Working parents: the good, the bad and the baffling…
<p>What does it really mean to be a working parent today?</p>
<p>In this episode of UnTrended, Nicole Jones is joined by Jamie Fewery, Jon Lonsdale, Billy Hamilton-Stent and a host of parents from across Pub Pro, for an open, funny, and deeply honest conversation about working parenthood.</p>
<p>Recorded with Nicole on the brink of becoming a parent herself, this episode explores the realities of balancing demanding careers with childcare, exhaustion, guilt, ambition, and identity; from newborn trenches to teenage years, and everything in between</p>
<p>Later in the episode, Nicole is joined by Katie Pospischill, Managing Partner at Pub Pro and working mum of two, who shares a powerful perspective on leadership, burnout, self-kindness, and what workplaces really need to understand about supporting parents.</p>
<p>This episode goes beyond tips and tricks. It looks at identity, ambition, and the cultural expectations placed on working parents, particularly women, in demanding industries like advertising and marketing.</p>
<p>It’s about accepting that you can’t have everything, all at once and that good enough really is good enough.</p>
<p>Whether you’re a parent, about to become one, thinking about it, or simply managing work alongside life’s bigger responsibilities, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and solidarity.</p>
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<p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p>
<p><b>(01:10) — Why working parenthood feels harder than ever</b></p>
<p>The changing realities of dual-income households, stress, and modern parenting.</p>
<p><b>(05:00) — “Everything is a phase” (even the brutal bits)</b></p>
<p>Why remembering this matters most for new parents.</p>
<p><b>(10:20) — Paternity leave and why it matters</b></p>
<p>How time off for dads changes outcomes for families and careers.</p>
<p><b>(16:10) — Kids in pubs, soft play, and cultural shifts</b></p>
<p>How parenting reshapes social life (and your tolerance levels).</p>
<p><b>(20:30) — Fear of losing professional identity</b></p>
<p>Why stepping away from work can feel scarier than parenting itself.</p>
<p><b>(28:40) — Burnout, boundaries, and being kinder to yourself</b></p>
<p>Why “just set boundaries” isn’t realistic for client-service roles.</p>
<p><b>(35:40) — Letting go of guilt and perfection</b></p>
<p>Why “good enough” really is enough.</p>
<p><b>(38:00) — Final reflections: you can’t have it all, all the time</b></p>
<p>Closing thoughts on balance, expectations, and shared experience.</p>
<p><b>Useful Links</b></p>
<p>Get to know Katie Pospischill on <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/katie-pospischil-13809217" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>Follow Nicole Jones on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-jones-447b1547/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-hamilton-stent-6226a/" target="_blank">Billy Hamilton-Stent</a></p>
<p>Learn more from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiefewery/" target="_blank">Jamie Fewery</a></p>
<p>Touch base with Jon Lonsdale on <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jonlon" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>For more information visit the <a href="https://publicispro.com/" target="_blank">Publicis Pro Website</a></p>
