When Mommy Grows Up

Send us a textWhat does it look like to transform unimaginable grief into a force for good? This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we're joined by Melissa Lafsky Saleh, mom, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose journey will leave you inspired and in awe. Melissa opens up about her path from lawyer and journalist to co-creator of FairPlayAI, and how the heartbreaking loss of her child reshaped her purpose in both life and work.Melissa talks with Becca and Marie about how storytelling can be a tool for healing, and the challenges she's tackling to make technology more fair and equitable. She has turned her pain into purpose and offers a reminder that even in the deepest grief, there's room to grow, lead, and love again.Melissa Lafsky Saleh is a former lawyer and journalist turned entrepreneur, storyteller, and advocate for survivors of trauma. With a career spanning technology, media, and brand strategy, she has shaped the narratives of Fortune 500 giants and startups alike.  As the co-creator of FairPlayAI, she works to promote equity and reduce bias in automated decision-making.Melissa is a speaker on personal transformation, resilience, and leadership. Having endured an ultimate trauma, the loss of a child, she speaks from a place of deep experience, turning pain into purpose and showing others how to navigate trauma with courage and hope. https://linktr.ee/melissa.saleh

Send us a textReady to give your LinkedIn a refresh but short on time? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca and Marie break down exactly what you can do in just 30 minutes to make your profile pop and your presence shine.We're diving into quick, actionable tips to make LinkedIn work for you, including:Updating your headline to boost searchability, using ChatGPT to draft a compelling About section, engaging with intention, and making connections to expand your network.Whether you're job searching, building your personal brand, or wanting to give yourself options in your career, this episode will help you take one powerful step forward without spending hours online.

Send us a textAttention teachers! Have you ever thought about how you could take your expertise and translate it into a new career path?If so, meet Kelsey Cook, mom of four and former teacher who turned her education expertise into a thriving business.  After six years as a kindergarten teacher and then starting a preschool at home, Kelsey pivoted during the pandemic to create engaging educational boxes for toddlers and preschoolers, now shipped across all 50 states.  Discover how she juggles motherhood, leads a team of 20 employees, and stays true to her passions - all while prioritizing family life.  Tune in for inspiration on embracing your role as a parent and balancing dreams.https://learningwithkelsey.com@learningwithkelsey on Instagram

Send us a text"I LOVE job searching!" said no one. Ever.And right now? Ugh. It's rough. With policy changes, economic conditions, and market uncertainty there's a lot out of your control. That doesn't mean your job search grinds to a halt though. It can't!Jobs pay the bills and help us live the lives we want. So instead of throwing in the towel, we need be even more strategic about how you spend your valuable time.With all that in mind, Marie and Becca sat down to chat about what WE would do if we were job searching right now.The five biggies: 1. Get clear on target role(s) and target companies 2. Use tech tools to save time and make our search more efficient.3. Clarify and sharpen up our pitches4. Lean into networking!5. 20% applications, 80% connectionsWe dive into the details on this week's podcast episode. Tune in today!

Send us a textAlmost a decade ago, Becca and Karen Johnson met on the wild world of the internet sharing parenting memes and laughs as they both navigated the early years of motherhood. (You might know Karen as The21stCenturySAHM on Instagram and Facebook. She's hilarious!)Fast forward to today, and they are on the same page again asking the big question "What do I want to be NEXT as I grow up right alongside my growing kids?"Join Becca, Marie, and Karen as they talk about taking risks, uncovering new passions, navigating perimenopause, and giving ourselves permission to continue to grow up!Meet Karen:Also known on social media as The 21st Century SAHM, Karen Johnson writes about all things parenthood and believes that humor is necessary to survive the journey. She is the creator of countless hilarious memes and the mom journal “I brushed my hair today.” Her new book What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up: And Other Thoughts from a 40-something mom is coming out on May 6.What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up: And Other Thoughts from a 40-Something MomThe21stCenturySAHM on Instagram

