In this episode of the Built By Her Podcast, Georgie sits down with Jessica, founder of Your Village a coaching programme designed to support women returning to work after maternity leave.

As a mum of four and someone who has lived the reality of returning to work after having children, Jessica shares why she started the business, the gaps she saw in support for working mums, and why the return-to-work phase can feel just as big as the transition into maternity leave itself.

Together, they talk about the confidence wobbles, identity shifts, mental load, childcare pressures and emotional challenges so many women face when stepping back into work and why businesses need to do more to support them. Jessica also explains how her coaching works, why community is such a powerful part of the process, and how better support can help businesses retain brilliant women.

They also dive into Jessica’s own journey of launching a business while raising young children, the reality of juggling motherhood and ambition, and why finding your village matters so much.

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation about motherhood, work, confidence, community and creating a way of working that actually supports women.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Returning to work after maternity leave and why it can feel so overwhelming
• The confidence, identity and mindset shifts that happen after becoming a mum
• Why businesses need to better support women before, during and after maternity leave
• How coaching can help women advocate for themselves and move forward with clarity
• The power of community and connection for working mums
• Starting a business while raising a family
• Why women need a village in both motherhood and business

This episode is a really honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, support and building a life and career that works for you.

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