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Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastBusy, Busy.Wit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickIt’s that time of year when the world falls in love. Every song you hear seems to say, “Merry Christmas” or something along those lines, depending on from which vantage point you view the situation and what you want to celebrate this season. I just want folks to have a happy something or other.Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa …. whatever floats your festivities boat.It all means more or less the same thing, though of course many of the pesky details diverge, which has, thr...
2025-12-0907 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastTake Your Best Shot.Wit and Wisdomby Beth Broderick“Hey. I think I should check in with you more, like a lot more, if you are going to be on that medication.”My sister Laura found out about my new prescription by reading this column. We see each other once or twice a week, but I had not discussed it with her yet.“It seemed like the lesser of two evils,” I told her. “But yeah, that ‘black box suicidey’ thing is a little worrisome. It would be great if you could keep tabs on me.”...
2025-09-2507 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastTime in a BottleWit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickI was sitting with an old friend in a comfy booth in the back of a very good Mexican restaurant on Ventura Boulevard. We were lingering after a hefty serving of fajitas with all the fixings.“How is Lanny?” (Not her real name) I asked.“Good, I think. She seems happy being retired. She got old … went gray, the whole shebang,” he answered.I looked at him. He had, at that point, been sporting a head of gray hair for over two decades. The irony...
2025-08-1407 min
Reflections on Living WellEpisode 76 | Laura ChandlerIn this week's episode Broderick is in conversation with Laura Chandler. Laura is a writer, teacher, podcast host, and award-winning songwriter. She has worked in publishing, music and video production, and alternative therapies. As the co-founder and Executive Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness studies in Berkeley, CA, she is dedicated to the preservation of traditions, and practices that contribute to the healing of the earth and the awakening of humanity to a more compassionate existence. Her music has appeared in film and television, and she is the owner of Red Cow Records...
2025-07-211h 13
Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and TheatreEpisode 109: Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre Cinderella (1985)"I'm your fairy godmother! Didn't you see me poof?"In the first week of our third Cinderella era, Cassie and Laura discuss Faerie Tale Theatre's Cinderella, staring Jennifer Beals as Cinderella, Matthew Broderick as Prince Henry, and Jean Stapleton as the Fairy Godmother. We talk about sassy fairy godmothers, dorky princes, abruptly frank stepmothers, and much more!Join our community! View all of the benefits of joining our Patreon including the Official Of Slippers and Spindles Book Club, exclusive polls, monthly bookmarks, Zoom hangouts, and more! https://patreon.com/ofslippersandspindles Visit...
2025-01-0855 min
Reflections on Living WellEpisode 50 | Laura UplingerIn this episode I speak with Laura Uplinger. Laura is a student and educator in the field of conscious conception, pregnancy, labor and breastfeeding. Since the late 1970s, she has been a proponent of the powerful influence a mother’s inner life has on the formation of her baby during pregnancy and the breastfeeding months.From 1988 to 1999, she served on the Association for Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology And Health’s Board of Directors, and is currently the vice-president of the Brazilian Association for Prenatal Education, with whom she coordinates seminars and an 18-month trai...
2024-12-231h 14
Mother of All SolutionsThe FinaleTo mark the end of Mother of All Solutions, this episode is a conversation with two great friends and previous guests of the podcast, Lily Anderson-Nicholls and Kate Burt.
Lily is an HR Professional and Kate a journalist - we discuss both our personal and the societal contexts for working parents today, and what's changed over the 6 years of making Mother of All Solutions.
As with all good conversations with friends, it ranges from the serious to the silly! We discuss changes in workplaces and work patterns, parental leave and rights for mums and dads, as well as the mental l...
2024-12-2055 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Urban DesignerIn this episode Laura interviews Rumi Bose, urban designer and regeneration consultant.
Rumi set up her own business 18 months ago after a successful career working in local authority. Whilst she was at Southwark Council she had her three boys now aged 12, 9 and 5. We discuss what motivated her to train as an urban designer (her second career) and what inspires her in this field and the types of roles she has had and is now developing herself.
I am sure you will enjoy listening to Rumi and do visit her website to find out more about her work rumibose.com
We also...
2024-12-0948 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Community CaterersIn this episode host Laura Broderick speaks with co-owner of Home Grown Brixton, Gill Springer.
Gill runs the cafe and catering business with chef Portia Eyeson. Both are mothers and Gill a grandmother. They are working hard to offer great food and a new community space in their home area of south London. They are using their skills and friendship to grow their community catering business.
Both have had interesting careers as well as busy caring roles, so it was great to learn more from Gill whilst Portia was busy in the kitchen! Please note the episode was recorded in th...
2024-12-0121 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastLost and FoundWit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickLOST.It started gradually enough. There was just a pesky hair missing here and there. No big deal, but in the last year there has been a mass exodus. My eyebrows have fucked off. They are so few and so pale that I cannot leave the house without a quick once-over with a pencil. Of course, those only come in colors like brown and weird taupe, orange-y hues that no longer match my silvery/white visage, so finding the right shade has been a daunting task. Th...
2024-09-1707 min
Calling Operator with Laura NicolEp 31. Growth Enzyme Mindset: Taylor Fox-Smith on Academia, Channel Partnerships and Building Community at AirwallexToday, I'm connecting with Taylor Fox-Smith, Head of Community Partnerships at Airwallex. In this episode, we explore Taylor's formative years and Montessori education and dive into her latest project: building the community function at fintech unicorn Airwallex, a cross-border payments company. We also unpack her lessons from scaling channel partnerships across various stages and verticals (PropTech and ClimateTech), her journey of finding a deep sense of self amidst the ebbs and flows of startups, and her mission to become a growth enzyme for founders.Find Taylor Fox-Smith on:LinkedInTaylor’s Northstar:Her Dad, Ga...
2024-09-1648 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastWhirly WindWit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickOn Sunday, I was still trying to climb out of the fog of exhaustion that was clouding my thoughts. Having concluded a series of night shoots at 3 AM in Montreal, I finally made it to bed at around 4:15. I then awakened at 9 AM on the same day in order to pack and head to the airport. At my asking I was on a Delta flight which had a layover in Detroit. Yes, there are many direct flights on Air Canada and such, but Delta is MY airline, the one...
2024-09-0509 min
Mother of All SolutionsSpecial Episode - Creativity Found with Rachel LarsenIn this Special Episode I share an interview with photographer Rachel Larsen from the Creativity Found podcast.I enjoyed listening to Rachel speak about her work and family life with host Claire Waite Brown, and am delighted to now be able to share it with listeners of Mother of All Solutions.
