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“Think about when you enter a room and you talk with different people who have conviction and confidence within their work. It's very magnetic to work with these people, and for you to harness this power is so important to not only your earning power but also help the impact that you want to make.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO and host of this podcast Kinia Romanowska talks about what it's really costing us the confidence gap in women, either by being more self-critical or taking a long time to forgive ourselves after a mistake and strategies that will build your confidence back.Tune in to this episode as Kinia discusses using our strengths and capabilities as a working parents to show confidence and skills in the workplace.0:00 Intro1:40 A study on women's confidence in the workplace4:25 How Pros&Babes is helping women to gain their confidence back5:30 Exploring your matrescence7:48 How does the values assessment help with building your confidence back?8:23 Envisioning your goals and your legacy9:26 How to use your vision to build your confidence10:11 Mapping out your energy to avoid burnout10:51 How to conserve and use your energy purposefully to boost your confidence11:20 Taking advantage of your transferable skills11:50 The importance of confidence in the workplace12:17 Some examples of ways you can improve your life by gaining confidence13:38 Using confidence as a leader in your field14:54 Streamlining the process to gain your confidence back after maternity leave15:23 Joining a community of like-minded women for accountability16:32 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“The acronym, BOLD, is being a brave, outgoing leader deciding. This means that you decide on the legacy that you want to leave behind, both in your career and with your children. This takes being outgoing, having strength in your core values, and being willing to speak about them.”In this episode, Mary Bicknell, CEO of See the Signs, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how she has been helping women break free of their psychological limitations so they can become leaders in their life and business.Tune in to this episode for Mary's teachings about being more BOLD and eliminating your mental B.S. to lead a Life Uncommon.Mary Bicknell is CEO, Podcaster and Founder of See The Signs. Her global consulting company focuses on helping women break free of their psychological limitations so they can become leaders in their life and business. Connect with Mary at her podcast, Lead A Life Uncommon, her website, or on Linkedin. 0:00 Intro0:47 Meet Mary1:58 How Mary helps women take ownership in their lives3:32 How to encourage yourself to believe that your voice matters6:52 Being BOLD: Building your legacy for your children11:07 How to break free of being tired of taking charge of your life15:03 Transforming and changing your thinking19:05 Breaking through your everyday pattern to become the better you22:13 How to live your life uncommon28:36 Using hope to see the good in the bad32:04 Mary's 25-year vision34:17 Connect with Mary35:35 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“As with companies, it's important for your family to have their mission statement and core values to drive decisions. When I started thinking about this for my family, it helped us and our kids to have a guiding principle to go off of when we feel overwhelmed or anxious.”In this episode, Hilary Kinney, Director & Author joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about her book, Project Management for Parents, engaging the family, building teamwork and succeeding together.Tune in to this episode as Hilary provides resources and tips for busy families to streamline life at home. Hilary Kinney is the proud mother of an elementary school student and a project manager with 17 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company. Her recent parenting accomplishments include teaching him to plan his day independently, make dinner, and get his chores done – sometimes without complaining. She is also the author of Project Management for Parents, created to provide resources for busy families to streamline life at home. She lives with her family in the Washington, D.C. area. Connect with Hilary at Project Management for Parents or get your copy of her book at all major online retailers.0:00 Intro0:48 Meet Hilary1:40 Hilary's inspiration to writing a book to help other parents manage their busy lives3:27 Getting organized and boosting productivity at home5:26 How to assess resources versus work in a changing environment9:32 How to embrace change and reduce risk in your career13:43 Allocating time and space for an emotional check-in19:04 How to build an engaged high performing family22:39 Getting your children involved in planning24:35 How to reduce overwhelm and focus on your priorities29:42 How to manage part-time work in a corporate setting33:22 Connect with Hilary34:48 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When I started my maternity clothing store, I really wanted to go back to my roots and use my creative side. And this journey to make my vision a reality connected me with amazing people in my life, made me figure out who I was beyond being a mom, and made me better by growing the community around me.”In this episode, the owner of the Fourth and mom of three, Iris Toon, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about her journey through her business of designing and selling maternity clothes that help mothers feel comfortable while looking stylish and maternal mental health. Tune in to this episode as Iris discusses supporting other moms who have had changes in their well-being when they become moms.Iris Toon is the owner of The Fourth, a maternity and nursing clothing shop. Dressing moms in comfy, stylish clothes they can wear from the first to the fourth trimester. She's also passionate about advocating for maternal mental health because of her own experience with postpartum anxiety. Raising a family of three girls with her husband, Dan, in Edmonton, Canada. Connect with Iris at www.the-fourth.ca or on Instagram or Facebook.0:00 Intro0:44 Meet Iris2:26 Iris' journey as a mother of three while thriving as a business owner5:10 Why is having mental health support important?7:56 Getting through the fourth trimester: Going back to your roots and accepting help10:01 Iris' process of matrescence in her personal and professional life12:36 Being an entrepreneur in Edmonton14:15 The struggle of shopping for maternity clothes and how Iris helps to make this easier16:40 How Iris put faith into her religion to thrive in her business21:37 How Iris juggles being an entrepreneur with being a mom of three and a loving wife26:20 The importance of being and feeling comfortable in maternity clothes29:54 Iris' 25-year vision31:50 Connect with Iris33:03 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“It's so important to get women into investing because it gives women the confidence to persevere. This will help with the next step in their journeys and they will be able to use this to carry them info other places and have the confidence to get what they want.”In this episode, Bryan Slauko cofounder at Metiquity joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about early-stage investing, how you can explore that opportunity and make a difference in the lives of local entrepreneurs.Tune in to this episode as Bryan discusses building growth for yourself while investing in the local economy.Bryan is a co-founder of Metiquity Ventures Fund, bringing over 20 years of experience as an investment professional, advisor, entrepreneur and director. Bryan has combined his expertise in investment analysis, market research, due diligence and early-stage growth equity with experience in business strategy, corporate governance and business building, to help unlock growth opportunities, create value and effectively manage risk for investors, early-stage companies and the communities he works in. Connect with Bryan through https://metiquity.ca/ or Linkedin.0:00 Intro0:35 Meet Bryan3:04 How different types of funds help entrepreneurs6:41 The types of opportunities to look for10:49 Opportunities to become an angel investor16:17 How to choose opportunities before you invest18:53 The world Bryan is building for his girls26:57 The hope for working women in the future34:38 Creating role models that reflect the ups and downs of being a working mother36:22 A case study from Bryan on investing45:13 Connect with Bryan46:32 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

