The Successful Working Parents podcast is the intersection between career, family life, and personal development. Each week, we talk to busy working parents who have succeeded in all different areas of life. If you’re interested in hearing how other people balance work life, and family life, and still thrive, this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe for a new interview each week.
Today on the podcast we are talking about the 2006 hit Little Miss Sunshine. I really enjoyed rewatching the movie and it was really interesting to watch it from the lens of a parent, so I hope you check it out if you haven't seen it in a while. Joining me is Cathrine Brown corporate marketing leader, founder of The Cabro, a platform for ambitious working mothers, and a mother of 2.While discussing this movie, we get into topics like mental health, toxic positivity, body shaming - a lot of really interesting parenting topics came up from watching this, so i hope you enjoy. EPISODE LINKS:https://thecabro.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/_thecabro/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
I wanted to do something special for mothers day, so I recruited a few awesome moms to join me to take part in a draft of fictional moms from movies and tv. If you've ever done a fantasy football draft or something similar, it was basically like that, we took turns drafting moms from pop culture to see who could build the most badass team of moms.We ended up having some really great conversations about what it means to be a mom, the different traits that great moms have, and reminisced about the 90's. Now it's up to the listeners to vote for the best team of moms in the poll below!EPISODE LINKS:Ashley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acoghill/Enterprise Sales Executive and working mom influencerShali: thereeder.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/shali-reed/COO and CFO at The Reeder, a marketing consulting firmJess: rulebreaker.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaweisz/Creator of Rulebreaker, a resource for working parentsSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Lewis Krell is the head of strategic partnerships at Happiest Baby, maker of the Snoo. He is also a father of 2.We talk all about the snoo, dealing with career ambitions on paternity leave, work life balance, lewis's best advice for working parents, and much more. TOPICS COVERED:Biggest surprise when becoming a fatherWhat is the snoo?Biggest learnings from all the baby dataThe Snoo for businesses Experiences in fatherhood going from one to two kids juggling work life and family lifeDealing with career ambition on paternity leaveBest advice for working parentsAdvice for self careRecommended parenting resourcesSales adviceBest advice you've ever received Advice for former selfShaping your kids musical tasteEPISODE LINKS:https://www.happiestbaby.com/pages/employee-benefitshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-krell/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
My guest today is Michelle Yu, founder and CEO of Josie - a company dedicated to helping working parents thrive and mother of 2. We talk about the common needs of working parents, how to advocate with yourself with your manager, the mental health of working parents, and much more.Topics covered:The jump from one to two kidsExpectations vs reality of becoming a working parentCreating Josie The common needs of new working parents How to train the managers of working parentsHow to advocate for yourself with your manager as a working parentHow to set expectations during the interview processSupporting healthcare providers when they become working parentsSupporting the mental health of working parents Starting a company as a working parent Best advice for working parentsAdvice for self careAdvice for work life balanceAdvice for entrepreneursAdvice for struggling parentsBest advice you've ever received Advice for former selfAdvice for new parent EPISODE LINKS:https://myjosie.com/https://myjosie.com/iwishihadthis/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Jess Weisz is the founder of Rule Breaker, a platform to help working parents thrive, she's also a mother of 2.I really enjoyed this conversation and learned a lot about how society today is not set up to support working parents.TOPICS COVERED:The jump from one to two kidsCreating RulebreakerCapitalism's effect on the familyGDP almost included free laborYou have to rewrite the rules because they weren't written to set working parents up for successWhat can employees and employers do about How to develop self love and feel like enoughHow to instill these concepts in our kids Advice for putting out contentAdvice for struggling parents Advice for self careAdvice for new parentsEPISODE LINKS:https://rulebreaker.co/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Today we are breaking down the parenting lessons and family dynamics in the 2005 hit movie Coach Carter. I'm joined by Ryan Rucker, host of the courtside forever podcast and father of 2.We talk about the importance of instilling discipline in our kids, the value of putting in the work, how relevant the struggles of inner city youth are 20 years later, what kind of party these kids crashed, and much more.EPISODE LINKS:www.ryanrucker.comSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
