the Working Mother’s Mentor

In this episode we discuss important advice for anyone seeking to live a happier, more peaceful life, regardless of relationship status.  Gabrielle Hartley is a divorce attorney who helps couples navigate divorce in a non-toxic way. Her book is endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow and reveals Gabrielle’s unique approach which keeps 99% of clients out of the courtroom. In addition to being an attorney, Gabrielle is a coach, mediator, speaker and author of Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate.

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie is a Yale and Harvard trained ER doctor and a regular TV expert on the HLN, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and Fox News. She just released her new book, Mom Hacks, in which she took over 100 of the most high-yield and science-backed solutions to help mother and baby thrive together. Darria resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, two children, and a Bullmastiff.

Julie talks about automatic negative thoughts and how they can wreak havoc on your emotions.  She discusses practical steps you can do TODAY to help you to tame your negative thinking and to gain more control over your emotions.

Tanya Van Court left an illustrious career in the corporate world to launch Goalsetter, a goal-based savings and gifting platform that encourages kids to save in a way that’s fun and engaging. A mom of three with a partner who sometimes has to live 30 miles away, Tanya urges working moms to cultivate and maintain as many supportive relationships as they can.

Jess is a podcast host, online course builder, and leader at Teachable, an online course platform.  Jess shares a ton of specific advice on how to design and build a great online course.  She also discusses how the environment in which she grew up shaped her drive and entrepreneurial spirit.

Rachel is the mom of 7 and author of the globally popular blog, Findingjoy.  Drawing on her own experiences surviving a difficult divorce and years of poverty, she shares her deeply held belief in the power of the human spirit to overcome.  Rachel is an inspiring teacher on parenting and the courage it takes to live an authentic life.

Jess shares her nutrition and behavior modification expertise as we discuss strategies to help busy families eat healthy meals.  Jess will help you to see that food is medicine and how taking a wellness approach to life with affect your eating decisions.  You will also learn about the successful social enterprise, Good Measure Meals, and how they leverage an income generating business in order to help fund their social impact programs.  Jess discusses how she integrates her work and family life, how she, as a leader, creates an environment for her teams to thrive, and the best advice she’s ever received.

Melisa is an energetic, passionate leader who supports women entrepreneurs in living their best lives. She is the founder of a global network to connect and educate women, particularly women of color, business owners. She is a thyroid cancer survivor who shares how her journey affects the joy and enthusiasm she brings to every day life. She also provides great, concrete advice on how to find your purpose and to live a full, abundant life.

Jen Kem is a powerhouse entrepreneur successfully running multiple multi-million dollar businesses while raising her kids.  She gives a ton of no-nonsense, very specific advice about business, relationships, and parenting. 

Bobbi takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating career journey that has led her from the TV anchor desk at Reuters, to becoming a best-selling author and podcast host.  She shares how she made the big decision to leave TV in order to pursue her dream of helping others to find financial freedom as they become Financial Grownups.

Dr. Jo Boaler is an education professor at Stanford University and the author of many books including her most recent book, Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers. Jo has spent decades studying the impact of beliefs and bias on education and is determined to spread the word that “we can all learn anything.”

Lara Schulte is co-founder of Generation.Mom, a platform focused on guiding, connecting and supporting women navigating modern day motherhood. She is also co-host of their podcast, where they dive deep on everything from breastfeeding to postpartum depression. Lara lives in San Diego with her husband and two sons.

Leigh Rawdon is the inspiring co-founder and CEO of the globally inspired children’s clothing line, Tea Collection. Tea Collection has grown into a multi-million dollar brand that helps educate its followers about different cultures while also giving back. Leigh shares her wisdom on navigating a start-up, building a global business, and raising great kids.

In this episode, Vicki Palefsky shares a ton of practical, inspiring advice about how to live a great life. Vicki is a retired management consultant with a lifelong commitment to the arts.  Today, she pours her time, energy and resources in civic engagement, currently serving on the boards of the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, GCAPP, and ArtsATL. In 2019, Vicki and husband, Howard Palefsky, were honored with an ArtsATL Luminary Award for Philanthropic Legacy. 

