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How do I know if I'm ready to return to work after maternity leave? Can I *really* make all the pick-ups, drop-offs AND get to work on time? Am I ready for that promotion? How do I balance managing a large team and demanding kids? Is now the right time to start my own business? Can I flourish in a part-time job? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* have it all? Whether you're returning to work after your first maternity leave or juggling a high-flying career with teenagers that wo ...
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Feminist Buzzkills

Abortion Access Front

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Welcome to Feminist Buzzkills! - The weekly podcast from Abortion Access Front. Hosted by Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and founder of Abortion Access Front ) and Moji Alawode-El (writer, activist, marketing guru Abortion Access Front). These hilarious and brilliant experts on all things abortion, break down the weekly news from patriarchy’s evil trilogy of misogyny, white supremacy, and anti-abortion extremism. They make sense of all the madness, by digging in hard wit ...
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Ever wonder if schooling from home could be the right choice for your family? This week, we’re diving into the world of home education with leadership coach Jen Smollett, who shares her journey of home-educating her two daughters. Whether you're just curious or seriously considering stepping away from traditional schooling, this episode offers inva…
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HELLOOOOO FROM NETROOTS NATION! The Feminist Buzzkills are in Baltimore taking Netroots Nation, AKA progressive summer camp for writers, activists, and organizers from all over the world! And guess what? We’re delivering y’all an amazing LIVE podcast taping with an audience and everything! Guest-hosting with Lizz from Netroots is AAF Programs Direc…
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Ever considered stepping out on your own and starting a business? In this inspiring episode, join us as Rachel Coles, founder of Conv3rt Marketing, takes us through her journey from redundancy to running a successful marketing agency. She shares the highs and lows, the risks and rewards, and provides practical advice for anyone looking to make the …
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Welcome to today’s episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast. In this episode, we will explore the transformative power of understanding and reshaping your subconscious beliefs with Fela Rosa, a seasoned career and spiritual life coach. We also explore practical strategies for identifying and overcoming the hidden beliefs that may be holding you ba…
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OYEZ! OYEZ! SCOTUS has dropped the EMTALA decision… Which should have been front and center in last night’s “Grumpy Old Men” reboot, but never fear, YOUR BUZZKILLS ARE HERE! The Supreme Court FINALLY made up its mind on the fate of the Emergency Medical and Labor Act (EMTALA) yesterday and your Feminist Buzzkills HAVE FACTS AND FEELINGS ABOUT IT! W…
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Is your mind holding you back from having the life you really want? Have you ever wondered if just by changing your mindset, you could live the life of your dreams? Then you won't want to miss this week's podcast episode as we chat with Nidhi Kapoor, a certified life coach and hypnotherapist. Nidhi shares her own personal experience and professiona…
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Balancing work and family life during the summer can be challenging, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to integrate healthy habits that benefit the whole family. Join us for a conversation that promises to energise your summer! I’ll be chatting with Wilma MacDonald, a leading nutritional therapist from Maverick Motherhood, about how to maintain…
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Full episode transcript HERE. MIFEPRISTONE IS HERE TO STAY!! For Now… The Supreme Court did a thing that we actually aren’t pissed about! This week, the Supremes ruled UNANIMOUSLY in favor of the abortion pill mifepristone! The Court rebuffed an unfounded and politically-charged challenge to the drug from anti-abortion assholes, and not even oppres…
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Have you ever wondered if you could go into business with your best friend? Then you won't want to miss this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode, where we chat with Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett, who, after meeting at a baby class, decided to go into business together and run a successful franchise together. If you've ever wondered about how …
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Congrats on another week of surviving and fighting the patriarchy! Get your earholes ready because this week was a doozy. I think we all know by now, what happens in Texas does NOT stay in Texas. What BS are the womb hounds that run the Lone Star State pulling now? Their new kink is to blame doctors for people being denied abortion care. PLUS, the …