Rachel is a writer and photographer who documents and is commissioned to take pictures of families. She talks about her career decisions to fit creativity and work around her caring responsibilities, as well as how she likes to document families with all the joys and stresses of home life.
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2024-08-0133 min
Fintech HustleAllison Cerra, Laura Broderick, Sam Das & Brian BauerIn this episode of Fintech Hustle, host Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by a panel of guests including Allison Cerra (Alkami), Laura Broderick (Abrigo), Sam Das (TruStage Ventures), and Brian Bauer (Revio), where they discuss the impact of generational shifts on financial institutions, the need for data strategy and AI implementation, the importance of customer insights and talent acquisition, and the potential ripple effect of large banks charging more for accounts. The guests also highlight the role of regional and community banks in providing financial education and personalized experiences to attract younger generations. The conversation covers...
2024-07-3145 min
Mother of All SolutionsSpecial Episode - Father's DayHello and Happy Father's Day! For this special episode I talk with my manager and three of my colleagues who are all dads.
We discuss hybrid working, sharing the juggle with your partner, being vocal about your role and life as a dad and more! We also just have some nice chats about our kids.
I hope you enjoy the episode and it's useful to see how a group of colleagues can support each other through the highs and lows of parenting.
Thank you for listening - and please do rate, review and share if you can!
Mother of All Solut...
2024-06-1542 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe ActorIn this special episode of Mother of All Solutions, recorded at The Podcast Show 2024 London / Shure stand, we have guest Samantha Baines - actor, comedian, author, broadcaster and "new mum".
Sam shares her career choices, chats about her podcast The Divorce Social, and talks about living with hearing loss and writing books based on her experiences of being deaf. She shares information on her pregnancy and early motherhood, as well as next steps now she's back at work and acting again.
It was great to speak with Sam and I hope you enjoy learning more about her roles and work. To...
2024-06-0344 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastOuch!Wit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickOuch! Gol dang it!!!! I think I say this every single day of my life. It is rare that one goes by when I do not hit my head on a cupboard door, bang my hip bone into a countertop, find myself mopping up a mess of some kind. I have been known to walk into glass doors, have missed the bottom step countless times, and will trip over anything, often actually nothing. Just fall for no apparent reason.I once got up to pee in the...
2024-05-0208 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastCleanWit and Wisdomby Beth Broderick“Your house is pathologically clean,” my old friend Lawrence said as he looked around. I was in the Hollywood hills then, in a house selected by my first husband. He was someone who could not abide the notion of a fixer-upper, so we bought one that was turn-key, and moved into its rather sterile environs. We then proceeded to get unmarried toot sweet. Not a good fit for me. The man or the newy-looking home, but Lawrence was right, boy oh boy was that place clean. The...
2024-04-2309 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Pottery Throwdown ContestantsFor this final episode of the Spring 2024 mini-series of Mother of All Solutions, I am pleased to share an interview with Donna Bloye (winner) and Steven Broughton (semi-finalist) from series seven of the Great Pottery Throwdown.
Fans of the series will have enjoyed watching them on screen and like me picked up a strong sense of their love for pottery and ceramics, but also their role as parents. Donna is mum to three children and Steven is dad to one daughter. I wanted to talk to them together and hear more about their careers as art and design teachers too...
2024-04-1440 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe MusiciansThis episode was recorded at the Mothers in Music all-day festival on 7 March 2024 at the Mount Without venue in Bristol.
Organised by Alice Ballantine Dykes of Mama Coaching, with a team of producers (mothers and musicians) - “a collective of mothers challenging norms to stay visible, valued and celebrated in the music industry.” The event included wonderful performances, along with discussions about the challenges and ways for mothers to keep performing and thriving in their musical careers.
It was a joy to attend. This episode is a record of the conversations I had with musicians who make and produce in many w...
2024-04-0841 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe WEP Deputy LeaderIn this episode I talk with Harriet Williams, Deputy Leader of the Women's Equality Party (WEP).
I initially interviewed Harriet back in the beginning of making Mother of All Solutions podcast when Harriet worked as a 'Young Parent Consultant'. She still works in many roles and in this episode mentioned supporting:
Care experienced parents:
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/research/care-experienced-parents-unite-change
Single parents: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/
In this episode, we specifically discuss current issues around childcare costs and entitlements, and reference data from Pregnant Then Screwed published in Feb 2024:
https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/shocking-new-stats-about-the-cost-of-parenting/
This was discussed in the contex...
2024-03-2527 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe MomfluencersIt was a pleasure to speak about momfluencer culture with writer and podcaster Sara Petersen.
Author of the book Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture, Sara shared lots of insights into the moms and mums of social media.
It was fascinating to hear more and also reflect on mumfluencer culture in the UK, and our relationships with influencers and sharing online in general. Plus, what is the British equivalent of the family pumpkin patch outing?!
To learn more about Sara and her work you can sign up for her Substack - In Pursuit of Clean Countertops:
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2024-03-1739 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Architect / DesignerThis first episode of the new series of Mother of All Solutions is an interview with Katy Marks - architect and designer.
Katy talks about her career as an architect, establishing her own business and navigating maternity leave and work. She then shares about her experience of going through a single mastectomy and later designing the Unobra for asymmetric bodies.
It was a pleasure to learn more about Katy and aspects of her life and work. You can connect with her:
Architectural practice via Citizens Design Bureau https://www.citizensdesignbureau.net/
Design work at Unobra https://www.unobra.co.uk/
Inst...
2024-03-1030 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe New SeriesI am delighted to announce a new mini-series for Mother of All Solutions.
This teaser contains clips from interviews with some of the amazing mothers who joined me for the podcast. Full episodes will follow on Mondays through March/April, and I am excited to share many perspectives on parenting and work over the course of the season.
I hope you enjoy listening!
#mothersday
#internationalwomensday
MOAS is hosted and produced by Laura Broderick, with music by Ros Fraser. Portrait photo by Jannine Newman.
www.motherofallsolutions.com
Do connect via Instagram and X @SolutionsMother
2024-03-0304 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastYou Are Starting to BUG MEWit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickI brought him a strawberry. I know in hindsight that this was a ridiculous thing to do, but he seemed weak. I confess I also dipped it into the last dregs of white chocolate cream icing that had adorned that evening’s dessert. I was doing the dishes and straightening up when I saw him there, halfway in and out of the sink in the wet bar. I had thought him gone forever, but, no, it seems he had been hiding in the pipe below, awaiting his chance to tr...