My guest today is Joshua Houston, podcaster, content creator and father of 2.Joshua went viral with a post about the need to create a space for other male voices other than what we typically see out there today … there's too many bros out there talking about what they think it means to be a man and not enough regular dudes talking about how to be a good partner and father. And that is a lot of what our conversation is about - echo chambers, seeing things from other perspectives, and the balance between trying to be a provider and be present with your family.TOPICS COVERED:the need for more male voicesAlgorithm biasJoe rogan Covid's role in echo chambersThe rise of Andrew Tate Zuckerberg's comments about masculine energy How to manage ambition as a working parent The way your kids see your careerCompeting priorities as a new dadMy parents generation vs my generationHow do you balance being a provider and being present?Best advice for working parentsAdvice for starting a podcast Advice for struggling parentsResource for parenting Best advice you've ever received Advice for former selfAdvice for meEPISODE LINKS:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joshuaahoustonIG: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaahouston/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshuaHoustonPodSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
My guest today is Mel Goodman, founder of WorkMom, a collective to help ambitious mothers thrive at work and at home, she's also a mother of 2.We talk about why networking for moms is so important, dealing with mom guilt, advice for interviewing, setting boundaries, and much more.If you want to join the WorkMom Collective, use code SWPP10 at checkout!TOPICS COVERED:How you view your career after becoming a momThe jump from one kid to twoCreating a toolkit for momWhy is networking for moms importantMom guilt Talk to yourself the way you'd talk to others Should you share you're pregnant on a job interview?Setting boundariesUsing positive instead of negative statementsMeal planning Be the CEO of your own lifeAdvice for self-careAdvice for making the jump from corporate to entrepreneur Advice for struggling parentsBest parenting resourceBest advice you've ever received Advice for former selfAdvice for meEPISODE LINKS:workmom.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melgoodman/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Andy Storch is a speaker, consultant, coach, and author of a great book: Own Your Career, Own Your Life. He is also a father of 2. This conversation is packed full of valuable nuggets. We talk about how working parents can apply the principles in this book to their lives, building a personal brand, instilling a growth mindset in our kids, following your curiosities instead of your passions, and much more. TOPICS COVERED:Most careers happen by accidentOwn Your Career, Own Your LifeFollow your curiosity instead of passionHow to own your career as a working parentInvesting in continuous learningGrowing a personal brandHow to put yourself out there if you want to make contentGrowth mindset vs fixed mindsetInstilling growth mindset in our kidsWhy move your family to BarcelonaBest advice for working parentsAdvice for self-careAdvice for someone that wants to write a bookBest advice you've ever received Advice for former selfAdvice for meEPISODE LINKS:andystorch.comandystorch.com/bonusSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents
Ashley Chang is the founder and CEO of Sundays, an executive assistant service for working parents. She is also about to be a mom for the first time!This is a really interesting conversation because we talk all about what Ashley has learned from helping hundreds of working parents through Sundays, the types of problems working parents want solved, and how ashley is preparing for her own maternity leave and working parenthood based on all of these learnings. Let me know what you think! Send feedback to successfulworkingparents@gmail.comTOPICS COVERED:Biggest things working parents are looking for help withBiggest challenges when returning to workTypes of work and projects that Sundays can help with Planning for maternity leave Letting go of ambition for a little whileThe seasons of life The inspiration for starting SundaysSolving the problem of having to choose between work and parentingSuccessful people still struggling as working parentsNo one knows what they're doingMaking the jump from corporate employee to entrepreneur Defining success internally instead of externally Advice for self-careAdvice for becoming an entrepreneur Best advice you've ever received Advice for former selfAdvice for future self EPISODE LINKS:withsundays.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymchang/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We are back with another movie rewatch! Breaking down the 1990 hit Kindergarten Cop starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.Today's guest has some behind the scenes expertise because he's actually a tv producer. You may have also seen him on social media at devin the dad. He's also a father of 2.EPISODE LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/devinmcgovernhttps://www.tiktok.com/@devin.mcgovernSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Mary Beth Ferrante is the Founder and CEO of work 360 a company that helps organizations support, engage, and retain working parents and caregivers, she's also a mother of 2.We have a really good discussion about the value working parents bring to an organization, what is Fair Play and how it applied in the workplace, why it's important for non birthing parents to take family leave, and much more.TOPICS COVERED: What is WRK360 Some managers don't hire women that may take maternity leave The value a working parent brings to an organization Why non birthing parents need to take leave Fair Play in the workplace What is Fair Play? Domestic duties are a full time job Best advice for working parents Advice for self care Advice for balancing work time and family time Advice to get more equity in the home Best advice you've ever received Advice if you feel like you're not a good parent Advice for former selfEPISODE LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbferrante/https://wrk360.com/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: linktr.ee/successfulworkingparentsMusical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Brian Page is a father of 3 and the founder of Modern Husbands, a platform dedicated to sharing winning ideas on how to manage money and the home as a team. We have a really great conversation about how to talk about money, why finances are such a source of stress, and the shift towards a more egalitarian