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...

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...

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  Streamlined MediaQuit making marketing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Your body is talking to you. And listening to it can help you find peace in postpartum. In episode 48, we speak with postpartum coach Lizzie Langston who gives us a clear timeline of the postpartum journey, shows us how to clear out trauma and leaves us with some in-the-moment grounding exercises and mantras to live by. Check out Lizzie's 12-week program for moms here:  https://www.lizzielangston.com/program. Enrollment closes March 1, only 11 spots left.  Lizzie’s free mini course for...

We all need Veronica Cool’s voice in our head, reminding us that we need to own our value - and stop working for free. She teaches us, “you’re not being nice if you’re starving tomorrow.” As women and moms, it doesn’t feel natural to own our worth. But it’s 👏about 👏damn 👏time. Veronica runs one of the country’s most prominent management consulting firms focused on bridging the mainstream world to the Hispanic segment. She’s a US Hispanic Chamber Corporate Leader of the Year and has been...

Now this is how to plan for a career pause! In episode 46, we chat with Molly Cunningham, who's strategically taken timeouts from the corporate world to focus on building her life and relationships. With more than a dozen years of retail and tech experience for big-name brands like Amazon and Target, Molly shows us how to not lose sight of what matters most, or momentum. Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can...

Giselle Jones has a saying she likes to live by: “Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.”  This is just one of many nuggets of wisdom Giselle graced us with in episode 45, where she details how she built her confidence as a woman of color climbing the corporate ladder. Drawing on her experience, she's now CEO of SOAR Consulting Services, where she provides HR consulting, coaching, and classes to women to do the “heart work” to heal and succeed throughout their careers.  Join...

Modern productivity teaches us to chase success and crush our goals no matter the cost. But what if the cost is too high? Join us for our conversation with Shawna Navaro, mother of 4 and brand strategist as we talk about rethinking productivity by focusing on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit to help people build an intentional life.  Use Code: WMH10 for 10% off Monk Manual products at www.monkmanul.com.  Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review...

Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Episode social handles: @WorkingMomHour @EMechlinski @MadsCaldwell

A single phone call can change everything. This episode explores what happens next. As a stay-at-home mother of six turned single working mother, Venus Morris Griffin shows us how she navigated the unthinkable in her marriage, and created her career on her own terms. Listen for a captivating conversation on how to stay resilient through adversity. Pre-Order coming soon: Venus' book, Validated Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple...

Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Episode social handles: @WorkingMomHour @EMechlinski @MadsCaldwell

Perfectionism is basically a pressure cooker of stress, right? In Episode 42, we chat with Caralena Peterson, speaker and author of The Effortless Perfection Myth, which dives into how to address the mental health crisis that primarily affects women throughout high school and college, and well into their careers and motherhood too. In this conversation, she gives us some helpful tips on how to talk to our kids (and ourselves) about letting go of perfection and building healthier self-esteem...

As a lawyer and life coach, Angela Han gets personal with professionals on how to set boundaries for the right reasons to feel more fulfilled at work. She also shares our love for the mic, as host of the Fit to Practice podcast, designed specifically for lawyers who want to focus on health and wellness. Tune in for some truth bombs that working moms from ALL industries need to hear - we could not stop taking notes on this one!   Fit to Practice with Angela Han Angela Han on LinkedIn Please...

In Ep. 40, we chat with Miss DC USA 2016, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and TEDx Talk speaker, Jasmine Jones. She’s also the founder and CEO of Cherry Blossom Intimates. According to the Washington Post, “it’s a place where breasts come in 36 shades and the staff treats everyone like their mother.”  Jasmine is positively impacting the lives of women through innovation, inclusion and intimates. Links: Jasmine Jones - http://www.jasminerjones.com/ Cherry Blossom Intimates -...

If we can’t be authentically us, how can we expect our clients to feel safe in their vulnerability? On Ep. 39 of Working Mom Hour, we talk with Dr. Sam DuFlo, who was dissatisfied with the status quo in her industry and forged her own path. As a bonus, she can tell us more about our pelvic floors. Join us!    Episode Links: https://indigophysio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/indigophysio/ https://www.facebook.com/indigophysio Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and...

Should we "be brave" or "do it scared?" Join us as we reflect on ways we've implemented "doing it scared" into our lives in the past year, as we low-key acknowledge 1 year with Working Mom Hour community. Happy Birthday. Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Episode social...

In Ep. 38, we have an emotional and enlightening discussion with Dr. Sherry Walling, mom, trauma psychologist and author of Touching Two Worlds. We share our personal experiences with grief, and discuss how to navigate our needs in motherhood and the workplace. We also chat about the life lessons that grief has taught us, and how to help our children to handle their heavy feelings in healthy ways - like a good cry. Join us! Episode Links: Touching Two Worlds:...

Join us as Marla turns the tables to interview Erica and Mads about how they're applying lessons learned from some of our favorite episodes from Season 1 into their daily lives. Because when you hear a great piece of advice, you can’t just listen and leave it, right? We share reactions and insights from: (1:05 - 10:30) Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdulla from Episode 29, who taught us why high-achieving women tend to put aside emotions in business, and how to counteract this feeling with holistic...

In Ep. 37, our PR day jobs and Working Mom Hour worlds collide as we interview Vandana Sinha, Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Business Journal. For 16 years, Vandana has worked her way to the top of a prominent newsroom, while prioritizing her family and using her public platform to address important issues related to women in the workplace. She shares how she takes care of her team, her family and herself. Join us! Episode Links: Washington Business Journal:...

On Ep 36 of Working Mom Hour, we're talking about gender bias in the workplace regardless of motherhood with Rachel Bauer of Gild Collective. Who is it, when a working parent leaves for kid pickup, that picks up the “slack?” We explore both sides of feelings of resentment among coworkers, how biases can cause barriers to growth in the workplace, and question: is the grass truly greener? Join us!   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:   Imagine a thriving work culture. One that is built on connection –...