Mumbition

Mums and Co

Mumbition The Podcast by Mums & Co shares career and parenting stories. Each episode features a special guest providing inspirational personal stories and practical tips for how to start and stay in business, maintain your wellbeing, unapologetically blend motherhood and ambition and much more.

  1. From Kitchen Table to $100M Impact – The Story Behind GIVIT

    2 FEB

    From Kitchen Table to $100M Impact – The Story Behind GIVIT

    From her kitchen table to over $100 million in impact — Juliette Wright OAM built GIVIT into one of Australia’s most innovative giving platforms. In this powerful conversation, Juliette opens up about the early failures that shaped her, the moment she discovered the real gap in Australia’s donation system, and the emotional stories that continue to fuel her purpose. We also dive into the realities of working motherhood, mental load, disaster response, financial readiness, and what it takes to build something truly meaningful from scratch. This episode is full of heart, honesty and actionable wisdom for any woman dreaming big from her kitchen table. Learn more or donate to GIVIT: 🌐⁠ https://www.givit.org.au⁠ Credits: Produced by: Lucy Kippist Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown Interviewer: Carrie Kwan Guest:  Juliette Wright OAM ‍ Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au In this episode: The surprising truth Juliette discovered about what people actually needHow GIVIT solved the “good intentions, wrong donations” problemWhy cash‑based giving transformed disaster recovery in AustraliaHer biggest challenges as a CEO and mother during major crisesThe mental load, guilt, resilience and identity shifts working mums know so wellFinancial readiness + advice for purpose‑led foundersThe life‑changing impact stories that still move her to tearsWhat Australians misunderstand about givingJuliette’s message to every woman ready to start something meaningful Explore GIVIT and support someone in need today: https://www.givit.org.au

    45 min
  2. Partnerships, Women’s Health & Building a Legacy Beyond Business

    26 JAN

    Partnerships, Women’s Health & Building a Legacy Beyond Business

    In this powerful episode of Mumbition: The Podcast, executive coach, serial entrepreneur and women’s health advocate Phil Hayes‑St Clair joins us for a deeply insightful conversation about partnership‑led growth, systemic change, and the realities of juggling ambition with family life. Phil shares how his mission to improve women’s health is shaped by fatherhood, service, and a drive to create opportunity in a rapidly changing world. He opens up about the biggest lessons from building multiple ventures, why defining the real problem is where success begins, and how small businesses can unlock outsized impact through intentional, values‑aligned partnerships. We also explore: ✨ The six‑part IDEAL framework for creating game‑changing partnerships ✨ Why progress in women’s health stalled — and what men must understand and do ✨ How to navigate the tension between being a present parent and building something meaningful ✨ The “closer to happiness / further from fear” filter every founder should use ✨ The role of advocacy in reshaping parental leave, early childhood education and gender equity ✨ How small, consistent action leads to long‑lasting impact — at work and at home Phil’s honesty, empathy and strategic clarity offer a refreshing lens on business growth, leadership and the future of family‑friendly entrepreneurship. If you're a business‑owning mother looking for inspiration, practical tools and a whole lot of heart — this episode is for you. Credits: Produced by: Lucy Kippist Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown Interviewer: Carrie Kwan Guest:  Phil Hayes-St Clair ‍ Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au

    51 min
  3. Trailblazing Women in Business: Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac & Danielle Lewis

    19 JAN

    Trailblazing Women in Business: Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac & Danielle Lewis

    What really happens in the early days of building a business? In this energising panel episode, we bring together four powerhouse women — Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac and Danielle Lewis — to share the honest, unfiltered truths behind starting (and restarting) a business from scratch. If you're a woman in the early stages of business — or even just toying with the idea — this conversation is like pulling up a chair with your own personal board of directors. Expect wisdom, humour, vulnerability, and a whole lot of practical advice you can use today. In this episode you’ll learn: ✨ Why your first idea probably won’t work — and why that’s completely normal. Hear how each founder navigated pivots, false starts, and unexpected turns, and why iteration is your greatest superpower. ✨ How to test your idea quickly, cheaply and confidently. From landing pages to coffee chats to “sell it before it’s built,” the panel shares real strategies they still use in their own businesses. ✨ How to build resilience through micro‑bravery and rejection therapy. Penny explains how embracing tiny daily discomforts builds the courage required for entrepreneurship — including the story behind standing on stage in her swimsuit. ✨ Why support systems matter more than strategy. Liz and Laetitia reveal how choosing the right people to speak to — and avoiding “vested‑interest advice” — can fundamentally change your decisions and direction. ✨ Why you are not a statistic. Laetitia offers a powerful reminder that your vision isn’t limited by funding stats, systemic barriers, or industry norms. ✨ How to stay motivated when the journey feels slow. From reflective progress practices to redefining consistency as persistence, the panel shares tools for staying the course. About our panelists Liz Kaelin — Commercialisation expert helping women build sustainable, profitable models by avoiding common financial mistakes. Penny Locaso — Global speaker, educator and activist transforming the visibility of diverse female experts. Founder of Hacking Happy. Laetitia Andrac — Intuitive strategist and founder of Essential Shift & Understanding Zoe, empowering neurodivergent families and values-led entrepreneurs. Danielle Lewis — Serial founder and creator of SPARK, a community that gives $15,000 quarterly grants to women in business. Credits: Produced by: Lucy Kippist Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown Interviewer: Lucy Kippist Guest:  Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac and Danielle Lewis. Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au

    50 min
  4. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    PREVIEW Season 4: Big Ideas, Bold Moves & Real Stories from Women in Business

    Welcome to Series 4 of Mumbition: The Podcast by Mums& Co—where we celebrate the ambition, impact, and resilience of working women and mothers across Australia. This season is packed with practical strategies, candid conversations, and big-hearted inspiration to help yougrow your business, lead with confidence, and navigate the juggle. Here’s what’s in store: Panel: Partnerships & Possibility with Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac and Danielle Lewis—actionable insights on collaboration, mindset, and momentum.Phil Hayes-St Clair on partnerships, purpose, and why they’re the fastest path to predictable growth.Juliette Wright OAM, Founder of GIVIT, on turning a kitchen-table idea into a $100M+ impact platform.Gerri Florence, Founder of The Sleep Collective, with evidence-based strategies for better rest and wellbeing.Samantha Sutherland, gender equity consultant, on structural change and why ambition matters.Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or simply seekinginspiration, Series 4 will help you own your ambition and thrive. 👉 Join Mums & CoFREE today at https://www.mumsandco.com.au/business-mums-network#Join-NRMA-Offer and connect with a supportive community of women who are unapologeticallyambitious. Mumbition Podcast, working mums, women in business, female founders, entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, career and motherhood, partnerships, resilience, Australian business women, mum entrepreneurs

    4 min

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Mumbition The Podcast by Mums & Co shares career and parenting stories. Each episode features a special guest providing inspirational personal stories and practical tips for how to start and stay in business, maintain your wellbeing, unapologetically blend motherhood and ambition and much more.

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