Alison Rice on leaving her glossy career for more purpose and losing her own mother during early motherhood

Alison Rice is a mother and a journalist turned career and business mentor. She cut her teeth at The Walkley Foundation for Excellence in Journalism before going on to lead and launch some of the world's largest digital women's media titles into the Australian market. To some, she had it all. But, a realisation that her work was perpetuating a kind of desire culture and leading women to question themselves would ultimately change the course of her career. It was then during those early days of motherhood that another monumental shift would occur, and this time, a heartbreaking one: just as Alison was learning how to navigate motherhood, she lost her own mum. Here, she generously shares some of her most intimate moments, from navigating multiple pregnancy losses alongside work and how the fear of never meeting her daughter has influenced the way she shows up as a mother today. to what it means to redefine success and what it's like to lose your mum during such a tender life phase. Follow her business and podcast here.----Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.I Pay The Rent and you can too here.