Balancing Law & Motherhood: Barrister Creanna Dodson on Career, Pressure & Family Life

About this episode

Raychel speaks with barrister Creanna Dodson about balancing motherhood with a career in law and the impact of these roles on ambition and identity.

How do you balance motherhood with a career in criminal and family law? In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel speaks with barrister Creanna Dodson about her journey from social work to the courtroom — and how becoming a mother reshaped her perspective on ambition, pressure and purpose. We explore: Motherhood and high-pressure careers Family law and care proceedings Emotional resilience in demanding roles Running a care organisation as a mum Guilt, identity and balance An honest and empowering conversation for working mothers and women building meaningful careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Raychel Addo

Guest: Creanna Dodson

Topics covered

• motherhood
• career
• law
• emotional resilience
• work-life balance
• family law

Keywords

• motherhood
• career
• law
• emotional resilience
• family law
• work-life balance
• guilt
• identity

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Organizations: Milk and Mummies

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