Episode 8, Season 2: Amy Grilli on Five Hour Workdays, Fixing the System & Fighting for Parents

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Grilli - co-founder of the Five Hour Club, a job board connecting career-driven parents with progressive employers who offer genuine flexibility.

Amy’s journey began with a viral LinkedIn post titled “I’m a parent and I don’t belong on LinkedIn”, written after an identity crisis at the school gates. Having taken five years out to navigate new mum life (without losing her ambition), Amy created the role she couldn’t find - and sparked a movement for change in the process.

We talk about:
👶 Why the system is broken & the motherhood penalty (f*ck back to office mandates!)

💻 Building a business that works for parents, not against them

👨 Why 2 weeks paternity leave isn’t enough

📢 Becoming an “accidental activist” and being involved in taking the fight for flexible work to parliament

🤝 The power of collaboration with charities like: Pregnant Then Screwed, Dad Shift & Working Families

📺 The BBC Panorama Doc we spoke about: Should we still be working from home?

📊 What’s next for Five Hour Club - from an NHS pilot to coaching masterclasses and consulting on the Employment Rights Bill.

This conversation is for every parent who’s felt the juggle, who's felt like they've had to get demoted in order to earn, who's felt the motherhood penalty and every employer who wants to do better, and anyone who believes work should work for families - not against them.

🔗 Explore Amy’s World
💻 Five Hour Club

📸 Instagram: @fivehourclub

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

👂Listen to the Five Hour Club podcast

🎧 Laura’s Links
📲 Find Everything Here

📸 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration

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Episode 7, Season 2: Jodi Clark on Sobriety, Coaching & Building a Flourishing Business

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Jodi Clark - sober coach, mentor and founder of Sober Flourish, a fantastic container empowering women to change their relationship with alcohol and embrace holistic, alcohol-free living.

Jodi shares her incredible personal and professional transformation - from giving up alcohol for 100 days to lose weight (she lost six stone!), to leaving her corporate job and launching her thriving business that supports women on the same path.

We talk about:

👩‍👧 Being a present parent and business owner

💼 Our love of coaching, leaving the corporate world and building Sober Flourish

🍷 Jodi’s alcohol-free journey and how it's truly transformed her life

🧠 Our embedded societal beliefs & the mindset shifts that fuel lasting change

👩🏼 Mid-life, the impact of alcohol on hormones & what a girls weekend away looks like now

🤍 What’s inside Jodi's powerful 100 Days to Flourish program

🌙 Human design, soul contracts & embracing the woo in business

This episode is packed with truth, transformation and practical insight into the sober curious movement, identity shifts and the power of choosing something more aligned.

🔗 Explore Jodi’s World
💻 Sober Flourish
💻 JodiClark.co.uk
📸 Instagram: @soberflourish
🎯 100 Days to Flourish program now enrolling

🎧 Laura’s Links
📲 Find Everything Here
📸 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
💼 Connect on LinkedIn

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Episode 6, Season 2: Aimee Kate on Hormones, Health & Feeling Your Best

In this episode, I’m joined by Aimee Kate - certified Health & Mindset Coach, NHS-registered practitioner, and founder of Aimee Kate Coaching.

We talk about how our hormones influence everything, from mood to metabolism, and how to support your body through perimenopause, stress and beyond. Aimee shares practical, mindset-led guidance on cycle syncing, sustainable weight loss, alcohol’s impact on hormonal balance, and how to reset your habits to feel more energised and aligned - without the grind.

We cover:

• Why listening to your body is key
• The power of cycle syncing and tips for mid-life women
• Supporting your nervous system + whole-person health
• How Aimee helped me personally shift my energy + eating habits!

Aimee is all about optimising your energy, wellness, and confidence - and she does it in a way that feels real, doable, and transformational.

🧘‍♀️ Aimee’s Links:
➡️ Free Cycle Sync Guide + Meditation
📲 Book a Discovery Call
📸 Instagram: @aimeekatecoaching
🌐 Website

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📲 Find Everything Here
📲 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
📲 Connect on LinkedIn

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