CEO MUM

Jada sezer

Subscribe to real, honest conversations with women building ambitious careers while raising a family. CEO MUM is a podcast hosted by Jada Sezer, exploring what it truly takes to balance motherhood, leadership, and personal ambition without burnout, guilt, or pretending it’s easy. Each episode features founders, business owners, creatives, and industry leaders sharing honest insights into building successful careers alongside the realities of family life. From navigating identity shifts after becoming a mother, to managing time, support systems, money, and mental load - these are the conversations women rarely get to hear. Hosted by Jada Sezer - a former model turned entrepreneur, trained child psychotherapist, and former UN Women UK Ambassador - CEO MUM blends lived experience with depth, nuance, and practical wisdom. New episodes weekly. Links Instagram instagram.com/ceomumpodcast Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1ka1sgxiTQp2kR4yCejkAs Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ceo-mum/id1733055790 Linkedin linkedin.com/company/ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jada Sezer: How I Use My Time Intentionally as a Mother

    FEB 9

    Jada Sezer: How I Use My Time Intentionally as a Mother

    🎧 Listen now and hear our host, Jada Sezer's journey from plus-size model to mother 🔔 Follow to the CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition 💬 Comment below if Jada’s journey resonates with you 📲 Share this episode with someone who’s chasing their dreams while balancing motherhood 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • How Jada went from studying child psychology to becoming one of the UK’s first plus-size models, travelling the world and working with some of the biggest fashion brands • How she built a loyal online community via social media and why she knew she needed safer, diversified income • The story behind creating her own app, Mother, to help women thrive • How she balances motherhood and work and the systems she uses to make it all work seamlessly • Her approach to delegation and spending time on what really matters To celebrate the start of Season 3 of the CEO MUM, host Jada Sezer sits down with award-winning journalist, producer and writer Iman Amrani to share her own story for the very first time on the podcast. Jada takes us through her journey from studying child psychology to breaking barriers as one of the UK’s first plus-size models, living and working across the globe, and collaborating with some of the world’s most iconic brands. She shares the lessons she’s learned about confidence, resilience, and creating opportunities when none existed before. They also dive into entrepreneurship and business building, including how Jada transformed her social media influence into a thriving business, why she's creating the Mother app, and the strategies she uses to balance running a business while raising a family. From mastering time management to delegating effectively, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice for ambitious parents. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to embrace their uniqueness, chase their dreams, and create their own opportunities whilst navigating motherhood. ✨ Connect With Us: 📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer 📸 Iman Amrani Instagram: @imaniamrani 🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast 📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. CONNIE NAM: Building Success on Her Own Terms

    12/08/2025

    CONNIE NAM: Building Success on Her Own Terms

    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Connie Nam built Astrid and Miyu• Her honest take on motherhood, including why she believes she's “not a natural mum,” and how having a full-time nanny helps her thrive• How she balances ambition and parenting without guilt• The real challenges and breakthroughs of building successful brands on her own termsIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with Connie Nam, founder of Astrid and Miyu, for a candid conversation about ambition, independence, and redefining success.Connie opens up about growing up under a controlling family environment, and how her drive for financial freedom shaped her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her perspective on motherhood, why support systems (like her full-time nanny) are essential for her family.They dive into the highs and lows of launching Astrid & Miyu, building a team, and carving out a life that’s unapologetically hers... showing that grit, strategy, and self-belief are just as important as passion.This episode is a must-listen for anyone juggling ambition and parenthood, striving for independence, or redefining what success looks like on their own terms.🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 FOLLOW the CEO MUM Podcast for more inspiring stories from women building their dreams💬 Leave a comment if Connie’s story resonated with you📲 Share this with a friend who’s redefining success for themselves✨ Connect With Us:📸 Connie Nam Instagram: @connienam👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  3. AYESHA OFORI: How to Build Financial Freedom as a Mum

