopgood, a certified professional coach and the co-founder of Sajer Group. Carly shared her life story about growing up in different parts of the world, building her roots in Sydney before making a sea change with her family to New Zealand and overcoming post-natal depression.
 
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

Alex Egeler

Saturday May 04, 2024

Saturday May 04, 2024

Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance!
 
On this episode we’re chatting with Alex Egeler, an aerospace engineer turned lead parent to his four boys when an opportunity presented itself. Alex is the founder of Empathetic Egg, where he helps parents realign their career choices with their family-centric values. He opened up about his life story about growing up as an only child with high expectations to succeed in his career, losing his dad at the tender age of 11, and how his battle with his own mental health challenges empower Alex to further help his own son through his mental health journey.
 
Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

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