Parenthood, pay and pensions: two CEOs on beating the penalty

20/11/2025 50 min
Parenthood, pay and pensions: two CEOs on beating the penalty

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Kids are pricey. But the hidden costs hit harder: not in your trolley, but in your payslip, pension and career.Tom is joined by two female CEOs to unpack the parenthood penalty and how to fight it. Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut and author of It Takes a Village, shares what new mums really face. Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, explains why childcare is an investment in your career and how planning early changes outcomes. You’ll hear honest talk on parenthood and how two leaders are rewriting the rules on work, family and finance.Send us a text