The Marketing Week Podcast

The Marketing Week Podcast: Exploring the reality for working mums

The Marketing Week Podcast

Show Notes

In the latest episode, we explore why mothers are being pushed out of the workforce in increasing numbers, from the rollback of flexible policies to poor company culture. We are joined by Jess Heagren, founder and CEO of parenting organisation Careers After Babies, and Sophie Maunder, former VCCP CEO turned founder of maternity coaching business Matri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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