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We know moms tend to get more done in an hour than the average human, yet are often misunderstood and underappreciated in the workplace. We’re here to shine a light on the working mom experience to help ourselves and others step into and advocate for this superpower! We’re not experts, we’ve just been there - and are still there - kids, clients and all. Join us as we cultivate more joy in working motherhood, at the corner of calm and chaos.
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What stories do you tell yourself that influences your decisions, or defines your personal success in your career or life as working mom? Initially driven by collecting "shiny gold stars" in her tech and business career, Jess Galica had a career crisis, realizing the conventional path didn't lead to personal fulfillment. Motherhood and a desire for authenticity prompted a paradigmatic shift, inspiring her book "Leap: Let Go to Get Ahead."Remember, it's not about doing it all, but rather ...
Getting to know yourself means getting to know your nervous system too. Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between physical tension, emotional regulation, and the daily stressors we face as working moms with life coach, Stephanie Rosenfield. Between personal experiences and expert strategies, Stephanie points out the crucial aspects of the nervous system, highlighting the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches and their role in handling stress. Trust, it makes sense when ...
Anxiety can feel debilitating, but there are ways to address it. To explore the complexities of managing mental health in motherhood, we chat with Dr. Lauren Cook, a psychologist, speaker, and author of “Generation Anxiety.”Throughout this conversation, Dr. Lauren sheds light on her personal struggles with a phobia and teaches us how to calmly approach our daily anxieties, and give ourselves grace. As a creator herself on TikTok, we discuss the platform's pros and cons when it comes to m...
Parenting in the digital age presents unique challenges. With screens now available in every corner of our lives, how can we build healthy offline and online habits for our kids, and us too? We are joined by Meredith DePaolo, co-founder of Carrots & Cake, who shares her expertise on how we can gain back control, and make screen time more meaningful with a mindful approach. Together, we get honest about the addictive qualities of screens, the impact of social media, and the importanc...
Ever feel caught in the crossfire between maintaining your health, career, and life at home? Not to mention pursuing a social life, maintaining sleep, and everything else. We're with you. Tune in as we welcome Dr. Andrea Feigl, Founder and CEO of the Health Finance Institute, for a candid discussion on all of the above. We've all heard of the idea of 'having it all' and 'leaning in', but it's perfectly okay not to want it all at every given point in time. One example of this? Dr. Feigl shares...
Imagine a world where personal finance is not perplexing, but a superpower. This is precisely the world that Shinobu Hindert, a certified financial planner and author, invites us to step into. In this episode, she shares her journey with money, from her early experiences as a first-generation American to her insights gathered as a professional in the finance industry. We also chat about her book that you'll want to get your highlighter out for, 'Investing is Your Superpower."In this episode, ...
With federal funds expiring, the childcare crisis is top of mind for us, so we are lucky to have an expert guide us through this moment.Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons, joins us for an eye-opening conversation on the challenges of balancing child care and the crucial role employers play in supporting working parents. Prior to this role, she founded KLAY, which has grown to become India’s largest high-quality childcare organization.As she says, ...
What does it take to juggle the demands of being a mother in the entertainment industry while dealing with postpartum anxiety? Rachel Platten, singer-songwriter of the hit single, “Fight Song” joins us to share her perspective.Her note to her fans on Spotify says it best, “Emotions are just waves, and I am the entire ocean.”In our Season 3 kickoff episode, Rachel gives us the behind-the-scenes inspiration behind her touching song, “Girls” and unravels her personal experiences as a mom, includ...
Decision fatigue is real. Especially when you’re standing in front of your closet about to give up and grab your favorite sweats.Instead of listening to the latest trends, why not listen to your gut? In our interview with intuitive style guru, Susan Padron, we discuss how to ignore outdated rules and find clothes that fit our confidence. For tangible and timeless style tips, tune in!Show Notes:Follow Susan on Instagram: @susanpadron_stylistRead her book: https://susanpadronstylist.com/Please ...
Would you let your 18-year old self pick out your jeans? No thank you.So why do we let our past expectations define what success looks like in the present? On this episode, we welcome career coach Becca Carnahan, who has helped hundreds of mid-career parents land fulfilling jobs without giving up the flexibility they need. Together, we discuss how to gain career clarity, address resume gaps and what we can learn from Rihanna’s iconic Super Bowl performance. Trust us, it relates.Join us!S...