Julie discusses the many questions you may be asking yourself about your life and career, and provides a heart-felt lesson on the power and wisdom of betting on yourself.

Julie discusses the 6 types of permission you may need to give yourself in order to move with confidence toward your goals and dreams.

Julie generously provides a ton of concrete advice on how to navigate parenthood at different stages and to re-calibrate the way you spend your time. We tackle timely, specific issues including how to stop feeling guilty about how much (or how little) time you feel you spend with your kids, managing screen time, and how to talk to your kids about values in a contentious world.

Titania shares her inspiring journey that has included being an entrepreneur, a TV tech commentator, and working in the C-suite.  She candidly shares her struggles with postpartum depression, anxiety, and imposter syndrome and the great advice has anyone who has similar challenges.

Bobbi takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating career journey that has led her from the TV anchor desk at Reuters, to becoming a best-selling author and podcast host.  She shares how she made the big decision to leave TV in order to pursue her dream of helping others to find financial freedom as they become Financial Grownups.

TV host, producer, and founder of Tai Life media company, Tai Beauchamp takes us behind the scenes to understand the hard work, personal sacrifices, and triumphs of her glamorous, jet-set life.

Adina Reyter began by taking metal working classes in the evenings while still working full-time in advertising. Today, her ever-growing jewelry collections can be spotted on talented, high-profile women including Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Even Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, personally selected Adina Reyter as her jewelry of choice. Adina lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband and three children.

Janet shares her fascinating career journey that has led her to running development for the J. Paul Getty Trust, juggling her hectic work schedule with being present for her kids, and how she takes care of herself in the midst of it all.

Joyce is a lawyer turned creative, visionary entrepreneur.  Her company, Macaroni Kid, reaches nearly 3 million households per month with hyper local information about great resources and events for families. Joyce shares concrete leadership, business, self-care, and parenting advice in this episode.  Joyce is warm, wise, and inspiring and provides specific tactics to help you avoid the martyr mom syndrome and to integrate your busy professional and personal lives.

On this episode, we discuss something we all experience–stress and pressure. Even with perfect planning, sometimes you cannot possibly foresee all possible scenarios.  Julie shares wise words from an old parable which will encourage you to think and respond to stress a little differently.

Atara Twersky is an attorney, author and mom on a mission. Her Curlee Girlee book started a movement to help curly haired girls embrace their curls and love themselves. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children.

Author, speaker, and former CIO Becky Blalock shares robust advice on how and why managing your mindset, learning how to take risks, and re-thinking failure are all core to business and career success.  Becky also provides great advice about exactly how to work with a mentor, and the things she does each day to find success.  As a trailblazer to the C-suite and the author of Dare:  Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge, Becky shares her expertise from both her personal experience and that of the women executives she interviewed for her book.

Sylvia Jones was in her forties when she left an illustrious journalism career to pursue her lifelong dream and start over in Hollywood. Armed with humility, a willingness to learn and an audacious faith, she grew to become a successful Hollywood TV and features writer.  Sylvia holds dual degrees in Psychology and Communications, and a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Kate Jaspon is a down-to-Earth leader who gives us an up-close and personal exploration of her inspiring career journey.  She shares great strategies to help you accelerate your career growth.

Work-life balance as a concept is taking a lot of heat.  Many argue that there’s no such thing. Julie discusses why work-life balance is achievable & important and provides a number of unique steps to help you cultivate it.

It’s tempting to think the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.  Comparing yourself to others can rob you of the joy and focus you could have if you instead channeled your energy into your own goals.

Procrastinating, starting and not finishing projects, and not trying new things can all be signs of perfectionism.  We often mistakenly think that if we don’t aspire to be like Martha Stewart, then we’re not perfectionists. In this episode, I help you to identify the subtle ways in which perfectionism may be holding you back.

