Join Lauren and Lou as they sit down with Willie Pang (Country Manager, Amazon Ads) for a candid conversation about balancing a high-pressure career with fatherhood. Willie shares how his incredible career journey, including a weekly commute from Sydney to San Francisco with a newborn at home, profoundly shaped his approach to family life. He opens up about the reality of "dad guilt," and the importance of joint decision-making with your partner

Join Pia Coyle, MD at PHD Sydney & mum of three in a blended family, as she tackles media's relentless pace and the art of "boundaries, not barriers." With 23 years experience, Pia candidly shares how parenthood transformed her into a principled leader, advocating for flexibility and designing roles for success for returning parents. Learn why she believes in running your own race and showing up authentically, even when life feels like a constant negotiation, from boardrooms to the breakfast table.

Kate Smailes (Managing Partner, Havas Blvd & Chief Client Officer) takes us on her deeply personal IVF journey, sharing the raw reality of six pregnancies, multiple miscarriages, and finally welcoming twin girls. She reveals how Havas has transformed their HR policies, introducing miscarriage and fertility leave, and the profound impact this had. Kate candidly discusses the mental load of returning to work with young twins, the challenges of daycare sickness, and her shift to a more empathetic leadership style. She advocates for open workplace conversations, building your "village," and crucial industry support for parents, including benefits like egg freezing.  This is one emotional and important episode about what life is like when the journey to parenthood doesn’t fit in a neat box.

Join Lou, Lauren and guest Ricky Chanana (Director of Sales, PubMatic Australia and NZ) as he bravely shares his deeply personal journey from an "invisible" work-driven dad to consciously "visible" after a pivotal family event. He candidly discusses the mental load of parenting, his 'two H's' communication with his wife Michelle, and challenging societal norms around fatherhood. Ricky highlights the vital role of empathetic leadership and open dialogue in both home and career, urging parents to foster strong support networks. He believes true ambition encompasses both professional success and being a truly present parent.

Out on the 25th March

Join Lou, Lauren, and WPP Media CEO ANZ Aimee Buchanan as she shares her journey from media assistant to industry leader. Aimee candidly opens up about returning to work after her first child, the self-doubt, and the pivotal "Emma moment" that changed her perspective. Discover how her early life experiences shaped her empathetic leadership style, her focus on people and culture, and why she firmly believes "having it all is not about doing it all." This episode is for anyone navigating work, family, and the power of a strong support system.es here

Georgie Nichols (Chief Revenue Officer, Mamamia) shares her 30-year journey in media & marketing, advocating for parents while challenging the notion that "balance is bullshit." She recounts her fight against pregnancy discrimination early in her career and the profound impact of her daughter's health challenges during HSC. Georgie emphasizes the crucial role of supportive leadership and finding a workplace aligned with your values. Her story highlights personal resilience, the "gift of time," and the importance of advocating for yourself and your family, even when it means making tough career decisions.

Join Lou, Lauren and Pat Crowley (General Manager, Marketing, Paid and Owned Media, CBA) as he shares his raw and inspiring story.  With over 30 years in media and advertising, Pat opens up about his journey into fatherhood, admitting that he had to learn to be a father, having lacked a male role to guide him.  He discusses the profound impact of family trauma, the challenges of raising resilient kids, and why he chose to put family first.  Pat reveals the vital lessons learned from loss, the power of a strong support network and his unique philosophy on leading with authenticity and vulnerability in both his career and his cherished family life.