Power of the Parent: Recent Episodes
Power of the Parent
Charlotte Speak, founder of Power of the Parent, talks with parents about their experiences returning to work, shifts their careers have taken, why flexible working isn't a parent-only issue and much more.
In this episode of the podcast we’re doing things a bit differently!
Today I’m talking to a few different people about their experiences of being a part of the workplace whilst navigating the family set up of being a single, solo or co-parent.
There are so many versions of parenthood that are not talked about in the workplace, and whilst we want to honour people’s boundaries, it’s also incredibly important that we pass the mic to those that do want to share.
You’ll hear from:
Rachel* - a co-parent who is in the early days of living separately from the father of her little boy and figuring out her new routines, rediscovering what she needs and re-establishing boundaries. We covered a lot about the assumptions she’s held for herself and some of the practical things we could do to support each other at work.
Elizabeth - a disabled solo parent to her little boy who generously shared her experiences and conversations about how she’s navigated the workplace when met with limiting narratives and beliefs. We called out a myriad of behaviours and Elizabeth gave some really helpful practical advice for both parents and line managers.
Ash - a dad who is co-parenting his little boy, who was incredibly honest about the rollercoaster he’s been on, how his current relationship with his son’s mum is picked over (because they’re on brilliant terms and are maintaining a friendship), the feelings of embarrassment and how there was nothing that could prepare him for having to share his news in the workplace.
There are no links for this one, so all that’s left for me to say is thank you for listening or reading along this series. I hope the stories you’ve been introduced to have brought everything from reassurance to fresh thinking!
Today I’m joined by Andy Nichols, someone who I know kind of by accident because our worlds have overlapped this year!
Andy became a parent through adoption, and I’ve had the absolute privilege of hearing about his family’s experiences for a little while now, so I was thrilled when he said he’d come and chat to me on the podcast.
We delve into the misconceptions he and his family have faced, the boundaries he’s needed in place, the surprises along the way and of course we took some time to delve into what employers can do to support parents no matter what their route to expanding their family is.
Andy is one of those people who makes managing boundaries look effortless - I don’t know if that is his reality but I’m in awe of what he stands for. We covered the importance of recognising when it’s someone else's story and not reaching for those pieces of unsolicited advice, some of the myths surrounding adoption and where we need to forge ahead in policy support.
You’ll hear a phrase from Andy that you might have come across from other people in this arena, and that is creating workplaces where people can parent and care out loud. This is something I would happily have on a t-shirt, billboard, notebook and coaster! I hope you enjoy listening as much I did recording the conversation.
When your friends and work collide, it’s always a treat! In this episode I caught up with Sophie aka The Joyful Coach and boy did we cover some ground.
In no particular order, Sophie is a positive psychology practitioner, a coach, an author, a podcaster, a mum and the queen of book recommendations. Sophie’s gorgeously squiggly career working with organisations like Disney and Hallmark led her to shape her own business that practically reconnects people with the power of finding your joy both personally and professionally.
We covered how we treat our time, what’s happened to her ego since becoming a parent, the value in re-assessing what’s important to us and our own definition of ambition. We talked a lot about personal values and how plans aren’t one time line - immediacy doesn’t always need accommodating! Sophie shared some of the misconceptions she’s faced since starting her business (and how she faces into them) as well as finding joy as a parent and she kindly fitted in 3 practical things line managers and organisations can be doing to encourage workplaces to positively challenge their relationship with joy.
You can find out more about Sophie and her work through her website, instagram and Linkedin.
Jennifer is a career and fertility coach, after going through her own personal experiences of recurrent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and fertility treatment in the workplace, she knew there was more support that needed to be offered.
Her employed career saw Jennifer navigating the world of marketing, working with a few familiar brands including BBC, ITV and News UK. Jennifer consults for media, tech and fertility companies on brand and marketing strategy alongside her pioneering work to support women navigating how to blend fertility issues and treatment with their career.
In this episode I heard a phrase that will never leave me - ‘we coach from the scar, not the wound’. Oh I wish I’d have had a mic to pass to Jennifer so she could have dropped it! We also talked about how important language is (and Jennifer shared one of her personal pet hates), the impact on timing when it comes to coaching people going through fertility challenges and the boundaries she holds.
Jennifer also generously shared her tips for workplaces - policies get a mention, but so does the importance of generally being a good person and listener too. There’s a question all line managers can ask thrown in for good measure too.