marriage in our society. TOPICS COVERED What is Modern Husbands Why is money a leading cause of stress in a marriage Dealing with money stressors in marriage How to have a money date Should couples have a joint account? Joint accounts cause happiness in marriage When is it better to not share money in a marriage How to talk about money with your partner The rise of dual careers households Mom guilt and dad guilt Advice for busy working parents Advice for self care Advice if you don't feel like a good parent Best advice you've ever received Advice if you find it hard to save money Advice for former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS Modernhusbands.com SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Kelsey Higgins is the host of the Parently Podcast (check out my episode on there!) and a mother of 2. We have a really great conversation about the common struggles that parents have, the dark side of wanting to do a better job than our parents did, how to set boundaries at work when interviewing, and much more! TOPICS COVERED creating the Parently podcast Everyone wants to do a better job than their parents did Common struggles that parents have Go-getter culture pressuring parents and kids The importance of intention How to balance work life and family life Setting boundaries when interviewing Best advice for working parents Advice for starting a podcast Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for father of a daughter EPISODE LINKS: https://parentlypodcast.com/ Join the Parently Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230096248334696 SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We are back with another movie rewatch! And of course to discuss a movie about feelings we had to bring on family therapist, Chelsea Clifton, mother of 2. We talk about how to deal with anxiety in our kids, how to identify less with your emotions, and what makes up our sense of self. Is this even a kids movie?? Listen in to find out what we think! EPISODE LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/mindandhearttherapist/ https://www.mindandhearttherapy.org/ stan.store/mindandhearttherapist https://www.tiktok.com/@mindandhearttherapist SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Sheena Badani is the founder of Parint, a platform dedicated to helping parents create more meaningful connections with their kids. She's also a mother of 3. Expect to learn how to make parenting more science than art, the main skills parents want to cultivate and how to cultivate them, plus tips on work life balance and more! TOPICS COVERED Working at multiple startups to acquire different skills before starting your own thing Making sure your kids are good humans when they leave the house Bringing science instead of art into parenting A quick fix for tantrums Bringing data to the parenting experience The main skills parents want to cultivate Why life skills aren't taught in schools How to cultivate new skills in our kids How Parint works Should we incentivize behaviors Learnings from teaching parents skills Best advice for busy working parents Advice for self care Advice for new working parents Advice if you feel like a bad parent Best advice you've ever received Advice for former self Advice for father of 18 month old daughter EPISODE LINKS: parint.co Instagram: @parintapp www.linkedin.com/in/sheenabadani SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Today's guest is Alex Egeler, a career coach for parents and a father of 4. In this episode, expect to learn what to do when you don't know what to do next in your career, how to give yourself permission to change careers, tips on work life balance, and much more! TOPICS COVERED Helping parents find fulfilling careers What to do when you don't know what you want to do next in your career Giving yourself permission to change careers Family connection vs entrepreneurship Societal pressure on our careers What to do when your job doesn't have flexibility How to juggle four kids and a job Tips for self care Time management Advice if you feel stuck in your career Advice for focusing on your career after parenthood Best advice for busy working parents Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self EPISODE LINKS: https://www.empathicegg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-egeler-empathic-egg SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Alex Nabavian is a life and leadership coach for working moms, she runs her own coaching practice as well as being a lead career coach at parently. She's a mother of 4 (and a +2 handicap in golf) TOPICS COVERED: - The career challenges as you have more kids - Self advocacy - Concerns before going on family leave - Concerns when returning from family leave - How to be kinder to yourself - Working parents putting pressure on themselves to keep up with their colleagues - Work life balance - Tips for self care - The impact we have on our kids - Best advice for working parents - Best advice you've ever received - Advice to former self - Advice for women to get more involved in golf - Advice for father of an 18 month old daughter EPISODE LINKS: https://alexnabavian.com/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We are back with another movie rewatch! Today's guest is Sean Donohue, you've probably seen him as the family coach on social media. We have an amazing conversation, framed around discussing a brand new movie out on Netflix now - That Christmas. What starts out as a chat about a family movie gets really deep into topics like burdening our kids with our emotions, kids being forced to raise themselves, and more. If you're going to watch this movie before you listen and you are a devout christian, there is a scene early on in the movie with a school play doing the nativity scene, we talk about this in the podcast but you could find this scene offensive so feel free to skip it, it doesn't really add to the story and then the rest of the movie is really great. Enjoy! EPISODE LINKS: www.parentingmodernteens.com