2024-02-1506 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastGreen BeansWit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickI sent one just the other day: a texted photo of a can of green beans. My sister, Laura, knows exactly what that means, and her wife, Sarah, is now familiar with the practice as well.It means I am having a rough go, feeling blue or stressed, or just downright cranky. It means that the only solace I can find in the immediate is a comfort meal that both Laura and I gravitate toward in times of unease. Boxed macaroni and cheese with our be...
2024-02-0610 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastPunches in the AirWit and Wisdomby Beth Broderick“Mom, why are you hitting me?” I always tried to reason with her: “I am trying to help you.… Come on, Mama, we can do this.”We were trying to make one of her recipes for Easter dinner with the girls. She did not have dementia, but her COPD was very advanced, and she was not getting enough oxygen to her brain. She had confused the lime jello recipe with a canned cranberry concoction. I was trying to help her sort it out. The goal was to fill...
2024-01-2608 min
Mother of All SolutionsEnd of Year EpisodeHello! It's almost the holidays so this episode is a short n sweet end to the Mother of All Solutions podcast in 2023.
Featuring guest contributions from Suze Cooper, Vivi Koroma Kala and Molly Rowan, plus my mum and my daughter, there is chat about podcasts and books (my favourite things) plus a poem and a song. I really hope you enjoy it and it makes you feel festive in a friendly podcasty way.
Thank you for listening this year, and do listen out for more MOAS episodes in 2024 - likely March - all being well!
Thank you for all the sup...
2023-12-2115 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe PhotographerFor this episode Laura interviews photographer Jannine Newman, who has adult sons and came to use the term ‘photographer’ professionally in her 50s.
We discuss her work and ambitions through the decades, and how being a mum has influenced her career moves. We also talk about looking after kids through their stages, parenting twins, ADHD in the family and more.
Jannine explains the term skill stacking and why she believes it's important to maximise your niche set of skills and experiences. She is also a stylist and vintage market host and we chat about side projects, business ideas and confidence.
I hope...
2023-12-0336 min
Mother of All SolutionsBonus Chat: Being FreelanceIn this episode, timed with International Men’s Day 2023, Laura shares clips from a recording with dad-of-two Steve Folland, Being Freelance and Doing It For The Kids (DIFTK) podcast.
Laura and Steve spoke earlier this year as part of the DIFTK community meet up. It was a great conversation but there was a lot of chat I couldn’t squeeze into that episode - so here are some clips in this mini bonus one!
Steve shares his journey from starting as a freelancer when his kids were very young, to them now being 10 and 13. He also discusses running a community for fr...
2023-11-1313 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe March of the Mummies (re-release)A year ago I participated in Pregnant Then Screwed's event, The March of the Mummies, and recorded with parents on the march in Newcastle.
As it's been Halloween this week and there is a lot in this episode that is still relevant at the one year anniversary point I thought I would re-release it.
If you listened previously - thank you. If you missed the episode first time, I hope you enjoy it now. And please do share it if you can.
Happy listening, Laura (mummy, host and producer)
Do also keep in touch on X and Instagram as @SolutionsMother
2023-11-0224 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Childcare ArchivesIn this episode Laura speaks with Rosa Schling, Co-Director of oral history production company On The Record and project manager of the Grow Your Own project, to discuss the project and the podcast series Childcare Voices.
The episode was recorded at the Bishopsgate Institute in London during a childcare archive workshop day. Also on mic are participants involved in helping map the history of childcare in London - they share what they discover through looking at archives about settings and actions of the past.
To follow the Grow Your Own project and listen to the Childcare Voices podcast please visit:
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2023-10-2229 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe ComedianIt was a pleasure to chat to comedian and writer Eleri Morgan about her work doing stand up and comedy writing, now as mother to an 8 month old baby. We discuss taking her son to gigs, being part of writing rooms and how to navigate work around childcare going forward.
We also discuss her documentary ‘DRYCH: Dyfodol i Dewi’ (on iPlayer for a few more days!) which follows her struggle to reconcile having a baby with leading a low-carbon life. And we chat about her plans for future documentaries on subjects such as the cost of childcare.
I hope you enjoy...
2023-10-0244 min
Real God Shots 365Share Your StoryEpisode #34“Share Your Story“Host: Tim Broderick Guest:Kate Halle LambertTopics:The vision for MOMnation. The various phases and faces of motherhood.Starting small and letting it blossom. Allowing a vision to evolve to its highest and greatest benefit.Building a team and working with others.Being a...
2023-09-2457 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Sewing Bee ContestantsIt's back to school, and a new term for MOAS too, starting with quarter-finalist Lauren Tedstone and semi-finalist Vicki Reid from the Great British Sewing Bee 2023
#sewingbee #gbsb #greatbritishsewingbee
Both mums of two young children, we discuss their careers before entering the Sewing Bee, plus their work, family and sewing lives now. It was great to chat to these enthusiastic and talented sewists about hobbies, community and of course their friendship (formed over a cuppa.) So make a brew and take a listen! Do also keep in touch and tell your friends...
Vicki Reid @whatvickimade
Lauren Tedstone @madebylaurentedstone
Laura Broderick @s...
2023-09-0449 min
Mother of All SolutionsSpecial Episode - Creativity Found with Caro GilesI am delighted to share this episode from the Creativity Found podcast…
Claire Waite Brown interviews Caro Giles, author of Twelve Moons. I loved this conversation and love Caro’s book, which outlines her life as a single mother of four daughters living in rural Northumberland. There is family, nature, isolation, rediscovery - it’s practical and emotional.
I hope you enjoy Claire’s interview about Caro’s life and work, here on my podcast feed.
To connect with them both:
https://www.creativityfound.co.uk/Podcast @creativityfoundpodcast
https://www.carogiles.com/ @carogileswrites
Mother of All Solutions is hosted and produced by Laura...
2023-08-2138 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe TrailerReady for new Mother of All Solutions episodes from September 2023? New to the podcast? Well, take a listen to the trailer!
Mother of All Solutions - conversations about careers and caring for today's parents. So whether you are a parent, an employer or you just love a good chat/interview style listen then MOAS is made with you in mind.
The podcast is hosted and produced by Laura Broderick, with music by Ros Fraser.
Listen to MOAS wherever you get your pods - and do subscribe, stay in touch (@SolutionsMother) and stay well.
Thanks for listening x
2023-08-1901 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Marketing MumsIn the final episode of Mother of All Solutions before a summer break, Laura speaks with Becky Lamb-Pritchard, Head of Marketing at This is Distorted, and Lucy Critchley Head of Untold Creative.