What I loved about this chat (and hope you will too) was Jennifer’s own personal story alongside what it means to support people who want to become a parent whilst juggling the workplace.
You can find out more about Jennifer’s work by visiting her website or connecting on LinkedIn or instagram. She also shared with me after the conversation that the IVF network are launching a template policy for employers too - so here’s a link to their website.
Lisa is all about spreading kindness in biscuit form! One of the founders of The Biskery, Lisa and her business partner Saskia have an enviable client list of brands including KPMG, Amazon, Fendi and L’oreal to name a few. You might know them from their days as Bloom Bakers (established in 2016), or perhaps their wonderful posts and content they share on Linkedin.
What I love about the entire Biskery team is that they well and truly parent out loud while running their business. Part of their mission is about removing the stigma associated with working mothers, running a business packed with purpose to help others combine careers and motherhood.
Lisa shares some behind the scenes insights of how they enable their company culture - including, but not limited to harnessing the power of the female cycle. Here’s the link she mentions to the chart in the episode.
We also covered off the value that they add as a supplier and why they won’t ever wash down their quality (here here!), Lisa’s reflections on the relationship between business growth and personal growth and the importance of knowing what your valued team members love and are driven by.
You can find out more about The Biskery on their website and I strongly encourage you to give Lisa and Saskia a follow on LinkedIn.
What a guest to open up the new series!!
Today I’m joined by Genelle Aldred - communication strategist consultant, broadcaster, author, deputy chair of Women In Journalism, previously a journalist for BBC/ITV/ ITN, a golfer and an ambassador for the charity SANDS.
In her book, Communicate for Change (and pretty much any interaction you have with her), Genelle asks the questions we should probably all be curious about. But, unlike a lot of reads, Genelle doesn’t fill the space with infinite answers. She sparks curiosity, vulnerability and rallies the importance of listening, mixed with practical insights and anecdotes.
One of the lines I hold really close to my heart of Genelle’s is ‘clarity is kind’ so I was grateful that we covered this off for the realities of the corporate world. We openly explored that nuance is necessary but not easy to give, the reality that there is no silver bullet but there is a first step and there was some golf analogies thrown in for good measure!
Genelle has a unique and empowering style about her and I’m incredibly grateful to have gotten to know her and her work a bit better over the last couple of years. This is a conversation I’d love as many people to listen in on as possible, because her incredible experience shines a light for individuals and companies about the power of better communication.
You can find out more about Genelle on her website and LinkedIn.
Today I’m joined by Shivani, founder of The Wallflower Academy - creating workplaces where everyone can be themselves by partnering with businesses to drive the equality agenda and optimise employee wellbeing. Shivani sums up how her mission is ‘to accelerate equality by driving sustainable culture change which unlocks an individual's full potential.’
Shivani’s CV includes roles in huge businesses (including Sky, PWC and Tesco) where she has inevitably gathers her impetus and experiences to bring the Wallflower Academy to life.
I came across Shivani after her recent LinkedIn post covering the eye watering stats on the widening gender pay gap but it did have a list of practical ways employers can invest in the progression and retention of women in the workplace that made my heart sing - and there was plenty to chat about in the recording!
We covered the importance of belonging, the exhaustion of trying to fit in, why we need to address the route cause of challenges and not paper over the cracks, and how to separate self-promotion from bragging. It was packed full of ideas for employers and parents in equal measure.
You can find out more about Shivani on her website and LinkedIn.
Donna’s story is up there with something many of us would say happens in books and films. After returning to the workplace following maternity leave, Donna was in the thick of being gaslit, set up for failure and totally let down by her employer.
Imagine returning to a full-time job on part-time hours and constantly being told ‘you can do it’ - not from a place of flattery, but something far more damaging that left her feeling awful. The impact of roles being offered and never materialising, and feel shut down of options because you’ve dared to procreate.
The headlines share the end result that she got a payout after after legal action where she represented herself. But there’s months of turmoil, horrific practices, the toll on her mental health and cross examining people she’d worked alongside sit behind those headlines.
Donna is through the other side in many ways and has heaps of new plans for the future, and I’m thrilled she’s sharing them with us today! We also covered some of the expectations she was carrying when she became a parent in the workplace, alongside some of the feelings of not being valued and the silent eye rolls.
Donna shares first hand examples of what COULD have been done so much better to stop it getting to the stage it did - so employers out there you could walk away with some incredible value add suggestions (that I promise won’t blow your mind and will feel accessible to all!).
