Barrister & Mum: Balancing Family Law, Criminal Cases & Motherhood | Creanna Dodson

Описание: What does it really take to balance motherhood with a high-pressure legal career?

In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel sits down with Creanna Dodson, a barrister at Church Court Chambers practising in criminal and family law, former social worker, and founder of Soaring Heights Care.

From probation officer to children’s guardian to the courtroom, Creanna’s journey spans decades within the justice system. She opens up about:
• Becoming a mother while building a legal career
• Emotional resilience in family and care proceedings
• The pressure of high-stakes cases
• Running a care organisation alongside motherhood
• Guilt, ambition, and identity
• What balance really looks like behind the scenes

This conversation is honest, empowering and deeply insightful for working mums, women in law, and anyone navigating ambition and family life.

If you’re balancing career and motherhood — this one’s for you.

00:00 Intro
02:15 From Social Work to the Bar
07:40 Becoming a Mother
12:30 Did Motherhood Change Her Career Ambition?
18:10 Working in Family & Care Law as a Mum
25:20 Emotional Pressure & High-Stakes Cases
31:45 Running a Care Organisation
37:30 Guilt, Balance & Identity
44:10 Advice for Ambitious Mums
48:00 Quick Fire Round
52:30 Final Reflections

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