In this light hearted episode, we’re separating fantasy from reality in our beloved Hallmark holiday tropes! Whether you love them or hate them, this episode will make you chuckle as we paint a picture of what a holiday movie would REALLY look like if it was about a typical working mom’s day. One that wasn’t focused on saving a small town toy store or rekindling romance with an old flame! Then, grab your hot cocoa and get cozy - we’re ending with story time for all moms out there. Twas the...

Do you feel like you’re doing it all as a working mom?  Want your partner to help but don’t know the right way to have the conversation or how to make it happen without telling them step by step instructions? Today’s episode is full of good information as I talk with Anna McKay, a sought-after Return to Work and Leadership Development coach and the founder of Parents Pivot. She’s on a mission to help women successfully navigate career transitions and lead with confidence in careers they...

Are you working a traditional 8-5 schedule, and finding it’s not working for you? Do you want to be your own boss but not sure how to do it? Today’s guest, Amy Fiore, explains how she went from a corporate career that wasn’t working for her...into a dream life. Amy shares her experience and advice for others looking to take charge of their career and schedule.

If you’ve wrestled with the guilt of being a working mom, feeling like you can’t do it all, dropping balls here or there...this episode is for you! Today we’re diving into the THANKS model, specific to working moms, in an effort to reduce guilt through gratitude. While it’s perfect timing due to the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s certainly a model that can be applied to every season and stage of life. Let’s go!

The mental load of motherhood is real. On top of all the tasks and to-dos between home and work, mothers often carry a variety of unseen responsibilities. From anticipating changes to schedules and helping our children process through emotional regulation, to coordinating details of upcoming activities....there's a lot of behind the scenes that are happening. Welcome to the mental load of motherhood. In this episode we'll dive into: What the mental load is How overthinking can increase stress...

In today’s episode, we’ll talk through five different ways in which working moms can negotiate for more flexibility in their current jobs. Even if remote or hybrid work isn’t an option in your organization, these ideas can be starting points for creating a schedule that works best for you and your family. Let’s dig in!

The research is in...and the number one thing working moms want is FLEXIBILITY! Today’s episode is part one of a two part series, where we’re taking a deep dive into what women - especially working moms - want in a career. The most recent reports, studies and surveys all point to the common denominator of flexibility being the critical component needed for working moms to achieve personal success and professional growth.

Traveling can be stressful. Between security, arrival times and knowing how many ounces of liquid you can carry on...there’s a lot to think about! Add to that, the complexities of traveling for work and being away from your family, it’s easy for the stress to mount quickly.  But have you ever thought of work travels as a time for self care?  In today’s episode, we’re walking through a different mindset and approach to work travels for working moms. There are two big concepts that can help...

Most of us have heard about ChatGPT by now. While some are still figuring it out, others have found ways to leverage the AI tool to be more productive at work. But, have you considered using ChatGPT to help you get more done at home? Not sure how to do it? Look no further! In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into 7 unique ways you can use ChatGPT in order to save time at home, in order to spend it doing the things you want to do with the people you love.

In today’s episode, we’re talking to what I like to call a Mentor Mom. Desree Coleman is a mom who has been in the trenches and is a beacon of hope and serves as a fresh perspective for working moms. Desree joins me on this heartfelt episode to share lessons learned as a working mom with young kiddos, who are now grown. And what she would say to her younger self and all of us listening today. Get your kleenex ready, you just might need it!

For years I found myself wishing I had more time with my kids, while working a demanding, full time job. But the problem was, I never truly quantified what ”more time” would look like in this dream of mine. On today’s episode, we’re walking through four steps to define what more time means to you and to get more of it in your day. If you’re ready to take control of your day and create a more fulfilled life...it starts here!

As working moms it’s hard to find any time to build your own support network. Between kids needs and activities, finding people to lean on can seem like an insurmountable task you just don’t have time for. But on today’s episode, you’ll hear from my guest Michelle Pecak, as she explains how we’re too busy NOT to have a tribe and a village to lean on - and how networking can create unexpected joy and friendships.

