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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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Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our soc ...
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Bad Dates

SmartLess Media | Wondery

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Everybody’s had them, everybody can relate to them, and now we’re back with more of the wildest you’ve ever heard, on BAD DATES! Join new guest host Marie Faustin (Why Are You Single? Peak 2000s) as she invites her favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. Upcoming guests include: Michelle Buteau, Matteo Lane, Joel Kim Booster, and so many more. From the team behind the hit podcast SmartLess, BAD DATES will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and cringe just enough. B ...
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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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How can we move to more outcome-based work cultures and how best can managers support this? Outcome-based leadership relates to delivering results and achieving specific, measurable goals rather than being hyper-focused on time spent at your desk. It can enable employees and teams to work more autonomously and flexibly. Our guests today Helen Balco…
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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Ian Lara, Kate Willett, and Nick Callas to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ian’s hookup gives him a painful squeeze and he alerts the council, Kate knows nobody goes to Burning Man with a Plan A but now she really needs a Plan B, and Nick’s date waits patient…
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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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Verena welcomes Gethin Nadin, an expert in workplace wellbeing and one of HRs most influential thinkers to discuss how to build better employee experiences for working parents. Wellbeing for working parents is a hot topics and Gethin shares insights from his research, including why organisations who prioritise employee health and wellbeing and put …
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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Sydnee Washington and Dave Mizzoni to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sydnee’s date is well-endowed, but seems to be running low on Mr Clean, Dave’s pizza nepo baby goes to pieces, and a listener has to split ASAP when she meets her date’s scurrying roommates…
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Do you struggle to set boundaries around work? Have you ever wondered if you're a workaholic? Would you like to be more present when you're spending time with your children? Our guest today is Dr. Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology at the University of Georgia and author of the book "Never Not Working: Why th…
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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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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Chris Redd, Robby Hoffman, and Langston Kerman to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Chris learns the hard way that he is too broke to leave the house, Robby has a wake-up call for bad daters everywhere, and Langston’s date seeks public relief while he’s dressed…
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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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Ahead of Father's Day in the UK, Verena chats to New York Times columnist and founder of The Company of Dads, Paul J. Sullivan. Through The Company of Dads online platform, Paul has created a thriving and inclusive community for 'lead dads' and is challenging traditional norms of what it means to be a father. Lead dads are fully engaged in raising …
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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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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Laci Mosley and Ify Nwadiwe to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Laci gives us two short stories from the come-up, featuring shady producers, ex-girlfriend hype men, and the wig that Tyler Perry threw away, then Ify’s Pisces behavior causes some after-care conf…
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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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How can you navigate shift work as a parent? This week we welcome Emergency Medicine Doctor Sonia Damle to the podcast. Sonia shares her experience of shift work and how to make it work alongside bringing up children. Sonia has lots of practical advice for other shift workers, including: why knowing what you want is vital to make it work how utilis…
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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Mike Glazer, Vanessa Gonzalez, and Joe Castle Baker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Mike’s rendezvous makes his mind puke, Vanessa is trapped in a tryst with Captain Adjective, and Mike’s date calls everything into question. If you’ve had a bad date you’d …
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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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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Veronika Slowikowska, Patti Harrison, and Casey Salengo to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Veronika asks for something new but it’s her date that loses face, Patti’s patrolman is 20 years out of time, and Casey’s just trying to make his friends laugh at knife…
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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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Have you heard of workstyle? Today on the podcast we are delighted to welcome entrepreneurs and changemakers Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst. Together they came up with the concept of workstyle in response to their negative experiences of the traditional '9-5' working week. Workstyle is a new word to describe the complete freedom to choose when and whe…
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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians ER Fightmaster, Michelle Buteau, and Julian McCullough to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. ER’s date starts a hairy fight in the cut, Michelle’s tale of internet deception gets hijacked by short kings, and Julian scrimps and saves just to make Rent. If you’ve …
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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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We're delighted to welcome Denise Wilson OBE to the podcast. Denise is the former chief executive of the FTSE Women Leaders Review and has led the UK’s business task force to increase the number of women on boards and in leadership positions. She has made a significant contribution to gender equality in British business and is passionate about empo…
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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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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Liza Treyger, Matteo Lane, and Elna Baker to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Liza enters a shame spiral in full glam, Matteo decides not to tell you there’s something on your face, and Elna’s airplane fairy tale gets grounded. If you’ve had a bad date you’d l…
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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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Would you like to reduce the number of meetings in your workplace? Joining us this week is workplace culture enthusiast Bruce Daisley. A former EMEA Vice President of Twitter, Bruce is now a best-selling author and hosts the podcast 'Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat', alongside helping organisations build energised and connected workplace cultures. In this…
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On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Joel Kim Booster, Megan Gailey, and Ian Karmel to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Joel haggles over the exchange rate, and the exchange doesn’t go great, Megan tries to drown her grief in hockey, but someone blows up her spot, and Ian…Oh, Ian, no, baby, no. I…
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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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Has your employer recently called you back to the office? Our guest today is Rosie Hewat, Group Chief People Officer at fintech company Kuda. In 2024, many organisations have begun to pull their workers back to the office. As an experienced HR and people management professional and an advocate for flexible working, Rosie shares practical advice on …
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Everybody’s had them, everybody can relate to them, and now we’re back with more of the wildest you’ve ever heard on BAD DATES! Join new guest host Marie Faustin (Why Are You Single? Peak 2000s) as she invites her favorite funny friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos. Upcoming guests include: Michelle Buteau, Matteo Lane, Joel Kim Booste…
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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. New episodes coming soon! On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sam Morril, Sam Jay, and Steph Tolev to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sam M has an uninvited visitor, Sam Jay has two uninvited visitors, and Steph…
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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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What do the people who get flexible working requests approved have in common? Today we welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Willetts, CEO and Founder of Investing in Women to the podcast to discuss her work advocating for the power of part-time and flexible working. Liz shares her top tips for getting your flexible working request approved, including when it is…
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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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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes Rachael Harris, Elna Baker, and Morgan Jay to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Rachael’s date comes with strings attached, Elna should’ve brought a flea collar, and Morgan debuts his new…
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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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Do you ever feel under pressure to be the perfect parent? Verena Hefti MBE chats with Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent & Leadership Development Europe for a Japanese pharmaceutical company. They discuss why it's so important to talk loudly about working flexibly at a senior level, how to deal with the pressure of perfectionism when you're a w…
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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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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Ian Fidance, Jordan Jensen, and Jeff Hiller to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ian proves everybody has a price, especially when it involves pizza, Jordan uses a window for mo…
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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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Today we welcome to the podcast Thorey V. Proppe, the CEO and founder of Alda, an Icelandic tech company which developed DEI software for workplaces globally. Iceland consistently ranks among the highest countries in the world for gender equality. Thorey shares: What is working for gender equality right now in Iceland What we can learn from this su…
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For the next few weeks, please enjoy repeat performances of some of the Bad Dates team's favorite episodes. On this special LIVE episode of Bad Dates, Jameela welcomes comedians Sarah Silverman, Jillian Bell, and Mae Martin to the stage at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sarah’s Carl is marooned up a p…
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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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Today we're joined by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, transformational coach and author of the brilliant book Fears to Fierce. Brita has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, and strongly believes that every woman has a fierce power to fulfill her own dreams. We discussed how we can learn to trust our own intuition, be intentional wi…
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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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