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/
https://untold-creative.com/
We discuss marketing roles and workplace cultures and settings. We share stories of life with 3 year olds, and plans for the future. It's both serious and fun - and we cover LOTS.
Both Becky and Lucy have made significant location and career moves, and had their babies during the height of the pandemic. It was great to bring them together for this...
2023-06-2951 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulLaura Benanti: Finding the Humanity on Broadway & BeyondTony Award-winner Laura Benanti joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the challenges of vulnerability in today's world, acts of kindness from Jennifer Lawrence on the set of No Hard Feelings, giving yourself grace as an artist and much more.Celebrated stage and screen actress Laura Benanti burst onto the scene at 18-years-old with a captivating performance as Maria in "The Sound of Music," on Broadway. Her talent was undeniable, setting the stage for a remarkable career. About a year after do-re-mi-ing... she earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in Swing! on...
2023-06-261h 09
Take A BowMatthew BroderickYou know Matthew Broderick as the most iconic characters of all time such as Ferris Bueller, Simba, Inspector Gadget, Leo Bloom, and many more. Broderick's newest film "No Hard Feelings" starring Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, and more premieres today June 23rd in all theaters.Hear all about his journey through the industry, his favorite stories about his favorite projects, his new movie "No Hard Feelings," how the industry has changed, and how the industry works for someonw of his caliber (audtions, jobs, etc.)Curtain up, Matthew BroderickC...
2023-06-231h 04
Mother of All SolutionsThe FounderHannah Russell, Co-founder of Mags Creative podcast business is the guest on this episode of Mother of All Solutions.
Hannah is mum to a 3 year old, and her second child is due in a few months time. Hannah and Laura talk business and parenting - the highs, lows and parallels. We discuss the rollercoaster of founding a company (Mags recently turned 5!) and being a mother, boundaries in both professional and family life, and being fully present with your work and kids.
Mother of All Solutions is hosted and produced by Laura Broderick, with music by Ros Fraser. I hope you enj...
2023-06-1635 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Tech EntrepreneurFor this recording, host Laura Broderick speaks with Lauren Ingram, Founder of Women of Web3, a community helping women around the world make the leap into the exciting new world of Web3.
We discuss Web3 - what it is, and what Lauren is doing to support women learn more about its potential. We then talk about Lauren’s pivot and career shift during her pregnancy and various aspects of life as a ‘working mum’ and business founder/entrepreneur.
Lauren is also the host of the Women of Web3 podcast, and there is a new season coming soon on 8th June! Search...
2023-06-0231 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe AdventurerIn this episode Laura interviews Katie Carr - author, business coach, mum and kayaker. Katie is currently on a huge adventure to plan and kayak the remaining areas of the shipping forecast that her late brother, Toby Carr, wasn’t able to complete.
Katie finished the book 'Moderate Becoming Good Later - Sea Kayaking the Shipping Forecast' earlier this year - this is the book Toby hoped he would have had time to complete.
Toby captured his adventures in recordings, photos, notes and videos - all of which made it possible for Katie to write 'Moderate Becoming Good Later' after his...
2023-05-2341 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe DIFTK CommunityFor this episode, Laura recorded with members of the Doing It For The Kids (DIFTK) community - a platform and podcast for freelance parents trying to make flexible working work.
Joining their London meet-up on 27 April 2023, Laura had a chance to chat with various members about what makes the community so special. It was a real pleasure. I also had some pre-chats and the result is hopefully a good overview of how the community operates - the people and purpose.
I do hope you enjoy it. Thank you to Frankie, Steve, Karina, Kayleigh and Jon for their time and trust.
Yo...
2023-05-0633 minMother of All SolutionsThe WOW Festival 2023 - ChildcareIn this special episode for the Women of the World Festival (WOW) London, host Laura Broderick speaks with parents and panellists at the Southbank Centre on Saturday 11 March 2023.
https://thewowfoundation.com
The topic is childcare – lived experiences of using, accessing and affording it. Following the WOW panel discussion, The Case for Free Childcare, Laura caught up with Catherine Mayer (Co-founder of Primadonna Festival) and Hannah Peaker (Women’s Equality Party Chief of Staff.)
I hope you enjoy hearing what people had to say on the topic of childcare; and what can be done to support working parents - and parents wanti...
2023-03-1732 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe AuthorIn the final episode of 2022, Laura interviews Jessica Moxham, the author of The Cracks That Let The Light In - a mother's story of raising her disabled son and the life-changing power of books.
Jess discusses sections of her memoir, particularly around maternity leave and going back to work as an architect after having Ben, and then her later decisions and starting to write once Ben's siblings were born.
It's a fascinating book, with lots to learn about Jess's family and disability. You can find in all good bookshops!
To connect with Jess on Instagram and Twitter @jessmoxham
Jess's blog can...
2022-12-1939 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe ArtistsIn this episode, Laura starts her visit to the Mother House Studios in Catford in SE London, with a conversation with Dyana Gravina, founder of the Procreate Project.
https://www.procreateproject.com/
Laura then talks with 3 artists who use Motherhouse Studio and the co-director of this unique space with integrated childcare.
https://www.motherhousestudios.com/
I hope you enjoy learning more about this special model of work and care, and hearing from the artist parents who use the space.
Mother of All Solutions podcast is hosted and produced by Laura Broderick, with music by Ros Fraser.
Thank you for listening x @S...
2022-12-0938 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe ProducerIn this episode Laura interviews audio producer and Creative Director of Inkslingers Media, Leona Fensome.
We talk about her varied career and interests, including running an independent production company with a focus on oral histories. We discuss her work in journalism, then community radio and her current role supporting creative industries at University of Bedfordshire. We also share thoughts on the arts, heritage, creativity and parenting!
To find out more about Leona please visit:
https://inkslingersmedia.com/
And to listen to the Tape Letters project:
https://tapeletters.com/
I hope you enjoy hearing from Leona and enjoy the episode.
Mother of Al...
2022-12-0136 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Smallest ThingsFor World Prematurity Day on Thursday 17 November 2022, we have an episode with Catriona Ogilvy, founder of The Smallest Things. The charity is dedicated to creating a better world for premature babies and their families after neonatal care.
Catriona shares her own experiences of having two sons born preterm. She also discusses the mission and work of The Smallest Things, including the campaign to extend parental leave and the Employer with Heart scheme.