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Join us for a game-changing conversation with communication expert Nima Abu Wardeh as she dismantles the myths around confidence and redefines what it means to truly stand out. If you're ready to transform how you speak, listen, and present yourself in your career and beyond, this episode is for you! What You'll Uncover in This Episode: Debunking C…
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Full episode transcript HERE. Biscuits, BBQ, and Bodily Autonomy - guess which one you won’t find in the South? We are in FULL rampage mode over the latest update out of Louisiana. The clown governor just signed into law a horrifying bill that reclassifies FDA APPROVED AND EXTREMELY SAFE abortion medications as "controlled dangerous substances." Wh…
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Get ready to fall back in love with your curls in today’s episode of “Work It Like A Mum.” I’m chatting with the fabulous Rachel, the brains behind CURLiD, who's on a mission to transform how we care for our textured tresses. Whether you’ve got waves, curls, or coils, this one’s for you! What’s in This Episode: Who is CURLiD? Rachel breaks down how…
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Ready to feel amazing every.single.day? Umm, yeah - us too! So, let's unlock the secret together! Join us in this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode as we speak with expert Nutritionist Wilma MacDonald for a transformative chat on gut health—your hidden superpower for long-lasting health and wellness 🍏. Here's what you'll learn in this episo…
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Full episode transcript HERE. Lizz is out this week, but MOJI IS NOT ALONE. The fabulous and funny AF Abortion Access Front Head Writer, Alyssa “Dooks” Al-Dookhi, is BACK in the house to lead us through the anti-abortion fire – I mean, co-host – yet again! What do we got for y’all this week? Oh, how our tea spilleth over… We’ve got an UPDATE on tha…
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Ever feel like you're perpetually dropping balls? Yeah, us, too. This week, we meet Faizah Jawaid, a sales rockstar who did a total career pivot after having kids. But the transition wasn't all sunshine and roses. Buckle up as Faizah shares her battle to find a job with the flexibility a working parent craves (without sacrificing her salary to get …
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Full episode transcript HERE. This episode was taped LIVE from the stunning Brownstone Cowboys Magazine HQ! We hosted an intimate in-person convo with Justice Correspondent for The Nation, Elie Mystal where we spilled all the dirty deets on abortion and the courts with a small audience of abortion-loving peeps. Get an earful of your Feminist Buzzki…
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Ever feel like you're the world's best-kept secret at work? It's time to change that—without the ick factor of traditional self-promotion! Join me in this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast as I chat with Leanne Cooper, a career advancement coach who's transforming the way women advance in their careers. We're diving into self-promotion strategies t…
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Welcome to this week's "Work It Like a Mum Podcast" episode! If you've ever felt pulled in a million directions — juggling work deadlines, a demanding boss, kids' hobbies and even some 'me-time' then this week's episode is for you. I'm thrilled to chat with Rachel Exton, Vice President of Marketing at Pearson English Language Learning, who became a…
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Full episode transcript HERE. It’s the 100TH EPISODE of The Feminist Buzzkills podcast! Since our first episode broadcast live from Washington DC on the day of the Dobbs oral arguments, Feminist Buzzkills has been your #1 stop for all things abobo, and for that WE THANK YOU! How does the ONLY weekly podcast from the activists on the ground celebrat…
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Join us this week as we chat with Verena Hefti, the force behind Leaders Plus, an initiative helping parents climb the career ladder while rocking parenthood. Discover how Verena’s own journey as a working mum sparked her to create a community that empowers parents worldwide. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Verena's Inspiring Journey: From feelin…
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In this bonus podcast episode, we delve into Ana-Maria Guzu’s inspiring transition from a sales role in the construction sector to a flourishing career as a Salesforce consultant facilitated by the wonderful Salesforce trainer, Supermums. Ana Maria unpacks the benefits Salesforce presents, particularly for those eager to pivot their career paths. S…
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This week on "Work It Like a Mum," we dive deep into the world of job sharing with Chloe Fletcher and Laura Walker, co-founders of The Job Share Revolution. We explore how job sharing can transform your work-life balance, boost productivity, and still allow for career progression. Whether you're contemplating a job share or just curious about its m…