    11/24/2025

    AYESHA OFORI: How to Build Financial Freedom as a Mum

    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Ayesha left her high-powered banking career at Goldman Sachs to build Propelle• Her practical, confidence-boosting tips on how to invest smartly, even if you're just starting out• How becoming a mum changed her priorities, and the village (including nannies) she’s built around her• The real ups and downs of launching Propelle with no formal business training, just big dreams In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer dives into a deeply inspiring conversation with Ayesha Ofori, Founder and CEO of Propelle, the UK’s first female-focused investment platform. Ayesha opens up about her journey from the boardrooms of Goldman Sachs, where she realised something was deeply wrong with the way women engage (or don’t) with investing, to founding Propelle to close Britain’s gender-wealth gap. She breaks down how she built Propelle around three pillars - education, community, and investments, making wealth-building accessible, jargon-free, and deeply personal. They also talk about motherhood, how she prioritises both her daughters and her business, and how the support network she’s created has helped her flourish. Ayesha doesn’t shy away from the challenges of starting a fintech with limited business experience... instead, she leans into them, showing what grit really looks like. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re underqualified, underrepresented, or intimidated by finance and who wants to believe that financial freedom is possible, on their terms. 🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 Follow to the CEO MUM Podcast for more powerful stories from women redefining success💬 Leave a comment if Ayesha’s journey resonated with you📲 Share this with a friend who’s ready to level up their relationship with money ✨ Connect With Us:📸 Ayesha Ofori Instagram: @ayesha.ofori👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: @jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. ROKEYA KHANUM: from Homeless to Multi-Millions

    11/10/2025

    ROKEYA KHANUM: from Homeless to Multi-Millions

    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: •⁠ ⁠How Rokeya turned redundancy and rejection into the launchpad for her dream brand •⁠ ⁠The story behind building Khanum’s, a luxury, ethical fashion label with global recognition •⁠ ⁠Her mindset secrets for scaling a side hustle into a multi-million-pound business •⁠ ⁠How she navigates motherhood, leadership, and legacy all at once In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with Rokeya Khanum, founder and director of the luxury ethical fashion brand Khanum’s, for a powerful conversation on resilience, identity, and ambition.Rokeya shares how being made redundant became the unexpected push she needed to pursue her creative vision, starting Khanum’s from her kitchen table in 2018 while raising her child and working full-time. She opens up about staying true to her values in an industry that often prioritises profit over ethics, the challenges of scaling a brand without losing its soul, and how she finds balance between being a mum and a CEO. Together, Jada and Rokeya explore what it really takes to build something from nothing with courage, faith, and fierce determination. From rejection to red carpets, this is a story of grit, grace, and the power of believing in your purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of turning a side hustle into a sustainable business, building a legacy rooted in integrity, and redefining success on your own terms. 🎧 Don’t forget to: 🔔 Follow CEO MUM for more inspiring conversations with women redefining motherhood and ambition 📲 Share this with a friend who’s ready to start before they feel ready ✨ Connect With Us: 📸 Rokeya Khanum’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@rxkeya / @khanums 👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@jadasezer 🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast 📲 CEO MUM Instagram: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  5. BRYONY GORDON: From Addiction To Authentic Motherhood

    10/27/2025

    BRYONY GORDON: From Addiction To Authentic Motherhood

    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:•⁠ ⁠How Bryony broke free from addiction, shame, and perfectionism•⁠ ⁠Why motherhood became her biggest motivation to change•⁠ ⁠How she learned to live without people-pleasing or fear•⁠ ⁠Why dropping the pressure to be “good” can set you freeIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with writer, journalist, and mental health advocate Bryony Gordon for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about recovery, motherhood, and redefining what it means to have it all.Bryony opens up about the chaos of her early years, her struggles with addiction, and the painful cycle of trying to be perfect for everyone but herself. She shares how becoming a mother gave her the strength to finally face life on its own terms, let go of shame, and start living authentically.Together, Jada and Bryony unpack what freedom really means: freedom from fear, from judgment, and from the impossible standards women are told to live by. From perfectionism as a patriarchal trap to the radical power of simply showing up, this is a conversation that will make you rethink what “having it together” truly looks like.This episode is a must-listen for anyone learning to embrace imperfection, let go of control, and live life unapologetically, one imperfect, honest day at a time.🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 Follow CEO MUM Podcast for more inspiring conversations with women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Leave a comment if Bryony’s story resonated with you📲 Share this with a friend who’s ready to stop being “good” and start being real✨ Connect With Us:📸 Bryony Gordon’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@bryonygordon👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  6. DANIELLE PEAZER: Navigating Identity as a New Mum

