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Everything suddenly stopped when I became a new mum at the height of my 10-year career as an international model, spokesperson and activist. My career was a HUGE part of my identity and as much as I embraced motherhood I also wanted to continue working and building. This led me to explore the question…. “Can women have it all?”. CEO MUM brings the inspiring conversations of women navigating the balancing act of both business and babies. Exploring what enabled them to design their lives and highest potential. Im your host Jada Sezer. IG: www.instagram.com/jadasezer

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March 26, 2026Episode 442 min

Maria Hatzistefanis, RODIAL FOUNDER | I got FIRED... then built a million dollar brand

🎧 Listen now as our host, Jada Sezer, sits down with entrepreneur, author and founder of Rodial & Nip+Fab, Maria Hatzistefanis.🔔 Follow CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Comment below if Maria’s journey resonates with you📲 Share this episode with someone building their career while raising a family🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Maria went from getting fired in her early 20s to building a global beauty empire• The exact steps she took to launch her business from scratch with no investment• Why starting small (even with just one product) is the key to long-term success• Her honest take on balancing motherhood, business and personal life• The mindset shifts women need to stop feeling guilty about making money and building wealthIn this powerful episode of CEO MUM, Jada sits down with Maria Hatzistefanis to talk about failure, resilience and what it really takes to build a successful business while raising a family.Maria opens up about the pivotal moment she was fired from her corporate job, and how that setback became the catalyst for launching her beauty brand from her living room. She shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building a business slowly, organically and without outside investment, all while becoming a mother of two.They also dive into the realities of modern motherhood, from the idea that you can’t “have it all” at once, to how life moves in seasons and priorities constantly shift. Maria shares practical productivity systems, time management strategies and the importance of focusing on what truly moves the needle.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, smart decision-making and building success on your own terms, without sacrificing what matters most.✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer📸 Maria Hatzistefanis Instagram: @mrsrodial🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum#ceomum #motherhood #entrepreneur #mumlife #workingmum #womeninbusiness #businesspodcast #femalefounder #careergrowth

March 15, 2026Episode 337 min

Nicola Elliott: Turn Your Idea Into a Global Brand!

🎧 Listen now as our host, Jada Sezer, sits down with Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM, entrepreneur and mother.🔔 Follow CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition📲 Share this episode with someone thinking about starting a business🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why Nicola founded NEOM and the personal moment that sparked the idea• Her honest advice for anyone thinking about starting a business• The reality of building a brand from scratch and the mistakes she made along the way• Why the first two years of a business can feel exciting but year three is where most founders lose momentum• How she balances motherhood with building and growing a global brandIn this inspiring episode of CEO MUM, Jada sits down with Nicola Elliott to explore the journey behind one of the UK’s most loved wellness brands.Nicola shares the story behind founding NEOM, from the early idea to building a global business. She opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the mistakes she made in the early days and the lessons every founder should know before starting.They also talk honestly about the reality of growing a business, including the moment many founders lose momentum when they realise success does not happen overnight. Nicola explains how she pushed through those moments and what it really takes to build a brand that lasts.This episode is packed with honest insights, founder lessons and practical advice for anyone dreaming of turning an idea into a successful brand.✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer📸 Nicola Elliott Instagram: @nicolaelliottneom🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum#ceomum #motherhood #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #founderstory #wellnessbusiness #mumlife #neom

March 15, 2026Episode 233 min

Iskra Lawrence: I Knew My Worth!

🎧 Listen now as our host, Jada Sezer, sits down with plus size model, entrepreneur and mother of two, Iskra Lawrence.🔔 Subscribe to CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Comment below if Iskra’s journey resonates with you📲 Share this episode with someone building their career while raising a family🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Iskra rose to fame as a plus size model and carved out space in an industry that was not built for her• The smart, strategic moves she made behind the scenes, from negotiating contracts to protecting her worth• How she built and monetised her social media presence, turning influence into long term income• What it really looks like to juggle being a mother of two while growing a business• Her honest advice on relationships, communication and setting standards for each other when you become parentsIn this powerful episode of CEO MUM, Jada sits down with Iskra Lawrence to talk about building a career on your own terms and what happens when motherhood enters the picture.Iskra opens up about her journey from model to entrepreneur, sharing how she learned to negotiate, think long term and treat her career like a business from day one. She reveals how she transformed social media into a revenue stream, why financial independence matters and the lessons she has learned about ownership and leverage.They also dive into motherhood, from balancing brand deals and business decisions with raising two young children, to navigating partnership dynamics and setting new standards in relationships once you become parents.This episode is a masterclass in confidence, business savvy and building a life that reflects your worth, both at work and at home.✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer📸 Iskra Lawrence Instagram: @iskra🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum#ceomum #motherhood #entrepreneur #mumlife #workingmum #plussizemodel #womeninbusiness #parenthood

March 15, 202617 min

Do This Before Starting Any Business!

