Wisdom for Working Mums Podcast Guest Guidelines

Thank you so much for your interest in joining us as a guest on the Wisdom for Working Mums podcast! We are passionate about empowering working mothers to thrive both personally and professionally. Please review these guidelines to ensure the best possible experience for you, our team, and our listeners.

1. About Wisdom for Working Mums

Our podcast serves ambitious, purpose-driven women who are balancing the demands of motherhood with meaningful careers and personal growth. Our listeners value honesty, practical wisdom, and inspiration. Our listeners are seeking insights and stories that support their journey to fulfilment, resilience, and sustainable success - at home and at work.

2. Our Core Values

The values at the heart of Luminate and Wisdom for Working Mums guide us:

• Authenticity: Sharing real, relatable stories - successes and struggles alike.
• Empowerment: Providing tools, strategies, and mindsets to help women lead fulfilling lives.
• Compassion: Championing self-kindness and a supportive community for working mums.
• Growth: Inspiring continuous personal and professional development.
• Work-Life Integration: Celebrating approaches that honour both ambition and wellbeing.

3. Who Makes a Great Guest?

Individuals with expertise, lived experience, or unique perspectives in areas such as leadership, career fulfilment, wellbeing, mental health, parenting, or personal development.

• Guests who speak openly and vulnerably about their journeys and lessons learned.
• Those who share practical advice or frameworks that listeners can apply in their own lives.
• People who resonate with our values of authenticity, growth, and compassion.

4. Our Recording Process

1. Platform: We record remotely using Zencastr. You’ll receive a link and instructions before your scheduled time.
2. Format: Episodes are approximately 40–60 minutes.
3. Audio Quality: Please use a high-quality microphone and ensure you are in a quiet, private environment for best sound.
4. Video: Some recordings may be used for social or promotional purposes; let us know if you prefer audio-only.

5. Before the Interview

You’ll receive an outline of key topics and sample questions ahead of time.
Please come prepared to share both your story and actionable wisdom for working mums.
We kindly ask guests to avoid overt sales pitches. We are happy to mention your work in the introduction and show notes.

6. After Your Episode

We’ll share episode links and graphics for you to promote with your audience. We deeply appreciate guests who amplify our collective message by sharing the episode on their social channels or in their networks.

7. A Few Boundaries

We strive to keep conversations inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do not engage in divisive debates, explicit content, or strong political advocacy.

8. Participation Agreement

By joining us as a guest, you agree to:

• Allow us to edit and distribute your episode across our platforms.
• Share the episode with your community when it goes live.

Please note: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, not to publish a recorded episode if we feel it does not align with our standards or serve our audience in the way we intend. This is rare, but ensures we consistently deliver value and uphold our values.

If you have any questions or special needs, please let us know in advance. We’re so grateful for your willingness to contribute your wisdom and voice to our growing community of working mums.

Ready to inspire and empower? Submit your guest application here.