To read more about the charity please link to the following:
https://www.thesmallestthings.org/
https://www.thesmallestthings.org/after-nicu-a-post-pandemic-report-2021
The Employer with Heart scheme mentioned is:
https://www...
2022-11-1731 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe March of the MummiesThis episode is a compilation of voices and stories from speakers and participants at March of the Mummies in Newcastle, Saturday 29 October 2022.
#marchofthemummies protests were taking place in London, Newcastle and other UK cities, organised by Pregnant then Screwed:
https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/event-march-of-the-mummies/
Laura Broderick, host and producer of Mother of All Solutions, was part of the crowd and took the opportunity to record with union rep Mel Wilson, councillor Erin Parker-Leonard and MP Catherine McKinnell.
Also recorded for this episode is trustee of Pregnant then Screwed, Beth Hazon, and mums and dads on the march. Thank you to everyone for...
2022-11-0124 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe PsychologistIn this episode, released on World Mental Health Day 2022, Laura speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr Emma Svanberg.
We speak about burnout and what that means for parents in particular. We cover recognising our feelings, and why we should take time to rest - even in small bursts. We also discuss the need for collective as well as individual healing. It was a fascinating and helpful conversation for me as the host - and I hope for you too.
If you enjoyed the interview please do rate, review and subscribe to Mother of All Solutions on your favourite podcast app. To co...
2022-10-0929 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Professional FootballerIn this episode Laura speaks with Emma Mitchell, captain of Reading FC Women and member of Scotland’s National Team.
We talk about her career as a professional footballer, maternity leave and motherhood. Emma’s daughter Innes is 10 months old and Emma returned to football after 8 months of mat leave.
We touch upon mental health, physical recovery from birth and logistics of being a mum and training/playing professional football. It was brilliant to talk with Emma and hear what she had to say about motherhood and an athletic career. I hope you enjoy listening.
You can watch Emma in the...
2022-09-2728 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Content CreatorThis episode of Mother of All Solutions, with content creator Vivi Koroma Kala, is part interview part book chat! Vivi is Head of Content for Amazing If and also the creator of the bookstagram, The Cultured Life, which she set up whilst on maternity leave.
We talk about her career choices and changes, and have a conversation about the 3 books Vivi chose for us to read and review together:
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry
The Squiggly Career by Helen...
2022-09-1441 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Graphic DesignerFrankie Tortora, graphic designer and host of the Doing It For The Kids (DIFTK) community and podcast is on Mother of All Solutions! DIFTK is for "parents who freelance", and was set up by Frankie following her first maternity leave. She co-hosts the DIFTK podcast with fellow parent and freelancer Steve Folland, and they won Gold in the business category of the British Podcast Awards 2021.
Laura and Frankie discuss managing maternity leave as a freelancer, navigating school summer holidays, community building and support networks. It was a joy to speak with Frankie about her work, family and podcast.
Doing It For...
2022-08-2527 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Host of Dear DaughterFor the MOAS summer 2022 episode Laura interviews Namulanta Kombo, the host of the award-winning Dear Daughter. The podcast is a BBC World Service series and won Gold in the Family category and was named Podcast of the Year in the recent British Podcast Awards.
Namulanta is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and started the podcast a year ago after winning an international competition from the BBC World Service. The idea began with her writing letters to her own daughter, and the podcast extended this to include wider contributions globally - what do women write about to the younger generation. The series...
2022-08-0936 min
Only One In The RoomOn My Nightstand: Out Of The Corner by Jennifer Grey- Chapters 13: The Time Of My Life & 17:The PremiereJennifer Grey is best known for her iconic portrayal of Baby in the beloved film classic Dirty Dancing, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, and for her breakout role as Matthew Broderick’s sister in the John Hughes film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Her numerous film, television, and theater credits span decades. More recently she starred in the acclaimed series Red Oaks and won season eleven of Dancing With The Stars. Grey is currently teaming up with Lionsgate on the long-awaited Dirty Dancing sequel. And her new memoir Out of The Corner is a NYT BES...
2022-07-2220 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Theatre DirectorIn this episode Laura speaks with Thomas Pondevie, Co-Director of the theatre company, La Compagnie Babel.
Thomas Pondevie and Elise Chatauret have brought their French production of the play Fathers to the Brixton House theatre.
The play is a line of enquiry about fatherhood & family, and addresses, 'How can we imagine fatherhood outside of the patriarchy?'
It is based on interviews (the practice of documentary theatre) and the end result is a very special show with portraits of fathers played by two male actors on stage.
I hope you enjoy learning about the play, how it was created and the...
2022-07-1234 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe PodcastersIn this episode of Mother of All Solutions, Laura shares her short conversations recorded with women at the International Women's Podcast Festival at King's Place, London, on Saturday 18 June 2022.
The festival was organised by Content is Queen podcasting agency and I speak with Imriel Morgan CEO of the business. I also chat with Sophie Doyle who is keen to start podcasting, and Karen Arthur who hosts the Menopause Whilst Black podcast.
I hope this episode offers some interesting reflections on motherhood, maternity leave and work - as well as celebrating the podcasting community. Do reach out if you want to co...
2022-06-2030 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe PanellistsIn this episode Laura attempts to summarise the John Lewis Partnership event, Sharing the Juggle, held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 7 June 2022.
To get to the real content of the panel discussion, Laura speaks with panellists Elliott Rae, Music Football Fatherhood, and Joeli Brearley of Pregnant then Screwed. They have great reflections...and news!
The panel also included MPs Caroline Nokes (Chair of Women & Equalities Committee) and Minister Paul Scully, along with representatives from John Lewis and Home Start. The event was attended by parents, employers and even a few lovely kids!
I hope by sharing what happened, and...
2022-06-1025 minMother of All SolutionsSpecial Episode - Baby BanksIn this special episode, Laura speaks with two fantastic women working to alleviate child poverty in the UK - Kelly Fort, Head of Operations at MammaKind (baby bank) and Sophia Parker, Director of Emerging Futures at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (social change organisation.)
We talk about what baby banks are, the families using them and why, unfortunately, as Sophia tells us, "Baby banks are anticipating their busiest year yet." With huge cost of living rises on food and energy bills, insecure and low paid work, more and more families are in poverty and this has a massive impact on children a...
2022-05-2539 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe JournalistIn this episode Laura interviews journalist Phillippa Guillou, presenter of the Lockdown Babies podcast.
We discuss why Phillippa wanted to make the podcast, her own experiences of having a baby in July 2020, and her career now.
