#84 Sisterhood, Success and Navigating Separation with HR Katie AKA Katie Elliott (my sister!)

It's a family affair this week, as in the last full episode before the summer break I'm interviewing my sister, Katie Elliott (AKA HR Katie) about her career journey, juggling work-life balance, and navigating the challenges of ambition and family life. We discuss her experience in HR, starting her own business, and the impact of her recent breakup on her professional and personal life. Katie shares her insights on the importance of knowing oneself, the role of unpaid labour, and how she found her balance between career and motherhood. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and valuable advice for anyone looking to manage their own work-life balance. Find Katie on Instagram here Find Katie's website here  Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here This is the last week to pre-order my limited edition stationery collection here  --------- EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS  01:21 Meet My Sister Katie ElliotT  02:39 Early Memories and Family Dynamics 04:59 Career Beginnings and Education 10:22 Navigating the Job Market and Recruitment 17:34 Balancing Career and Motherhood 26:42 Starting HR Katie and Finding Balance 32:24 Starting an Online Presence 32:46 Overcoming Initial Business Hurdles 33:30 Accidental Success Stories 34:43 Support and Skepticism from Family 35:08 Struggles with Work-Life Balance 35:57 Post-COVID Relationship Dynamics 37:37 Parenting Responsibilities and Resentment 43:41 Finding Balance After Separation 50:24 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 53:43 Outsourcing and Scaling Your Business 57:15 Reflecting on Career and Self-Worth 01:00:14 Finding HumoUr in Tough Times 01:02:17 Conclusion and Where to Find More