You’re not failing as a mum. The system is. Sonya Lennon on IMAGE The Motherload скачать в хорошем качестве

You’re not failing as a mum. The system is. Sonya Lennon on IMAGE The Motherload

In this episode of IMAGE The Motherload, Dominique McMullan is joined by Sonya Lennon for a conversation about what it really takes to create change for women and families in Ireland. Together, they explore why issues like the childcare crisis and the gender pay gap cannot be solved by asking women to cope better, but by redesigning the systems that created the problems in the first place. As Sonya puts it, “We spend so much time reacting to the damage downstream. Real change comes when we throw the pebble further upstream.” From workplace equity and flexible working to leadership, money and the invisible mental load carried by mothers, this episode invites listeners to look beyond individual struggle and towards collective responsibility. It’s a potent reminder that change is possible… when we ask better questions and build better systems. IMAGE The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by Liffey Valley, Revive Active, Avoca and Aptamil Advanced 0:00 Host Dominique McMullan Welcomes Sonya Lennon to The Motherload 1:33 Unifying Threads: Empowerment Across Sonya's Diverse Career 6:33 Navigating Motherhood: Freelance Flexibility and Balancing Needs 10:56 Creating Compassionate Workplaces: A Vision for Women 14:41 How AI Can Redefine Work and Human Purpose 17:23 Upstream Thinking: Community Solutions for Childcare & Education 23:13 Legislating for the Vulnerable: Lessons from Iceland & Wales 29:57 Peugeot: Spacious & Practical Cars for Busy Families 30:50 The Opportunity of Menopause and Flexible Working 35:29 Owning Leadership: Building Trust Through Local Community Action 45:01 Work Equal: Addressing the Gender Pay Gap with Action 49:53 Empowering Women: Key Advice for Starting a Business 54:28 Dressing for Joy: The Contagion of Personal Style 56:39 Building Strength: A Personal Journey to Physical Well-being 1:00:13 Giving Space: Reflections on Motherhood and Trust 1:03:04 Final Thoughts and Thanks from The Motherload