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Have It All

Emily Parks
Motherhood
Work-Life Balance
Parenting
Mental Health
Career Transition
Career
Pregnancy
Identity Crisis
Community Support
Child Development
Imposter Syndrome
Covid-19
Childcare
Roam With Kids
New Zealand
Children
Mental Load
Career Development
Parental Roles
Teaching

Welcome to Have It All, the podcast that says the quiet part out loud about motherhood, career, ambition and the chaos in between. I’m Emily Parks. Mum of two, marketer, and someone who’s learned that doing it all often means doing too much. Every second week, I chat with women navigating the juggle of working motherhood, identity and ambition. These are honest, thoughtful and uplifting conversati... more

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Latest Episodes

From finding the glimmers in every day to naming her inner voice, Hannah proves that a life lived intentionally is a life lived well. And she carries this intention into the way she and her husband parent their three boys.

Hannah now works full-time... more

In her early 20s, Maxene was asked if she was planning on having kids soon, and actually passed over for roles because of the assumption that she would be. (Let's remember this is a completely illegal and highly inappropriate question to ask anyone!)... more

After a beautiful year off with her first baby, Tamara was expecting more of the same second time around. But at 37 weeks pregnant with Zach, she found a lump in her breast and within days had a breast cancer diagnosis. Chemo started when Zach was tw... more

Can you be a present mum, a career woman and a founder all at once? Not perfectly. But Sasha McLeod is figuring it out in real time, and she's honest about every (messy) part of it.

In this episode, I chat with Sasha, Dose Buddy founder and mum of t... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah McHugh
Community Partnerships Manager, ASB
ASB Bank
Episode: Squiggly careers & raising three boisterous boys with Hannah McHugh | Community Partnerships Manager, ASB
Maxene London
Founder of Maxene London Creative, a podcast production company
Maxene London Creative
Episode: Society isn't set up for two working parents with Maxene London
Sasha McLeod
Founder/inventor of Dose Buddy; co-founder of Real Humans; partner at Sea Digital
Dose Buddy / Real Humans / Sea Digital
Episode: Unapologetically All In: Sasha McLeod on motherhood, the journey to Dose Buddy and the art of saying no
Julia Spencer
Freelance creative copywriter and creative director in Australian advertising
Australian advertising industry
Episode: Where do all the women go? with Julia | mum of four & freelance creative director & copywriter
Courtenay Louise
Kiwi actress and soon-to-be mother
Shortland Street
Episode: A secret pregnancy with Courtenay | soon-to-be-mum and Kiwi actress
Danny Bay
Former recruitment specialist and mother with extensive experiences in balancing career and motherhood
Episode: No one told me it would feel like this with Danny | mum of two & Baby Bunting regional manager
Lisa Walker
Head of Education & Product Development at BePure and Eve Wellness, Nutritionist
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Episode: The stress factor with Lisa Walker | head of education & product development at BePure & Eve Wellness
Rebekah Fraser
Founder of The Back to Work Coach
The Back to Work Coach
Episode: Returning to work with Rebekah Fraser, founder of The Back to Work Coach
Emily Clarkson
Model, actress, and mother of three
Episode: Parenting in pain with Emily Clarkson | model/actress & mum to Billie

Host

Emily Parks
Host of Have It All

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Love it!

    Inspiring, honest, and refreshingly real

    This podcast is such a gem for any parent trying to juggle the chaos of family life, career ambitions, and identity beyond just “mum”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sdghutgveooc
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Love it!

    Loving this podcast so far! It’s refreshing and interesting hearing about what it’s really like working after having kids and how navigating everything can be a challenge! Can’t wait to hear more 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyra0011
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Behind the curtain

    As someone without a child this is a exactly the kind of stuff I want to know about! How it all works with growing a career & family and all the bumps along the way ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghjoah
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Listeners praise honesty and relatability when discussing juggling parenthood and career.
The show resonates with parents seeking validation and actionable tips, including return-to-work strategies.
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Where do all the women go? with Julia | mum of four & freelance creative director & copywriter
Q: Can you talk about life before kids and what you felt leading into your first maternity leave?
I felt burnt out in the agency world, the workload was overwhelming, and the move to maternity leave felt like a relief that allowed me to step back and reassess what I truly wanted from my career and life.
Cramming a 9–5 into school hours with Arti | mum of two, nutritionist & HR contractor
Q: What advice would you give to mums returning to work to avoid undervaluing themselves and to negotiate flexible terms?
Stay in touch with old colleagues, document and articulate the full range of skills gained during motherhood, and negotiate terms upfront when you receive a job offer to ensure flexibility is built in from the start.
Cramming a 9–5 into school hours with Arti | mum of two, nutritionist & HR contractor
Q: What patterns did you notice in women returning to work after having kids when you were in recruitment?
She observed that many moms return less confident, undervaluing their transferable leadership and multitasking skills, and that networking helps counteract these biases and unlock opportunities.
Cramming a 9–5 into school hours with Arti | mum of two, nutritionist & HR contractor
Q: I wonder if your nine-to-three work window is sustainable with two jobs and school-age kids, and how you manage surrounding activities?
Arti explains that structure and routine are essential, with a clear focus on morning and early afternoon blocks for client work and a shift to evening consults when needed. She also relies on family support and flexible scheduling to keep everything moving.
The truth about mum guilt with Francie | mum of two & mindset coach for mums
Q: What practical tools help lighten the load besides mindset work?
Tools like the Pam app, family planning sit-downs, and the Fair Play framework help redistribute cognitive load, while conversations with partners reduce unilateral decision‑making.

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What is Have It All about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the realities of working motherhood, ambition, and identity, with guests who juggle parenting and demanding careers across creative, healthcare, tech, and entrepreneurial paths. Episodes commonly explore return-to-work struggles, flexible work, managing cognitive load and guilt, and building businesses or side projects around family life. Notable throughlines include redefining success on personal terms, advocating for workplace flexibility, and practical tips for sustaining energy, confidence, and connection over seasons of motherhood. The format tends to blend candid personal storytelling with actionable advice, making it particularly helpful for listeners seeking real-world strategies to balance career and family whil... more

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Recent guests on Have It All include:

1. Hannah McHugh
2. Maxene London
3. Sasha McLeod
4. Julia Spencer
5. Courtenay Louise
6. Danny Bay
7. Lisa Walker
8. Rebekah Fraser

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