In this episode, lawyer and working-parent advocate Lori Mihalich-Levin joins Kinia Romanowska to discuss the rituals and key conversations that can bring support, resilience, and structure into the delicate transition back to work after maternity leave. Lori also offers key strategies for managing energy, honoring our needs, and staying grounded when hardly anything about life and work is normal and predictable.Listen in to glean insights and tips on cultivating mindfulness in your daily life and building supportive relationships at home and at work so you can make your return to work smooth and confident.Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, health care lawyer at her own firm, The GME Group, PLLC., has poured her passion for empowering working parents into Mindful Return, a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Mother to two boys, she is also the author of the widely-acclaimed book “Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave,” and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast.Connect with Lori and her Mindful Return program on Instagram @mindfulreturn and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn 0:00 Intro3:04 How to make a “mindful return” 05:02 The Saturday basket: keeping chaos in one place6:27 Even if the world ends...I'll be on point!8:42 “I'm the Chief bottle washer, you're the Chief diaper changer:” sharing the domestic labor9.47 Responsibility-sharing is a never-ending conversation13:05 Micro tips for managing your energy14:44 Daily rituals that help us hit “pause,” shift pace and stay grounded20:36 Why self-care benefits our kids, too23:45 Me-time...in bulk!26:07 The top three things women must negotiate for work-life integration31:11 What new moms need to acknowledge if they want to succeed 33:18 The wisdom of hindsight: advice for new moms 37:22 What will your kids say about you in 25 years?If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Our careers definitely affect our children. Seeing us go to work sets a precedent for your children of showing that we have a skill and we are choosing to use this skill to impact our community positively.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss the juggling act that is working-motherhood in ways that make us feel confident and empowered in our identities and choices.Tune in to this episode as Kinia and Rachel discuss society's expectations, pressures from work-family conditioning weighing heavily on mothers, and a fresh perspective on how being a career-driven mother impacts your parenting.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy's website.0:00 Intro5:53 “Would you ever send your husband to eat steak on the toilet”: Inequality at the workplace7:53 Changing working motherhood and fatherhood to fit caregiving roles13:23 How to use support systems so that you're not drowning as a dual-income household16:35 Does having children affect a mother's income?24:10 Tackling the maternal wall bias at your workplace25:59 Changing and building a workplace that supports working moms31:43 Why is being a working mom important for your children?40:32 Looking 25-years into the future to motivate you to keep working47:56 Relevancy to both parents and non-parents50:52 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“The world needs us to embrace our differences and create a better world. Women bring so many new perspectives such as being nurturing and being more inclusive, which the STEM field can use in the community.”In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss facing career challenges like being penalized for having children through cutting salaries, promotions or having to pump milk in a bathroom stall because the workplace doesn't normalize having a designated space for mothers.Tune in to this episode for insights on the importance of having more women in STEM and leadership positions, as they think about the full potential of their workers through their nurturing and inclusive nature.Brenda Denbesten was a chemical engineer for 15 years before becoming a mentor and coach for women in STEM. She helps women gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for a maximum impact in the workplace. Connect with Brenda at her Youtube channel or Facebook Group.0:00 Intro0:43 Meet Brenda5:06 Brenda's source for her boundless optimism and how to create your own source14:50 Why it is important that more women join STEM careers?21:46 What do you need to do in 2022 to promote inclusivity at your workplace?26:01 Acknowledging as a healing process33:21 Connect with Brenda35:27 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“You need to be deliberate in what you want, otherwise life will give you whatever it wants to and you won't have a choice. So using affirmations like writing down your goals and creating steps towards them is the best thing to being deliberate.”In this episode, Jibs Abitoye, a city councillor in Fort Saskatchewan and CEO of Divineity joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about the true meaning of confidence and why feeling good and looking good doesn't come from external approval but is truly a habit of the mind.Tune in to this episode for insights on how Jibs has shown the world time and time again that being a woman is not a disadvantage.Jibs Abitoye is a mother of three, a city councillor in Fort Saskatchewan, and CEO of Divinety, a fashion business and social enterprise. She is on a mission to impact 1 million people living in poverty around the world through partnership with a charity and our collection “alphabet by divineity”. Connect with Jibs through Facebook, Instagram, https://divineityfashion.com/ and support her mission www.project1million.ca.0:00 Intro0:25 Meet Jibs1:25 Why is it important to be deliberate in feeling and looking good?2:49 How Jibs came up with her approach to bringing positivity into her life10:07 How to keep up with looking and feeling good as a new mom14:39 Jibs' journey in becoming a city councilor in a new country21:10 Bringing a new perspective to any career by being a mom25:53 Jibs' business and her mission31:42 How Jibs juggles being a business woman, city councilor, and mother of 336:19 Connect with Jibs37:53 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“I want to remind the women listening to really connect with their inner ambitions. If you want to make more money or spend more time with your children, go for it! Fully open up to that desire that you have inside first, then worry about a strategy later.”In this episode, Merel Kriegsman, Women's Wealth Advocate and Business Mentor, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how Merel has helped women to become the wealthiest in their lineage by showing them to sell whatever they want at whatever price that they want.Tune in to this episode for insights on building wealth that's in alignment with your values, self-worth in your wild and untamed to help you become more powerful and fulfilled, and feeling like a goddess in your business.Merel Kriegsman is a Women's Wealth Advocate and Business Mentor who has helped women become the wealthiest in their lineage. Merel offers business mentorship to experience a financial breakthrough of a lifetime. Connect with Merel at https://merelkriegsman.com/, and on Instagram or Facebook.0:00 Intro0:32 Meet Merel3:47 Merel's desire to help you make more money6:16 How a creative mind can bring on an ‘outside the box' approach9:09 Merel's rags to riches motherhood story17:47 Leveraging and positioning yourself to achieve your dream sales23:37 Avoiding credibility amnesia: know your value and worth24:38 Why to turn away from using checklists and a better alternative28:46 How to create concrete steps to get what you desire33:41 How to reclaim your humanity after layers of history38:56 Merel's recent rebrand42:58 Merel's life on the prairies48:48 Connect with Merel49:45 Merel's 25-year vision51:40 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“We need to look at your new criteria for happiness. To find this, we start at what you really want to contribute with your skills and what you want a workplace to look like. From these we start to look at jobs outside the box, outside of what your resume can get.”In this episode, Laura Berman Fortgang, Career Reinvention Coach, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how she helps her clients to gain clarity and direction in their career, leverage their experience and skills towards something new, and solidify a strategy personalized to them.Tune in to this episode for insights on career choice, reinvention, how to grow and sustain a service bases business, and more.Laura Berman Fortgang is a pioneer in the personal coaching field. She has written five books, has a TedxTalk with 1.6 million views and has appeared on numerous morning shows. She has raised her own family, with three artistic and entrepreneurial children as a business owner. Connect with Laura at https://laurabermanfortgang.com/ or https://nowwhatcoaching.com/. 