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The Feminist Buzzkills are in FULL rage mode this week as our heads are still spinning from Arizona’s latest assault on people with a uterus. The ghouls on Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled that an 1864 abortion ban will be enforced in less than TWO WEEKS. Plus, what does it mean when three judges agree that Indiana’s near-total abortion ban does in fa…
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This episode of "Work Like a Mum" is an inspiring conversation with Rosemarie Fox, HR Generalist at Saint-Gobain. Rosemarie is a single mum who has found a workplace that supports her in achieving both career success and personal fulfilment. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rosemarie transitioned her career from pharma to food and finally to Sain…
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Full episode transcript HERE. What went down with bodily autonomy this week? The South is indeed Southing! The Florida Supreme Court hit the Sunshiners where it hurts– right in the ute. We bring you all the tea on what the Florida six-week ban means for abortion seekers throughout the South. BUT can the state’s ballot initiative save the day? AND w…
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Welcome back to the "Work Like a Mum" podcast! Today's episode is a game-changer, especially if you're at a turning point in your career, craving a better work-life balance, or just curious about a job in tech. We're sitting down with bestselling author Heather Black, the CEO of Supermums. Heather’s journey is nothing short of inspiring - from navi…
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In this episode of "Work It Like a Mum," I'm joined by Ali Fanshawe, an adoptive mother of two kids with additional needs and a strong advocate for making work more accessible for parent carers. Ali shares her candid journey from adoption to navigating the complexities of raising children with additional needs while advocating for support in the wo…
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Full episode transcript HERE. The Feminist Buzzkills were at SCOTUS for the abortion pill, AKA Mifepristone, oral arguments with the Abortion Access Front team and some dope-ass volunteers! We took to the streets of DC with rage, force, and Beyoncé on full blast. If you haven’t heard us rant about it a million times already, our beloved LIFE-SAVING…
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Dive into this week’s “Work It Like A Mum” episode, where we chat with the unstoppable Nicola Lee. From eyeing a future in beauty to making her mark in the timber industry, Nicola’s story isn’t your run-of-the-mill career tale. Add becoming a mum and battling breast cancer into the mix, and you've got a story that's as real as it gets. Nicola and h…
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Full episode transcript HERE. Lizz is back! This week’s secret words are “Fightmaster” and “Catalonia” – and they’re both making this world a much doper and safer place for folks with uteruses. Your Feminist Buzzkills are ranting and raging about the anti-abortion movement’s talent for inventing fake problems to solve, and then miraculously solving…
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Ever caught yourself wondering if you could build a personal brand - and the impact it would have on your career?.. In this week's episode, you're in for a real treat, as our guest is none other than Personal Branding Specialist and Strategist Leigh Welsh. Leigh has spent over a decade building his own personal brand, with thousands of followers on…
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Full episode transcript HERE. Happy Abortion Provider Appreciation Week AND International Women’s Day! Lizz is still vacay-ing it up, so Abortion Access Front Head Writer Alyssa (AKA, Dooks) is holding it down with Moji again - lucky us! This week we’re reminding y’all why and how you should be supporting abortion providers year-round. We’re also s…
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In this enlightening episode of "Work It Like A Mum," we dive into the art of influence and leadership with Roz Hobley from GiANT London. Roz's expertise sheds light on harnessing self-awareness and building trust as cornerstones of impactful leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, our discussion offers invaluable ins…
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Full episode transcript HERE. Another podisode where we tear the patriarchy apart! Lizz is in vacay mode, but Moji is here with brilliant guest host and AAF Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, AKA Dooks. This week we decode all of the IVF chaos that’s going down in not-so-sweet Alabama. We drag, expose, and deep dive into Tom Parker, the judicial creeper…
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Meet Jodie Mason, a dynamo in the corporate world who's mastered the art of the career pivot. In this episode of Work It Like A Mum, we dive into Jodie's fascinating journey through the ranks of Saint-Gobain, where she's defied traditional career trajectories to forge her own path to success. From her early days in customer service to her strategic…
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Is Being a Stay-at-Home Mum the Ultimate Act of Rebellion in 2024? I know I felt like a rebel when I decided to stay home with my kids. Society tells us our worth lies in our paychecks, but I knew there was more to it than that. In this episode, Anne Fennell, chair of Mothers at Home Matter, and I dive deep into the world of stay-at-home parenting.…
