In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey welcomes Kanika Chadda Gupta — former CNN anchor, award-winning podcast host, and mom of three (including twins). Known as the “Media Mom of Multiples,” Kanika blends motherhood and media on her own terms as the creator of That’s Total Mom Sense, a top-rated parenting podcast featuring guests like Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Rowland, America Ferrera, and Bobbi Brown.

Kanika’s dream since childhood was to be both a television anchor and a mom. After years in broadcast journalism, she pivoted to digital media and podcasting to prioritize family while pursuing purpose. She shares candidly about raising three kids under three, finding her rhythm, and setting boundaries that protect both career and home life.

Tune in as Sharon and Kanika talk about the power of “mom sense” (that built-in intuition), pushing past fear, and how motherhood sharpens leadership skills. Kanika offers practical tips for pitching partnerships, managing time with intention, and embracing pivots without losing yourself. It’s an inspiring conversation about legacy, reinvention, and cherishing the small moments.

[00:00 ] Introduction
[01:54 ] Meet Kanika Chadda Gupta
[05:02 ] From childhood dream to CNN anchor
[06:48 ] Life with three kids under three
[08:54 ] Creating non-negotiable boundaries for work and family
[10:10 ] The shower epiphany that sparked That’s Total Mom Sense
[14:44 ] Pitching and winning brand partnerships with Meta and Lexus
[18:24 ] Overcoming fears and finding confidence in reinvention
[24:39 ] Memorable podcast interviews with Chelsea Clinton and Kelly Rowland
[28:59 ] Mom skills that became leadership skills
[32:37 ] Legacy, priorities, and Kanika’s “more”

Meet my guest Kanika Chadda Gupta:

Website: https://kanikachaddagupta.com/

Instagram: @kanikachaddagupta
Podcast: That’s Total Mom Sense (available wherever you listen to podcasts)

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Keep an eye out for episode #45 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon revisits a past episode of the pod with guest Alison Bruhn, cofounder of The Style That Binds Us.  Coming soon - you won’t want to miss it ♥