Each year, every year, new mothers face all sorts of challenges in their mothering - some expected, but many entirely unexpected. Jessica Rowe had a rockier journey through early motherhood than many, suffering from post-natal depression after the birth of her much-longed for daughter, Allegra, and then being infamously fired by Eddie McGuire while still on maternity leave. Thinking about balancing children, life, relationships and work, the perennial question women pose is 'Can I have it all?' - but sometimes the truer question is, 'Can I get through this?' In a series of interviews with some amazing Australian women - women who we admire and who inspire us - Jessica Rowe talks about the journey to motherhood: the obstacles along the way, the joy and the heartache, and the myths and realities. Featuring in-depth, honest and revealing interviews with twelve fascinating and inspiring women - Quentin Bryce, Nova Peris, Lisa McCune, Elizabeth Broderick, Heidi Middleton, Wendy Harmer, Colette Dinnigan, Tina Arena, Gail Kelly, Maggie Tabberer, Darcey Bussell and Jessica herself - the ultimately joyous and shared nature of the motherhood journey is revealed.