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Full episode transcript HERE. Well, well, it’s not every day your Buzzkills are graced with a MacArthur Genius fellow, but today is NOT one of those days! Dr. Diana Foster Greene is in the pod house talking about her award-winning research paper, The Turnaway Study, which is a comprehensive look at the harms caused by folks being denied abortion ca…
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Grab your cuppa and get cosy because this week, we've got a story that's going to light a fire under anyone who's ever thought, "Is it too late?" We're chatting with the absolutely inspiring Christa Davies, an engineer whose love affair with LEGO wasn't just child's play—it was a signpost pointing towards a thrilling career in aerospace and beyond.…
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Full episode transcript HERE. The Feminist Buzzkills are bringing y’all TWO abobo pods for the price of one (FREE.99)! YUP, Moji is joining forces with the geniuses behind the fresh new abortion podcast, The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion, AKA the amazing heroic Renee Bracey Sherman and her writing partner Regina Mahone, who is also an edito…
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Ever found yourself daydreaming about a job that promises more than just a paycheck; one that fulfils you both professionally and personally, while empowering others to do the same? That’s exactly what Joanna Lott did - moving from a traditional HR role into becoming a coach - and helping other aspiring coaches do the same. In this podcast episode,…
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Full episode transcript HERE. SAVE THE DATE: March 26th is the date the Supreme Court will hear the abortion pill (mifepristone) case! What does this mean? What quack evidence did the anti-abobo clowns drag in? The Buzzkills got you. And when the awful-est activists in the country aren’t in court trying to destroy us? They’re working tirelessly beh…
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Every parent knows the agony of sleepless nights, but not everyone turns those personal challenges into a thriving business dedicated to helping others get a better night's sleep. However, today's guest, Rosey Davidson, did just that, transforming her nighttime struggles into Just Chill Baby Sleep - the UK's leading sleep consultancy. In this episo…
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CONTENT WARNING: Rape/Sexual assault Full episode transcript HERE. The anti-abortion ghouls are ghouling this week and the Feminist Buzzkills are exposing and Buzzkilling! WHERE DO WE BEGIN?! How can a SCOTUS case about a HERRING FISHERY possibly destroy abortion access? WTF is the “Chevron Doctrine?” What’s with the F’ed up trend of redefining hel…
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Ever fancied opening your heart and home to a kid in need? Buckle up because we're about to embark on a soul-stirring adventure into the world of UK fostering with the amazing Caroline Fielder-Shattell and Rachael Tate! Forget the rose-tinted glasses - these ladies peel back the layers on what it really means to be a foster carer. No sugarcoating, …
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Today’s weather in our nation’s capital was mostly patriarchy with scattered showers of dude-splaining, because today was the 50th annual MARCH FOR LIFE, the country’s biggest gathering of anti-abortion dickbags! Your Feminist Buzzkills watched so you don’t have to and we are naming, shaming, exposing and dragging the whole thing for filth, just th…
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Get ready to smash concrete ceilings and build bridges of belonging with this episode of Work it Like a Mum! We're diving headfirst into the world of diversity and inclusion in the tough-as-nails construction industry, with the amazing Wendy McFarlane and Soraia Pardal from CPI EuroMix showing us how it's done. Forget dusty old stereotypes – CPI Eu…
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Full episode transcript HERE. New Year, New Pod Episode, Same Anti-Abortion Cruelty and Inhumanity! Happy 2024 fellow abobo warriors. Lizz is out this week but we got AAF comedy genius Alyssa “Dooks” Al-Dookhi holding down the fort with Moji, and they’re serving y’all all the tea we’ve been pissed about… *cough cough* we’re looking at you, Texas an…
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Ever fancy chucking the corporate hamster wheel for a world of flexibility, growth, and not a single line of code required? That's exactly what our mate Kerry Jackson did! She swapped the high-pressure world of events management for the certified wonderworld of Salesforce. Buckle up for a career pivot rollercoaster! In this week's episode I chat wi…
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Ever wondered if your hormonal cycle could actually be your secret weapon for success? This week, we're diving into a game-changing conversation with Danielle Howell, a trailblazing hormonal cycle optimisation coach. Get ready to transform the way you think about productivity and well-being! Danielle brings us on an enlightening journey, from her o…
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