https://www.instagram.com/the.familycoach/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.family.coach https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/podcast SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We are back with another movie rewatch! Breaking down the 1990 hit Home Alone. We discuss some of the questionable parenting choices, how we'd handle similar situations, and what was up with the old neighbor guy next door. I'm joined by Jen Johannsen, a dentist turned content creator. Enjoy!EPISODE LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/grounded.with.jenhttps://grounded-now.com/SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Jeff Wickersham is the creator of the warrior dad experience and a father of 2. He's on a mission to help, guide & lead 1,000,000 dads to change their family tree forever.This is a great episode for the dads and husbands in the audience, but would also be a great opportunity for moms and wives to see how their partners might be dealing with things and the resources they have available to them.TOPICS COVERED:What is the warrior dad experience?Jeff's story from corporate employee to leader of dadsWhy are there less resources for dads?What makes a good dad?What do dads struggle with the most?How do you develop more discipline?The state of young men and masculinity in America What to do when you have a dad bodHow to quit drinking alcoholBest advice for working parentsBest advice Jeff has ever receivedBest advice for dadsEPISODE LINKS:www.thewarriordad.comSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Today's guest is Emily Greenberg. Co-founder and Chief Parenting Officer at Joy Parenting club, and a mother of 2. TOPICS COVERED:What is a chief parenting officer?What does joy parenting club do?Parents google 2000 times in their first year What age is more fun? 3 or 6?What are the biggest questions that new parents have?Emotional daycare drop-offsBiggest misconceptions about what it's like to be a parentOver saturation of the parent-tech spaceTrying not to micromanage as a parentParenting advice you disagree withBeing on your phone in front of your kidsMaking time for your familyBiggest piece of advice for working parents Advice for focusing on your career after becoming a parentBest advice you've ever receivedAdvice for former selfEPISODE LINKS:Emily@joy.cohttps://www.instagram.com/joyparentingclubhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/joy-parenting-club/id6467880678SHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
In today's episode, we we talking to Jennie Yang, the founder of Chief Mama Officer. After having her second child, Jennie decided to take a leap of faith, leave her corporate career and launch a community and resource for executive and founder new moms.We talk about following your dreams, the importance of community, what happens to your career when you make the jump from one kid to two, and much more!We even do a live meditation!Please review and subscribe if you like this episode!EPISODE LINKS:Website: https://www.chiefmamaofficer.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieyang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chief.mama.officer jennie@chiefmamaofficer.comSHOW LINKS:contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We're back with another movie rewatch! While this 2010 remake is not nearly as good as the original, it does have some great parenting themes. I'm joined by Matt Percia, he is a corporate health and wellbeing consultant. We talk about encouraging your kids to be healthier, supporting them when they're having a tough time, and teaching them to get up after they fail. EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpercia SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
This week, my guest and I rewatched Honey I Shrunk The Kids to discuss the parenting choices and families dynamics at play. We get into what's aged poorly since 1989, if little Ron was a prototype for Bart Simpson, why you should never leave your kids at home with an experimental shrinking ray, and much more! EPISODE LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/zachmander/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zach_mander SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Today we are talking about Father of the Bride Part II. Not only does it have some fun family dynamics to discuss, it also deals heavily with the challenges of getting older or feeling like you're getting older. My guest is Maureen Wiley Clough, creator and host of the It Gets Late Early podcast, a show about getting older in the tech world. EPISODE LINKS itgetslateearly.com https://linktr.ee/itgetslateearly https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Website: https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Comedian and father of 2 Tyler Champagne joins the show to discuss the parenting and family dynamics in Jingle All The Way. We try to figure out if anyone notices how jacked Arnold is, what's going on with Sinbad's home life, and if all this could be avoided by telling your family the truth. EPISODE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/champagnetyler SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Jess left a thriving corporate career in rare disease biotech to work toward closing systematic gaps in the workplace for women and mothers. As a mom and a woman leader in a Fortune 500 company, she witnessed the gap for all women and working mothers and couldn't look away. Jess ignites change by bridging neuroscience education and evidence-based tools that lead to retention, re-engagement, and re-discovery inside organizations. She became a matrescence expert, a researcher, an accredited coach, and an advocate – all used to provide businesses with focused programs that support and advance women and moms at work. She serves as a board member for a non-profit, and resident coach-expert in "The Society of Working Moms." TOPICS COVERED What inspired you to become a founder What is matrescence How matrescence impacts a business How can a business retain more women after they become moms The importance of having more women in leadership roles How much maternity leave is the right amount? The ROI on longer maternity leave and more support for moms Identify shifts during matrescence Being prepared for parenthood Transition from worker to working parent Showing your kids the way you approach your own career Secrets to success for busy working parents Advice for someone about to be a parent but still wants to focus on their care Advice for self-care Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: Elixrcoaching.