From the spotlight to motherhood, and everything in between! If you’ve ever wondered how to juggle career highs with personal milestones, this episode is your backstage pass to learning how! We’re joined in today’s episode by Mandy Gonzalez, an accomplished film, TV, stage actor, and author of the Fearless book series. (You may know her from her role as Nina Rosario on the Broadway hit, In The Heights, or when she played Angelica Schuyler in the megahit Hamilton.) Mandy shares her incredible journey of resilience, family, and creating her own opportunities when the traditional paths didn’t align with her vision. She opens up about her early days in New York, starting from humble beginnings and aspiring to make it on Broadway within six months; as well as the challenges and unexpected turns in her career, particularly how she navigated becoming a mother while maintaining her professional identity. We also discuss Mandy’s inspiring decision to create her own concert to reclaim her creative expression, and how this step resonated with her life’s new rhythms post-motherhood.  This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of resilience and the importance of community in navigating the demanding yet rewarding balance between personal aspirations and family commitments. So whether you’re a theater enthusiast, a working parent, or someone who loves a good story of grit and grace, this episode is sure to resonate and inspire! #Broadway, #workingmom, #parenting, #parentingpodcast, #SunsetBoulevard, #parentingtips, #balance, #worklifebalance, #teens, #preschoolers, #toddlers, #kids Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! You can learn more about Mandy HERE! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #147: Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Lisa Damour, PhD Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices