Episode Summary:
In this episode of Women Don’t Rush, we explore the deep and often unspoken tension many mothers face between ambition and nurture. We talk honestly about what happens to your identity when you become a mother: how your creative outlet, entrepreneurial drive, and sense of purpose can shift, stall, or feel out of reach.
Together, we unpack the guilt that can arise from wanting to work, the frustration of feeling lost, and the pressure to have everything figured out. We also look at the turning points: the moments of reflection, the sparks that remind us what lights us up, and the slow but powerful process of aligning your life again after early motherhood.
It’s a conversation about trusting the unfolding, learning to vocalise your needs, reconnecting with what fulfils you, and making peace with the uncertainty along the way. A reminder that identity isn’t lost in motherhood - it’s rewritten, reclaimed, and revealed over time.
Host:
Maria Rush, Leadership Mentor & Speaker, helps capable and high-achieving women, who despite their success, often feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled. Through a proven self-leadership framework, Maria supports women to experience extraordinary outer success AND authentic inner calm, joy, and fulfilment.
Guest:
Victoria Phipps, Family & Motherhood Photographer and Podcaster
Website: https://victoriaphipps.com/ and https://mummeansbusinesspodcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_phipps/ and https://www.instagram.com/mummeansbusinesspodcast
Key Takeaways:
- Ambition and nurture can coexist - the tension between them is normal, and learning to name your needs is the first step toward balance.
- Identity evolves, it doesn’t disappear - motherhood can shift your creative drive and purpose, but reflection helps you realign with what truly lights you up.
- Uncertainty is part of the process - trusting the path, even without all the answers, allows you to move from feeling lost to finding meaningful direction
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