You can find out more about Donna through the Lets talk work instagram and her new website.
In this weeks' episode I’m talking to Litsa Smith, the founder of Unscramble Me - the home of mentoring programmes and workshops to help people get organised, feel in control and combat stress. Litsa is all about supporting people with their wellbeing and operational effectiveness and after 20 years of leading high achieving teams she’s putting her experiences into supporting individuals blending work and home life.
I love Litsa’s reframing and practical tips that allow for guidance but don’t leave you feeling like a cookie cutter approach has been applied. Her recent newsletter came with the title ‘how not to feel crap about all the stuff that stays on our to do list forever’ - which is my kinda reading.
We covered how Litsa works with organisations, how she really feels about the definition of ‘productivity’ (spoiler: she doesn’t like it) and a timely reminder about protecting our wellbeing in the remaining part of the year. We talked about every single person in an organisation having something to bring and add value, the power of reflection on what gets our focus and attention and a reminder of applying the 80:20 rule…we covered a lot in just over half an hour! Litsa mentions a blog post when we’re chatting, you can read it here.
You can find out more about Litsa on LinkedIn (she has a cracking newsletter) or through Instagram.
In this weeks episode I’m talking to clinical psychologist Michaela Thomas, founder of The Thomas Connection and what a conversation it was!
We covered cortisol within the first five minutes and ended on a practical message to line managers who feel like they lack empathy and compassion… so the in between stuff was pretty spectacular too! The impact of disconnection from the workplace on parental leave, the implications of perfectionism, overwhelm and burnout, were all hot topics for us.
It’s a great mix of conversations you might want to be having with yourself (I know there were a couple of perfectionist tendencies I could feel coming out for me) and also transformational practical advice about how to tackle some of these (seemingly) scary topics as an employer – particularly if you’re worried about ‘getting it wrong’.
I think one of my favourite parts of the conversation was when Michaela summed up that it’s time to send a strong message that becoming a parent in the workplace is a season and another chapter – we need to see it as a transition, not something that goes on forever. It rang incredibly true for the conversations I have with clients!
You can find more on Michaela and her work through her website, LinkedIn and Insta.
Actually, if I was being accurate there would be about 15 other things after Vikas’ job title there! He’s got lots going on and this was one heck of a conversation. As an entrepreneur, investor, non-ex board member of multiple organisations, Honorary Professor and philanthropist, Vikas has a gift of seeing a situation from an abundance of different angles.
We explored the power of mutual conversations in the workplace (particularly in the context of flexible working), making change at a national level requires coming to the table and a reminder that legislation doesn’t change if people don’t talk. There was inevitably some myth busting about running a business when you’re responsible for a workforce and their wellbeing, and a side note about predatory behaviour in the business world when you’re feeling vulnerable. Vikas shared the realities and impacts of his non-exec roles and he ended with two calls to action for anybody listening: know your worth and is there a conversation you’re not having?
It was a really great conversation and I hope if you’re listening as an employer you’re reassured that you don’t have to have all the answers, but starting somewhere is powerful. There are ways and strategies to have a transformational impact on your employees - and there’s a wealth of support out there if you need it!
You find out more about Vikas on his website and be sure to have a look at his Insta I mentioned at the beginning of the conversation - lots of impressive pictures!
I’m thrilled to kick off series 4 with a focus on employer conversations, and first up the wonderful Fleur Cox, Co-chair of the Family and Carers Alliance for Rolls Royce.
This one is for you if you’re running an employee resource group, a parent support network or wanting to get started. There were so many incredible take aways! Fleur shared very generously about their experiences, highs and lows, plus a sprinkling of practical advice of getting started.
The insight into how to work alongside an HR function when you’re trying to make it a whole company approach, the role of an exec sponsor, facing into challenges around policy when you’re a global employer and her top tip of picking no more than three projects a year were all centre stage in this chat.
TW: in this episode Charlotte and Elliott discuss parental bereavement, mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. If this isn't something you can listen to right now, why not check out some of our other episodes?
I’m bringing the bonus today, with the one and only Elliott Rae. Founder of Music Football Fatherhood, author, co-founder of the working dads employer awards, equal parenting advocate and speaker.
You might also have caught him presenting the documentary ‘Becoming Dad’ on BBC1 earlier this year – he’s a busy fella so I was thrilled to bag a spot in his diary to pass the mic on some of the biggest topics facing dads in the workplace.
