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Welcome to the third 'ChangeMakers' episode of Returnity, where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations, all doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident through innovation. Carifit's Head of Corporate Wellbeing, Zoe Johnston, takes us through a rough road to 2 babies: shaping her career from globetrotting with a corporate giant, all the way to ultimate flexibility with innovating startup.  She shares how her experiences have shaped her vision for companies to support their women's returnities better than ever.  Themes discussed: infertility, IVF, traumatic birth, miscarriage, prenatal anxiety, pandemic, flexibility. Recorded in 2023.

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Jessica Lawes, Co-Founder of the Mum Club and Mum 4.  Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Jessica Lawes.

Jessica (Jess) Lawes is Co-Founder of growing phenomenon: The Mum Club. Jess is a Mum of 4 (!), and is married to England Rugby Star Courtney. She founded this incredible franchise model after frustration with the 'traditional' babygroups where she wanted a community of like-minded women to relax, be themselves, have fun and support one another.   Themes discussed: entrepreneurship, young motherhood, twin births, 'solo' parenting, female friendships, community building   Recorded 2022. 

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Shakira Akabusi - a former Musical Theatre performer/Singer - who transformed her career after a significant setback to become an incredible pre- and post-natal trainer, Founder of Strong Like Mum method, and Mum herself of 4. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Shakira Akabusi.

Shakira Akabusi is a former Musical Theatre performer/Singer - who transformed her career after a significant setback to become an incredible pre- and post-natal trainer, Founder of Strong Like Mum method, and Mum herself of 4. This was one of my favourite episodes ever to record! Themes discussed: OCD, anxiety, birthing methods, therapy, entrepreneurship, doing what you love, getting through tough times, spirituality, feminism Recorded 2023. 

Welcome to the second 'ChangeMakers' episode of Returnity where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations - doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident through innovation. Careers After Babies Accreditation's Jessica Heagren talks all about how her organisation is on a mission to shake up how businesses shape their workplaces to provide family-friendly accreditation for forward-thinking workplaces. Having had a corporate world career, 4 kids and a few epiphanies after meeting SO many hugely qualified women who couldn't get back into an office... this is a woman on a mission.  Themes discussed: identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood of 4, mental health, women in business  Recorded in 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Jenny Plant, composer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, mum of 1 and cancer survivor. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Jenny Plant. Breast Cancer now: https://breastcancernow.org Mummys Star: https://www.mummysstar.org The Royal Marsden Charity: https://www.royalmarsden.org 

Jenny Plant is a Singer, Musician, Composer and Mum of 1. She join me on today's brand new episode of Returnity, almost a year to the day that she finished Chemotherapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer. In most back to work journeys, we deal with the huge identity shift that happens in our professional and personal lives that happens when becoming 'mum' - but she and I explored Jenny's reality: which was that she was told 3 weeks before she gave birth that she had a rare, aggressive breast cancer. Themes discussed: cancer diagnosis, treatment, loss, the power of music, equal parenting, mental health, life and how to live it Recorded 2023.  To donate:- Breast Cancer Now: https://breastcancernow.org Mummys Star: https://www.mummysstar.org The Royal Marsden Charity: https://www.royalmarsden.org 

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Lou Teasdale - Mum of 1, Hairstylist to the stars, Instagram sensation, entrepreneur and interior design extraordinaire. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Lou Teasdale.

Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. Lou Teasdale @louteasdale, Mum of 1, Hairstylist to One Direction, Olly Murs and SO many more joins me this week in a throwback episode. Because how do you parent your 4-month old on a tourbus? Themes discussed: co-parenting, work + identity, how (and when) to let your kids grow up, 'celebrity', entrepreneurship and completing the game First Published in 2021.

Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. Christine Armstrong, author of the best-selling book (MUST READ) "The Mother of All Jobs: how to have children and a career and stay sane(ish)" joins me this week in a throwback episode - recorded half way through my second pregnancy. Themes discussed: professional identity, keeping up with the Joneses, equality in marriage, societal expectations on women - and so much more. First Published in 2021.

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Christine Armstrong - journalist, published author of The Mother of All Jobs, workplace influencer and mum of 3. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Christine Armstrong.