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessringgenberg/ https://www.instagram.com/jess_elixr/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We are back with another movie review. This time we are talking about the Change-Up, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman. On this episode, Cameron (@dadtwintips) and I break down the parenting decisions and family dynamics this hit comedy. We learn from Cameron how accurately this movie shows what it's like to have twins. We also answer the age-old question: what would you do if you peed in a magic fountain and switched bodies with your single friend? Let me know what you think and if you want to see more episodes like this. EPISODE LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/dadtwintips/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dadtwintips SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
We are back with season 2! This year we are going to switch things up with some different types of fun content, one of which being movie rewatches. On this episode, Christine and I break down the parenting decisions and family dynamics in the 1983 classic Mr. Mom! Let me know what you think and if you want to see more episodes like this. EPISODE LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/peacockparent/ www.peacockparent.com SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
The podcast is one year old today! It's hard to believe it's been a year already, but thank you everyone for your support! To celebrate, I've invited a very special guest on. Cassandra Franzese is the principal of MESA Charter High School in Buschwick, Brooklyn. She's also a mother of 1 (very adorable little baby). And she's my wife! TOPICS COVERED: How does being a teacher and principal inform the way that you're a parent? Is having a baby hard? The difficulty of being a working parent and having to go to an office every day Having a rigid work schedule How having a kid can help you change your relationship with work How to balance everything Tips for self care Being a parent in the education space Switching gender roles in a relationship The impact we have on our kids psyche Advice for ambitious women that want to focus on career and family Advice for parents with rigid works schedules in an office Best advice you've ever received Advice for your former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: Cassandra's LinkedIn SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Kathy is a women's empowerment coach, legal patent assistant and mother of 1. In this conversation we discuss how to find time for your side hustle, how to practice self-love and what is a bliss soft life. TOPICS COVERED: Starting a side business while being a mom and working a 9-5 How to find the time for a side hustle What is a bliss soft life? Building resiliency Lack of self love and people pleasing Dealing with adversity and building resilience Pre-destiny Ways to live a more bliss soft life How to overcome negative self-talk Advice for new working parents Advice for building a side hustle Best advice you've ever received Advice for former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: www.kathymou.com Insta: kathy.mou Facebook: kathymou TikTok: kathymou SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Happy Mother's Day! Stephanie is the founder of Hello, Nanny! A full-service nanny placement agency. She is also a mother of 2. In this conversation we get into the pros and cons of a nanny vs daycare, as well as tips for work/life balance and self-care. TOPICS COVERED How and why Hello, Nanny. was founded What's wrong with the nanny agency industry Being a founder and a mom What makes Hello, Nanny. different Standard benefits for a nanny Nanny vs daycare A nanny is a luxury Downsides of a nanny Costs, socialization, immune system, jealousy Surveillance Advice for work life balance Advice for new working parents Advice for finding a nanny Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: LinkedIn www.hellonanny.com SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Wes is a franchise consultant, business owner, and father of 3. He is also the host of the Path 2 Freedom podcast. This is a great conversation about the pros and cons of business ownership, how it can be a pathway to time freedom, and how to balance everything with 3 kids. TOPICS COVERED Pros and cons of starting a business vs buying a business vs buying a franchise Is having a franchise the same as having a boss? Time flexibility with business ownership The problems with food-based franchises The best types of businesses to buy Advice for work/life balance Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: P2F website: https://path2frdm.com P2F YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvhONCixbnwbFhZg2dY6Kg SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Dr. Anne is a clinical psychologist and executive coach, specializing in supporting women transitioning to motherhood and parents transitioning to working parents. She is also a mother of 4. TOPICS COVERED The main struggles of working parents Missing your old self when you become a parent Being unhappy after becoming a parent Should everyone have kids? Challenges when returning to work The value that working parents can bring to a company What is work/life balance How to handle feeling overwhelmed Helping people put things into perspective without invalidating their feelings The impact we have on our kids psyche Advice for self care Advice for new working parents Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: Website: www.drannewelsh.