Are you thinking about making a change in your career path? Melissa Werneck began her career as an engineer before making a major career pivot. Today, she is the Global Chief People Officer for The Kraft Heinz Company. She provides a ton of great advice about how to grow your career, even if the path ahead is not linear.  

Rashida La Lande is the Senior Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The Kraft Heinz Company. Before joining Kraft Heinz, she was a partner at the prestigious Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher law firm in their New York City office. She is the mom of four kids and has a lot of insight into how to grow a big career while also having a fantastic family life.

Sharon Saline is a renowned expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and mental health challenges, and their impact on school and family dynamics. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of the excellent book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew.

Getting out of your comfort zone is the key to growth.  Julie shares three powerful lessons that will help you build your confidence and empower you to stretch the bounds of what you think is possible for you.

Kim shares the career and leadership lessons she’s learned through the extensive study of and work with CEO’s across the country.

Jenny Cohen provides great advice on managing a high-profile career while having a family life you love.

Doug is a phenomenal leader who has accomplished more in the past twenty years than many accomplish in a life time. Doug and I have an amazing conversation full of great advice about leadership, taking risks, and staying true to yourself.  

Successful TV News Anchor Tamala Edwards shares her love of media journalism, the challenges of working unusual hours, and great advice on how to be content with your life.

David is a wise, insightful, and humorous executive coach who leverages his decades of experience to deliver powerful advice on how to master your mindset.  This episode is full of wisdom, personal stories, and concrete tips on how to reframe your thinking in order to achieve your goals.  We discuss negative thought patterns, depression, adult ADHD, confidence, and work-life integration in this deep yet tactical conversation.

Lynn Perkins takes us behind the curtain and gives us great advice—from tips on raising money from venture capitalists, to how to find a good mentor, and best practices in hiring childcare.

Lin-Hua discusses her unique and exciting career journey after law school and how to be bold in managing your family life.

Karyn Schoenbart is Chief Executive Officer of the NPD Group, one of the leading market research and advisory firms in the world. Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, she wrote Mom.B.A to help people overcome challenges and fulfill their full potential at work. Karyn’s career journey is a fascinating example of how hard work and dedication can lead to amazing results.

Meg inspires us with more details about her entrepreneurial journey creating the #1 Parenting channel on Youtube while being a hands-on mom to three small kids.

Angela Watson is a former teacher who is on a mission to help teachers live a more purposeful and conscious life. She’s the author of five books, including Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most. She is the host of the wildly successful podcast, Truth for Teachers, which is consistently ranked among the top ten K-12 podcasts on iTunes. Angela also creates online courses and printable resources for educators.

Leigh Anne Brodsky is a licensing and branding guru. Over the course of her career, she’s been a senior executive at Discovery, Peanuts Worldwide & Iconix Entertainment, and Nickelodeon Consumer Products. She has run the licensing business for brands and characters we love like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer, and South Park. She now runs her own company where she shares her expertise with the world.

Abby shares insights on creating social impact, how business school prepared her for marriage, and finding the job of her dreams.

To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we have created a special three-part round up of some of our most popular guests’ reflections on the best advice they’re even received.  This episode features Tiffany Dufu, Kimberly Powell, Georgene Huang, and Jennifer Kem.

To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we have created a special three-part round up of some of our most popular guests’ reflections on great career and life advice they’re received.  This episode features Sherice Torres, Rachel Martin, Elsie Escobar, and Julie Lythcott-Haims.

To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we have created a special three-part round up of some of our most popular guests’ reflections on the best advice they’re even received.  This episode features Nneka Rimmer, Sarah Friar, Jeanine Blackwell, and Joyce Shulman.

Shira Gill is a cross between a professional organizer and a life coach. Her mission is to inspire people to clear physical and mental clutter so they can reduce their environmental footprint, create space for what they care about, and live their best lives. Since founding her business, Shira has transformed hundreds of homes, helping her clients reclaim their living spaces and redesign the way they live.