Life doesn't always go the way we plan it...especially when kids are involved. They have their own agenda, timelines and priorities.  When stress causes you to snap, how do you reset?  In this episode, we're going to talk about stress! We all have it, but we don't always talk about it. As working moms, we're pulled in a variety of different angles. But sometimes it's easier to talk about the beautiful parts of motherhood than the raw and real. Yet, the not-so-pinterest-worthy moments are...

Did you take a career break to raise your kids, and find yourself ready to return to the workforce? Are you questioning how to find a company that truly values family? Are you wondering if it’s possible to find a dream job while still being a present mom? OR... Are you currently in a job today, but are considering a move to a new company or an entirely new career? If you answered yes to any of these questions....then this episode is for you!

As babies and toddlers, our kids depend on us for everything. From providing food to carrying them around on our hip, our role as a mother is heavily invested in doing so many things for our kids. Before we realize it, though, these babies grow up, and there’s a world of opportunity to begin letting them take the lead in certain areas that can reduce our stress and workload at home. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the concept of transitioning from ”living for our kids” to ”living...

We’re led to believe that the ideal working mom is able to get it all done, be in complete balance and live in a way that doesn’t spark overwhelm. Today’s episode will rock that mythical belief to its core as I talk with Dr. Anne Welsh, clinical psychologist, executive coach and consultant. As she says, ”we’re playing a rigged game”. Consider this your very own, free therapy session for all things related to being a working mom: Transitions and phases Overwhelm Balance Getting it all...

Have you found yourself feeling as though you need to pick between your career AND your family?  Do you struggle with wanting to pursue your career AND being a present, all-in mom? Good news - today’s episode is for you! In this short episode, we’ll dive into 5 ways you can lean into the ”and” of both work and motherhood to remove black and white thinking that leaves us feeling as though we’re failing.

Today’s episode features words of wisdom from my friend, and corporate jungle gym scaler, Shantel Love. Shantel shares her perspective of confidence, communication, boundaries and imposter syndrome. But perhaps the most powerful part of the conversation is wrapped around the concept of ”borrowing confidence”. It’s an approach that was fairly new for me months ago, but I have leveraged in times I needed to feel bold...but didn’t quite feel it.  Get ready, this conversation is a powerful one!

If you’ve listened to any of my episodes, you know I talk a lot about striving for a work life blend vs a work life balance. You hear me encouraging you to discard our old way of thinking about balance and why that’s important for our emotional and mental health. BUT, how do we actually achieve this blend? One way is by making our children feel included in what we do every day at the office. In today’s episode, we’re going to touch on six easy ways you can include your kids in your...

From the importance of building confidence, taking calculated risks and creating an inclusive culture in the workplace that supports working moms...to boundaries and effective communication...no topic is off the table in this discussion!

Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group created the productivity model and book called The Six Types of Working Genius, aimed at increasing outcomes alongside joy and satisfaction. As a certified facilitator in the model, I have seen lives transformed by the lessons learned from Working Genius both at home and at the office.

Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group created the productivity model and book called The Six Types of Working Genius, aimed at increasing outcomes alongside joy and satisfaction. As a certified facilitator in the model, I have seen lives transformed by the lessons learned from Working Genius both at home and at in the office.

Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group created the productivity model and book called The Six Types of Working Genius, aimed at increasing outcomes alongside joy and satisfaction. As a certified facilitator in the model, I have seen lives transformed by the lessons learned from Working Genius both at home and at in the office.

Even executives who appear to have it all together struggle with the same working mom guilt that many women are conflicted with. In today’s episode, we’re talking with former Google Global Executive, Erika Gerdes about the hidden layers of working mom guilt.

Summer is in full swing! For kids that means laid back schedules and fun in the sun! But for working moms, oftentimes the summer months provides a whole heck of a lot of stress.