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.welsh.coaching/ Free Masterclass on perfectionism: https://www.drannewelsh.com/masterclass SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Dylan is an army veteran, sales operations professional, and father of 2. He shares his incredible story about being shot (as a civilian), how his family got by while he recovered, and how he came out stronger on the other side. TOPICS COVERED How being in the military informs the way you approach parenting and career Juggling family and career as you transition out of the military Making scarifies for family and career Dylan's crazy story about being shot Being in the hospital and on bedrest for months How do you view your day job after a near death experience? How the military makes you want to be an entrepreneur Getting into franchising to leave the corporate world Advice for work/life balance Advice for dealing with a major health issue Advice for new working parent Best advice you've ever received Advice for former self EPISODE LINKS: www.dadbodbrigade.com https://www.instagram.com/dadbodbrigade/ Dad Bod Brigade Podcast: Spotify. Apple Podcast. SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Paige is a sales operations professional, a mother of 4, and a very popular content creator on social media. We cover a wide range of topics in the episode, including Paige's mission to bring awareness to equity in marriages, the rising cost of childcare, work/life balance and what it takes to be a successful content creator. TOPICS COVERED Becoming a content creator while being a working parent Making marriages more equitable Dealing with the high costs of childcare The costs of having children What to do if you feel like your partnership is unfair Making content and putting it out into the world Not looking at your comments section Making polarizing content Advice for work life balance Advice for self care Advice for new working parents Advice for aspiring content creators Best advice you've ever received Advice for your former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: sheisapaigeturner.com https://www.instagram.com/sheisapaigeturner/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisapaigeturner SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Jovica Djurdjević is a veteran in the tech sales space, a podcaster, and father of 1. He's also the one that helped me launch this podcast. In this episode we dive deep into how to get started with podcasting, common pitfalls, and what it takes to succeed. TOPICS COVERED How being a immigrant led to being a podcaster How a podcast evolves over time Lessons learned from podcasting How podcasting can make you money without monetizing it Main reasons to start a podcast Main reasons not to start a podcast Putting yourself out there to be judged How can podcasting make your life worse When do most podcasts fail The power of the word no How podcasting changes your parenting Best format for podcasting How to grow a podcast audience Bare minimum needed to get started with a podcast Biggest piece of advice if you want to start a podcast Advice for work/life balance Advice for new working parent Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: workwithjov.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic/ https://purchasepod.com/ The Road Less Babbled Podcast: Spotify. Apple Podcast. SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Allison Jackson is a spiritual wellness coach and mother of 2, we welcome her back to the show for round 2 to talk about all things spiritual and woo woo. This is a great conversation to help demystify some of these topics and make them feel more approachable. TOPICS COVERED What is spiritual wellness Being turned off by the word “spirituality” How spirituality fits into a wellness journey How spirituality helps with work/life balance and burnout Look for mindful moments throughout the day Journaling EFT, emotional freedom technique, aka tapping Spiritual practices and parenting Best techniques for burnout and work stress Sound healing Reiki and energy healing Getting really woo woo Toxic positivity Spirituality and parenting Advice for work life balance Advice for self-care The perfect morning routine Advice for new working parents Best advice you've ever received EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonrjackson/ https://www.instagram.com/allisonrose.1111 https://www.facebook.com/allisonrjackson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXy_9YJE7lFw1q5qr6HedHw Want to learn more about yourself? Join a community of 1,000+ subscribers today who get The Grateful Soul Newsletter. Free guide: 30-Day Get Lean Guide SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Paul Sullivan is the founder of The Company of Dads, he is also a father of 3. This is a fun episode where we talk about what it means to be a lead dad and how Paul's company supports them, but we also learn about Paul's journey as a father and entrepreneur. TOPICS COVERED What is a lead dad and how many are there? Is the term lead dad offensive to moms? Are there benefits of having a lead dad? How to go from idea to company creation How does Company of Dads support lead dads around the world? Mistakes and lessons learned when starting a company How to grow an audience Advice for aspiring writers Advice for busy working parents Advice for self care Best advice you've ever received Advice for former self Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: thecompanyofdads.com/thedad https://www.instagram.com/thecompanyofdads/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-company-of-dads/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sullivanpaulj/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Natasha Bertolozzi is a real estate agent, and mother of 2, and I thought her story was interesting because she and her husband both work yet they don't have any childcare. This concept of a less