0:00 Intro0:56 Meet Laura1:48 Laura's experience in a job that no longer aligned with her identity2:55 Looking at your life story will help give you clues to discover your life purpose8:00 Questions to ask yourself when you are looking at other opportunities13:15 How do you approach making a drastic change in your career?16:21 Staying positive and encouraged about your transition17:43 Laura's journey through being a working mom22:44 Laura's tips and tricks to achieve your full potential24:50 Laura's 25-year vision30:49 Being flexible is the most important thing to learn in today's day and age34:01 Connect with Laura35:34 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“In today's age, every time there is a problem, we will look up the solution to it, look at how others dealt with it, and follow that rather than trusting ourselves. Most of the time, if you take the time to navigate it yourself you will get the answer that is true to yourself and your family.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss how to hold boundaries with intrusive friends and in-laws and how to find the answers you truly need within influencer advice.Tune in to this episode to hear Kinia and Rachel's advice on figuring out parenting in the 21st century, the impact of ‘sharenting', and how to deal with unsolicited advice.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy's website.0:00 Intro2:01 Meet Rachel3:03 The differences of parenthood pre-pandemic vs. post-pandemic4:17 Navigating parenting through an overflow of information10:30 How to navigate advice around being a dual-career household14:16 We need to be open and flexible in parenting in order to not get overwhelmed16:32 The age of social media its effect on new mothers21:22 Trusting in your own wisdom26:05 What is a common theme of parenting in different cultures?32:09 Listening to your inner mentor can give you more power as a mom and as a woman33:45 To share or not to share: posting babies on social media38:08 Questions to ask yourself to make sure you are on the right track to your 25-year vision40:15 Connect with Rachel41:47 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Some of the shifts that I had to go through when I became a mom with a fly-in-fly-out career was to see what other moms were doing to make their careers and family lives become harmonious. Using other mother's answers and seeing which ones would work for my family and our values helped in creating our routine.”In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss Brenda's experience of matrescence, her strategies for creating family harmony amidst the challenges of fly-in-fly-out work, and the shifts in mindset that have set her up for success in her profession.Tune in to this episode to see how Brenda built a career in a male-dominated industry all while navigating the challenging dynamics of the fly-in-fly-out lifestyle.Brenda Denbesten was a chemical engineer for 15 years before becoming a mentor and coach for women in STEM. She helps women gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for a maximum impact in the workplace. Connect with Brenda at her Youtube channel or Facebook Group.0:00 Intro1:53 Meet Brenda3:25 Brenda's experience with matrescence7:05 How Brenda dealt with Australia's maternity leave policy8:36 Brenda's transition back to work after her maternity leave12:22 Overcoming common pitfalls that mothers experience in moving up in their careers14:47 How to leverage being a mother in your career24:45 Brenda's experience with support systems and outsourcing27:11 Preparing for your career life for having more than one child29:43 Key takeaways and tips for having one or both parents be fly-in-fly-out partners33:24 Connect with Brenda36:08 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When new mothers come in, they haven't been given direction on how to practice proper ergonomics post-birth or post-maternity leave. So I would highly suggest that you talk to your employer to get an ergonomic assessment at work so that you are comfortable with all the shifts that you're body goes through.”In this episode, chiropractor, Dr. Max Dekterov joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about addressing good habits and ergonomics, including physical exercise while working from home, work posture, and the correct movements for lifting and carrying your babies.`Tune in to this episode for insights on how we can perform our daily activities in a safe manner, increase body strength, and improve our overall health.Dr. Max Dekterov is a chiropractor who has helped his patients exceed their recovery expectations, using evidence-based care with active rehabilitation. He has treated families, with children as young as one-year-old. Connect with Dr. Max at South Center Chiropractic Clinic, Facebook and Instagram.0:00 Intro2:08 Meet Dr. Max2:37 Dr. Max's passion about helping mothers3:44 How does motherhood affect your spine?6:53 Ergonomic tips while caring for a baby15:20 How does a chiropractor help you with your transition through different stages of motherhood?19:36 Adding a chiropractor to your health routine21:18 How do you keep moving and exercising while working from home?25:07 More ergonomic tips from Dr. Max27:54 Connect with Dr. Max28:46 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“With exhaustion or chronic exhaustion, you really need to think about the why's. Doing this allows us to explore the difference between when you need to do the five why's and take action or when you just need a couple of days of rest. They also cause you to reevaluate your daily routine so that at 3 o'clock you don't hit that wall of exhaustion.”In this episode, female empowerment and mindset coach Tara Lehner joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about experiencing burnout as a working mother navigating the unrelenting rhythms of the corporate world and digging deep into the root causes of the exhaustion experienced by many other womenTune in to this episode for insights on simple calendar principles to take back control of our time, why and how to start a morning practice, and what it means to become the CEO of our work and family life.Tara Lehner is a female empowerment coach who has worked with people from every industry to discover the fastest path to leading with connection and confidence and show up authentically. Connect with Tara through Linkedin.0:00 Intro01:48 Meet Tara2:43 How Tara's morning practice can position your mindset for the day6:36 Tara's experience with exhaustion9:04 How to make sure that you're beliefs are truly yours and not affected by internal factors12:40 Example of the fine why's towards exhaustion16:03 When to do the five why's exercise and when to seek expert help21:21 Carrying the mental load can cause sleep deprivation24:49 Breaking out of habits to get more energized28:30 Changing your mindset can create better dialogue between your body and you33:13 How to let go of society's definition of success to create your own38:01 Connect with Tara38:48 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“We always talk about mindset before mechanics, and it starts with your inner thoughts and the power of what is in your mind. And this mindset will guide your non-negotiables, as they will reflect your values and what's important to you. This will also help make your inner critic your biggest cheerleader so that you can harness self-love to help you become accountable for your wants throughout the year.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO and host of this podcast Kinia Romanowska goes through her non-negotiables for the next year to come, including focusing your mindset, promoting self-love, maintaining support systems, strengthening your body, changing your success timeline, and overall focusing on your inner game.0:00 Intro1:05 Our mission at Pros&Babes2:28 Mindset before mechanics3:19 Areas to discipline to promote self-love5:25 Turning your inner critic into your biggest cheerleader7:52 The biggest domino effect change: Support systems9:32 How to strengthen your body as a mother10:40 Creating and changing your timeline for success14:22 Reflecting on your past year to plan your new one18:13 Recap on your non-negotiables for this year20:22 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“The biggest mistake that I made, before I started working at Kepler Academy, was that I didn't trust the process. Now that I work there, I can see how well it is managed and handled, and I wish that I trusted them sooner as my life would have been so much easier during the early stages of my motherhood journey.