The Mining Mum
The Mining Mum
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Mining Mum Podcast, where we celebrate individuals who have created careers in the mining industry.
Join Tegan, your host, and each episode, we delve into the inspiring stories and insights of professionals working in the Mining and Minerals industry.
Whether you're a seasoned mining veteran, a newcomer or simply curious about the world of mining, you're in the right place to get some insights.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as mental health, workplace challenges, and career progression within the mining sector. Episodes explore personal journeys and industry insights, including themes like wellness advocacy in mining, navigating FIFO life, and balancing motherhood with demanding careers.

The Mining Mum Podcast is the mining podcast for anyone building a career in the resources industry. Host Tegan sits down with miners, FIFO workers, engineers, operators and leaders from across Australian mining and minerals to share the real stories behind their careers: how they got started, how they moved up, and how they balance FIFO life with family.
Each episode covers practical career advice for getting into mining, career progression in the resources sector, women in mining, and what life on site really looks like.
Tania took a leap of faith and entered the FIFO mining industry at 62 after the end of her 40-year marriage. Starting as a housekeeper, she embraced the challenge, worked her way up, and discovered a new purpose in the mining industry.In this episode of The Mining Mum Podcast, Tania shares her journey into FIFO, the challenges of starting over later in life, and why she believes it's never too late to back yourself.

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