🎙️ TheLawyerFiles ft. Gloria Mapamboli – Enquiry Executive Apprentice at the House of Commons and Advocate for Young Working Mothers.
In this episode of TheLawyerFiles, I sit down with Gloria Mapamboli to explore her inspiring, non-linear path into the public sector — from corporate finance at CITI Bank at just 18, to navigating motherhood, and ultimately securing a coveted apprenticeship at the House of Commons.
We cover:
✅ Gloria’s powerful journey back into the workforce after having her baby, and the challenge of finding flexible apprenticeships as a full-time mum
✅ How her time in the corporate sector shaped her mindset — and what it took to adapt to the culture and pace of the public sector
✅ Balancing academic study with a demanding role in government, and the time-management strategies that help her stay grounded
✅ The leadership lessons she learned through basketball and how they’ve translated into teamwork and problem-solving in her professional life
✅ Her empowering advice for young professionals seeking to build careers that span both corporate and public institutions
Whether you’re a student, career-changer, working parent, or someone searching for balance between ambition and family, this episode is filled with honesty, resilience, and practical inspiration.
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