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss sanity-preserving strategies for working moms, dropping the ball, outsourcing, and getting expert help.Listen to this episode if you want to hear more about how investing in childcare and other experts can save you from headaches and promote self-care.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy's website.0:00 Intro1:46 Meet Rachel4:28 Kinia and Rachel's experience of transitioning from career women to working moms10:04 How embracing outsourcing, support systems, and reaching out for help can save you from thousands of headaches?15:37 Getting help with childcare isn't dropping the ball, it's throwing it19:23 Kepler Academy's approach to their childcare practices23:05 How your investment in childcare can become an investment towards your mental health27:16 “Let us take that off your plate”: How Rachel exceeds her role as a childcare provider30:04 How can childcare support benefit your self-care?32:47 Getting the proper support you need to stay sane37:15 Breaking things down and talking with experts for problems that every mom faces43:25 Connect with RachelIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When we are exercising while we are pregnant, postpartum, or at any stage, we have to think of it as if we were training for a marathon. There are a lot of shifts which will change our energy levels. So we need to have a training plan for this time. But we also need to give ourselves grace and flexibility to take a step back and honor where our energy is at.”In this episode, registered nurse and fitness leader Kellie Willie joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about finding a fitness routine for busy moms during every stage of motherhood, maintaining energy during low-energy times in your life, and finding a schedule that fits the shifts that you will experience.Tune in to this episode for insights on how to create a workout regime fit for your busy schedule to build not only physical strength but emotional strength as well.Kellie has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years, where she has trained women throughout all stages of life. She founded Fit Your Life, which offers fitness classes tailored toward prenatal and postpartum women. She strives to inspire others to make a journey to making their health a priority. You can connect with Kellie on Facebook, Instagram, or book a class at MindBody Online.0:00 Intro1:04 Meet Kellie2:33 How to start exercising as a busy mom4:28 Key shift that women should know about their pelvic health during pregnancy8:01 How Kellie guides women to become emotionally strengthened11:21 Exercising during pregnancy and postpartum14:14 How does your body, mind & heart change after becoming a mom17:21 The shifts your body has during different stages of motherhood23:46 Slowing down on lower-energy times to preserve energy for what you value27:06 Finding a schedule that works for your different stages of life31:33 Kellie's 25-year vision37:18 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Without a comprehensive program like the MoMBA, I would have been left to figure out critical areas of my work and family life alone, wasting time and energy. As a mom, it's already hard enough!”“Being part of the community has been amazing. I'm taking step after step for my health, my career, and my family. My decisions carry so much purpose. There were things I was too scared to tackle before. Now I'm like, “Yes, I can do it. How can I make it happen?”In this episode, senior substation engineer and mother of two Amanda Robertson joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how the MoMBA community has helped her shift to an abundance mindset, find clarity on her vision, and make her return to work an opportunity to step into leadership with power and confidence.Tune in to this episode for insights on how to preserve your personal brand throughout all stages of motherhood by making intentional decisions through both your home and family life.Since joining Canada's only personal and professional development program for career-minded mothers invested in their work-life success, Amanda Robertson has experienced incredible breakthroughs that have renewed her commitment to her growth journey for a second consecutive year. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or through our Facebook Group.To learn more about the results Amanda and other ambitious mothers have achieved within the MoMBA program, visit http://momba.prosandbabes.com 0:00 Intro00:34 Meet Amanda3:35 Expressing love languages to your family through your hobbies8:19 How shifting her mindset and finding her values helped Amanda make intentional decisions?13:25 Dealing with a perpetual conflict with your spouse by honouring your values18:06 Amanda's advice to new mothers in engineering22:51 Amanda's 25-year vision: sharing her vision and helping her children find theirs27:20 How to be intentional to preserve your personal brand throughout all stages of motherhood33:34 Projecting confidence is key to your personal brand37:18 Connect with Amanda38:10 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“I truly believe that everyone needs to be financially self-sufficient in their life so that they can be spending their money in ways that align with them. Especially for women and girls, we need to help them see that although society has ingrained that they won't be able to much with their money, there are really no limits as to how far it can go.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Carolyn Scissons, certified public accountant and founder of Finance Learning Lab joins us to discuss what it takes for female entrepreneurs to break financial barriers, understand their numbers, and feel empowered to make decisions -- and ultimately more money!.Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about how navigating the numbers can get much simpler so you can stop worrying about whether you'll be able to get the return you want on your time and money.Carolyn Scissons held a wide range of accounting leadership roles, overseeing a portfolio of a billion dollars, and is now the Founder of Finance Learning Lab, a company committed to making the numbers make sense. Connect with Carolyn via her website, https://financelearninglab.com/about/.0:00 Intro2:08 Meet Carolyn5:53 How to teach children about critical financial concepts by using fun card games9:18 Using Carolyn's framework to teach your children about money14:34 “You are the most valuable stock to bet on”: investing in yourself first is the most critical step17:54 The three deas you need to think about when considering entrepreneurship25:23 What are some lessons, from Carolyn, to teach your children29:40 How to let go of the fear that is holding you back from your entrepreneurial dreams32:49 Understanding your numbers will take away your fear and replace it with confidence37:13 Connect with Carolyn38:11 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When it comes to crises of confidence, it doesn't matter how powerful or confident or educated or high up you are in the food chain. So many moms who look like they have it all together still feel scared and confused and wonder if this is still what they want to do. Almost everybody feels difficult emotions inside through this transition of going back to work. When we don't talk enough about it, then there's no progress in terms of how we support working parents.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve, a professional engineer active in academia after managing pipeline projects with big corporations for over 15 years, to discuss how Claudia has made the attainment of the 30-by-30 initiative - bringing the number of newly licensed female engineers to 30% by 2030 - her mission.Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about how Claudia tackles gender barriers in her profession and opens up the discussion on how women can lean onto networks to achieve professional success.Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve has worked in engineering, pipeline construction, and project management for 16 years, and is now the founder of CGV Speaking, which delivers positive and practical professional development workshops and keynotes. Connect with Claudia via Linkedin or her website, https://www.claudiagomezvilleneuve.com/.0:00 Intro1:02 Meet Claudia3:43 Claudia's journey with confidence in a STEM career8:01 How to use confidence as a navigator in all stages of motherhood11:18 Claudia's experience as a doula16:56 How Claudia kept her motivation to get through to her professional designation23:25 Claudia's mission to get more women in STEM a career38:01 Connect with Claudia40:37 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When you're when we're talking about emotional intelligence, the foundation is recognizing your emotions and understanding how they show up. More and more science is showing how important it is to acknowledge and feel our emotions. So because it's such a huge emotional transition for women, we need to talk about it we need to say like you're going to feel a lot of different, new, and terrifying emotions. All you need to remember is that you're not alone, just make space for those emotions to identify them.