Join Tegan, the host of The Mining Mum podcast, as she chats with Mandy, an inspiring production technician and mother of four, who skill-fully juggles the challenges of working 12-hour shifts and night work alongside her husband, a Production Supervisor. In this episode, Tegan and Mandy share candid conversations about the realities of balancing family life with demanding careers in the mining industry, exploring topics like resilience, teamwork, and the unique experiences that come with...

In this episode of The Mining Mum Podcast, host Tegan interviews Kirsty Sewell from Industry Resumes, who shares her journey from mining recruitment to resume writing. Kirsty discusses the importance of tailored resumes for FIFO jobs, the role of applicant tracking systems (ATS), and offers insights into entry-level opportunities in the mining industry. She highlights success stories from her clients and provides valuable advice for those looking to break into the mining sector. To...

In this episode of the Mining Mum Podcast, host Tegan sits down with Shane, a skilled carpenter in the mining industry, who recently returned from an eight-month paternity leave. As his partner stepped back into her role as a mine site supervisor, Shane reflects on his transformative journey through fatherhood. Join us as he shares how taking time off reshaped his views on parenting, work-life balance, and priorities. Discover the challenges and joys he encountered, and gain insights into...

In this episode of The Mining Mum podcast, host Tegan, shares a part of her journey in the mining industry by interviewing her dad - Dean who was the person that suggested she move to Western Australia to make some money. They talk family, friends, career advice, the importance of diverse teams with the main take away Dean shares with listeners is to ensure you set personal goals when going into the industry. Let the goals be the driving force to get you through the hard times, hot times and...

In this episode of The Mining Mum podcast, host Tegan interviews Pip, an Operations Manager in the Mining Industry with over 12 years of experience. Pip shares her journey from Finance to Operations, the influence of her family in the mining sector, and the importance of mentorship and support in overcoming self-doubt. She discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, the significance of vulnerability and resilience in leadership, and offers valuable advice for women aspiring to...

In this conversation, Sienna Mallon shares her inspiring journey from agriculture to the mining industry, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated field. She discusses her rise to a site manager role, her experience with social media, and the importance of authenticity in her content creation. Sienna emphasises the need for resilience among women leaders and shares impactful stories of how her work has inspired others. She also reflects on her future...

In this episode of the Mining Mum podcast, host Teagan interviews Holly Allday, a seasoned professional in the mining industry with 18 years of experience. Holly shares her journey from engineering to mining, the evolution of women in the industry, and her transition into leadership and coaching. She discusses the importance of mentorship, networking, and the practical application of work health and safety regulations. Holly emphasizes the need for authenticity in leadership and offers...

Ashlee shares her journey from being an admintrainee to a leadership role in the mining industry. She discusses the skills she learned in her entry-level roles and the importance of coordination, organisation, and communication. Ashlee also talks about her experience as asupervisor and superintendent, where she focused on empowering her team. She then explains the differences between mining iron ore and copper in SouthAustralia. Ashlee shares how she balances her personal and career life, as...

Join Tegan, the host of the Mining Mum podcast as she chats with Calum about how he made the jump from NZ to Australia with no contacts, no where to stay but a dream to change his life. Now he is earning up to $20k per month and creating content to hopefully inspire others to make the jump to Mining. He is creating E-BOOKS, social media community pages and now his own recruitment company. He also chats about the importance of a resume, the face of your next job & what his 'biggest tips'...

Join Tegan - The Mining Mum as she chats balancing motherhood & a career in the mining industry with her friends Bronwyn & Amanda. They discuss how they initially got into the mining industry, career growth, taking roles that were FIFO (fly in fly out) leaving their kids at home with Dad and advice they would give to anyone considering an career in Mining. Follow The Mining Mum on Instagram & Tiktok for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingmum/ Tiktok:...