Dr Sabiha Deol has always wanted to be a doctor. She threw herself into her career, training and learning about different specialties. When family planning came on the radar, Sabiha knew she needed to pivot and turned her attention to becoming a general practictioner.

Sabiha shares her experience, 3 years into parenthood, balancing motherhood, study and her career.

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Bec share's her real experience with becoming a Mother and how this can impact friendship dynamics.

Bec also speaks about how she transitioned from corporate life to Pilates instructor and now full-time student to chase he dream of improving Women's Health.

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Antionette Mullins is a self-employed Financial Planner and Mother of 2 who thought she had it all worked out.

After coming to terms with not having a second baby, Antoinette thought she had moved on. And as the story goes, this is when she became pregnant.

Antoinette shares her story on the feelings and challenges she faced at this time.

We also discuss the importance of Financial Planning.

You can find Antoinette at www.stepsfinancial.com.au

If topics on this episode resonate, here are a few places you can go for support.

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Gidget Foundation Australia sees people who either; are trying to have a family, are pregnant, have a baby up to the age of one, have experienced a pregnancy or baby- related loss, or have experienced a traumatic birth.

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This week we speak with Alexa Starks from Executive Moms. The transition into parenthood and back to work is hard for most. Driven by a lack of support felt by Alexa, she was compelled to create a new career for herself that supported other Mums in balancing work and home life.

In this episode Alexa shares her first hand experience and what lead her to where she is today.

You can find Alexa Starks at executivemoms.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexastarks/ or @Alexa.Starks on instagram

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This week we speak with Lauren. Lauren thought her goal was to climb the corporate ladder and then she had her kids.

In need of support for her son's sleep, Lauren decided to learn the ropes. From this The Conscious Parenting Co. was born.

Listen to Lauren as she share her experience as a sleep consultant and parenting coach.

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Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 of Matrescence at work Podcast.

This week I had an amazing conversation with Aubrielle Brennan, who has continually grown in her career and in life. Aubrie shares her story on transitioning from FBI Agent to Mother and Fitness Coach and everything in between.

After a challenging start, Motherhood allowed Aubrie to rediscover what she is passionate about and build her life around it.

You can find Aubrie on @coach_aubrielle

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In this conversation, Lee shares his journey from corporate financial planning to becoming a mortgage broker. He provides insight into understanding borrowing capacity and how income changes can affect mortgage applications. The discussion concludes with practical advice for first-time home buyers and the value of consulting a mortgage broker.

If you have questions about your borrowing needs, Lee Cheesman is a specialists in homeloans, refinancing and commercial loans. Call him on 0414 189497

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Well that's a wrap for 2025. Thanks for the support and to my wonderful guests. Thank for sharing your stories and experiences.

This episode is a summary of the year that was for Matrescence at work.

#1 Karen

#2 Lena

#3 Liz

#4 Erin

#5 Jess

#6 Dani

#7 Clare

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