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss how you can manage drama and your emotions in the workplace.Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to use your “mommy superpowers” in the workplace for good and other ways that motherhood positively affects your presence in the workplace.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website, or Kepler Academy's website.0:00 Intro2:02 Meet Rachel3:02 How does motherhood (positively) affects your presence at work?4:53 Having open disclosure can ease the transition of going back to work8:01 Why does having women in leadership minimize the feeling of ‘impostor syndrome10:17 What are some emotions, feelings, and states that you feel as a working mother14:26 How to recognize your emotions & understand how they can show up in your life23:16 Despite everyone's social media, you are not alone in what you are feeling28:41 Using your “mommy superpowers” at your workplace38:20 How is the workplace becoming more accepting of working mothersIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“One of the ways that I find provides more successful outcomes in negotiations is when people have stopped thinking of themselves as having the possibility of losing. In negotiation, there is no winning or losing, it's more like a team overcoming a challenge together. Negotiation is creative problem solving, and when you think of it like this it becomes less of an obstacle and more of an opportunity.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Heather Barnhouse, a corporate lawyer who works with many entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to discuss how to manage your time better and make it more meaningful, and her journey to finding balance in a world that keeps spinning.Listen to this episode if you want to attract work that sits within your zone of genius so that your career fits into the path that you envisioned for yourself and your family.Heather Barnhouse is a corporate lawyer who has extensive experience advising clients to scale their businesses in creative and non-conventional ways. She also has created a software program, Tusk, that helps caregivers of people with dementia to resources, real person help, and trackers. Connect with Heather at www.dementiaassociation.ca, her Facebook page www.facebook.com/tuskcare/, or on Instagram, Twitter, with the handle @tuskcares.0:00 Intro2:53 Meet Heather5:38 How Heather found her passion through helping her aging parents13:38 How to see negotiation as creative problem solving19:49 Creative problem solving outside of the work environment21:46 How to train your resilience muscle25:59 Heather's experience with fear and uncertainty29:50 How to keep focuses in a distancing world33:40 Connect with Heather35:27 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“If you want to get started towards your goals, you first need to see what those goals are. Many people come to me after years of working 70 hours a week with no direction in life. And once they add up the number of hours they work, it's easy to see how little time is left to make memories with their families, which they still say is one of their priorities. If your goal is to spend quality time with your family, then why spend it working?”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by award-winning online marketer Scott Aaron to discuss key ways you can use LinkedIn to showcase your strengths, build valuable networks and create opportunities for more fulfilling careers.Listen to this episode if you want to discover the secret to making a unique brand out of your passions and integrating career ambitions with your family life.Scott Aaron is an online network expert who helps people achieve their professional and business goals by building authority and growing profitable networks online. Connect with Scott at www.scottaaron.net and join his Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/linkedinleadsforlife.0:00 Intro2:02 Meet Scott5:56 Lessons from living an imbalanced life 10:51 Why work-life boundaries are key to your visibility  1511 The secret to making profitable connections 18:37  Why most people never live out their passions22:45  Why LinkedIn is the go-to platform for building your brand 26:08  Valuable connections vs. vanity metrics 28:49 Connect with Scott32:39 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Back in the day, having breast cancer was stigmatized to be a shameful thing. Fast forward to today, you can't even pump gas without seeing a campaign about preventing it. We need to destigmatize HPV because it is a form of cancer as well, but it's surrounded by so many negative connotations that we can't have a proper, educational talk about it without those connotations in the back of your mind.”In this episode, CEO and founder Kinia Romanowska is joined by  Founder and President of HPV Global Action Teresa Norris to discuss her experience in raising awareness on the human papillomavirus, the importance of preventive care, and the solutions available to keep monitoring HPV-related risks in our families and communities.Combining personal insights with hard facts and numbers, this episode brings you up-to-date information on how to keep you and your family safe against HPV infections and prevent cervical cancer.  Teresa Norris is a passionate Sexual Health Specialist with over 16 years of experience. She uses evidence-based communication methods and champions disease prevention strategies. Teresa is an expert on HPV issues, offering forward-thinking programs that inform healthy relationships. Teresa and her team work with healthcare professionals, clinicians, and health systems around the world.Teresa Norris is a longtime sexual health expert and the Founder and President of HPV Global Action, a worldwide network that raises awareness on the human papillomavirus and its risks through education programs and the dissemination of critical, evidence-based knowledge.  Learn more about Teresa's work with HPV Global Action  www.hpvglobalaction.org0:00 Intro1:44 Meet Teresa2:43 A personal tragedy that became a public health mission 6:11  How a message can shape health behaviors8:56 Dispelling misinformation and stigma around HPV11:01  What you need to know about preventive care16:58 Tools for keeping your children safe 25:28  A passionate advocate, a present mother29:41  Parenting in a pandemic33:06 Learn more about HPV and how you can stay protected34:49 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Working moms bring a different type of leadership that can be very useful with interacting with others. The way that you connect with your child is very pure; you can be stern, you can bring discipline, but it will always come across as loving and empathetic. You need to be able to exploit that and bring it to the workplace. Sometimes, we all act immature, and no one knows how to deal with that better than a mother.”In this episode, Master leadership consultant Rosa Ponce de Leon joins Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss her journey of self-discovery as a leader, the unique (yet still overlooked) contribution of mothers in power and how empathic leadership can create thriving workplaces.Listen in for insights on developing effective leadership through empathy and self-awareness and all the unique ways motherhood makes us better leaders. Rosa Ponce de Leon is a master leadership consultant, public servant, and business adviser. She has helped small business owners build stronger teams and redefine work cultures. Connect with Rosa at ​​rosaponcedeleon.com, on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or listen to more on her podcast, Powerful at Work Radio.0:00 Intro2:41 Meet Rosa4:30  Leading change in the workplace 07:29 Shedding hard-die stereotypes 10:32 Recognizing the leader in you12:51 Nurturing our shared humanity14:40 The empathy of a leader22:23 Mothers in the workplace: how to improve wellbeing and retention 26:16 Projecting leadership through self-awareness 31:44 What it means to invest in yourself 37: 46 Why managing conflict with others starts always with us43:18 The first person to recognize your gifts44:30 Connect with Rosa45:32 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“During my own podcast, I ask all of my guests, looking back at their setbacks, if they would ever wish that it didn't happen to them? And not one person has said that they would change it. But why is that? It's because things happen for you, not to you. And these big changes in your life can really shake up your life, but they also put everything into perspective of the things that are important to you”In this episode, we talked with award-winning entrepreneur and transformational neuro coach Hilary DeCesare about how the biggest let downs of our careers can light the spark of fresh relaunches and illuminate a path to a more fulfilling life.  Listen in for insights on how to shift your beliefs on losses and setbacks, tap into your full potential and be present as your best, most energized you in your work and family life.The CEO of the ReLaunch Co, Hilary DeCesare helps executives and women relaunch in either life, business, or in relationships in order to reach their goals and align with their future possibilities. Learn more about Hilary at https://therelaunchco.com/ as well as on her Instagram @therelaunchco.0:00 Intro2:52 Meet Hilary DeCesare3:56 Kids and career: the secret to holding it all together7:39 The rule of three to tackle overwhelm10:20 The neuroscience behind goal setting13:02 Bouncing back  after a setback16:37 A 5.step process to trample self-doubt and find new purpose 22:17 Time to reconnect with your desires27:22 Connect with Hilary27:22 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“If you're a woman navigating a difficult environment, often you think that you have to work harder to be successful. But what if you redefined the game you're playing as something that's easy for you and allows you to shine a light for other women? What if you decided that you enjoy being in that flow, and that you'll thrive through that roller coaster of emotions?”In this episode, we sat down  with Swiss Olympic athlete and coach David Karasek to discuss the power of the mind and the principles of ‘peak performance' for moving beyond what's comfortable and realistic so that we can trust the vision that's true to ourselves and create the life we want.   Listen in for insights on how to empower your mind and reframe your thinking to push past your limits, define what you truly want and show up as your best self in your family, relationship, and career. David Karasek is a former Olympic swimmer turned peak performance coach. David helps people   under pressure and gives more to everyone who believes in them. Connect with David on his website https://www.davidkarasek.com/optin-413821001631546716871 or on his social media:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tribe_of_athletes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.karasek/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiydPfAy9ZJbyg8ekehR6A 0:00 Intro2:56 Inspiring others to dream big 4:35  Mothers are champions! 6:43 What is “peak performance”? 9:30 Why staying in the game is a “mind game”15:45  How to reprogram your subconscious mind 20:43 The dangers of getting stuck in the past24:24 David's 25-year vision27:31 How to show up as your best self29:41 The power of vision-casting 33:41 Book recommendations34:59 Connect with David35:43 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“All of us have a certain level of comfort around how much money we can make. The mindset we bring to the game really impacts all our money decisions. So the first, critical step, is to decide that wealth building will be a priority to you and your family.” In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO and host of this podcast Kinia Romanowska goes through how you, as a working mom, can reframe your beliefs around money and get started on a wealth-building journey that will allow you to create the future you want while fulfilling your  desire for impact.From reflecting on what a rich life looks like to finding expert support on your wealth-building journey to offsetting  the career and financial risks you're facing as a working mother, this episode is filled with bank-breaking advice on how to grow  your net worth before the end of 2021.0:00 Intro02:37 Building your wealth as a working mom03:49 Step 1: Is wealth important to you?05:35 Step 2: Shifting your money mindset08:33 Step 3: What a rich life looks like10:16 More money and power in the hands of moms12:16 Mind-blowing statistics you need to know 15:00 “You are already wealthy”17:05  Adding new levers to your financial toolbox19:44 Who can get you there: choosing the right wealth team24:01 Bonus Tip: Making progress on your wealth-building journey 26:36 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“There's no such thing as balance. There's juggling, there's adaptability, and there's choice. We wear a variety of shoes throughout the day: the parent, the spouse, the employee: I don't think there is a place of perfect work-life balance. Instead, we need to admit that both family and work fulfill us in their own, different ways.”In this episode, business and executive coach Stacie Riffert joins Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to explain why work-life balance is a myth, the mindsets shifts that help us tackle career burnout and how we can lead ourselves and inspire others at home and in the workplace. Listen in for insights on how to manufacture more time, tackle burnout and up your game as the CEO of your life. Stacie Riffert is a business and executive coach who believes that you can be both a successful leader and have the time to show up for the people and things that matter most in your life. Connect with Stacie on her website, https://www.empoweredleadershipcoach.com/ , or on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredLeadershipCoach/Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacieriffert/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/stacieriffert/0:00 Intro3:16 Meet Stacie Riffert7:37 Work-life balance: Is it a myth?9:49 How to manufacture more time15:11 Letting go of perfection18:57 Life lessons from the corporate world 21:36 Nurturing young CEOs 24:28 Tips for tackling burnout28:03 Making self-care our default habit31:20 How different generations come together in the workspace 36:30 A message for women who want to up their career game 37:09 Connect with Stacie37:40 EndnotesIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When we spend so much time living in a world of logistics and processes, and getting things done, we disconnect from our body. To heal and feel enlivened again, there needs to be a softening of that kind of continuous-thinking mind. We need to come back into the body.”In this episode, Women's Holistic health therapist Kendra Toothill joins Pros&Babes CEO and host of this podcast Kinia Romanowska to discuss childbirth, breastfeeding, and other milestones of the motherhood journey through the lenses of her innovative work on physical and emotional scars. By addressing the role of scars in storing and revealing our experience of pain and trauma, Kendra offers insights from her unique blend of Western science and traditional Eastern practices on how to build true connection with our body as the first step to physical, emotional, and energetic transformation. This episode is a must-listen if you want to explore health and healing from a holistic, innovative perspective and deepen the relationship you have with your body and mind.Kendra Toothill helps women get to the root of their health issues through transformative holistic health programs that focus on pelvic and hormonal health, physical scars, breath work, energy, and more.Join Kendra's Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/theradiantlyalivewomanKendra is a guest speaker at our Flow, Ease, and Rejuvenation Summit on December 15-17. Join us at a special price until November 17 http://events.prosandbabes.com 0:00 Intro4:34 Why scars are the entry point for our healing journey 6:34 Scars, emotions, and health issues women commonly experience after childbirth8:41 How the body keeps score of traumatic birth experiences12:57 Using the right language to help people feel empowered on their healing journey15:17 Coming back into the body18:52 Breastfeeding and the balance between giving and inhabiting our body22:43 Self-massage and other practices for restoring and revitalizing the body25:04 Healing scars and restoring connection to our femininity31:28 What it means to live “from within” 37:02 Get in touch with Kendra37:59 Where good and simple solutions come from39:13 Endnotes If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Being a mother is the most rewarding experience, but is also the most challenging thing I've ever done. Earning university degrees, building a career as a woman in a male dominated industry - all of these things are challenging, don't get me wrong, but motherhood takes life's challenges to a whole new level.”In this episode, member of Pros&Babes' MoMBA community and mom of two Megan