It Takes A Village
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It Takes a Village: Unfiltered conversations with working parents in Australia's media and marketing industries. Hosts Lauren Thornborough & Lou Wilson, alongside industry guests, explore every facet of the parenting journey, from navigating newborn fog to teenage curveballs, single parenting, and all the realities in between. This warm, human "people podcast" isn't just about babies or burnout; it's about ambition, identity, and connection.
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Ep 10: Uber Parents - Flexibility, Ambition & The Realities of Raising Kids with Katie and Michael Levine
Hosts Lou and Lauren welcome Katie and Michael Levine for a candid discussion on high-powered careers and modern parenthood, exploring both parents' perspectives. They honestly delve into challenges…
Ep 9: Melinda Petrunoff: Plan Your Leave, Live Your Life – The Power of Intention for Working Parents.
Join Lou, Lauren, and Melinda Petrunoff, MD of Pinterest ANZ, as she shares her 25-year journey from the dot-com boom to leading a global tech brand. Mel candidly discusses the challenges and…
Ep 8: "Go Easy On Yourself" - Bel Harper on the Realities of Parenting Teenagers, Industry Change, and Finding Your Village.
Join Lou, Lauren, and Bel Harper, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at oOh!media, as she shares her journey to influential leadership. Bel opens up about how motherhood became a pivotal moment,…
Ep 7: The Pat Crowley Way: Trust, Vulnerability, and the Unstoppable Power of Family.
Join Lou, Lauren and Pat Crowley (General Manager, Marketing, Paid and Owned Media, CBA) as he shares his raw and inspiring story. With over 30 years in media and advertising, Pat opens up about his…
Ep 6: Georgie Nichols: When Family Comes First - Fighting for What's Right in Your Career
Georgie Nichols (Chief Revenue Officer, Mamamia) shares her 30-year journey in media & marketing, advocating for parents while challenging the notion that "balance is bullshit." She recounts her…
Ep 5: "Having It All is Not Doing It All": Aimee Buchanan on Crafting a Career and Family Life on Her Own Terms.
Join Lou, Lauren, and WPP Media CEO ANZ Aimee Buchanan as she shares her journey from media assistant to industry leader. Aimee candidly opens up about returning to work after her first child, the…
Ep 4: Whose Meeting is More Important? Ricky Chanana on the Mental Load and the Quest for Visible Fatherhood.
Join Lou, Lauren and guest Ricky Chanana (Director of Sales, PubMatic Australia and NZ) as he bravely shares his deeply personal journey from an "invisible" work-driven dad to consciously "visible"…
Ep 3: "If It's Not Okay, It's Not The End": Kate Smaile's Story of Resilience, Loss, and Becoming a Better Leader
Kate Smailes (Managing Partner, Havas Blvd & Chief Client Officer) takes us on her deeply personal IVF journey, sharing the raw reality of six pregnancies, multiple miscarriages, and finally…
Ep 2: Boundaries, Not Barriers: And Always Running Your Own Race with Pia Coyle
Join Pia Coyle, MD at PHD Sydney & mum of three in a blended family, as she tackles media's relentless pace and the art of "boundaries, not barriers." With 23 years experience, Pia candidly…
Ep 1: Willie Pang: "Dad, You're Not Listening" - The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything
Join Lauren and Lou as they sit down with Willie Pang (Country Manager, Amazon Ads) for a candid conversation about balancing a high-pressure career with fatherhood. Willie shares how his incredible…
Introducing... It Takes A Village
Honest conversations with parents in media - because behind every pitch, campaign and client win is someone managing a whole other job outside the office. It Takes a Village is a 10-part podcast…
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It Takes A Village has published 11 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Business, Careers.
It Takes A Village is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 32m.
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