We also share some clips from Lockdown Babies - the remarkable and heartbreaking stories of the families who had babies in the middle of a global pandemic.
I hope you enjoy this conversation focused on pregnancy and parenthood in the pandemic. To contact Phillippa on socials:
Twitter @philly_guillou
Instagram @lockdown_babies_podcast
https://anchor.fm/lockdown-babies
The Mother of All Solutions podcast is hoste...
2022-05-1349 min
Mother of All SolutionsMOAS MomentsIn this short special I have selected clips ("MOAS moments") from 6 past episodes to give you a flavour of the series and recent interviews. The moments come from:
The Chapter - Lockdown, with writer Kate Burt
The Job Sharers, with The Job Share Pair
The Playworker, with author Adele Cleaver
The Mums of Twins, with author Alison Perry
The Dads, with teacher Will Blatherwick
The Collective, with Georgie Grant of Onion Collective
You will hear chats about maternity leave and lockdown, job sharing, the cost of childcare, celebrations of motherhood and a dad's perspective.
Thank you to all my guests and...
2022-04-1516 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe PlayworkerIn this episode Laura talks to Adele Cleaver, playworker and author of the memoir Children Don’t Dissolve in the Rain.
Adele is a mom from Birmingham with two girls - a 5 year old and 7 month old. We talk about her professional and personal experiences of play settings, and how her book aims to encourage parents to play and rest more effectively.
You can find Adele on social media @adeleplayworker
Children Don’t Dissolve in the Rain is available from her website as well as book retailers:
https://adeleplayworker.bigcartel.com/product/signed-copy-children-don-t-dissolve-in-the-rain-by-adele-cleaver
Mother of All Solutions is hosted and prod...
2022-04-0452 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Chapter - LockdownIn this episode of Mother of All Solutions, host Laura Broderick and guest Kate Burt revisit Joeli Brearley’s book The Motherhood Penalty and discuss the NEW chapter, Lockdown, available in the newly released paperback edition!
The original book review episode saw Laura and Kate, along with other members of their book group, discuss Joeli’s book in May 2021. It was a chance to explore our experiences of motherhood and the workplace, and reflect on the founder of Pregnant then Screwed’s book as a “call to arms.”
Ten months later, and a new baby for Kate, we sat down to see what...
2022-03-0736 minMother of All SolutionsThe Job SharersFor this Mother of All Solutions episode, host and producer Laura Broderick talks to Rachel Maguire, one half of The Job Share Pair.
We discuss what job sharing is, the benefits of working in a pair and Rachel’s work story of maternity leave and returning to job share in HR with Hannah Hall-Turner. They are now running The Job Share Pair consultancy together and you can follow Rachel and Hannah on LinkedIn and Instagram as @thejobsharepair
The latter section of the episode is me responding to questions from Hannah and sharing my experience of job-sharing! I job shared for a...
2022-03-0429 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe CollectiveIn this episode Laura interviews Georgie Grant, Co-Director of The Onion Collective CIC based in Watchet, West Somerset. “The Onions” met as a group of mums in the town – some local and some new, but all with a desire to improve the area for their children. Bringing their skills, and friendships, to the table they set about to find out what the residents of Watchet also wanted to see happen to improve where they live.
Over years of development and fundraising the result is a fascinating new building.
Recently opened, the East Quay development is a community hub, youth space and ar...
2022-02-1343 min
Sacred Stream RadioEpisode 78: Lisa Broderick: All the Time in the WorldOn this episode of the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, Laura Chandler speaks with author, senior executive, and founder of the non-profit Police 2 Peace, Lisa Broderick. Lisa is an accomplished senior executive whose career has been defined by understanding how technology impacts society and changes behavior. She teaches that life is about constant change, in which energy and matter are the basis of transformation. Her passion lies in helping others with little or no scientific or spiritual training master their innate abilities with practices designed to improve their lives, their relationships, and the world. Laura talks with Lisa...
2021-12-1149 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Artist MidwifeFor this episode, MOAS host Laura Broderick interviews Laura Godfrey-Isaacs, an artist and midwife and co-author of the book Maternal Journal, A creative guide to journalling through pregnancy birth and beyond.
We talk about Laura’s experiences of work as an artist and a producer, and later training to be a midwife. We cover lots! The new book and the origins of the Maternal Journal project, birth experiences, creative practice, the pandemic and the March with Midwives (on the the day we recorded.) Laura has two adult daughters and lives in London.
To find out more about the book and the...
2021-12-0546 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe Mums of TwinsIn this episode Laura Broderick interviews Alison Perry, author, podcaster and blogger, about her experiences of maternity leave and her career as a mum of three, including twins.
She shares the specifics of parenting twins through pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work. We discuss being employed in a workplace and being self-employed, as well about the huge cost of childcare when you have multiples. We also talk about Alison’s book OMG It’s Twins! published earlier this year.
After the interview with Alison the episode contains audio contributions from two other mums of twins, both currently on maternity leav...
2021-10-1740 min
Mother of All SolutionsThe DadsIn this episode Laura Broderick discusses the book DAD (Untold Stories of Fatherhood, Love, Mental Health and Masculinity) with Will Blatherwick, history teacher and dad of two.
The conversation is structured around our thoughts on the book (with an emphasis on work and parenting) and audio contributions from two other dads who have read the book alongside us. Music in the episode is by Ros Fraser.
DAD is curated by Elliott Rae and is a collection of stories from dads in the Music Football Fatherhood (MFF) platform.
Music Football Fatherhood | For dads who want more open conversations around fatherhood...
2021-08-3000 min
Ten Laws with East ForestPeter Broderick - Foraging Creative Freedom w/live singing jam (#165)While in Europe, Broderick met and worked with a wide variety of composers, singers, and songwriters including Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Laura Gibson, Yann Tiersen, Olafur Arnalds, and Lubomyr Melnyk.Broderick was by this time an in-demand session player, engineer, and producer, but kept up a steady stream of his own work on EPs, singles, and film scores, and he accepted composition commissions for dance and the theater. Broderick provided half of many split recordings, including 2009's Blank Grey Canvas Sky with Machinefabriek, 2010's Apple Bobbing At ___ with Penelope Joy, and 2011's Glimmer with Takumi Uesaka. In 2010...
2021-06-291h 38
Mother of All SolutionsThe Book: Pregnant then ScrewedThe Book: Pregnant then Screwed
In this Mother of All Solutions episode Laura and friends from her book group share notes on the book Pregnant then Screwed: The Truth About the Motherhood Penalty and How To Fix It by Joeli Brearley.
