In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Natasha Doran, a former corporate professional turned franchise business owner with Get Ahead.

After 20 years in insurance and a successful corporate career, Natasha shares what led her to step away, explore new paths, and ultimately build a flexible, part-time business that works around her family life.

What We Cover:

•  Leaving a “perfect on paper” corporate career 
•  Navigating the uncertainty of a career change 
•  Trying different paths (coaching, freelance) before finding the right fit 
•  Why franchising offers the balance of flexibility + support 
•  How Get Ahead supports businesses through outsourcing 
•  The reality of starting something new (fear, planning, mindset) 
•  Building a business around school hours and family life 
•  What roles and skills are currently in demand (VA, marketing, business support) 
•  The power of networking when starting from scratch 
•  Why ambition can look different after children 

Key Takeaways:

•  You don’t have to have it all figured out — trying different paths is part of the process 
•  Flexibility and ambition can co-exist (it just might look different) 
•  Franchising can be a powerful way to start a business with built-in support 
•  Networking is key when building something new 
•  Outsourcing is growing as businesses look for flexible, lower-risk support 
•  Investing in yourself (coaching, learning, mindset) pays off 
•  Career decisions don’t have to follow a traditional “ladder” 

Why Listen:

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a role that looks great on paper but doesn’t feel quite right… this episode will resonate.

It’s an honest conversation about stepping away from corporate, building something new, and creating a career that actually fits around your life.

Show Links:

Connect with  Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here

Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn here

Visit the Get Ahead website here 

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