We covered how this all got started for Elliott, hopes for parents in the workplace, some of the legislative changes he’d love to see and boundaries when you’re working in a world that is full of emotion and feeling close to home. You can find out more about Elliott and his work through the MFF insta or website.
For the final episode of the series I had the pleasure of chatting to Becky Candy – an utterly brilliant advocate for supporting parents in the workplace. By day Becky is a change manager and co-chair of the parent network at her employer, and by… well the rest of the day… Becky is a solo parent to her son and currently navigating her own diagnosis of autism.
In a recent LinkedIn post Becky described her own experience of ‘taking off the mask’ in sharing her diagnosis, and it was incredible to read. Becky shares very generously her first hand experiences of being neurodiverse when you’re a parent and her reflections on what it’s meant in the workplace.
One of the mic drop moments for me was when Becky said that she’d never really shared what she needs and has spent a lot of time walking towards what others require – and the power of meeting in the middle.
We also spent time unpicking some of the negative narrative we can tell ourselves about our uniqueness, and how they genuinely can be what set us apart and power us. It was one heck of a conversation!
Today I’m joined by Hannah, one half of the Job Share Pair and what a chat it was! I’ve ‘known’ Hannah and Rachel over Instagram for a couple of years now but it was totally different actually chatting. We explored some of the myths around job sharing, Hannah’s experiences of being in a job share relationship and the mission that this incredible two-some hold. I came away inspired and hopeful more than anything, and with a list of conversation starters for organisations! You can find out more about the work of The Job Share Pair on their website or instagram.
Holly is the Queen of helping you start and grow a sustainable business. An advocate of boundaries, staying curious about your relationship with social media and tenacious approach of deconstructing the overwhelm, Holly Curry is a total beacon of light with her website design expertise, business coaching and consultancy services.
I’ve known and worked with Holly in some capacity for the last four years and I was overjoyed when she said she’d come for a chat – we explored everything from using your strengths, the importance of boundaries (and how they flex), re-brands and being a parent.
I hope you love the insights as much as I did! You can find out more about Holly and the beautiful work she does on her website or through Instagram.
Today I passed the mic to the wonderful Natalie, founder of Power Thoughts. Natalie works with children (and their parents) to know they have the power over their own thoughts.
Through talks, workshops, programs and direct support (not to mention the incredible social media posts and reels) Natalie is on a mission to combine the importance of childhood experiences with building resilience to support kids in responding to challenges and obstacles in a resourceful and individual way.
Previously a teacher and now a qualified coach, Natalie has worked with over 4000 children through Power Thoughts and it seems like the needs of her audience are only going to grow. You can find more from Natalie on Instagram or her website.
In today’s episode we covered A LOT! Victorine is the founder of Baby Duet – a gorgeous business dedicated to creating unique baby clothing with delish hand drawn prints. We explored where it all started for Victorine and how it’s going… hello sustainability conversations!
We touched on the Baby Duet origins story (literally her kids were the inspo), the impacts of ‘hustle culture’ and the strong foundations her parents instilled in her. Victorine shares so authentically about managing the imbalance and her experience with the narrative of ‘having it all’.
You can find Victorine on Instagram and on the Baby Duet website.
What a way to start season three of the podcast!
Absolutely honoured to be joined by the brilliant Tinuke Awe – social entrepreneur who is passionate about all things Black motherhood. She was named British Vogue force for change in 2021 for her work with the Five x More campaign which calls for overdue improvements in Black maternal health in the UK. Tinuke is also the founder of Mums and Tea, a social platform for Black mothers which has over a 12,000 strong community.
There’s also one more to add to the mix - Learning with Ez is the home of resources to support Black parents navigate through the experiences of parenting a neurodiverse child. And yep, she did the impossible and found time in her day
to chat!
Tinuke shares her story, how she manages her boundaries when the platforms she runs are so close to home, her hopes for Black mothers and the empowering and protective way she shares the stories of others. You can also find Tinuke on Instagram here.
I've got a very special bonus episode to share with you today - with the incredible Katie, who three years ago adopted her daughters.
Katie is a friend of a friend so I've known her for a little while, but we've never really talked about her experience of going through the adoption process. I saw that Katie had posted some eye watering numbers about the adoption rates dropping in the UK and a subsequent campaign that is currently running to help dispel some of the myths that surround it.
