Episodes 92
Avg. Duration 41m
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Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

As working parents, we all share the juggle. The good news is that we're not alone. So if you need inspiration or support, if you like a good story and if you want to hear how other parents raise a family alongside their career, then this is the podcast for you.In this podcast series, I chat to inspirational working parents and ask them to share their own, unique experiences, their struggles and the moments of joy and I hope, in each episode, there’s something that can bring you a bit more strength and positivity. Follow, listen and subscribe on all major platforms. Episodes released every Tuesday.

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S4E1 CEO of Working Families - Jane Van Zyl

Sep 19, 2025 45m

Join Ayesha Murray and Jane van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, in this insightful podcast episode as they delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by working parents. They explore the…

S3E4 S03:E04 - Redefining Success in a Portfolio Career with Lee Witherell

Nov 21, 2023 36m Transcript

What would you do if you were hit by multiple redundancies? My guest today, Lee Witherell, chose to turn this into an opportunity and carve out a portfolio career for himself. From data services to…

S3E3 S03:E03 - The Rise of Portfolio Careers in a Changing Workplace with Sonam Taneja

Nov 14, 2023 38m Transcript

Do you ever wish you had more control over your career path? Wonder how to make the most of opportunities within your current organisation? Together with Sonam Taneja, a seasoned career and change…

S3E2 S03: E02 - Rachel Schofield’s Guide to Thriving in a Portfolio Career

Nov 07, 2023 29m Transcript

Ever wondered if it's possible to combine your diverse interests into a fulfilling career? That's exactly what I discuss with my guest, Rachel Schofield, a seasoned career coach and author of the…

S3E1 S03: E01 - Rewriting Your Career Story with Claire Carroll

Oct 31, 2023 40m Transcript

Curious about making a meaningful career change?  Join me in this episode as I host Claire Carroll, an executive and career coach who sheds light on portfolio careers.Claire illuminates the crucial…

S2E84 #79: Paul Ready & Parisa Wright - eco-anxiety, a parent's view

Jul 18, 2023 49m Transcript

What if becoming a parent could change how we view the climate crisis and motivate us to take meaningful action? Join me and my co-host Parisa Wright, along with our special guest, actor and parent…

S2E83 #78: Wendy Welpton - helping you reclaim your movement

Jul 04, 2023 34m Transcript

As a working parent, do you struggle to find the time and energy to stay active and maintain your physical health? Wendy Welpton, founder of Reclaim Movement and mum of three, joins me in sharing her…

S2E82 Culture Shift: Suffolk County Council

Jun 23, 2023 42m Bonus Transcript

In this final episode of the series, Elliott and I talk to Gita Banerji from Suffolk County Council about how organisations can still actively support parents without a formal staff network.Gita…

S2E81 #77: Jane McKenna - helping us all be brilliant

Jun 20, 2023 40m Transcript

Welcome to the Parent Equation podcast series, full of inspiring stories from working parents who are passionate about designing a life that works for them and their families rewarding career…

S2E80 Culture Shift: Co-op

Jun 16, 2023 33m Bonus

Lead from the front.  A key message from Emma at Co-op when it comes to running a successful parents network.Elliott and I also chatted to Emma about how network leads manage their own emotional…

S2E79 Culture Shift: Aon

Jun 09, 2023 37m Bonus Transcript

What if you could create an award-winning support network for working parents and carers while building meaningful connections in the wider community? Join me as I talk with Tim Soper from Aon about…

S2E78 #76: Paul Morgan-Bentley - myth-busting parenting roles

Jun 06, 2023 38m

Welcome to the Parent Equation podcast series, full of inspiring stories from working parents who are passionate about designing a life that works for them and their families - having a rewarding…

S2E77 Culture Shift: Centrica

Jun 02, 2023 31m Bonus Transcript

Liz da Cruz, co-lead of the parents network at Centrica chats to Elliott and me about their lean in, lean out approach, leveraging volunteering, being vulnerable and lots lots more.Find out more…

S2E76 Culture Shift: PepsiCo

May 26, 2023 42m Bonus Transcript

Recognition.  A key word when it comes to running staff networks.  The leads of these networks, like Deonne and Jocy at PepsiCo, run them alongside their day jobs because they're passionate about…

S2E75 #75: Nicki Freshwater - why self employment didn't work

May 23, 2023 35m

Welcome to the Parent Equation podcast series, full of inspiring stories from working parents who are passionate about designing a life that works for them and their families - having a rewarding…

S2E74 Culture Shift: The John Lewis Partnership

May 19, 2023 40m Bonus Transcript

Join Becky Candy and Leanne Chalmers who are sharing the growth journey for the John Lewis Partnership's parents network.  From coffee and community to several autonomous peer groups providing…

S2E73 #74: Camille Le Boulba - a French take on finding balance

May 09, 2023 39m

Originally from France, Camille decided to change the course of her life and over the last 18 years has studied and lived in Spain, moved to Mexico City for a few years, and has now settled in…

S2E72 #73: Hannah Russell - the reality of a working parent's mental load

Apr 25, 2023 41m

In this episode, Hannah shares her experiences and strategies for managing the ubiquitous mental load as well as how she and her husband share it.Hannah made a choice to change career before…

S2E71 #72: Anita Cleare - founder of The Positive Parenting Project

Apr 11, 2023 46m

Anita Cleare is a parenting expert, writer and coach and co-founder of the Positive Parenting Project. Her book, The Work/Parent Switch (known as The Working Parent’s Survival Guide in USA) is a…

S2E70 #71: Chloe Myers - bringing creativity and play into our lives

Mar 28, 2023 38m

Chloe, founder of Hopscotch coaching, works with families to bring fun, play and creativity back into our lives.She also chose to take one of her children out of mainstream education, so as a home…

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The Parent Equation - with Ayesha Murray is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 41m.

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