child-centric life is one that I have been hearing more and more about and has really piqued my interest as my child gets older. TOPICS COVERED: Being a mom and working without childcare Working up at 3am Not living a child-centric life Managing work and life with no childcare Making time for family Tips for self care How your kids see the way you work Hunt Gather Parent Time management How motherhood affects the way you approach your career The importance of communication with your partner There's no such thing as bad weather How to get into real estate How to live a less child-centric life Advice for soon to be working parents Best advice you've ever received Advice to former self Advice for new dad EPISODE LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/natashabertolozzi/ Hunt Gather Parent book SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Lindsay Lieberman is a private practice attorney that specializes in sexual crimes and cyber bullying. She is also a mother of 2. This is a really important episode as we raise our kids in an increasingly digital world. It's important to realize that there are bad actors out there, and we need to take the steps needed to protect them. TOPICS COVERED: How does your career inform the way you parent? How do you balance work and family? Starting your own business while being a parent Working with trauma victims Does knowing about the evils of the world make you scared to be a parent? How does becoming a mom change the way you approach your career? How to prevent cyber bullying How bad can cyber bullying get How to model a healthy relationship with your phone for your kids Should you put your kids pictures online? Advice for self care Advice for becoming a parent and still focusing on your career Best advice you've ever received? Advice to former self? Advice for new girl dad EPISODE LINKS: Website: https://www.lindsaylieberman.com/ LinkedIn Instagram SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Orli Cotel is a Senior Advisor at Mom's First, a non-profit dedicated to advocating for child care and paid family leave. She was also a founding member of the National Paid Leave For the U.S. Campaign. She is also a mother of 2. This is such an important topic that I'm excited to cover on the show. We talk about why the US is lagging behind all other developing nations when it comes to paid family leave. What a best-in-class family leave policy should look like. And more. TOPICS COVERED: - Advocating for employees to get maternity leave - Why is the US behind other countries when it comes to paternity leave? - What is FMLA? - Does the US care about parents and caregivers? - What does best- in-class paid leave policy look like? - What can employees do if they don't feel like they have a supportive leave policy? - A powerful story about the importance of NICU leave - Advice for work/life balance - Advice for self-care - Advice for making time for your family - Best advice you've ever received - Advice for former self - Advice for me EPISODE LINKS: Paid leave resources: https://momsfirst.us/paid-family-leave-resources/ LinkedIn SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, is a certified financial planner and author of the book How To Pay For College. She is also a mother of 2. This is a really great conversation for anyone wondering whether or not they should already be saving for the child's college. Is it worth going to college? Why does college cost so much?? We cover all this and more. TOPICS COVERED - Is it still important to go to college? - Does it matter where you go to college? - Why does college cost so much? - Student loan debt crisis - Practical steps to take to start saving for your child's college - Should you make your kids save money? - Advice for writing a book - Advice for work/life balance - Advice for self care - Best advice you've ever received - Advice to former self - Advice for father of 8 month old daughter EPISODE LINKS: Book: How to Pay for College on Amazon Website: howtopayforcollege.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegefinanciallady LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-garcia-cfp/ Twitter: @anngarciacfp SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Kortney Ross is an instructional designer and leadership consultant. She is also the host of the NextGen Work Culture podcast, and mother of 2. We cover a wide range of topics, including why teaching is a good job for a working parent, how to overcome the fear of what others think, how to start freelancing to free up your time, and why we all learn how to play the recorder in school. TIMESTAMPS 03:00 is it hard to be a teacher and a parent at the same time? 05:05 making the jump from full time to freelancing 07:40 does entrepreneurship actually come with better work life balance? 09:35 the fear of what others will think 11:55 developing family friendly workplaces 16:05 how to know when it's time to leave 19:45 tips on work/life balance 21:35 tips for self-care 23:45 why do all kids have to learn how to play the recorder 24:20 advice to encourage your kids to get into musical instruments 25:45 advice when you feel your workplace isn't accommodating to working parents 26:45 number one advice for busy working parents 27:05 best advice you've ever received 28:00 advice to former self 29:00 advice for me EPISODE LINKS: website: rosslearningsolutions.com podcast: NextGen Work Culture instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenworkculture/ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortneyross/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Cheryl Couris is a design director at WebEx and a mother of 2. This is a really great conversation to learn not only what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, but also how to encourage creativity in your kids, making sacrifices, dealing with screen-time, and much more! TIMESTAMPS 02:20 how do you approach your career after becoming a parent 03:10 how to juggle work life and family life 04:30 the cons of working from home 07:30 making sacrifices 09:20 making time for self-care 11:15 being a woman in tech 15:00 the impact we have on our kids' psyche 17:20 screentime 19:35 the importance of a support system 21:55 how to encourage more creativity your kids 23:40 advice for women approaching maternity leave 25:30 best advice you've ever received 26:45 advice to former self 27:45 advice for father of 7 month old daughter EPISODE LINKS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylcouris/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmomintech/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
