Women don’t Rush

About Women don’t Rush

Welcome to the Women Don’t Rush podcast, hosted by Communication & Leadership Specialist and Speaker Maria Rush. This is a space for conversations about self-leadership, personal growth and the experiences that shape us. Whilst exploring everyday communication and self-leadership, I'm also talking to women from around the world about what they do, how they've got there, and what they've learnt along the way. We'll reflect on some of the things that matter to all of us - wellbeing, purpose and finding our way through life's different chapters. Whether we're navigating family life, work or our own personal journey, we're constantly learning about ourselves and about the people around us. My hope is that these conversations leave you with something to think about, something you may recognise, and perhaps a new perspective that you can apply to your own life. Welcome to the Women don't Rush podcast! Visit me on: https://www.mariarush.co.uk/ (https://www.mariarush.co.uk/) Hosted on Podbean.  See https://www.podbean.com/privacy (https://www.podbean.com/privacy)for more information.

Publisher

Maria Rush

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2024

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   47. Making Space for What Matters with Leanne Munyori

   In this month’s episode of the Women Don’t Rush podcast, I’m joined by environmental psychologist and design strategist Leanne Munyori, who looks at how we can bring more intentionality into the spaces we create and the way we live. We talk about moving away from what is extractive and towards what is more human, thoughtful and regenerative. At the heart of her work are principles around autonomy, dignity and belonging. Our conversation also explores the deeper and sometimes multifaceted ways we communicate, the self-doubt that can come with questioning ourselves, and why giving ourselves time to pause, reflect, and not taking ourselves too seriously can be so valuable in our work.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   46. The Employee Journey: How Our Experience at Work Shapes the Organisation

   We often think of the employee journey as recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews and career development. But what about the human experience in between? In this episode, I explore the everyday interactions that shape how we experience work: the conversations we have, the feedback we receive, the mistakes we make, and whether we feel heard and understood enough to take ownership. I also explore the theory behind The Balcony, a practice of stepping away from the day-to-day “dance floor” to notice patterns that may be unhelpful especially as sometimes the things affecting performance, wellbeing and engagement aren’t obvious and can therefore create unintended consequences.

3. 

   18 Aug 2026

   45. Composing Your Own Path

   Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Women Don’t Rush, I sit down with talented young artist and producer Zarah Christenson, who is carving out her own path in the music industry. We talk about the excitement of being discovered and the invaluable experience of working alongside established professionals and mentors.  Zarah shares what it’s like to navigate the creative world while balancing her own artistic vision with the expectations of others, and the pressure that can come with wanting to prove yourself. We also explore the joy of seeing groups perform music she has created - a powerful reminder that believing in your talent and allowing yourself to dream big can lead to extraordinary moments. At the same time, this conversation is a gentle reflection on the importance of setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, and knowing when to pause or say no so that you can protect your wellbeing and truly enjoy the creative process. This is a truly thoughtful and uplifting episode about ambition, self-belief and finding your own rhythm as you build something meaningful.

Who has been a guest on Women don’t Rush

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Somalia
• Victoria Phipps
• Julia Ward
• Sarah Edwards
• Becky Lloyd-King

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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