With guest Kate Burt, Laura talks about this book (published March 2021) and how as author Joeli Brearley states, “This book is a call to arms for women.” With audio contributions from other members of book club we share sections of the book and our own experiences of work and motherhood.
We hope you enjoy listening and we hope you enjo...
2021-06-0253 min
Mother of All SolutionsWOW Special - Radical ChildcareFor this episode Laura interviews Midlands based Creative Producer Amy Martin to discuss Radical Childcare and her workshop for the Women of the World (WOW) UK Festival 2021.
Amy introduces lots of interesting models of childcare, ideas around childhood and individuals/organisation working on this – below you will find the links discussed in the interview. Following the conversation there are also some audio notes from participants in the workshop – we hope you enjoy learning more and the episode prompts you to use the hashtag to share and explore ideas local to you.
To find out more:
#RadicalChildcare
https://www.radicalchild.care
https...
2021-03-1255 min
Mother of All SolutionsMini-series: The Key WorkerFor the third and final episode of the MOAS mini-series, Laura interviews Sahm Harris-Thomas, a school nurse in London and mum to two ‘wondergirls’.
Sahm began training as a nurse aged 26 and navigated her two maternity leaves around her studies and nursing roles. She also completed her postgraduate diploma during the pandemic. She talks about her career shifts, and importantly her role as a key worker in the community during this crisis. We also find out how Sahm and her partner, also a key worker, managed their roles and childcare with the help of Sahm’s parents.
Sahm shares some of the...
2021-02-0157 min
Mother of All SolutionsMini-series: The ResignationFor the second episode of the mini-series, Laura interviews Dr Susanna Graham. Before pursuing an academic career Susanna qualified as a medical doctor. She has three children.
In July 2020 Susanna resigned from her role as Research Associate – she explains the point to get this decision and how the pandemic and homeschooling/childcare was a key factor. She also talks about her plans for the future as she retrains to be a counsellor, and how studying this subject has helped her process her resignation, career and choices.
We also discuss the pitfalls of being “too part-time”, equal parenting, 4 day working weeks and th...
2021-01-2431 min
Mother of All SolutionsMOAS mini-series: The FurloughRecorded in December 2020, before lockdown 3.0 and school closures, Laura interviewed her friend Antonia Faust who moved from her role as an Associate Director in Bristol to set up a nut farm in Devon following furlough.
Antonia talks about how her company’s work in events and immersive environments in retail settings stopped, and her partner’s building sites closed as a result of the pandemic. They had already been thinking of establishing an organic nut farm so took the plunge after first lockdown ended and moved their young family to a small holding in Devon.
We discuss this change, and how...
2021-01-1651 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 18 - The CompilationThis special episode, The Compilation, marks the end of the first year of Mother of All Solutions...
MOAS launched in Brixton in August 2019 and for this episode we invited 4 mums who attended the event to introduce themselves 'one year on' and select a favourite episode to play a clip from. We also asked them to say something about what support/actions they would like to see for working parents.
The Shared Parental Leave, The Stay at Home Mum, The Polymath and The Childminder are showcased in this end of season special. In her intro and outro host and producer Laura B...
2020-09-0440 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 17 - The Young Parent ConsultantIn this episode Laura talks with Harriet Williams, a self-employed consultant working to better represent and influence policy for young parents.
Harriet was a young parent herself, finishing her A-levels whilst pregnant and completing a crimonology degree with a young baby. She has been employed in various professional roles in the fields of youth and community support, working in both full and part-time positions.
A year ago she turned her speaking and research 'side' work into a business. We talk about her career journey and some of the barriers for young mothers and fathers. Harriet shares ideas on how young par...
2020-08-011h 09
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 16 - Notes from Home...and AwayIn this episode we hear from three mums living outside the UK - Lucy in America, Caro in Sweden and Christine in Brazil.
They each contribute audio notes about their work and parenting experiences during lockdown. They don't know each other, but they all work in the architecture industry and also share thoughts on how we might live and work post lockdown.
Lucy is from Yorkshire and has been working from home in LA whilst her partner manages childcare between their apartment and local parks. Caro is Swedish and solo parenting back in Sweden, as she gets ready to launch he...
2020-06-2838 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 15 - The CampaignerIn this episode Laura interviews Jemima Hartshorn - mum of two, campaigner, lawyer, freelancer and founder of Mums for Lungs.
Jemima founded the campaigning group, with other volunteer parents, 3 years ago when she was on her first maternity leave - in order to campaign for clean air for everyone, especially babies and children.
We discuss how the campaign came together, what they are working on now, what School Streets is about, and how the team are organising during lockdown. We also chat about Jemima's family at home, her personal career / activism aspirations and inspirations.
To find out more about Mums for...
2020-06-0239 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 14 - The TeacherDuring lockdown, Laura talks to Emma Sheppard about her career and the Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project. Emma is an English lead practitioner teacher in a secondary school in London.
This remote recording includes a discussion about professional development during maternity / paternity leave - the desire for it and choices around it. Emma shares thoughts on the gender pay gap and motherhood penalty, as well as visible role modelling and why she started the MTPT Project.
During the interview we also discuss home schooling, home working, remote support for students and the future of MTPT Project.
https://www.mtpt.org.uk/
2020-05-1050 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 13 - Notes from HomeIn this episode Laura shares some audio notes about her work/family situation recorded at home at the end of March and mid April 2020.
We also hear from a neighbour, Meghan, about how she is managing various aspects of life (job, homeschooling) during lockdown.
We'd love to hear from more mums and dads, and are inviting listeners to record their own audio notes - to share what is happening in their lives at home in the COVID-19 crisis.
Parents are invited to explain their situation. You are also welcome to mention useful links for others, plus reflect on any solutions a...
2020-04-2623 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 12 - The Grandmother & The GranddaughterLaura speaks with her own mother, Wendy, and her daughter, Rowan, about work and family life.
Now retired, Wendy reflects on her role as a hospital pharmacist. She covers going back to study after becoming a mother, managing rotas for parents, and using her clinical expertise in a voluntary capacity today. She also talks about changing stresses and strains during stages of her career with kids.
Rowan, aged 6, describes our family set-up, jobs she knows and what she would like to do when she's older. She also chats about her experiences of childcare.
2020-04-0317 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 10 - The Women of the World FestivalIn this special episode we speak with parents and panellists at the Women of the World Festival (WOW) at the Southbank Centre in London on Friday 6 March 2020.
We capture personal stories about navigating a return to work as well as talking with the speakers from the Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't panel.