7 months into dadhood. After a month of daycare I have some thoughts... and some feels. Thanks for listening! SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Ben Hockema is a certified financial planner and founder of illuminate wealth management. He is also a father of 2. This is a really great episode if you feel like you don't have a great relationship with money and you're worried about passing that on to your kids. TIMESTAMPS 03:15 being vulnerable and open about finances with your family 06:15 when would you start teaching financial habits to your kids? 08:30 how to overcome negative feelings about money 10:35 should you automate credit card payments? 11:30 how to find work life balance working for yourself 13:50 how to take the leap to working for yourself 15:30 the rise of dual income families 19:45 should couples have a joint checking account? 22:35 caring for aging parents 25:35 will people in their 30's be able to retire when they're 65? 28:00 advice for a parent to talk to their kids about finances 29:05 advice for soon to be working parent 29:30 advice for aspiring entrepreneur 30:15 best advice you've ever received ? 31:00 advice for former self 31:20 advice for father of seven month old daughter EPISODE LINKS Book: https://www.dollarsandkids.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhockemailluminate/ Website: https://www.illuminatewm.com/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Jess Kaskov is a speaker, life coach, and best selling author of the book Soul Salary: 4 Profoundly Impactful Steps to Aligning Your Time and Energy with What Feels Joyous and Fulfilling. She is also a mother of 2. TIMESTAMPS 03:10 making the transition from corporate employee to working for yourself 04:50 not using the term “work-life balance” 07:35 focusing on helping people find joy 11:40 how your kids see the way you approach your career 14:30 Soul Salary book - adding joy and removing joy-stealers 26:30 self-care 28:45 advice for starting to write a book 30:00 advice for soon to be working parent 32:00 advice to former self 33:10 best advice you've ever received 33:45 advice for new dad EPISODE LINKS free quiz: What is your Soul Salary? www.jesskaskov.com/soulsalary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1930971 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkaskov/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-kaskov-03a39950/ SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Hannah McCormick is the founder of HM Virtual Assistance, the host of the Showing Up Solo podcast, and a solopreneur business marketing guru. She is also a mother of 2. This is a very inspiring episode where Hannah shares her journey from corporate employee to solopreneur. She gives very practical steps for how anyone can do the same. TIMESTAMPS 04:30 3 quick tips to get started with marketing yourself 06:00 the mindset required to make it on your own 07:40 being a mom while trying to work for yourself 09:15 working for yourself and being neurodivergent 11:45 how dyslexia can be a superpower 13:00 how to get started with your own side business to escape corporate America 15:30 where to start if you don't know what you're passionate about 17:00 how to start growing your personal brand 19:00 how to get leads 21:30 getting over the fear of creating content 24:00 batching to manage your time 28:00 if you knew everything you know now, would you still have gone into solopreneurship? 30:00 advice for someone afraid to start building a side hustle 30:30 advice if you're debating leaving the corporate world 31:30 best advice you've ever received 32:00 what advice would you give to your former self? 32:35 advice for new girl dad EPISODE LINKS https://www.hmvirtualassistance.com/ https://www.instagram.com/showingupsolo/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRx9XsqgplZ4QBSpc8-cwyAhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/showing-up-solohttps://www.tiktok.com/@showingupsoloshowingupsolo.com/free-resources#3things showingupsolo.com/free-resources#lmtemplate https://www.showingupsolo.com/media pickmybrain.world SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
Donya LaHaye is VP, Strategic Sales and Headspace, and a mother of 2. This is a great conversation because Donya has been very successful in her career and was a self-proclaimed workaholic. But she had to find more balance while still finding success after becoming a parent. She also had a lot of great tips about helping little kids learn how to regulate emotions and meditate. TIMESTAMPS 04:15 - Being an overachiever and then becoming a working parent 07:05 - Finding balance when both parents work 09:35 - Letting go of being a workaholic 10:20 - Prioritizing health after becoming a parent 12:20 - Making sacrifices 14:15 - Dis-regulated parents create dis-regulated kids 18:45 - How your kids see the way you approach your career 19:35 - Getting your kids into meditation 22:05 - Secrets to success for busy working parents 24:45 - How to practice self-kindness 25:45 - Advice for breaking into sales 27:55 - Advice for a workaholic who's about to be a mom 30:00 - Best advice you've ever received 31:08 - Advice for your former self 31:50 - Advice for a girl dad EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donya-lahaye-1730327/ Book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-cking-Awesome-Mom/dp/1580058906 SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd
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