Listen now and hear our host, Jada Sezer, share her mini founder moments.In this episode, Jada breaks down:* Why passion alone isn’t enough* The mistake most founders make when starting out* What matters more than having a “good idea”* Why you are the real differentiator* The concept of product-founder fit* 5 practical frameworks to help you decide if you’re the right person to solve a specific problemIf you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or building something while juggling real life, this episode will change how you think about ideas, execution, and yourself.🔔 Subscribe to the CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Comment below if this resonates with you📲 Share this episode with someone who’s chasing their dreams while balancing motherhood✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum#ceomum #motherhood #entrepreneur #mum #entrepreneurship #founder

March 15, 2026Episode 145 min

Jada Sezer: Motherhood Completely Changed Me

🎧 Listen now and hear our host, Jada Sezer's journey from plus-size model to mother🔔 Follow to the CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Comment below if Jada’s journey resonates with you📲 Share this episode with someone who’s chasing their dreams while balancing motherhood🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Jada went from studying child psychology to becoming one of the UK’s first plus-size models, travelling the world and working with some of the biggest fashion brands• How she built a loyal online community via social media and why she knew she needed safer, diversified income• The story behind creating her own app, Mother, to help women thrive• How she balances motherhood and work and the systems she uses to make it all work seamlessly• Her approach to delegation and spending time on what really mattersTo celebrate the start of Season 3 of the CEO MUM, host Jada Sezer sits down with award-winning journalist, producer and writer Iman Amrani to share her own story for the very first time on the podcast.Jada takes us through her journey from studying child psychology to breaking barriers as one of the UK’s first plus-size models, living and working across the globe, and collaborating with some of the world’s most iconic brands. She shares the lessons she’s learned about confidence, resilience, and creating opportunities when none existed before.They also dive into entrepreneurship and business building, including how Jada transformed her social media influence into a thriving business, why she's creating the Mother app, and the strategies she uses to balance running a business while raising a family. From mastering time management to delegating effectively, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice for ambitious parents.This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to embrace their uniqueness, chase their dreams, and create their own opportunities whilst navigating motherhood.✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer📸 Iman Amrani Instagram: @imaniamrani🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum

March 15, 20266 min

Starting Again! Finding Right Time. Top Model to chart topping podcaster!

🎧 Listen now and hear our host, Jada Sezer's mini founder moments🔔 Subscribe to the CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Comment below if this resonates with you📲 Share this episode with someone who’s chasing their dreams while balancing motherhood✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum#ceomum #motherhood #entrepreneur #mum #newmum #twinmum #plus

December 8, 202526 min

CONNIE NAM: Building Success on Her Own Terms

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Connie Nam built Astrid and Miyu• Her honest take on motherhood, including why she believes she's “not a natural mum,” and how having a full-time nanny helps her thrive• How she balances ambition and parenting without guilt• The real challenges and breakthroughs of building successful brands on her own termsIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with Connie Nam, founder of Astrid and Miyu, for a candid conversation about ambition, independence, and redefining success.Connie opens up about growing up under a controlling family environment, and how her drive for financial freedom shaped her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her perspective on motherhood, why support systems (like her full-time nanny) are essential for her family.They dive into the highs and lows of launching Astrid & Miyu, building a team, and carving out a life that’s unapologetically hers... showing that grit, strategy, and self-belief are just as important as passion.This episode is a must-listen for anyone juggling ambition and parenthood, striving for independence, or redefining what success looks like on their own terms.🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 FOLLOW the CEO MUM Podcast for more inspiring stories from women building their dreams💬 Leave a comment if Connie’s story resonated with you📲 Share this with a friend who’s redefining success for themselves✨ Connect With Us:📸 Connie Nam Instagram: @connienam👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum

November 24, 202540 min

AYESHA OFORI: How to Build Financial Freedom as a Mum

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Ayesha left her high-powered banking career at Goldman Sachs to build Propelle• Her practical, confidence-boosting tips on how to invest smartly, even if you're just starting out• How becoming a mum changed her priorities, and the village (including nannies) she’s built around her• The real ups and downs of launching Propelle with no formal business training, just big dreamsIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer dives into a deeply inspiring conversation with Ayesha Ofori, Founder and CEO of Propelle, the UK’s first female-focused investment platform.Ayesha opens up about her journey from the boardrooms of Goldman Sachs, where she realised something was deeply wrong with the way women engage (or don’t) with investing, to founding Propelle to close Britain’s gender-wealth gap. She breaks down how she built Propelle around three pillars - education, community, and investments, making wealth-building accessible, jargon-free, and deeply personal.They also talk about motherhood, how she prioritises both her daughters and her business, and how the support network she’s created has helped her flourish. Ayesha doesn’t shy away from the challenges of starting a fintech with limited business experience... instead, she leans into them, showing what grit really looks like.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re underqualified, underrepresented, or intimidated by finance and who wants to believe that financial freedom is possible, on their terms.🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 Follow to the CEO MUM Podcast for more powerful stories from women redefining success💬 Leave a comment if Ayesha’s journey resonated with you📲 Share this with a friend who’s ready to level up their relationship with money✨ Connect With Us:📸 Ayesha Ofori Instagram: @ayesha.ofori👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: @jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum

November 10, 202538 min

ROKEYA KHANUM: from Homeless to Multi-Millions

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:•⁠ ⁠How Rokeya turned redundancy and rejection into the launchpad for her dream brand•⁠ ⁠The story behind building Khanum’s, a luxury, ethical fashion label with global recognition•⁠ ⁠Her mindset secrets for scaling a side hustle into a multi-million-pound business•⁠ ⁠How she navigates motherhood, leadership, and legacy all at onceIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with Rokeya Khanum, founder and director of the luxury ethical fashion brand Khanum’s, for a powerful conversation on resilience, identity, and ambition.Rokeya shares how being made redundant became the unexpected push she needed to pursue her creative vision, starting Khanum’s from her kitchen table in 2018 while raising her child and working full-time. She opens up about staying true to her values in an industry that often prioritises profit over ethics, the challenges of scaling a brand without losing its soul, and how she finds balance between being a mum and a CEO.Together, Jada and Rokeya explore what it really takes to build something from nothing with courage, faith, and fierce determination. From rejection to red carpets, this is a story of grit, grace, and the power of believing in your purpose.This episode is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of turning a side hustle into a sustainable business, building a legacy rooted in integrity, and redefining success on your own terms.🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 Follow CEO MUM for more inspiring conversations with women redefining motherhood and ambition📲 Share this with a friend who’s ready to start before they feel ready✨ Connect With Us:📸 Rokeya Khanum’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@rxkeya / @khanums👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast

October 27, 202542 min

BRYONY GORDON: From Addiction To Authentic Motherhood

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:•⁠ ⁠How Bryony broke free from addiction, shame, and perfectionism•⁠ ⁠Why motherhood became her biggest motivation to change•⁠ ⁠How she learned to live without people-pleasing or fear•⁠ ⁠Why dropping the pressure to be “good” can set you freeIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer sits down with writer, journalist, and mental health advocate Bryony Gordon for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about recovery, motherhood, and redefining what it means to have it all.Bryony opens up about the chaos of her early years, her struggles with addiction, and the painful cycle of trying to be perfect for everyone but herself. She shares how becoming a mother gave her the strength to finally face life on its own terms, let go of shame, and start living authentically.Together, Jada and Bryony unpack what freedom really means: freedom from fear, from judgment, and from the impossible standards women are told to live by. From perfectionism as a patriarchal trap to the radical power of simply showing up, this is a conversation that will make you rethink what “having it together” truly looks like.This episode is a must-listen for anyone learning to embrace imperfection, let go of control, and live life unapologetically, one imperfect, honest day at a time.🎧 Don’t forget to:🔔 Follow CEO MUM Podcast for more inspiring conversations with women redefining motherhood and ambition💬 Leave a comment if Bryony’s story resonated with you📲 Share this with a friend who’s ready to stop being “good” and start being real✨ Connect With Us:📸 Bryony Gordon’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@bryonygordon👩🏽‍💻 Jada Sezer’s Instagram: ⁠⁠@jadasezer🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: ⁠⁠@ceomumpodcast