Mother in the C-Suite

She had the title, the salary and the family, but at what cost? - Ruth Noble

Redefining success, ambition and identity after motherhood and burnout.
Ruth, founder of insight agency Pinch, shares what it really felt like to reach global board level while raising young children and why having it all eventually became unsustainable.
From post maternity pressure and workplace guilt to anxiety, identity loss and the invisible mental load, this conversation goes beyond surface level leadership stories.
This episode is for senior working mothers, founders and female leaders who have achieved the titles but are questioning the cost. You’ll hear an honest reframe of ambition, the power of reclaiming agency, and why presence, flexibility and self-trust now matter more than status or external markers of success.

Made Redundant Returning From Maternity Leave And Pregnant Again - Evie Squires

Flexible working, redundancy after maternity leave and the reality many ambitious mothers face when returning to work.
In this conversation, the founder of Mother of All Jobs, Evie Squires, shares her journey from a career in recruitment and financial services to being made redundant on her first day back from maternity leave, while pregnant again.
She explains how that experience became the catalyst for creating Mother of All Jobs, and why so many capable, ambitious mothers struggle to find roles that genuinely fit family life.
Evie now works with employers to introduce flexible working properly, while supporting parents to find roles that truly work for them.
This episode is for senior working mothers, leaders and employers who want to understand the real cost of inflexible systems, the resilience motherhood builds, and why trusting parents with autonomy doesn’t reduce performance - it strengthens it.

Why She Didn’t Take Maternity Leave And Doesn’t Regret It - Olivia Shipstone

Building a service-based business while raising young children requires constant adjustment often without clear rules.
In this episode, chartered financial planner and founder Olivia Shipstone shares her journey of starting her firm at 24, navigating pregnancy through covid, working through maternity by choice, and building a family business with her husband.
She speaks honestly about flexibility at work, parenting roles, the mental load of being the default parent, and the resentment that can quietly build alongside it.
This conversation is for women who love their work, love their children, and are holding both at the same time.

Why Honest Conversations Matter More Than Perfect Balance - Mandy Rawlinson

Senior leadership doesn’t pause when you become a mother — but your definition of success often shifts.
In this episode, our guest, Mandy Rawlinson, reflects on navigating a high-profile career alongside motherhood, from managing travel and boardroom expectations to being honest with her employer about emotional pressure and family transitions.
She shares how mentorship, supportive partnerships and using her voice helped her stay ambitious without pretending motherhood hadn’t changed her.
This conversation is for senior working mothers, executives and leaders questioning outdated workplace assumptions — and for women who want to progress, speak up and redefine success on their own terms.

Welcome to the Mother in the C Suite Podcast!

Welcome to Mother in the C-Suite - the podcast where ambition, leadership, and motherhood collide.
Hosted by Michelle Wilson-Stimson & Shaunagh Wilson, a mother-and-daughter CEO/COO duo on a mission to help women reach their potential.
This is for mums and aspiring mums who want more — and sometimes feel stretched by it all.
Through honest, real conversations, we explore the realities of motherhood alongside leadership, growth, boundaries, and balance.
If you’re a founder, business owner, senior leader, or rising talent, this space is for you.
We’re redefining success with humanity, ambition, and honesty at the centre.