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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