Ready or Not

The 'otherness' of being a woman in a male dominated field with Bec O'Brien

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I recently put a call out to interview mums working in more corporate fields, Bec O'Brien's email caught my attention. Her subject line read: 'co...

"I’m starting to think you guys don’t really want a village” | Witching Hour

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood....

Are you making these common mistakes after returning from maternity leave? | Ask Ready or Not

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s advice-based podcast, landing in your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz dives into the common ...

Alena Darcy on taking care of business and babies

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alena Darcy may have worked on campaigns with Karlie Kloss, negotiated deals for Troye Sivan to perform, managed a red carpet with Natalie Portman, an...

"I used to have friends, then they had kids" | Witching Hour

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour - the show by cousins (well, by marriage) Loz and Lu that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing and frustrati...

Shortcuts and hacks to simplify Christmas when most things fall on mum | Ask Ready or Not

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz is here to share shortcut...

Clare Stephens on untangling shame and giving herself grace

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Stephens is a writer, editor, podcaster, and soon to be published author. She's smart, she's funny, she's accomplished, and she has that unique ...

"It was one of the most uncomfortable moments of my life" | Witching Hour

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins (and mums of two) banter all things making work, work alongside motherhoo...

Easy ways to capture Christmas memories that won't stress you out | Ask Ready or Not

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. TToday, Loz talks about how...

What mums can learn from their friends without children with Qiara Probiotics co-founder Helen Lyon

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a famous saying that you might've heard: that old habits die hard, and when it comes to the roles that we expect women to play, we haven't mad...

Lion parenting and tiger parenting and bear parenting....oh my! | Witching Hour

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood....

Listener question: How do I assert myself in the workplace? | Ask Ready or Not

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz answers a listen...

Minna Dubin on why you need to take your mum rage out to tea

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Minna Dubin wrote about mum rage for The New York Times, her words went viral.In opening the article, she writes: 'the rage lives in my hands, ro...

Can mums ever just be...whelmed? | Witching Hour

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood....

Treading water | Part 1: Homb Postpartum Series

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This mini series was created in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, together with Homb foun...

In the deep | Part 2: Homb Postpartum Series

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This mini series was created in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, together with Homb foun...

Coming up for air | Part 3: Homb Postpartum Series

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This mini series was created in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, together with Homb foun...

How to set boundaries at work and respectfully say no (even if you're a people pleaser) | Ask Ready or Not

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz talks about how...

How Deja Marc founder Rosie Collins has designed her life for business and motherhood

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I was trying to conceive for the first time, and basically for the 10 years leading up to it, the constant question swirling around my brain was ...

I was made redundant on maternity leave, what do I do now? | Ask Ready or Not

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not. It’s our bite-sized, tip-based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz is sharing her b...

Genevieve Day on the painful chapters we're tempted to edit out of our stories

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like many of us, Genevieve Day grew up with the mindset that when you put in the hard work, you get rewarded. And as the founder of Day Management and...

Hi daddy! I mean...boss | Witching Hour

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood....

Five interview questions that will help you land a job | Ask Ready or Not

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not, formally known as Tits & Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based episode, and the new name mean...

Lucy and Emma Race on sisterhood, motherhood and the sacred ties that bind them

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Recently I had the distinct pleasure of working with sisters Lucy and Emma Race on The Outer Sanctum podcast. In an eight-part series, they brought...

Are businesses really walking the talk when it comes to supporting mums returning to work? | Witching Hour

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood....

Why applying for full-time jobs could be your secret hack to landing the perfect part-time role | Tits & Tricks

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz t...

"I should be happy but I'm so alone and empty": Emma Molloy on emerging from the fog

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before listening, please note that today's episode discusses suicidal ideation, self harm and postnatal depression. Before you press play, please cons...

We need to talk about how hard relationships are post baby | Witching Hour

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week was our most listened to Witching Hour episode to date. Our DMs were full of similar stories of when a lack of sleep has led you to feel sad...

How to choose the right childcare for you | Tits & Tricks

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based epsiode, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz t...

Lael Stone on scrambling to do the best we can

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've had a whole lot of sickness in our house these past three weeks. Posie has had adenovirus and rhinovirus and then 10 days later, one by one, Hay...

Zoë Foster Blake: "When you say no to them, you're saying yes to you" | Witching Hour

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our friends, there's plenty of laughs and just a few tears today, so buckle in.Today on Witching Hour:'What Zoë Foster Blake taught me about how to s...

Surviving daylight savings with kids | Tits & Tricks

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based epsiode, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz t...

Chi Lo and Jayde Couldwell on Beyond the Bump's new podcast for dads

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2019, Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce have been opening up the conversation on modern motherhood. I don't think either of them could've antici...

