The Short Cut:

A quick fire chat about working life with Kym Jacks-Bryant

At the heart of the Nurture Network is the power of sharing experiences. From breakthrough career moments, to best ever advice, how to deal with stress and the women that inspire them.

The Short Cut designed to bring you a snapshot of our members’ working lives. Today we’re speaking to Kym Jacks-Bryant, Director of Medical Affairs & Partnerships, at Flo Health.

Tell us about your breakthrough career moment

I had just returned to work after having my first child and I was itching to do something in digital marketing specifically. I was contacted about a brand manager opportunity from a contact and I thought I would need to settle in a generic brand position. It turns out they were looking for someone digital anyway and changed the role and title. It turned out to be the best move I have made in my career so far and opened many doors for me. It is worth the leap sometimes!

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever had?

If you meet 100% of the criteria in a job advert, you are likely overqualified. Don’t let a couple of criteria missing, stand in your way of applying.

Have you ever felt held back as a women?

Yes, especially as a younger woman in a management role where most of the senior management were older men. I know it shouldn’t be the case but I always pushed myself harder to prove my worth over and above colleagues at the same level. I have been known to call out when there has been an “all-male” decision, especially when working on products for pregnant women that should have had a female perspective.

How do you protect your mental health in moments of pressure?

Upbeat music, singing and yoga. Although I am always looking to get better at taking my own mental health seriously and protecting it, so I feel I am still learning.