Navigating teenagers, perimenopause and the rise of AI with Odette Barry
Odette Barry is one of those people that you just want to learn from. She’s a publicist, PR mentor, and the founder of PR agency Odette & Co, and she’s found her niche and passion in amplifying the voices of purpose-driven leaders.But while her business and place within it might look crystal clear now, it wasn’t always the case. She became a mum at 22, and at the time, she felt as though she didn’t have any goals or ambitions for herself outside of motherhood. Here, she tells us all about this journey, including the dark times she’s had to overcome and why sometimes the hardest bits are always followed by great change; she likens it to that transition phase, the “I can’t do it” stage of birth. In amongst it all, we also talk raising teenagers, navigating perimenopause, why she’s trying to work less, and navigating using AI in business while facing the reality of its impact on climate collapse.—This episode was brought to you by Yoto. Head to yoto.space for free audio, offline activities and 15% off with the code READY15.Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_— This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The screen-free challenge every parent needs to try | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:The screen-time reality checkClimb cringe mountain or stay stuck forever: why is ‘trying’ so uncool and does this whole notion hold us back from achieving what we want to in life? —This episode was brought to you by Yoto. Head to yoto.space for free audio, offline activities and 15% off with the code READY15.Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_— This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Realistic tips to get your toddler to sleep with Jazz Kostov | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.Today, Loz is joined by midwife, baby and toddler sleep expert, and author Jazz Kostov from Let’s Sleep. Together they unpack the real challenges of trying to function at work when your little one isn’t sleeping from early risers and night wakers to daycare naps that don’t go to plan.If you’re about to return to work, stuck in a cycle of 5am wake-ups, or just trying to survive on broken sleep, this episode is packed with practical hacks, realistic strategies, and permission to do what actually works for your family.—This episode was brought to you by Yoto. Head to yoto.space for free audio, offline activities and 15% off with the code READY15.Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_—This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The difference between success and happiness with Sarah Davidson
In 2014, Sarah Davidson stumbled upon what she calls the great happy accident, which set her on a journey of quitting her job as a lawyer to become an entrepreneur, bestselling author, MC and host of the Seize the Yay podcast. She loved her job, and she loved the idea of feeling as though she was successful in the traditional sense, but after a life changing trip, she started to realise that actually, success and happiness are two completely separate concepts. And here, we hear all about the journey she went on, which almost feels like the career version of matrescence. A metamorphosis of self. Here, we talk about the importance of exploring great instead of good, how she actually made her career pivot, how detrimental a lack of sleep feels as a new mum, and what it was like to go to a speaking gig just days after a D&C procedure for her pregnancy loss. —This episode was brought to you by Yoto. Head to yoto.space for free audio, offline activities and 15% off with the code READY15.Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_— This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is there such thing as the right age to have kids? | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:The best age for women to have kids – let’s go through the science, stats & real talk.The old you is dead, she’s never coming back. So what do we do with that information?—This episode was brought to you by Yoto. Head to yoto.space for free audio, offline activities and 15% off with the code READY15.Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_— This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The podcast for and about mothers and parents who make work, work by two cousins with four children between them.We publish content all week long via our podcast, Substack, and social channels.Every Monday, our banter-based podcast Witching Hour with Loz and Lu will land in your ears right here.Every Wednesday, we publish our flagship interview podcast with Lucinda aka Lu, Ready or Not.Every Friday, we publish our brand new mini tip-based episode with Ready or Not's agony aunt and advice queen Loz, Ask Ready or Not.Lucinda also shares deep dive essays on career and motherhood plus bonus content on our Substack channel - readyornot.substack.com.Every other day, you'll also find us talking to our community via @readyornot.pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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