The breastfeeding post that went viral | Witching Hour

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour, where cousins look at what’s exciting, delighting. intriguing and frustrating us as two mums trying to make work, wor...

School holiday survival tips when you're working from home with kids | Tits & Tricks

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz s...

Renee Bargh on the one thing she wanted most

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Tom Cruise. John Travolta. When I tell you that today's guest has interviewed the stars, we're not talking about any ol...

Why is it so hard to let go in motherhood? | Witching Hour

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find it hard to let go of control as the mother or primary caregiver? Have you ever been called too emotional, too assertive or too blunt in th...

Loz's secrets to getting to work on time | Tits & Tricks

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz i...

Stylist Liv Brown on going from one to two and making your own rules | Interviews

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to Ready or Not for a while, you might know that this is the second time that Liv Brown has been on the show. Last time we heard ab...

The only thing cooked at dinnertime is us | Witching Hour

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WITCHES! Somehow, it's officially been one year of Witching Hour and these pretend cousins want to thank you for being here with som...

"How was your time off?" How to handle sticky conversations with colleagues | Tits & Tricks

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz i...

The anxiety attack that changed everything for BubbaDesk founder Lauren Perrett | Interviews

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For some mothers, the idea of leaving their baby - particularly in those first few months or even years - feels excruciating, irreconcilable, even. Fo...

Are you the parent you thought you'd be? Jane Fonda isn't | Witching Hour

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WOWEE we are taking you places today, our friends. From Loz's kid-free trip to Bali with her husband and Lu feeling like she and her husband are getti...

How to tell your boss you're pregnant | Tits & Tricks

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Lu is...

The antidote to loneliness in motherhood with Ariel Bryant and Keshia Hutchens

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, women and mothers have been hiding. We cover up our breasts as we feed our babies because since forever, our breasts have been sexualised...

Ask Loz for motherhood and career advice, just don't ask her to meditate | Witching Hour

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Trans advocate and father Max Jahufer on always feeling like the different kid | Father's Day Special

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Max Jahufer is the founder of creative agency, Future Studio. He’s also a proud trans father who will make his film debut in an upcoming comedy dram...

Six ways to make your return to work smoother | Tits & Tricks

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz o...

"We had very different pictures of motherhood" with business partners and sisters Bianca and Kritz Sciessere

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a youngest child with three older brothers, I've always been fascinated by sisters and the way I witnessed sisterhood play out among friends and fa...

Mrs. Doubtfire and Gilmore Girls as meditations on motherhood with special guest Rana Hussain | Witching Hour

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

How to tackle imposter syndrome with executive coach Ellen Hooper | Tits & Tricks

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, f...

“What if this all turns to shit?” with Emeldo founder Emily Dornbusch

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I sat down to record this chat with my friend and the founder of Emeldo Emily Dornbusch, I warned her that I might sound a little bit more profes...

Book week – I'm sorry, I can't, don't hate me | Witching Hour

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Updating your resume: Do I include my parental leave? | Tits & Tricks

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, L...

Best friends Annika Hanne and Bobby Clark on dreaded texts, aligning stars and embracing magic

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 I've been having a lot of those days where you feel absolutely in the thick of it. I have a seven month old and a two and a half year old. Posie, t...

Michelle Battersby wasn’t sure she was meant to admit this | Witching Hour

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

How to make a chaotic work week run that little bit smoother | Tits & Tricks

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, L...

Peleina Guthrie on what mothers hide when they return to work

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a mother of three, Peleina Guthrie has had her fair share of return to paid work experiences, and each one has taken a slightly different turn. On ...

That sock is the end of us | Witching Hour

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Can we ever find work life balance? Here's how Loz is trying to | Tits & Tricks

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, L...

Jessie Stephens on what she'd go back and tell her pregnant self

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know those people that you look at and think if I had my time again, I would’ve liked my career to look a little more like theirs? For me, that ...

Susan, that was a bad idea | Witching Hour

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

How to negotiate a flexible work arrangement that works for you | Tits & Tricks

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, L...

Lawyer Olivia Mioni on why working full time doesn't mean mothers love their children any less

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Mioni always knew that her mum was an inspiration, but when she stepped into motherhood herself, she appreciated her even more. Her mum was sin...

When is the right time for a career change? | Witching Hour

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Lunch boxes got you stumped after the holidays? Here's Loz's super simple time saving hacks | Tits & Tricks

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, L...

"I don't know how we survived": Keira Rumble on her darkest days in business and motherhood

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nine pregnancies, two living babies and three businesses: Keira Rumble, the founder behind Krumbled Foods, Habitual Beauty, and Mini and Me, has exper...