Send us a textAs moms, we are grownups, but are we all the way grown up yet?If you're a fan of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, then you know Becca and Marie would say "No!" We still have plenty of growing up, evolving, and changing to do throughout our lives and careers. That's why Becca wants to invite moms into the pages of her new book, When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, to learn more about themselves, define their own versions of success, map out new paths forward, and find lots of humor along the way.Tackling mid-career confusion with parenting stories, 90s pop culture nostalgia, and expert professional development tips, Becca reframes the lessons we teach our kids like “use your words,” “you need to share,” and “make new friends," as career advice. From figuring out what's next, to overcoming obstacles, to managing the logistics of a job search or entrepreneurial journey—it's all covered in a way that's accessible, relatable, and fun!Whether we are working full-time, part-time, from home, or inside the home, mothers are all managing their careers, and families, all while managing to laugh through it all. Let's take on the adventure together!Find the Book Here

Send us a textLife Coach and mom of three Christine Anastasia joins us for a follow-up conversation as she shares her journey of redefining success on her own terms, navigating a job search in 2024, and owning multiple identities as a team member, entrepreneur, and mom. Join Becca and Christine to talk about how Christine emphasizes the importance of leveraging multifaceted skills, finding supportive work environments, and creating a career that aligns with family life.https://christineanastasia.com/

Send us a textWhen Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids can be on your e-reader or on your bookshelf on March 25th! Have your ordered your copy yet?As we countdown to the release, this week we're diving into chapter 8, Follow the Rules. But this time the parenting lesson isn't so straightforward, because it turns out there is benefiting to following the rules and benefit to breaking the rules.Join us as we talk about how creating a set of personal rules to follow and breaking rules that don't make sense help you move forward in your career.www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Send us a textThe countdown to When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids (the book) is on! This week we're diving into chapter 5, Use Your Words.We teach our kids to use their words instead of lashing out in anger, pouting in the corner, or throwing an epic tantrum in Target. But are we reminding ourselves to use our words as we look for more fulfillment in our work? Tune in for toddler parenting stories, Spice Girls lyrics, and advice on how to have the important conversations that will move your career in the direction you want!nextchaptercareers.us/quiz

Send us a textDo you say too many "yeses"? If so, you aren't alone. It happens to the best of us, whether because we are helpers by nature, seek recognition, or pride ourselves on doing ALL the things. But too many yeses can leave us depleted and distracted. So what do we do about it as busy parents and professionals?Tune into Becca's conversation with former Career Clarity Program member and successful entrepreneur Dave Kartunen to make a plan for what to say yes to and how to say no.Find Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekartunen/kartoonEDU: https://kartoonedu.com/----Dave Kartunen is a national-award winning journalist who focused his entire career on better governance. During his 15-year broadcast news career, he reported local and national breaking news as well as political and investigative reporting in Boston, Miami, and Savannah, Ga. He is the winner of the 2016 National Edward R. Murrow Award for continuing coverage of deadly conditions in a Georgia Jail. He also won the 2013 Southeast Regional Emmy Award for continuing coverage, using a series of simple stories to explain the disastrous rollout of the Affordable Care Act.Dave also taught journalism at Boston University and remains a fierce advocate for trauma-informed journalism.Since leaving the news, he's consulted organizations large and small, public, private, and nonprofit. In 2023, he turned his focus once again back to better governance and founded kartoonEDU, which creates visual communications to help public schools share complex information with their stakeholders in more engaging ways. In two years, he's worked with more than 60 public school districts and associations in the U.S. and Canada. This year, his company is expanding to offer their products and services to municipalities as well.

Send us a textJoin Becca and Marie in this dreamy episode where we chat with the amazing Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown - a triple board certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine expert with over 20 years of experience helping parents and their children improve their sleep. Together, we dive into the crucial role sleep plays in our physical and mental health, and discover golden tips for crafting the perfect sleep routine.  Get ready to learn how to prioritize rest and unlock the best version of yourself in 2025! https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/

Send us a textExciting announcement! The second edition of When Mommy Grows Up (the book) is coming out in March 2025.In When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, Becca takes readers through lessons we teach our kids and flips them around to help us develop our careers.In the lead up to the book's release, we'll be giving you a sneak peek into the stories and lessons of When Mommy Grows Up to help you start finding career clarity.This week, we start with "Try Your Best" and helping you define what "having it all" looks like to you so you know where you focus your best efforts.