    07/28/2025

    DANIELLE PEAZER: Navigating Identity as a New Mum

    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Danielle is navigating her identity as a first-time mum• What it’s like putting motherhood before career — and figuring it all out in real time• How she and her partner juggle parenting, work, and support• Why friendships can shift in motherhood — and why it's normal to grieve your old life In this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with Danielle Peazer — creator, former pro dancer, and now first-time mum for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the quiet but powerful transformation that happens when you become a mother. Danielle opens up about the identity shift she’s experienced since having her daughter Mia, and how she’s navigating life, career, and purpose with a whole new perspective; one that places motherhood at the centre. She shares how she and her partner are figuring it out together and the practical help they lean on. They also get candid about friendships; how some have deepened, others have faded, and how motherhood can leave you feeling unseen even when you're surrounded by people. Danielle shares how she’s learned that sometimes, you’re not asking to be included... you just want to be remembered. Finally, Danielle opens up about her decision to freeze her eggs while she was single, the judgment she faced, and how she’s found peace and power in doing what’s right for her, regardless of outside noise. This is a raw, real, and deeply relatable conversation for anyone in the thick of transition, navigating uncertainty, or redefining what it means to be a woman, a mother, and still yourself. 🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 Subscribe to the CEO MUM Podcast for more powerful stories from women who are rewriting the rules 💬 Leave a review if this episode resonated with your own journey 📲 Share with someone who needs to feel seen and supported right now ✨ Connect With Us:▶️ Watch the full episode: CEO MUM Podcast 📸 Danielle Peazer’s Instagram: @daniellepeazer 👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: @jadasezer 🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast 📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  7. Flexible Careers for Mothers: What You Need to Know | CEO MUM LIVE

    07/14/2025

    Flexible Careers for Mothers: What You Need to Know | CEO MUM LIVE

    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • How The Five Hour Club is transforming the 9-5 for working parents • Why motherhood doesn’t make you less ambitious - or less capable • How to spot red flags in your job search as a parent • What your workplace rights are really and how to advocate for them In this special live-recorded episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer brings the energy of the CEO MUM community to centre stage at our live event in London on June 30th. In front of a live audience of inspiring mothers, Jada sits down with Amy Grilli and Emma Harvey, the brilliant co-founders of The Five Hour Club - a revolutionary platform challenging outdated workplace norms and championing flexible roles for parents. Together, they dive into the limitations of the traditional workday, how it continues to alienate mothers, and why becoming a parent only strengthens your leadership potential. Amy and Emma share the story behind The Five Hour Club, how it works, and how you can find (and secure) roles that actually fit your life - without compromising your career. They also reveal the top red flags to watch out for during the hiring process. To close the episode, Jada welcomes back one of Season 1’s most loved guests, Jane Van Zyl, CEO of Working Families. Jane joins the stage to answer audience questions about your legal rights as a working parent, and shares her expert insight on how to navigate the world of work confidently and knowledgeably. Whether you're job hunting, career pivoting, or building something of your own - this episode is your reminder that work should work for you. 🎧 Don’t forget to: 🔔 Subscribe to the CEO MUM Podcast 💬 Leave a review if this episode 📲 Share this with a fellow parent ✨ Connect With Us:▶️ Watch the full episode: CEO MUM Podcast YouTube 📸 Amy & Emma’s Instagram: @fivehourclub 📸 Working Families: @workingfamuk 👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: @jadasezer 🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast 📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

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Subscribe to real, honest conversations with women building ambitious careers while raising a family. CEO MUM is a podcast hosted by Jada Sezer, exploring what it truly takes to balance motherhood, leadership, and personal ambition without burnout, guilt, or pretending it’s easy. Each episode features founders, business owners, creatives, and industry leaders sharing honest insights into building successful careers alongside the realities of family life. From navigating identity shifts after becoming a mother, to managing time, support systems, money, and mental load - these are the conversations women rarely get to hear. Hosted by Jada Sezer - a former model turned entrepreneur, trained child psychotherapist, and former UN Women UK Ambassador - CEO MUM blends lived experience with depth, nuance, and practical wisdom. New episodes weekly. Links Instagram instagram.com/ceomumpodcast Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1ka1sgxiTQp2kR4yCejkAs Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ceo-mum/id1733055790 Linkedin linkedin.com/company/ceomum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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