Tegan Larkins: Mining, Motherhood & Building Talent in Industry

Episode Summary

In Episode 5 of the JRNY Podcast, Paul Cohalan sits down with Tegan Larkins, founder of Talent Mining & Minerals and host of The Mining Mum Podcast, for a conversation about leadership, resilience, and building a career in the mining industry while raising a family.

Tegan shares her journey through the mining sector, working her way up from utilities roles to leadership positions including Supervisor, Coordinator, and Superintendent. Along the way she discovered a passion for people, team culture, and helping businesses find the right talent.

As a proud mum of two, Tegan also speaks openly about balancing motherhood with the demands of the mining industry and why more women — especially mothers — have an important role to play in shaping its future.

Key Takeaways

• Building a Career: Navigating the path from entry-level roles to leadership in the mining sector.
• Motherhood & Mining: The realities of balancing a demanding career with raising a family.
• Leadership Lessons: Why culture and people are the true foundation of strong businesses.
• Women in Industry: The importance of supporting diversity and creating opportunities for women in mining.