Sutton joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss how she discovered her love for engineering and how she's made her voice count in a profession where women (and even more so mothers) are still a minority. Megan also talks about how motherhood came into the picture as her career was growing and shares her experience becoming a mom for the second time when the pandemic stripped her family of critical support systems. This episode is a must-listen if you're looking for insights on how to make your mark in a male-dominated profession and lean into support systems for a smoother transition into working-motherhood. Megan Sutton, a materials engineer, joined Pros&Babes' MoMBA program in March 2021, when - as she says - she felt ready to move past survival mode and go after dreams and goals that hadn't yet come to life. Megan's growth journey has propelled her towards a life vision that is true to her values, where consistent steps and conscious decisions compound into lasting progress over time.You can reach out to Megan on LinkedIn @Megan Sutton, M.Eng., P.Eng. To learn more about the results Megan and other ambitious mothers have achieved within the MoMBA program, visit http://momba.prosandbabes.com 0:00 Intro3:21 Meet Megan5:16 An inspiring career8:43 How the path to engineering sprouted out of a mid-teen crisis10:59 An early change of heart and getting her foot in the door15:42 Working your way to success (while building a better world)21:17 Moving her career forward while planning for family 25:56 Key lessons from one of life's most rewarding and challenging experiences27:10 Support brings peace of mind: childcare during the back-to-work transition28:38 Family and expert help in the time of COVID-19 34:38 Building community with like-minded women36:45 How knowing your values can get you out of survival mode42:02 Tips for a smooth transition into working motherhood45:32 Get in touch with Megan46:37 Endnotes If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“I have a seven-year old son who has autism. I don't have autism, and I'm not an expert, but I have been very intentional about seeking out experts. And by experts, I mean not only doctors and psychologists, but also neurodiverse people, whose voices are not always listened to. Part of my journey into understanding my son and how to best parent him has been about paying attention to those voices. That's where many of my thoughts and ideas originate from.”In this episode, conservation biologist and mom of three Rebecca Ellis joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about her special connection with wildlife, her experience raising a neurodiverse child, and how her mindset shifts have led her to improve her health, reduce stress, and enjoy life better.Tune in to this episode for insights on creating work-life harmony with the right support, understanding the nuanced reality of neurodiversity, and cultivating personal development.After joining its early mat leave cohorts, Rebecca Ellis has found in the MoMBA program the natural continuation of her personal-growth journey with Pros&Babes. Through the mentoring, resources, and accountability of the MoMBA community, Rebecca has achieved breakthroughs, including handling stress better, improving her physical and mental health, and investing focus and energy where they yield the greatest results.To learn more about the results Rebecca and other ambitious mothers have achieved within the MoMBA program, visit http://momba.prosandbabes.com 0:00 Intro1:57 Meet Rebecca4:47 Protecting the land and wildlife: working as a conservation biologist 08:01 Great reads on the bedside table11:21 How Rebecca kept focus on her career during mat leave 15:49 Navigating life and learning with a neurodiverse child 23:03 How to find support on a journey no one prepared you for 29:09 A child with unique gifts31:29 Mindset shifts and new habits for more self-care, better focus, and less stress35:18 Rebecca's 25-year vision: building a legacy  41:24 How parents can approach neurodiversity 45:01 Endnotes If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Epigenetics is the future of physical health. It analyzes our individual genetic information  to  only choose habits that are good for us. Epigenetics tells us what we can do with this information for the rest of our lives, and how we can influence it through our lifestyle.”In this episode, Age-reversal Expert Larisa Petrini joins Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss the science  of epigenetics, and how our lifestyle - from when and how often we exercise to how we fuel our body - impacts our health in profound ways. Unveiling the key mechanisms behind bloating, sleep, and chronic fatigue, Larisa offers us powerful tools to regulate sleep, slow down the effects of aging, and feel more energized.Listen in for insights on the inner workings of the body that regulate mood, energy, and sleep, and how you can act on the science of genes, hormones, and metabolism to sizzle with energy and confidence in your midlife years (and beyond.)Larisa Petrini is an Age Reversal Expert, known for turning back the clock 10 years for her clients through non-invasive programs based on their  DNA. Without plastic surgery or extensive beauty regimens, she has helped hundreds of women get back in shape, overcome chronic fatigue, and deal with hormonal imbalances without plastic surgery or extensive beauty regimens.Download her PDF, “10 Things Anti-Aging tips” at tenyearsback.com or contact her by:Applying for a discovery call at connectwithlarisa.comRegistering for her upcoming master classes at keepglowing.comJoin Larisa's Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/keepglowing0:00 Intro2:26 Meet  Larisa Petrini10:28  What is epigenetics? 15:27 Surprising discoveries from DNA analysis 20:56 What morning walks do for your health 23:42 Why understanding the link between habits and hormones is key to revolutionizing our health30:05 A mindset for healthy habits 34:36 How the body changes in our midlife years 41:46 Resetting our inner  world and turning back the clock43:28 The science behind Larisa's “no whites” diet 47:32 The hormonal imbalances at the root of our exhaustion51:12 Connect with Larisa 53:39 Endnotes If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Success is not only what you do, but how you feel. You can set an intention that can be very broad and say: ‘I want to feel empowered, joyful, and communicative.'  ‘I want to surrender and trust.' ‘I want to show up as somebody who's prepared and competent and communicates in a successful way.' “You can set a broad definition of success in terms of how you want to feel and appear. And then you can also have a checklist for the goals and milestones that you want to achieve.”In this episode, award-winning journalist Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska, and host of this podcast, walks us through the framework and key action steps that will set you up for success at every stage of your journey, from pregnancy to working motherhood.From how to disclose your pregnancy to tackling bias in the workplace, from setting realistic expectations for new motherhood to offsetting the financial fallout of career breaks, this episode is jam-packed with easy-to-implement advice on how you can play by your own rules and achieve success in your career and family life.0:00 Intro1:40 Defining work-life success at every stage04:12 Disclosing your pregnancy5:59 Ditching money worries: how to offset career and financial risks 8:46 Tackling bias in the workplace 9.30 Becoming a mother: big shifts, new expectations12:30 What impact do you want to make? 13:56 Mindset, tools, and visual cues to drive success15:37 Weaving motherhood into your personal brand17:50 Childbirth20:35 How to optimize sleep a new mom23:11 Finding your stride24:59 Your vision of working-parent success27:32 Endnote If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“If you don't get organized, others are going to organize you. If you don't tell your time where to go, other people are going to decide where it's going to go. That's a recipe for not feeling good. That's the fastest path to overwhelm.” In this episode, mom, executive leader and mindset master Khairy Varre sits down with Kinia Romanowska to share a radically different perspective on overwhelm, and the benefits of mindfulness and time-blocking for a joyful, productive life. They also discuss Khairy's healing journey from deep-rooted pain into the pain-free delivery of her second child, and how it transformed her life from the inside out.Listen to the episode to experience mind-blowing shifts towards a more creative, productive work life, and new heights of joy in your relationships. 