With comments and ideas on shared parental leave, cost and quality of childcare and reflections on the sessions of the day, we record a moment of motherhood at the WOW Festival.
2020-03-3041 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 11 - The A&E Doctor and The AcademicIn this episode Laura interviews her sister-in-law, Dr Hannah Bienias, and her brother, Dr John Broderick, about their particular set up post Hannah's recent maternity leave. Hannah is an A&E consultant in a NE hospital and John a Lecturer at the University of Manchester.
They talk about organising childcare for their almost 1 year old daughter - with workplaces in different parts of the country and shift patterns to accommodate. They touch upon shared parent leave requests, flexibility from nursery, remote working and anticipating further change in light of the coronavirus pandemic and Hannah's frontline role.
Recorded on Saturday 14 March 2020 i...
2020-03-2340 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 9 - The Stay at Home MumLily Anderson-Nicholls and Laura Broderick talk to Maria Cesa about managing work around three maternity leaves, and finding fulfilment as a stay at home mum. We discuss differing perceptions of work/family balance, how you identify and when's a good time to get back into work after taking a career break.
2020-02-2643 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 8 - The PolymathLily Anderson-Nicholls and Laura Broderick talk to Nell Boase about changing careers, returning to a new or old job after having a baby, being an effective leader and planning for future work. We also discuss negotiating your work boundaries and considering senior roles alongside family life.
2020-02-131h 02
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 7 - The ReviewIn this episode, Laura reflects on the episodes so far, why she started MOAS and what she's got planned for the future of the podcast.
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2020-02-0120 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 6 - The Business OwnerIn this episode we talk about the benefits and challenges of running your own business. Laura talks to Make Do and Mend owner Sarah Robins about the path to starting her vintage clothing business, juggling maternity leave and preparing for shared parental leave.
2019-12-091h 02Ten Laws with East ForestPeter Broderick - Musicians On Music : mushrooms, foraging, and working with everyone (#80)Peter Broderick is a prolific, genre-defying American musician, composer, and producer. He is known internationally for a diverse range of solo projects, collaborations, and compositions for cinema and dance. A gifted multi-instrumentalist who is equally versed in a wide range of styles, Broderick's extensive discography -- on a range of labels including Bella Union, Erased Tapes, Staalplaat, and Beacon Sound -- is appended by a massive list of credits that reads like a who's who of 21st century independent, classical, and experimental music.Growing up in a musical household in Portland, Oregon, Broderick learned to play several...
2019-11-191h 17
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 5 - The FreelancersIn this episode we talk about the benefits and some of the challenges of being freelance, juggling childcare with older children, waiting for social lives and career reboots! Subscribe by searching for Mother of All Solutions wherever you get your podcasts.
2019-11-1745 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 4 - The ChildminderIn the fourth episode Laura talks to Colette Thomas. We talk about being a childminder, changing careers to suit your family situation, plus being a single mother, then grandmother. We also explore professional pursuits and the professional wall!
2019-11-1158 min
PMO Strategies013: Resolving the Methodology Wars with Mike HannanPMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management)
Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! Today, we are talking with one of my dearest friends, Mike Hannan. Mike and I have known each other for a very, very long time. He truly was a friend first, and then we found out how much we had in common with respect to helping organizations make a huge impact with PMO, project management, portfolio management. And both of us have a really strong passion in this space and have worked together on a lot of different...
2019-09-0246 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 3 - The Shared Parental LeaveIn Episode 3 Laura talks to architect John Ross and Editorial Manager Teleri Lloyd-Jones about shared parental leave. The three discuss what's a fair division of time, who was most adventurous on parental leave and they wonder who really understands the shared parental leave system?
2019-07-191h 05
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 2 - The HR ProfessionalIn the second episode of the Mother of All Solutions, Laura talks to HR - or rather to HR Professional Lily Anderson-Nicholls. They discuss coming back to a different job than the one you left, what you can and can't ask for, and how a job-share can work.
2019-07-1853 min
Mother of All SolutionsEpisode 1 - The Side HustleIn this first episode Laura speaks to Clara Widdison about entrepreneurialism, hiding maternity leave on a CV and starting a project on the side.
2019-07-1735 min
Mother of All SolutionsPilot - Mother of All SolutionsThe Mother of all Solutions is a new podcast bringing you stories from mums navigating their return to work. It might be about mothers but it's for all parents, carers, employees and employers.
For the pilot episode Laura and Owen remember how one had to ask the other about their organisation's maternity leave policy and they discuss what they hope to achieve from the podcast.
https://twitter.com/SolutionsMother
motherofallsolutions@gmail.com
2019-07-1519 min
Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 100+ - Matthew Broderick, Recorded LiveIn celebration of 100 episodes Matthew Broderick joined Ilana for a live podcast event with proceeds from ticket sales going to The Trevor Project. Listeners will feel like they are part of the conversation between old friends catching up.Broderick is a two-time Tony award-winning stage actor and instantly recognizable film presence, Matthew Broderick was most recently on screen in Rules Don’t Apply opposite Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and Lily Collins. He will next star in Look Away alongside Chloe Sevigny and Aidan Turner set for a 2016 release. On stage, Broderick most recently starred in A. R. Gurne...
2018-06-2545 min
Hunting Seasons - A TV PodcastBreaking Bad Season 5: Part 2 (GUEST: Liam Gordes from the Catching Up Podcast)Defying all odds, Brod and Damask have made it through the complete series of Breaking Bad. Joining them for this momentous podcast is Brod's little brother Liam, who is pretty much the main reason they decided to watch and discuss this show first. With only 8 episodes left can Breaking Bad stick the landing and end on a high, or have the writers jazz-written themselves into a corner with no satisfying escape? And finally, is Breaking Bad really worthy of it's place amongst the greatest shows ever made?Like Hunting Seasons and want more? Make sure you check out TRYING MY B...
2017-03-112h 17Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 26 - Matthew BroderickA two-time Tony award-winning stage actor and instantly recognizable film presence, Matthew Broderick will next be seen on screen in Rules Don’t Apply opposite Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and Lily Collins. He will next star in Look Away alongside Chloe Sevigny and Aidan Turner set for a 2016 release. On stage, Broderick most recently starred in A. R. Gurney’s comedy Sylvia alongside Annaleigh Ashford. Previously he starred in the smash Broadway hit It’s Only a Play opposite his frequent co-star Nathan Lane, as well as the award-winning Broadway run of Nice Work If You Can Get It. Additio...
2016-10-1840 min