Serial Moms

With Sam out on a work deadline, Susan’s long-time friend and colleague Andrew Berman stepped in. Andrew also owns the company that sponsors us this month, Spectrum Printing. Andrew and Susan discuss the tail impacts of the government shutdown on small business, how far we have come in the last ten to 20 years in the area of civil discourse. And, we added on a few life hacks and recommendations for books at the end. Enjoy! As always, if you have any feedback, please contact us.

In this episode, we discuss motherhood: the good, the bad, the ugly. How did we change after our boys were born? What did the shift in our household look like? Are we strong employees as a result of our little ones? What we wished we knew, and hope to share with others as the enter into parenthood. Then, we turn to work travel. Is it worth it? Do we like it more or less since becoming mothers? Lastly, we talk about the end of 2018 and the hopes we have for next year. Happy new year to all, wishing you the best as we head into 2019!

Sam and Susan dive into the languages of appreciation. How do you show appreciation, and how do you like to receive it? Also, we discuss Seven Questions Interesting People Always Ask, and which questions are viable and which are a hoax. Lastly, we touch on How To Not Be A D***head Parent.

Susan and Sam discuss motivation with guest Kim Teri, fitness trainer and nutrition coach. We discuss the intersection of motivation and joy, focusing on the “why” we set goals and “why” we don’t always verbalize them. Plus, is crying OK at work? Sam and Susan are on different camps on this one. Take a listen to our 20th podcast. Enjoy!

Susan and Sam discuss #SMG, or #summermomguilt, and what it feels like to be a mom during the summer when your kids aren’t maxed out on planned activities, we talk about the personal issue of caregiving for loved ones, and explain two or three characteristics we would never want others to think about us. Plus, our favorite summer authors, both in books and audibles. Join in and take a listen!

Susan and Sam - with special "Serial Dad" guest, and close friend, Robert Udowitz - chat about leadership styles of men and women in the workplace, parents and/or in-laws overstepping (or not!) when it comes to how the three parent their children, and receiving feedback in the form of compliments. Do they recoil? Do they pass the kudos off to someone else? Do they say "thanks" and truly accept the compliment? Join on in and take a listen.

Susan and Sam throw some shade at a DC media outlet for sexism, then Susan reveals she has a work husband (or two, and Rick is ok with it) , and then they debate the newsworthiness of the Royal Wedding and a certain social media craze.

In this episode, Sam, Susan, and their guest Amy Bobchek share their very different takes on the personal accountability book, The Wisdom of Oz. Also, Can women wear whatever they want? Or is a better question, should they? And finally, are you super busy? Susan, Sam and Amy break down “the busy syndrome,” and why we need to differentiate between being truly busy or just choosing to make something else a priority.

Pages, pimples and more! Sam and Susan use their experiences – Susan as a House Page and Sam as a disgruntled customer – to provide insight into the relationship between customer service and PR, as well as the differences between morals and ethics. Brought to you unofficially by Sam’s dermatologist Dr. Stashower in Fairfax, VA.

This month we hit on a few hot topics among women. When you take your kids along, is a vacation really a “vacation,” or is it a trip? And, when applying for a job, how to women and men differ? What about yourself personally? Do you need to have every qualification, or do you just need confidence you can learn? In this episode, Susan and Sam are joined by Carol Montoya, a fellow mom and business owner. The three also chat about some “kitchen-hacks,” to perhaps make cooking and cleaning a bit less stressful. Warning: Some adult language - we recommend you listen without kids around.

Sam and Susan kick off the year with some reflections on the new year, some nutrition and fitness hacks, and they share personal experiences and perspective on separating from a company.

In this episode, Samantha and Susan join the #MeToo conversation. Why women need to join together, why men need to be in this fight, and how to keep the momentum growing. And as we head into the holidays, they also chat about favorite holiday hacks, recipes, and how to organize your clothing as you head into the New Year.

In this episode Susan and Sam talk about chasing their future selves, envying Gen Z-ers in the workplace, and the challenge of motivating volunteers.

Susan and Sam go through the 15 key indicators of being a bad ass alpha woman. Also, musings on LinkedIn, Facebook and how open you make your network and why.

How long can YOU go without talking to friends and still consider them friends? Are you open to house guests? For how long? Susan and Sam come at both ideas from different perspectives and share great recommendations for summer vacation spots in this first year anniversary episode of Serial Moms.

Susan and Sam talk about the effects of the wage gap and what they can personally do to help. Susan tells a story about the scripts we write of our lives. And finally, both Sam and Susan provide updates on the binge-worthy shows they’re watching this summer.

Susan and Sam talk about sexism growing up, social media transparency and life hacks.

In this episode, Susan and Sam talk about self-worth at work, and how to maintain your self confidence when things don’t go your way. Also, planning extended family vacations – and who pays and picks where you go?

Susan and Sam talk about raising feminist sons, the importance of spending time with women friends, and looking at ambition vs. laziness.

Sam and Susan talk about the difference between blame and responsibility - in the workforce, at home and in volunteering.

Sam and Susan talk about how to navigate thoughts and goals that arise during mid-career stages of life.

Sam and Susan explore how our default role affects our success in personal and work environments.

We’ve Got Background. You've Already Heard Episode One, We've Got Balls. In this Prequel Episode, Learn a Little More about Leading Ladies, Susan and Sam.