International Women’s Day Summit

March 7 - 12, 2025 | Online & Free

Radically Returning to Work

Returning to work after having children shouldn’t mean losing flexibility, career growth, or financial security.

Yet, too many mums face career stagnation, confidence dips, and outdated workplace expectations.

This free summit is here to change that.

2025’s International Women’s Day “Theme” is For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

This year’s theme calls for action - action that unlocks equal rights, power, and opportunities for all. A feminist future where no one is left behind depends on empowering young women and girls as catalysts for change.

But what about the women raising these girls?

How do we empower the next generation when we have an era of burnt-out mothers?

At the current rate of progress, full gender parity won’t be achieved until 2158 - five generations from now. One of the biggest barriers? The challenges women face when returning to work after maternity leave.

When women take on the role of primary caregiver, they commonly lose out on:

  • Career and skills progression

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Superannuation contributions

  • Financial security and long-term career success

Yet, we are doing one of society’s most critical jobs - raising the next generation. So why should it feel like such a sacrifice?

"I’ve developed this Summit to open the conversations around support and help women really need after becoming a mother, so that we can truly begin to close the gap for women in the workforce. A big piece of that puzzle is maternity leave and motherhood.”

Over five days, you’ll hear from industry experts, career strategists, and fellow mothers who’ve navigated the return-to-work transition - offering real strategies, advocacy tools, and insights to elevate you.

So let’s start the conversation.

Because becoming a mother, shouldn’t mean losing autonomy, ambition, or advancement.

Returning to work after maternity leave, or after time spent caring for children - can feel like stepping into a completely different world.

❌ Workplaces are pushing return-to-office mandates that ignore the needs of parents.
❌ Career gaps can feel like a disadvantage, making job hunting or promotion harder.
❌ Confidence takes a hit, especially if birth trauma or ‘good girl’ conditioning still lingers, or if you are out of the workforce for longer than anticipated.

You’re not alone and you shouldn’t have to navigate this huge transition alone.

What You’ll Learn:

A Blend of Panel and Solo Discussions on topics such as:

  • Radical Self-Advocacy – How to disrupt ‘good girl’ conditioning & set boundaries at work

  • The Silent Impact of Birth Trauma – Understanding how it affects your confidence & career

  • Job Hunting After Kids – What hiring managers actually look for & how to stand out

  • A New Work-Life Model for Mothers – How to balance work & life on your terms

  • How to Lose Less Time to Sickness – Building immune resilience for you & your family

Meet the Experts:

  • Madeline McKenzie – Mental Health Social Worker, Sit with Self

  • Elle Doran – Nutritionist & CoFounder, The Whole Bowl

  • Lisa Oag - Birth Trauma Specialist, Naturopath & Doula

  • Montana Burton - Wellbeing Consultant & Owner, Ignited Inc Consulting

  • Jade Rogers - CoFounder, Touchstone HR

  • Meghan Donnithorne - Tech & Transformation Director, Robert Walters

  • + more TBC

Exclusive Event Bonus

  • 20% discount for the first 100 registrations for my new course: Back to Work After Babies

  • Full access to the video recordings sent to your inbox

  • Access to the free “Radically Returning to Work“ Workbook

This is the IWD Event to attend if:

You are currently pregnant and thinking about your return to work

You are currently on maternity leave and about to re-enter the workforce or plan your next move

You have recently returned to work after maternity leave and are experiencing the challenges first hand

You are a working mother of babies, toddles or school aged children

You are an employer or manager of working mothers

The Radically Returning to Work Summit is now open for registration!

Click the link below to secure your spot and be a part of the conversation and prepare for your career comeback. If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to DM me on Instagram or Facebook - I’d love to chat with you!