Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: Advice on Motherhood, Career & Confidence | SheerLuxe Conversations
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🗓️ 29 October 2025
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of SheerLuxe Conversations, the team explores the emotional and practical realities of returning to work after maternity leave – a milestone so many parents can relate to. Sarah Templeman (Hodge) is joined by SheerLuxe’s fashion and creative director, Lu Hough, and mother of two and founder of My Bump Pay, Tobi Asare, to share their honest experiences, thoughtful advice and empowering tips for navigating this life transition. From the excitement of getting back into a routine to the guilt and uncertainty that can come with it, Lu and Tobi open up about finding balance, asking for help and redefining what success looks like as a working parent. They also discuss the power of fashion and personal style in helping to rediscover your confidence – plus, the joy of dressing up for work after maternity leave. Whether you’re preparing to return to work or supporting someone who is, this episode is a timely reminder that you’re not alone – and that kindness, confidence and community go a long way.
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| 0:00.0 | Today's episode was made in partnership with optimal advanced follow-on milk. |
| 0:03.9 | The conversations in this podcast reflect the personal views and experiences of our guests. |
| 0:08.1 | Welcome back to the Sherlock's podcast. |
| 0:09.8 | Today we're talking about a milestone most parents know well, returning to work after maternity leave. |
| 0:15.2 | It's a time full of excitement, fresh routines and finding a new rhythm. |
| 0:19.1 | Today we're joined by Shirl Lutz's fashion and creative director |
| 0:21.9 | Lou Huff, mum to two-year-old Bobby, and Toby Asari, mum of two and founder of My Bumpay. They're going to |
| 0:28.7 | share their experiences and tips to make the transition smoother. From childcare choices to finding |
| 0:33.4 | balance, this episode is all about making that next chapter feel that little bit more manageable. |
| 0:46.2 | Welcome, lady. Hi. You both look gorgeous. Thank you. Very tonal. We are. It's like we |
| 0:52.8 | we, uh, what's up about it before. It is, it is. Tell me what you're wearing. We always start every pod, obviously what you're wearing. I have got my very old, very comfy, flattered boots on. My favourite ever a goldy jeans. T-shirt is Uniclo. Blazer is vintage. I love that. Is that the one where we got? |
| 1:11.8 | Yeah, when we went to Hastings. |
| 1:13.2 | And my belt is Kate. |
| 1:14.4 | And earrings are Polly Sayer, Daisy London. |
| 1:16.7 | What about you, hen? |
| 1:17.2 | Is this River Island? |
| 1:18.1 | This is River Island. |
| 1:19.0 | Wow. |
| 1:19.3 | Charlotte's got this one too. |
| 1:20.2 | It's so good. |
| 1:21.2 | Yeah, it's so good. |
| 1:22.3 | I was like, before it sells out, it has to be mine. Yes. Yeah. So the suit is River Island and the shoes are quite old cult Gaia. Very cool. That I found on eBay. That's it really. Very simple today. I am wearing boots from H&M fresh out the box this morning. Oh, nice. I love that. Definitely in stock. The jeans are citizens of humanity, Eiler, my favorite shape i've got three that's so good |
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