Redefining Success: How to Find Fulfillment in Your Career After Motherhood

Ever felt stuck in your career after becoming a mum? You’re not alone. In this episode, Donna Moala chats with career counsellor Anna Black (@annablackcareers), who helps women and mid-career professionals rediscover what truly lights them up — and create a work life that fits who they are now.

Together, they dive into:

✨ How motherhood shifts your sense of purpose and priorities

✨ Why “work–life balance” is a myth (and what actually works)

✨ How to confidently change direction without starting over

✨ Making career decisions that align with your values, family, and goals

✨ The power of clarity, confidence, and redefining success on your own terms

⏱️ Episode Menu (Timestamps)

00:00 – Welcome & intro with Donna Moala

02:10 – Meet Anna Black: from mining to career counselling

06:45 – The reality of mid-career burnout and motherhood

10:30 – How motherhood changes your definition of success

15:50 – The myth of work–life balance

21:00 – How to explore career options with clarity

27:20 – Confidence, identity, and the power of reflection

33:00 – Real talk: guilt, self-doubt, and letting go of perfection

38:15 – Steps to redefine success in your 30s, 40s & beyond

44:00 – How to connect with Anna & final thoughts

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