Send us a textCareer Clarity Program member, Beth, was excited to dive into crafting her career criteria. Having a tool that would help her make the best decisions for herself was super appealing. As a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure.However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to the prompts but struggled to put what mattered most to her into words. Instead of staying stuck, Beth asked for help and we introduced another tool for her to get her criteria onto paper - vision boarding!Join Becca and Marie to learn how using visuals to craft your career criteria can be equally powerful for helping you find career clarity.www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Send us a textIn this holiday special episode, Becca and Marie unpack "Home Alone" while drawing unexpected parallels to career challenges and lessons from the importance of resourcefulness to the art of embracing solitude.So, grab your cocoa, settle in, and get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and the perfect excuse to chat about your favorite holiday movie!www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Send us a textOnce upon a time when she graduated college in 2010, Jordan created a LinkedIn profile. Then it sat there barely touched and infrequently logged into for over a decade! LinkedIn simply hasn't been a priority as Jordan became a teacher and settled into a school system she enjoyed.However, after years in the classroom, Jordan is ready for a change. She is excited about the prospect of working with an edtech company in a Customer Success role, partnering with schools to utilize new technology. With this change though, Jordan's LinkedIn profile needs some TLC.Join Becca and Marie to demystify key parts of the LinkedIn profile and make Jordan's profile work for her.www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Send us a textGet ready for an uplifting episode with Becca and Marie as they welcome Andryanna Gonko - educator, speaker, and mom to three boys.  After almost hitting the burnout wall in 2017, Andryanna made the brave choice to prioritize herself to find balance and joy in everyday chaos.  Since launching "The Juggle Is Real" podcast in 2021, she's been on a mission to help other moms with practical tips and heartfelt stories.  Tune in for inspiration and a reminder that self-care isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity!http://www.andryanna.com/Podcast The Juggle Is Realhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-juggle-is-real-podcast/id1588568425Authentic Self Care Planner  https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0CPQ2YD4N/ref=sw_img_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

Send us a textHolly started her job search in October when she realized that her current job wasn't fitting her life anymore. She has two kids with busy after school schedules, she's experiencing a lot of frustration with her manager, and now the company is going back to the office full time in 2025. A change is necessary!But as we head into the holiday season, Holly is wondering if she should put her job search on hold. There is a lot going on with family and friends and she's not sure job searching right now is worth it. Join Becca and Marie as we explore the pros and cons of both options and ways to take advantage of the opportunities of the holiday season to get a head start and to be ready to hit the ground running in the new year!www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Send us a textJessie Myers is a former biology professor who boldly planted her roots in entrepreneurship by launching Tulsa Rare Plant Emporium, a vibrant plant nursery and art studio.  Jessie shares her journey of nurturing both her family and her passion for botany and creativity, revealing how she transformed her career while cultivating a community space where ideas and plants flourish together.  Join Becca and Marie for a conversation about how to use the resources around you - because sometimes you need a little sunlight and support to grow your dreams!www.trpemporium.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tulsaplants/www.linkedin.com/in/jmyersphd

Send us a textWhat if you could leave resentment behind, transform your home dynamics, and make juggling tasks a breeze? Good news - we have the perfect tool to make it happen!Join Becca and Marie as they chat with Valerie Recore, a productivity guru and certified Fair Play Method facilitator, here to help moms reclaim their time! Valerie shares her top tips for sharing the mental load with your partner and family so you can end each day feeling accomplished and stress-free.  Tune in and discover how to bring harmony to your household with a card game, clear communication, and a division of labor that makes sense!https://strideproductivity.comhttps://www.fairplaylife.com/

Send us a textBecca's first children's book, Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind, turned four years old this fall! The book was fun to create, a joy to share, and at first, very confusing to publish! But Belinda Baloney made it out there into the world, and to this day, one of the most common questions Becca gets is, “I have an idea for a children's book, but what do I do now?”Join Becca and Marie to talk about the story of Belinda Baloney and how you can start your own creative endeavor on the side by writing and publishing your very own children's book!Find Belinda Baloney: https://amzn.to/3YxI7MgGatekeeper Press: https://gatekeeperpress.com/Gatekeeper Press Coupon Code: BECCA-CARNAHAN