0:00 Intro6:07 A different way to look at overwhelm 9:29 Living intentionally 13:00 From default mode to creator mode: how to regain command over your schedule16:35 Managing your emotions to create more joy and time 20:49 Why radical accountability will change your life23:34 A road to recovery from the inside out 29:36 Why we're lying when we say “I don't have enough time”31:12 Time-blocking fundamentals for outstanding results34:23 Adding self-care to your calendar 37:57 Future casting 45:00 The ONE principle that will help you move faster and with more confidence If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“I still hear stories of women being treated differently when they have children. You need to consider how you're going to respond without letting emotions get the better of you. Think about how you can project motherhood as something that makes you more effective. See it as your opportunity to communicate with professionalism, seek mentorship and bring change to the workplace.”In this episode, former award-winning journalist and Pros&Babes CEO Kinia Romanowska shares the ins and outs of a successful return after baby. Listen in to gain insights into the tools that will help you snap back into a confident relationship with your career and discover practical ways to manage your emotions, so that you can make motherhood part of your brand-new, empowering story. Show Notes0:00 Intro01: 41 When should you start planning?03:06 Now is about feelings, tomorrow is about milestones 04:45 Why back-to-work planning is important for your relationships and personal brand 06:50 Finding peace of mind over childcare 07:56 Tools and systems to ease the load and free up time 11:57 Rest and leisure: how to avoid needing a vacation...from your vacation13:12 Goals to go after, things to let go of14:48 The logistics of a smooth return 16:42 Dealing with “mom guilt”If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“There are small things you can do as baby's on the way, so that you don't lose each other. Silliness and laughter open up your heart, which strengthens emotional intimacy. During pregnancy, rubbing on the mama's belly, hips, and lower back is orgasmic in and of itself! And you can ignite and move that same energy even when you have a crying baby at home.”In this episode, Balance and Relationship Expert Naketa Ren Thigpen joins Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to share how pregnancy and parenthood - and the hormonal changes couples experience later in life - affect desire, alongside practical tips we can act on every day to keep our relationship sizzling. This episode is all about cultivating intimacy as a couple at every stage, so that your relationship can stay healthy and grow stronger through the joys and challenges of parenthood - and beyond. 0:00 Intro 4:10 The transformations no one prepares us for, and how they affect intimacy 5:39 What happens to libido when baby's on the way 9:22 Orgasmic laughter!11:42 Crying babies and other disruptions (...some are of your own making)12:21 The magic of Pokémon 14:07 “Mommy and Daddy need to rest:” how to stay intimate when the kids get inquisitive17:38 Conversations you can't avoid 22:14 When sex is the elephant in room: why couples no longer talk about sex 23:25 Can't blame it on the kids!26:35 “I'm growing....are you?”: how to stay together when self-growth is a solo journeyIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Giving birth to a baby is demanding, but it's not the only process that will require energy after this life-changing and dramatic event in a woman's life. Giving birth to a new identity, matrescence, can be as demanding. It requires time and support to fully integrate it into your new identity as a mother.”In this first episode, award-winning journalist Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska, and host of this podcast, talks about the fundamental changes new mothers experience under the process called “matrescence,” and how they impact your identity and career. Understanding matrescence will help you enjoy all the strategies and tips brought to you in this podcast!Listen to this podcast if you want to understand all the ways becoming a mother has changed you, so that you can step into your new identity feeling confident, empowered, and no longer alone in your working-motherhood journey. 0:00 Intro1:53 The first biggest shift you experience as a mother: what it is and how it affects your life5:26 Expectations versus reality7:58 Major shifts...not just for mothers9:36 New questions on what matters12:06 A brand new professional identity If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Every time you think about having that conversation, your stomach ties itself into a knot. So there's your conscious mind in the future saying: “I want a raise.” You haven't gotten the raise yet and you've got a pit in your stomach. Why? Because of something that happened to you in the past that you might not even be aware of.”In this episode, PhD and Mindset Coach Deborah Fryer joins Kinia Romanowska to discuss the reasons behind our resistance to receiving, and how we can start embodying a new, confident “self” that's ready to ask for more. Walking  us through a step-by-step framework, Fryer shares the secrets to creating a new empowering story about who we are and what we can achieve, so that we can rise to levels of joy and abundance we never dared to desire.Listen to the episode if you want to dig deep into your limiting beliefs, break through your money blocks, and be ready to ask for more. Deborah Fryer, PhD helps creative women trapped in overworking and under-earning break through their subconscious money blocks and self-sabotaging patterns so they can feel more confident in their own skin and become emotionally and financially free. Connect with Deborah on Instagram @deborahfryer. Join her free Anatomy of Money Academy on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/anatomyofmoneyacademyDeborah is a guest speaker at our Flow, Ease, and Rejuvenation Summit on December 15-17. Join us at a special price until November 17 http://events.prosandbabes.com 0:00 Intro3:26 Why we aren't asking for the money we deserve 8:16 The roots of our perfectionist tendencies 13:06 What we mistake for love 16:12 Releasing the past to create a new emotional space21:09 How the past shows up in our body 26:30 Our future “self” is already here (and she's asking for a raise)31:41 Daring to set the wildest money dreams (some inner resistance expected)36:32 How to believe we can earn more by working less42:26 The hidden truth behind our money blocks 48:49 How to write a new story through the power of thoughts55:02 Putting ourselves in the picture56:34 Tapping: making peace with our whole self If you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Remember: the financial services industry was built by men for men. It's important to ask yourself the question: “Do I know that there's someone in my corner caring about me and how major events in my life will affect my future?”In this episode, senior financial consultant Afsha Butt joins Kinia Romanowska to discuss why financial planning and wealth-building strategies are essential to every working mother who wants to take charge of her future. The award-winning financial advisor offers priceless advice on how women can approach the events that shape their career paths and impact their earning potential with strategy and foresight, so they can avoid the guilt that comes from balancing difficult trade-offs, enjoy their family, and create the life they want.With twelve years of experience in the financial services industry, Afsha Butt leads a team that manages $39M in assets for Alberta's wealthiest. Since founding her practice in 2014, the seasoned financial advisor has quickly become one of the Top 10 IG Wealth advisors in Edmonton, Alberta.You can find her on Instagram @afshaaofficial, LinkedIn @Afsha Butt, BSc., and ClubHouse @afsha.0:00 Intro4:07 Key considerations for building your net worth and the lifestyle you desire7: 38 Why you can't afford to treat your finances like a stranger12: 56 The flexibility that gives you peace of mind20:08 What it means take charge of your future  (and how your financial advisor comes into play)25:12 Shifting your money mindset30:51 Planning or reacting?36:57 The financial stages of a working mom's life (and how to handle them)38:17 Reshaping a male-dominated industry from within45:31 You can have everything you want. Just not all at the same time48:22 Kids or career? How to balance the trade-offs and break free of “mom guilt” 50:29 When and how to look for a financial advisor56:44 Good and bad ways to approach a distribution plan1:02 How your financial plan fits into your life visionIf you're enjoying the show, I'd be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com