We’re sold the dream of “having it all” — but for many women, the reality feels like an impossible trade-off. Kids or career? Push through or push pause?

Well here’s a little reminder: A woman’s potential doesn’t shrink when she becomes a parent — and it’s time our workplaces reflected that. 

Enter Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood. 

In this episode, Georgie joins Sylvia to unpack the real cost of having children, why many are choosing to wait or opt out altogether, and the truth about returning to work as a mum. 

We&rsquo;re sold the dream of &ldquo;having it all&rdquo; &mdash; but for many women, the reality feels like an impossible trade-off. Kids or career? Push through or push pause?
Well here&rsquo;s a little reminder: A woman&rsquo;s potential doesn&rsquo;t shrink when she becomes a parent &mdash; and it&rsquo;s time our workplaces reflected that.&nbsp;
Enter Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood.&nbsp;
In this episode, Georgie joins Sylvia to unpack the real cost of having children, why many are choosing to wait or opt out altogether, and the truth about returning to work as a mum.&nbsp;

Money is a constant contradiction. You’ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future. 

It’s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them. So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?

In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.

You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'

Money is a constant contradiction. You&rsquo;ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them.&nbsp;So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?
In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.
You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'

Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.

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