Katie shared so generously about the experience her and her husband going through adopting the girls, right from the first information evening through to the importance of them celebrating their family day each year.
Katie mentions it at the end of the podcast, but if you would like to talk to her or ask a question we didn't cover, please drop them to me on charlotte.speak@power-of-the-parent.com and I'll get them over to her.
After the recording Katie told me that currently self employed people are not entitled to statutory adoption leave which is a huge blocker and there is a petition to change it. If that's something you can support the link is here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/601323 to get some movement.
In the final episode of series two, Charlotte is talking to Shwezin Win - founder of Win At Life coaching. She is a mum, a step-mum, a marketing expert and now a coach who works with parents, young adults and teens to curate a life where they feel able to thrive.
Shwezin shared her story of arriving in the UK at the impressionable age of seven, navigating the UK school system and the impact that has had on her in her later career. We explored some of the experiences parents are facing in the workplace and the importance of remembering that parenting is not one dimensional and linear in experience. Shwezin was the chair of the parents network in her previous employer so knows first hand the two worlds of being a parent and an employee can collide with a bang!
If you want to find out more about Shwezin's work you can head over to her website or find her on LinkedIn.
This week I'm talking to Clare, founder of Not Only Pink and Blue where the mission is to challenge stereotypes from birth. Originally a marketplace, Clare has shifted HOW she's sharing her work, which will now take the shape of a directory of amazing businesses who are committed and aligned to her purpose.
Clare generously shared how that pivot has come about and the realities accompanying it, and we chatted about the obvious question she gets - have you only been bothered about this stuff since becoming a parent? (Spoiler, she hasn't - wait for the 13 year old Clare story!)
We rounded the episode off by talking about how businesses can get involved and why it isn't a 'nice' to do, but instead something that will make huge fundamental positive changes for now and in the future.
You can find Clare on Insta on @notonlypinkblue and the website www.notonlypinkandblue.com.
In this week's episode I'm talking with Helen Bryce - glorious human, my mate of 10 years, ultimate cheerleader, poet, author and founder of Guilty Mothers Club. Helen is also a parent of four kiddos and a total journalling pro - which we talked about loads and I got so many fresh perspectives on during this interview.
Together, we explored Helen's transition from Guilty Mothers Club to poet, and all the emotion that has come from that. Helen was a total pro at embracing the vulnerabilities, sharing stories that will resonate with so many of us and the role that identity plays as a mother, business owner and human. Helen also writes under the name Nelly and she shared the beautiful story that sits behind that.
Helen has got lots of exciting plans coming up and I was thrilled to hear what's coming up.
You can find Helen over on Insta @guiltymothersclub and @nellythewriter
Roohi and Nida are educators, navigators of negative self talk, strengths advocates and believers that confidence shouldn't be a privilege. They are the founders of Nupwr, an organisation dedicated to inspire, uplift and empower women.
We talked about the dynamics of being a parent, an educator, a business owner and what it's like to work alongside your sister. Roohi and Nida generously share their thoughts on being heard, driving action and one of favourites - progress over perfection. We touched on confidence being a state not a trait, a reminder that emotions get to co-exist side by side, what sits behind feeling overwhelmed and the importance of learning from yourself.
You can find out more about Roohi and Nida, and the work they're so passionate about over on Instagram @nu.pw.r or on their website www.nupwr.co.uk
What a catch up!
Amrit Sandhar is the founder and CEO of The Engagement Coach where the team is all about developing (and challenging) cultures, leaders and colleagues. As well as being a parent, Amrit is one of the most empathetic and compassionate people I've ever met, he's also a data lover and engagement specialist. Amrit is also a qualified pharmacist.
His advice to me in the early days of Power of the Parent was to 'hold your nerve' and we explored how this has come full circle for him too. We talked about navigating the last 18 months when you're running a business that employs other people, the weekend he channelled some Eeyore type energy and what his style is when faced with a crisis.
Amrit shared some of the conversations he has with his kids about the importance of plan B, C, D, E... and the rest. We chatted about the role curiosity has played for him, his love of organic chemistry (yes, really) and the big questions workplaces should be asking to better support and engage their teams.
Trigger warning - child loss.
In this week's episode I chat with Clare - digital content expert, queen of engagement, growth specialist and founder of Sunshine Digital.
We talked about the impact of being a parent in the workplace when you're bringing in more revenue but working fewer hours than your peers, the experiences she gathered through a couple of different jobs and how she realised content and marketing was her work purpose.
