In this episode of Business in Colour, Sadhana and I speak with Frances Bilbao, the founder of Mum’s Matter Psychology — a clinical psychologist and business leader who is transforming access to perinatal mental health care for mothers across Australia.

Frances brings a rare combination of strengths and lived wisdom. She began her career in corporate project management and consulting, but over time she realised her purpose was elsewhere — and returned to university to complete her master’s in clinical psychology, driven by a desire to do work that truly matters.

In this conversation, Frances shares how her early placement in perinatal mental health shaped her career, including her work establishing a dedicated perinatal mental health team at one of the largest maternity hospitals.

She takes us behind the scenes of the emotional and practical realities many mothers face — and why support is often needed earlier than people think, and in ways that feel truly accessible.

Frances also shares how she built Mum’s Matter Psychology into a high-impact, human-centred service — including offering telehealth to make counselling possible for women who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and barely finding time to meet their own basic needs.

We unpack the commercial realities of running a bulk-billed service, the growing demand for support, and why perinatal mental health must be treated as a priority — not a privilege.

This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply needed — for anyone supporting new parents, families, and maternal wellbeing outcomes.
✅ Call to action: If you know someone who’s pregnant, postpartum, or supporting new parents — send them this episode and help normalise getting support early.

In this episode of Business in Colour, Sadhana and I speak with Frances Bilbao, the founder of Mum&rsquo;s Matter Psychology &mdash; a clinical psychologist and business leader who is transforming access to perinatal mental health care for mothers across Australia.
Frances brings a rare combination of strengths and lived wisdom. She began her career in corporate project management and consulting, but over time she realised her purpose was elsewhere &mdash; and returned to university to complete her master&rsquo;s in clinical psychology, driven by a desire to do work that truly matters.
In this conversation, Frances shares how her early placement in perinatal mental health shaped her career, including her work establishing a dedicated perinatal mental health team at one of the&nbsp;largest maternity hospitals.
She takes us behind the scenes of the emotional and practical realities many mothers face &mdash; and why support is often needed earlier than people think, and in ways that feel truly accessible.
Frances also shares how she built Mum&rsquo;s Matter Psychology into a high-impact, human-centred service &mdash; including offering telehealth to make counselling possible for women who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and barely finding time to meet their own basic needs.
We unpack the commercial realities of running a bulk-billed service, the growing demand for support, and why perinatal mental health must be treated as a priority &mdash; not a privilege.
This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply needed &mdash; for anyone supporting new parents, families, and maternal wellbeing outcomes. ✅ Call to action: If you know someone who&rsquo;s pregnant, postpartum, or supporting new parents &mdash; send them this episode and help normalise getting support early.

Business In Colour is a podcast that inspires, empowers and mobilises leaders and allies to understand and act for greater diversity. Hear our stories so that you understand our journey, our experiences and our wants. We bring to you leaders who are doing incredible work in this space. We know this work is not easy, we know the challenges leaders face. Our hope is that by listening to the leaders on the Business In Colour podcast, you make a commitment to act for positive change. Our businesses must reflect the colours of the communities we work and live in.

Hosted by Div Pillay and Sadhana Smiles.

This show is for you if you are interested in:
Leadership in Business
Workplace diversity
Inclusion practices
Innovative inclusion
Creating change 
Equity in the workplace
High performing cultures 
People and customer diversity and inclusion
Culturally diverse leadership

Get in contact with Div & Sadhana via LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/divpillay/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/

Business In Colour is a podcast that inspires, empowers and mobilises leaders and allies to understand and act for greater diversity. Hear our stories so that you understand our journey, our experiences and our wants. We bring to you leaders who are doing incredible work in this space. We know this work is not easy, we know the challenges leaders face. Our hope is that by listening to the leaders on the Business In Colour podcast, you make a commitment to act for positive change. Our businesses must reflect the colours of the communities we work and live in.
Hosted by Div Pillay and Sadhana Smiles.
This show is for you if you are interested in:
<ul>
<li>Leadership in Business</li>
<li>Workplace diversity</li>
<li>Inclusion practices</li>
<li>Innovative inclusion</li>
<li>Creating change </li>
<li>Equity in the workplace</li>
<li>High performing cultures </li>
<li>People and customer diversity and inclusion</li>
<li>Culturally diverse leadership</li>
</ul>
Get in contact with Div &amp; Sadhana via LinkedIn 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/divpillay/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/divpillay/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/</a>

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Business In Colour

Business In Colour is a podcast that inspires, empowers and mobilises leaders and allies to understand and act for greater diversity. Hear our stories so that you understand our journey, our experiences and our wants. We bring to you leaders who are doing incredible work in this space. We know this work is not easy, we know the challenges leaders face. Our hope is that by listening to the leaders on the Business In Colour podcast, you make a commitment to act for positive change. Our businesses must reflect the colours of the communities we work and live in.

Hosted by Div Pillay and Sadhana Smiles.

This show is for you if you are interested in:
Leadership in Business
Workplace diversity
Inclusion practices
Innovative inclusion
Creating change 
Equity in the workplace
High performing cultures 
People and customer diversity and inclusion
Culturally diverse leadership

Get in contact with Div & Sadhana via LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/divpillay/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/

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Business In Colour is a podcast that inspires, empowers and mobilises leaders and allies to understand and act for greater diversity. Hear our stories so that you understand our journey, our experiences and our wants. We bring to you leaders who are doing incredible work in this space. We know this work is not easy, we know the challenges leaders face. Our hope is that by listening to the leaders on the Business In Colour podcast, you make a commitment to act for positive change. Our businesses must reflect the colours of the communities we work and live in.
Hosted by Div Pillay and Sadhana Smiles.
This show is for you if you are interested in:
<ul>
<li>Leadership in Business</li>
<li>Workplace diversity</li>
<li>Inclusion practices</li>
<li>Innovative inclusion</li>
<li>Creating change </li>
<li>Equity in the workplace</li>
<li>High performing cultures </li>
<li>People and customer diversity and inclusion</li>
<li>Culturally diverse leadership</li>
</ul>
Get in contact with Div &amp; Sadhana via LinkedIn 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/divpillay/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/divpillay/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasmiles/</a> 
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This is a Guide Your Light Network Production | Podcasts with Purpose
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