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In this week's Work it Like a Mum Podcast episode, we speak with Karen Arndt, an accomplished media, tech, and marketing leader turned legal tech disruptor. Karen co-founded WhatWouldAJudgeSay.com, a groundbreaking platform helping couples in England and Wales get clear, judge-led insight into how their finances would be split in a divorce, without going to court or paying extortionate legal fees.

With a career that’s taken her from Amsterdam to Tokyo, New York to Berlin, and now back to Yorkshire, Karen shares how her professional journey and personal experience inspired her mission to modernise and humanise divorce.

What We Cover

• Why court should be your last resort
  
  
• How to handle financial disclosure without a meltdown
  
  
• What’s actually in the marital pot (yes, even gifts)
  
  
• Why your solicitor isn’t your strategy
  
  
• How to build your “Team You”
  
  
• Keeping kids and cash separate
  
  
• What to do right now to protect yourself

Key Takeaways

You don’t need a £500/hr solicitor- you need clarity and calm

Form E is brutal- but doable with support

Pensions, crypto, debt- it all counts

Courts are slow, expensive, and traumatic- avoid if you can

Most divorces take 12–18 months- longer if you wing it

Get a grip on your finances spending, and credit now

Don’t try to do it alone- build your team

Divorce is emotional and financial chaos. This episode cuts through the noise with straight-talking advice on what really matters when separating: money, mindset, and staying out of court.

🎧 Listen if you're lying awake wondering:

“Am I protected?”
“How do I start?”
“Am I being too kind... or too harsh?”

Show Links:

Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts here

Connect with Karen here

Visit the ‘What a judge would say’ website here

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In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by brilliant career advancement coach Leanne Cooper to help you raise your profile, grow your influence, and unlock opportunities—whether you’re ready for a new challenge or laying the groundwork for a future move.

Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and assess your career progress.

This is the third session of our Momentum Masterclass Series, a six-week programme designed to help you maintain momentum in career growth and job search throughout the slower-paced summer months.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

- Create a standout LinkedIn profile that positions you for promotion or your next role
- Network with intention—online and offline—without feeling awkward or salesy
- Build a powerful personal brand that opens doors to opportunities (without burnout)
- Position yourself as the go-to expert in your field
- Take control of your visibility and influence in the job market

A few key takeaways:

Building a Purposeful Network and why it matters.

How to Craft Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn and Why it's the foundation of your career success.

Unlocking Hidden Opportunities with the power of networking.

Transform Your Mindset for the key to a show-stopping career.

Surround Yourself with Success. You can't be what you can't see, so get inspired!

Show Links:

Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts here

Connect with Leanne here

Learn more about Leanne’s work here

Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.

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In this episode, Sarah Rugg shares her journey from working mum to founder of a national VA business and how she's built a flexible, scalable company that empowers other women to do the same.

She discusses the mindset shifts required to grow a business, including stepping into a CEO role, letting go of perfectionism, and trusting others to carry the baton (even if they don’t do things exactly your way).

Sarah also offers practical advice for anyone interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant, including what mindset and skills are essential, realistic earning potential, and the difference between building your own VA business and joining as an associate.

We also talk about:

• Delegating sales calls (and the fear of letting go)
• Why entrepreneurs are constantly evolving
• Moving from “everyone’s friend” to confident leader
• Redesigning systems for scale
• What makes a great VA (hint: it’s not just admin skills)
• Flexible work for parents on your own terms
• Where to start if you’re curious about the VA path

Key Takeaways

You can't grow if you don't let go

Delegation is uncomfortable, but essential.

Step into your CEO mindset - Stop managing. Start leading.

Evolve or stay stuck - Business growth = personal growth.

Fix the foundations- Scaling needs solid systems, not quick fixes.

Being a VA = ultimate flexibility - Great for self-starters (and parents).

No PA background? No problem - t’s all about attitude, initiative, and learning on the fly.

Clients want “can-do” - Positivity and problem-solving beat perfection.

Not just admin- Project managers make brilliant VAs too.

Get support, not just clients - My VA Business offers both training and ready-to-go work.

Thinking about growing your business without burning out? Curious about creating a flexible career as a Virtual Assistant?

Listen now, this one's for you!

Show Links:

Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts here

Connect with Sarah here

Learn more about VI-VA here

Learn more about starting your own VA business here

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