Redefining Success: How to Find Fulfillment in Your Career After Motherhood
Ever felt stuck in your career after becoming a mum? You’re not alone. In this episode, Donna Moala chats with career counsellor Anna Black (@annablackcareers), who helps women and mid-career professionals rediscover what truly lights them up — and create a work life that fits who they are now.Together, they dive into:✨ How motherhood shifts your sense of purpose and priorities✨ Why “work–life balance” is a myth (and what actually works)✨ How to confidently change direction without starting over✨ Making career decisions that align with your values, family, and goals✨ The power of clarity, confidence, and redefining success on your own terms⏱️ Episode Menu (Timestamps)00:00 – Welcome & intro with Donna Moala02:10 – Meet Anna Black: from mining to career counselling06:45 – The reality of mid-career burnout and motherhood10:30 – How motherhood changes your definition of success15:50 – The myth of work–life balance21:00 – How to explore career options with clarity27:20 – Confidence, identity, and the power of reflection33:00 – Real talk: guilt, self-doubt, and letting go of perfection38:15 – Steps to redefine success in your 30s, 40s & beyond44:00 – How to connect with Anna & final thoughts✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations on motherhood, career transitions, safety culture, and personal growth.💕I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...
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✨ From Corporate Burnout to Business Owner: A Journey Through Motherhood & Safety Culture ✨
Are you a career mum juggling work, family, and purpose? In this episode, join me and my very special guest, Amanda Amaral - @gotsafem - as we dive into the inspiring journey from corporate burnout to becoming a business owner and how motherhood sparked a mission to transform workplace safety culture.You’ll hear powerful insights on:✅ Balancing career and motherhood in high-pressure industries like mining, oil & gas, and logistics✅ Overcoming the mental load and challenges of being a working mum✅ Building a purpose-driven business after leaving corporate life✅ Transforming workplace safety communication to truly engage frontline teams✅ Redefining success while staying grounded in family valuesIf you have ever struggled with work-life balance, FIFO life, or the dream of starting your own business, this episode will encourage and empower you.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction | Parenting Collective Podcast01:00 – What is GotSafe Media? | Transforming Workplace Safety Communication03:00 – Safety in Mining & Oil and Gas | Why Culture and Engagement Matter05:00 – Motherhood & Corporate Burnout | The Struggles of Career Mums07:00 – Work-Life Balance Challenges | Mental Load, Exhaustion & Support Gaps09:00 – The Missing Village | Community, Family & Motherhood Today12:00 – Leaving Corporate Life | Preparing for Business Ownership14:00 – Career Mum Advice | Finances, Learning & Taking the Leap16:00 – Daycare & Sick Kids | The Reality for Working Mothers18:00 – Building GotSafe Media | Mission, Vision & Growth20:00 – Final Reflections | Motherhood, Purpose & Creating Impact✨ I’d love to hear from you in the comments:✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations on motherhood, career transitions, safety culture, and personal growth.💕I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...
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Step-Parenting with Love: Navigating Blended Families & Conscious Parenting
Parenting is hard enough, but what happens when you’re navigating a blended family? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the realities of step-parenting, co-parenting across two homes, raising teens and toddlers with love, boundaries and conscious parenting tools.Join host Donna Moala as she sits down with Kris Byrnes @insideoutwithkris a mindset coach, mom, and stepmom, to unpack:✅ How to build strong, loving bonds with stepchildren✅ The challenges (and joys!) of blended families✅ Tools for managing big emotions in kids and parents✅ Why conscious parenting is key to breaking generational cycles✅ Balancing discipline, sleep routines, and family harmony✅ Protecting kids in the age of social mediaIf you’re a parent, stepparent, or caregiver looking for real talk, practical strategies, and heart-centered advice, this episode will leave you feeling supported, inspired, and less alone in the journey.💬 Share in the comments: What’s your biggest challenge (or win!) as a parent or stepparent?I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...
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Toddler Taming - HELP!!!!
On this week's episode, I wanted to dive into talking about toddlers.......Picture this - It is bedtime in your house, and it feels like a full-blown circus. Does your toddler pull every trick in the book, from needing one more drink, to a last-minute wee, to suddenly discovering they are scared of the dark? Mumma, you are not alone.In today’s episode, I am diving into why toddler sleep can feel so impossible, the top five challenges of raising toddlers, from tantrums to power struggles, picky eating, bedtime battles, and that never-ending parent guilt and shame and most importantly, how to bring more calm, connection, and rest back into your home.If you are tired of the nightly meltdowns and ready for practical, loving strategies that actually work, this episode is for you.Comment below or reach out in my DM's. I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...
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Every Woman Deserves A Seat at The Financial Table
On this week's episode, I am excited to share with you Amber Dawson from @Mummysmoney. As a mum of 4 (twins included) and a Certified Financial Planner, I believe every woman deserves a seat at the financial table, and the confidence to speak up once she’s there. I help women ditch the fear, confusion, and “I’ll deal with it later” mindset around money, and replace it with clarity, capability, and choice.Through practical tools, plain-English education, and unwavering support, I guide women to take control of their finances so they can live fully, dream boldly, and pass on financial confidence to the next generation.Reach out in her DM's to find out more.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...
Hey beautiful parents, welcome to the Parenting Collective Podcast! I am your host, Donna Moala and around here we believe it takes a village, so I have brought to you a village of experts who give you all the tools around anything parenting and beyond.Each episode, I invite brilliant minds in parenting, health, relationships, and beyond to share their knowledge and support you in creating calmer homes, stronger connections and more rested nights. Think of this as your weekly coffee date with people who really get it and who can give you the tools to thrive, not just survive.I am Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach, certified with the incredible Dr Shefali Institute, wife & mother of 3 teenage girls. Empowering and supporting families throughout the WORLD with my 1:1 guidance, via in home consults or zoom. Nurturing & supportive and NEVER Cry It Out. Working with expectant parents through to children 10 years old. I am the founder @parentingcollective.auReach out for your free 15 minute phone chat CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat