33 What Nobody Tells You About Identity, Ambition & Joy After Motherhood (Part Two)

Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path Hosted by motherhood realist Jools Tyrer, this is the space where we ditch the BS and unpack what actually happens when motherhood and career goals collide. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty. But it can be powerful.Each week, Jools brings you real stories from working mamas who’ve ditched the default and decided to make work… well, work, on their terms. Plus expert tools, mindset shifts, and relatable moments to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air (and on fire).☀️ This week on the pod…From the front row at Chanel to the realities of the school run — Dolly Jones has lived both worlds.Dolly shares wisdom and stories from her groundbreaking book Leaving the Ladder Down, based on 200 interviews with women redefining career and motherhood. We talk about the cultural taboos around maternity leave, the power of human conversations at work, and why feeling “terrified” about going back shouldn’t be normal.This is a candid, funny, and deeply relatable exploration of what it really takes to build a career and raise a family in a system not built for mothers.👉 If you’ve ever wondered: Can motherhood make me more ambitious? or How do I quiet the guilt when I want both career and kids? — this episode is yoursMore from Dolly Buy Dolly's latest book: ⁠Leaving the Ladder Down: How to Combine Career and Motherhood, from the Women Who’ve Done it⁠Insta: ⁠Dolly_Jones⁠🎧 Hit play now and don’t forget to follow so you don't miss an episode! 👩🏽‍💻 Craving conversation from a guide at your side that cuts the fluff and hits deep? ⁠⁠⁠Work with me ⁠⁠⁠and let’s find your flight path with purpose.💛 Like what you hear?Follow the show, drop a comment, and send it to that friend 📬 Wanna be on the pod? Slide into my inbox: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠📱 Stay connected and scroll with intention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