Show Notes
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
In this episode, they dive into the reality of balancing work and childcare during school holidays, why it matters for children to see their parents working, and how ideas around marriage, independence, and career expectations have changed across generations.
Subscribe for more episodes on navigating life, work, and everything in between.
Here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:33 - Balancing work and childcare during school holidays 01:51 - Why children should see their parents work 04:01 - Raising independent children and working mother role models 05:36 - Generational shifts in marriage and career expectations 06:46 - Domestic labour and burnout for stay-at-home parents 07:33 - The 5AM club and early morning productivity 08:28 - Coffee as a survival tool 11:06 - Working through a broken finger during a client meeting 15:07 - Being pickpocketed while out with family 17:16 - The current state of the hospitality industry 18:33 - VAT, inflation, and rising costs for UK businesses
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Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together. In this episode, they dive into the reality of being women in male-dominated industries, from hospitality and restaurants to tech, finance, fashion, and the corporate world. They discuss the lessons that come with building a business, including identifying market gaps, slowing down to build a strong foundation, and being brutally honest about what is and isn't working. The conversation also explores the pressure women face to fight harder to be heard, re-establish authority, and make their voice count without waiting for permission. Subscribe for more episodes on navigating life, work, and everything in between. Here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Sanity Pending
Whether you’re juggling a corporate career or building your own business, this episode dives into the raw reality of modern womanhood, motherhood, and the myth that women can effortlessly have it all at the same time. Join friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey - from meeting through their sons and surviving lockdown in the same building, to navigating the high-pressure worlds of restaurants, corporate life, and motherhood. Grab a coffee (or something stronger) and join them at the table for an honest conversation about finding your identity, protecting your boundaries, and understanding why failure is often the best kind of experience.