Clare also talks about the role her daughter, Charlotte, has played in Sunshine Digital. Charlotte passed away suddenly in 2017 when she was seven and a half months old, and Clare shares some of the things they've navigated as a family and ultimately the legacy Charlotte has left - she was their sunshine and that features front and centre in what Clare does. In Clare's own words, 'Charlotte made me fearless'.
Amongst lots of other things we also touched on the realities of running your own business, feelings of failure, the brilliant highs, the importance of defining your version of success and some of our gripes with social media.
If you want to find out more about Clare and what she does you can find her on instagram @claresunshinedigital.
Here's a sneaky bonus episode from season one of the Power of the Parent podcast for you!
This week I speak to Lucy Critchley VA. Lucy is my podcast producer and all round good egg. In this episode we talk about maternity allowance, starting a business with a 5 month old and of course, self care.
I asked Lucy if she'd come on because I was reflecting about the power of making things happen - nobody is going to be a bigger cheerleader for you than YOU - I wanted to start a podcast for ages but I wasn't championing myself.
Along came Lucy who absolutely had my back and showed me how to believe in the message I wanted to share with the world. If you'd like to find out more about Lucy, check out her website here.
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com.
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This week on the podcast I am joined by the brilliant Carina Tillson from Love Your Mealtimes. Carina works with busy people to take the pain out of meal planning and cooking and put the joy back into their mealtimes.
We covered a lot of ground in our conversation from food planning, self care and feminism. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Carina and I hope you enjoy this episode too.
You can find out more about Carina here: https://www.loveyourmealtimes.com/
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com.
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I am thrilled to bring you this podcast with Michelle Gyimah from Equality Pays. In this episode we discuss pay gaps, parenting and negotiations in the workplace. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Michelle and could have talked to her all day. Michelle's work is so inspiring and she makes such a difference to individuals and businesses.
If you'd like to find out more about Michelle, visit her website: Equality Pays
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com.
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This week on the podcast I am joined by the brilliant Louise Deverell-Smith. Louise is the founder of flexible recruitment company, Daisy Chain. Her business works to match employers with perspective employees into flexible working positions that benefit both the company and the team.
To find out more about Daisy Chain and the work they do, visit their website: https://daisy-chain.com
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com.
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This week on the podcast I am joined by one of my oldest friends, Andy.
As well as being a parent, Andy is a teacher and during our chat he tell us all about how he changed his career from working in sales to moving in to education.
Andy also shares what it was like working during Covid-19, as you can imagine it wasn't easy, but the genuine love and respect Andy has for his pupils is so lovely to hear.
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @ power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com
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This week on the podcast I am joined by the absolute powerhouse that is Ebony Lyon from Formy Books.
Ebony and her partner Curtis set up Formy Books in 2020 to bring to life their passion for own voices children's books (Ebony explains what own voices books actually means in the episode). They are sharing stories created by Black creators from across the world one gorgeous book at a time. Their stories positively and accurately depict the richness of Black cultures for children of all backgrounds to enjoy.
In our conversation we cover the publishing world, how Formy Books started AND Ebony's immaculate sense of style. Happy listening!
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com.
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Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Power of the Parent podcast.
I'm Charlotte Speak, the face behind Power of the Parent and I love nothing more than empowering parents at work. I’m a level 7 CMI accredited coach, strengths practitioner, Mental Health First Aider and Talent Consultant.
This week on the podcast I talk to the brilliant Susie Lodge. Susie is the founder of www.wikiplacesforkids.com. We talk about all things parenting, work and self care. I loved chatting to Susie and hearing how she embraces flexibility within her business and her inspiring plans for growth.
I hope you enjoy the episode! If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You can also visit my website www.power-of-the-parent.com
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Welcome to the Power of the Parent podcast, hosted by me, Charlotte Speak.
I’m a level 7 CMI accredited coach, strengths practitioner, Mental Health First Aider and Talent Consultant and I’m the face behind Power of the Parent®. I love helping others be at their best and in this podcast, I’ll be speaking to working parents, business owners and we’ll share our top tips and advice on how we can create better environments for staff to work in, we’ll also explore the nature of the workplace and the value that parents bring. Episodes will be released from Tuesday 11th May and I’d love for you to join us! If you’d like to get in touch you can email me on hello@poweroftheparent.co.uk and you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent
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