Georgie Nichols (Chief Revenue Officer, Mamamia) shares her 30-year journey in media & marketing, advocating for parents while challenging the notion that "balance is bullshit." She recounts her fight against pregnancy discrimination early in her career and the profound impact of her daughter's health challenges during HSC. Georgie emphasizes the crucial role of supportive leadership and finding a workplace aligned with your values. Her story highlights personal resilience, the "gift of time," and the importance of advocating for yourself and your family, even when it means making tough career decisions.

The Village 

It Takes A Village is hosted by Lauren Thornborough and Lou Wilson

Senior Producer Tina Matolov

Audio Editor and Sound Design Thom Lion

Recorded at the Mamamia studios

Georgie Nichols (Chief Revenue Officer, Mamamia) shares her 30-year journey in media &amp; marketing, advocating for parents while challenging the notion that "balance is bullshit." She recounts her fight against pregnancy discrimination early in her career and the profound impact of her daughter's health challenges during HSC. Georgie emphasizes the crucial role of supportive leadership and finding a workplace aligned with your values. Her story highlights personal resilience, the "gift of time," and the importance of advocating for yourself and your family, even when it means making tough career decisions.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-village-working-parents/posts/?feedView=all">The Village&nbsp;</a>
It Takes A Village is hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-thornborough-3ba36412/?originalSubdomain=au">Lauren Thornborough</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-wilson-31110a44/?originalSubdomain=au">Lou Wilson</a>
Senior Producer Tina Matolov
Audio Editor and Sound Design Thom Lion
Recorded at the Mamamia studios

It Takes a Village: Unfiltered conversations with working parents in Australia's media and marketing industries. Hosts Lauren Thornborough & Lou Wilson, alongside industry guests, explore every facet of the parenting journey, from navigating newborn fog to teenage curveballs, single parenting, and all the realities in between. This warm, human "people podcast" isn't just about babies or burnout; it's about ambition, identity, and connection.

It Takes a Village: Unfiltered conversations with working parents in Australia's media and marketing industries. Hosts Lauren Thornborough &amp; Lou Wilson, alongside industry guests, explore every facet of the parenting journey, from navigating newborn fog to teenage curveballs, single parenting, and all the realities in between. This warm, human "people podcast" isn't just about babies or burnout; it's about ambition, identity, and connection.

It Takes A Village

Ep 6: Georgie Nichols: When Family Comes First - Fighting for What's Right in Your Career

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