Whether you love or loathe it, AI is here to stay. So let's use it responsibly. To teach us how, we brought back in one of our favorite experts, Dr. Kristine Gloria, Head of Data for Blue Fever, a social wellness app for teens who are on a mental health journey.Together, we define how AI applies to our lives, and how we can use it as a positive force for us, and our kids. Join us!Show notes:Blue Fever: https://www.bluefever.com/ Connect with Dr. Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
If your family had a mission statement, do you know what it would be?If not, listen closely. In this episode, we are joined by lawyer and law professor turned motherhood coach and podcast host of "The Calm Mom," Michelle Grosser to teach us the art of the family mission statement.Plus, she shows us simple steps to reprioritize our lives so we can renew our energy, reset our mindsets, and be present for the people and things that really matter.Like us, she believes there is a better design for...
Never underestimate the power of documenting your life experiences.Today, we speak with Claire Krawsczyn, Creative Consultant & Author of Expectant Entrepreneur: How to Grow a Business and a Baby.During her second pregnancy, she put pen to paper to detail exactly what she did to prepare to welcome her child, and scale her business. In her book, she dives into trimester-by-trimester guidance on how to make important decisions, lean into your areas of focus and build strategies for sustaine...
Congrats, you've arrived...in Wonderhell.Shortly after hitting a big career milestone, Laura Gassner Otting found herself in Wonderhell - AKA the not-so magical land filled with bigger goals that come with uncertainty, self-doubt, anxiety and stress.To navigate this new territory, she wrote her way through it in her new book, "Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like it Should...And What to Do About It."As an author, catalyst, and executive coach, you’ve seen her sharing her inspirational me...
In this episode, we have a conversation with Outward Bound USA’s newest CEO, Ginger Naylor. By the way, she’s the first female in this role in its 60-year history.For anyone that doesn't know about #OutwardBound, it's a non-profit that provides outdoor education programs. It's all about facing fears, stepping out of comfort zones and finding confidence through stress. Join us as we explore just that!More about Outward Bound: http://outwardbound.org Please make sure to subscribe so you do...
As working mothers, our time and attention are increasingly limited. We’re always seeking ways to improve our team’s performance, at work and at home. If you’ve ever wished you could clone yourself, renowned leadership consultant and best-selling author, Jackie Insinger, sees you.In her book, “Spark Brilliance,” Jackie delves into Platinum Leadership, a positive psychology-driven method that focuses on building authentic connections, sparking creativity and optimism, and driving greater resul...
In life and motherhood, you can never take yourself too seriously. Alyce Chan, the stand-out stand-up comedian is here to show us how to do just that. She founded one of the biggest parenting platforms, MOMCOMNYC, which Vogue named among the top 6 funniest parenting Instagram accounts.In this hilarious and healing interview, Alyce shares how she continues to find inspiration and her authentic voice in comedy. And, she teaches us how to harness our sense of humor and get out of our comfo...
Throughout our careers, it's easy to wonder - will the view be worth the climb? To discuss, we brought on one of the world's leading female professional rock and ice climbers Majka Burhardt. After she learned she was having twins, she had to reconsider her risky climbing career in the face of responsibility.Based on the letters and journals Majka diligently kept over the course of six years into parenthood, her book More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood, takes us on a incredible ...
JJ Virgin is living proof we have no idea of what we’re capable of. As a celebrity health expert, you may have seen her on Dr. Phil, TODAY, Rachael Ray, and more.On our 50th episode (woah), she tells us about her book, Warrior Mom, which details how she courageously overcame the worst moment of her life - her son’s life threatening and tragic accident.Her challenges revealed this truth, “Inside every mother is a fierce, resilient, intuitive woman who has the ability to tap into an indomi...
Sometimes, hearing the worst advice is the best thing that will ever happen to us. For Kelly Scheib, Chief People Officer at Crunchbase, a former employer once told her, “When you’re here, you’re an employee, and when you’re at home, you’re a mother.”Rightfully ignoring this remark, Kelly set out to create a family-friendly workplace, one that honors the non-negotiables of parenting. As a parent of five and foster mom, she tells us her emotional story of how she built her family in tandem wit...
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