Turns out Serena Williams and Rihanna are…just like us? | Witching Hour

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Breastfeeding and returning to work 101 | Tits & Tricks

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. This week, ...

Mother Untitled founder Neha Ruch on why motherhood isn't the death of ambition

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Neha Ruch decided to take a career pause for family life, the mothers that she met weren’t exactly the image that society had painted of them. ...

Taylor Swift: 34, unmarried, childless, and apparently, a bad role model | Witching Hour

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Little kids on school holidays? Loz's activities that won't break the bank | Tits & Tricks

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Loz has Sien...

The stickiness of modern motherhood with Sally Branson

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Branson doesn't believe in balance when you have young kids, and as I write and record this at 8pm on a Monday night ahead of inevitable overnig...

Are the working mums okay? | Witching Hour

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Partner away for work? Simple hacks for getting through the day when solo parenting | Tits & Tricks

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Off the back...

"There was no plan B, so I just kept going" with natural beauty pioneer and Mukti Organics founder Mukti

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm fascinated by founders and business owners like Mukti, because she's been incredibly successful with her skincare brand Mukti Organics, but she to...

Let's talk about sex, baby | Witching Hour

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

One meal two ways, what we’re automating & WTF to do when WFH with a sick kid | Tits & Tricks

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Well today i...

The mother of all stories with Snuggle Hunny's Julie Mathers

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors and health professionals may have called Snuggle Hunny chief Julie Mathers geriatric on more than one occasion, but in my opinion, she's fit a...

A quick check in with Lucinda: When making work, work doesn't work

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shit hit the fan for us as we were going to press publish on what was meant to be today's episode with Snuggle Hunny founder Julie Mathers. A big fat ...

If you're here, who's looking after the kids? | Witching Hour

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Your return to work wardrobe checklist | Tits & Tricks

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite-sized advice-based podcast, and today is all about making the return to paid work a littl...

Why mothers are so exhausted with U-Fhern Chang

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U-Fhern Chang was on a plane for a work trip when she had a pretty profound AHA moment. And while she didn't immediately act upon it, it would eventua...

Have you been the Miranda or the Charlotte? How to navigate different fertility journeys alongside friendship | Witching Hour

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Second act: Talking two year olds, imposter syndrome and identity with Ultra Violette's Ava Chandler Matthews and The Memo's Phoebe Simmonds

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since I last interviewed Phoebe Simmonds over a year ago and Ava Chandler Matthews just under a year ago, the two business owners, mothers, and friend...

Jessica Biel is done being the cool girl | Witching Hour

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

The Andrew Tate effect with feminist academic Stephanie Wescott

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Wescott is a feminist academic and researcher. She’s also the mother of a three year old boy, and at the moment, she’s conducting resear...

How did you tell your boss you're pregnant? The good, the bad and the ugly | Witching Hour

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

The piece of fatherly advice that changed everything for Francesca Jewellery founder Hannah Vasicek

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Look, I know this exactly how I open my conversation with Francesca Jewellery founder Hannah Vasicek, but it's impossible for me to paint a picture of...

"What is a perineum...do I have one?" | Witching Hour

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

The loneliness and judgement that comes with wanting both with Hande Cater

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Hande Cater made the decision to go back to working five days a week alongside her relatively new role as mum, she noticed that she was in a bit ...

The episode we shouldn't have to record | Witching Hour

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Ellen Hooper's morbid but effective approach to defining parenting roles

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen Hooper is a people and culture expert. She's a a passionate speaker and media commentator and she's currently writing a parenting book. She's be...

Bottle refusal, food poisoning and advice on a listener's workplace dilemma | Witching Hour

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Liv Brown on empowering mothers to find their style and letting go of clothes that no longer fit

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After bouncing between jobs that didn't quite bring the career passion and satisfaction that we're meant to chase after in our twenties, when Liv Brow...

How to slow down at work and is having a baby in your 20’s the new ‘teen pregnancy’? | Witching Hour

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

Natasha Heger on being made redundant during parental leave and why putting ourselves last diminishes our place in the family

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Natasha Heger had been with the company she worked at for 10 years before she went on parental leave, and just the day before she was originally due t...

The best questions to ask in a job interview and your thoughts on screen time and staying present | Witching Hour

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...

"Am I a good enough mum? Am I good enough at work?" with Bridgette Gale

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I often wonder to myself, what did mothers do before incredible people like Hello Darling co-founder Bridgette Gale were open enough to share their st...

Pumping and dumping, a chipped tooth and being mimicked by a three-year-old | Witching Hour

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside pare...