Ep 7: Evolving Through Motherhood: Pivoting & Upskilling with Tru

About this episode

In this episode, Tru shares her journey of evolving through motherhood and career changes while emphasizing the importance of personal ambitions.

Motherhood doesn’t have to be the end of your ambitions – sometimes it’s the spark for completely new ones. In this episode I chat with Tru, a mum of two whose career has zig-zagged through admin roles, running an online kids’ business, studying HR in the middle of COVID, being made redundant (more than once), and now stepping into the not-for-profit and youth space – all while writing a novel on the side. Tru shares what it was like leaving school early and feeling “behind”, navigating FIFO life and long stretches of solo parenting, going back to study as a mature-age student, and learning to pivot when something isn’t the right fit anymore. We also talk about identity, creativity, and why having something that’s just for you can make you a better mum. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start again, this one’s your permission slip to back yourself and take the next small step. Links & resources mentioned: Join The Hidden Chapter Facebook group Shop A Moment For Me hobby boxes Follow Tru on Instagram Follow Not Just A Mum on Instagram & TikTok : @notjustamum_pod Free resources & blog: https://notjustamum.com.au

People in this episode

Host: Not Just A Mum

Guest: Tru

Topics covered

• motherhood
• career pivoting
• upskilling
• identity
• creativity
• solo parenting

Keywords

• motherhood
• career change
• upskilling
• identity
• creativity
• solo parenting
• mature-age student

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Hidden Chapter, A Moment For Me

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