Send us a textValerie Cockerell is a French American former Disney leader who was part of the opening team of Disneyland Paris. She pursued her career at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and facilitated programs for the Disney Institute. She is now a consultant in Leadership and Customer service excellence for organizations around the world. She is the proud mother of 3 and now lives in Australia.With her new book "Manage like a Mother" Guest Valerie Cockerell brings a simple to understand and easy- to-implement take on leadership inspired by a mother's playbook.  Her book takes a very practical and down to earth approach to leadership, sharing the lessons we have all learned from our mothers and turning them into strong leadership practices.valerie@cockerellconsulting.comBook - Manage Like a Mother      https://a.co/d/1RthejK

Send us a textJoin Career Coach Becca on this Live Coaching episode as co-host Marie takes the hot seat!Tune in for a fun, inspiring discussion in which Becca walks Marie through a powerful coaching exercise used in 1:1 coaching and in the Career Clarity Program. Together, we'll connect the dots between Marie's interests and skills using a story-based approach to help her clarify a vision for the next chapter of her career.See what career coaching is all about with a peek behind the scenes!Learn more about the Career Clarity Program: www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetrainingcareerclarity.beccacarnahan.com

Send us a textWhen she was growing up, Harper took the bus home from school and her mom was always there with a snack and a smile. It was a cherished memory from her childhood, and Harper always thought she would do the same with her kids.At the same time, life has gotten more and more expensive over the years and Harper and her husband and found that a two-income household is the right fit for them, especially with two kids. Harper's oldest child will be in kindergarten next year so she really wants to find a job that she likes that also lets her pick up her kindergartener off the bus at the end of the day. Is that real?Join Becca and Marie to talk about the different jobs that allow school bus flexibility that Harper could consider! 

Send us a textAfter graduating college in 2010, Amanda landed a sales job with a food packaging company. She never saw herself building a career in sales, but it turns out she was good at it and the commission based pay structure made her feel tied to the function year after year. The golden handcuff feeling is real!Now, 14 years into her career in sales Amanda is feeling torn. Sales is the path she knows and she could find another job at another company, but it's no longer fulfilling or motivating. She has worries about staying, she has worries about leaving. Everywhere she turns - more worries!Join Becca and Marie to talk about a strategy to work through the worries that come with career change and make progress.www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Send us a textIs your stress hormone out of balance? If you're not sure (or didn't even know that was a thing!) we weren't either. But this week's guest, Rachel Sanders, certainly has us wondering how stress in our 30s is impacting our bodies!Join Becca and Marie to talk to the CEO and Founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. We'll talk to Rachel about stress, hormones, and simple actions that can help us feel our best as parents and professionals.Rachel Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with simple, practical advice.She is the CEO and Founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. She is also a podcast host, investor, and digital creator with 105,000 followers on social media and her newsletter, Glow & Elevate, where Rachel provides practical tips for improving stress, weight, sleep, and productivity. Her work has been featured in top publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur and she holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and practical health tips she's learned as a mom of 2 and wellness company founder, offering actionable advice to improve overall well-being and achieve optimal health.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsandersWebsite: https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/

Send us a textKristen is a mom of 2 and has been with her company for the past 5 years. Her kids are now in 4th and 2nd grade and she is finding herself stressed all the time. In reading the highlights of the Surgeon General's Advisory, Kristen found herself nodding along to every stressor facing parents today - finances, safety, mental health, loneliness - the list went on.When she reached out to us for support (and we're so glad she did) Kristen found that while stress wasn't going to go away overnight, there were things she could do to positively impact her well-being and that of her family.

Send us a textAt the end of August, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy released a Surgeon General's Advisory about the stress and mental health challenges of parenthood. The big takeaway - parents today are being pushed to the brink and they need support. We couldn't agree more, and know that you are feeling it, too. Join Becca and Marie to talk through what the data tells about parenthood stress along with the real life stories behind that data. We'll also talk through the proposed solutions - what works, what doesn't, and what can we do going forward to make a real impact.

Send us a textTaylor's three kids are back to school, with two in elementary school and one starting her first year in middle school. It's a season of change for the whole family and Taylor is starting to wonder if it could be her turn to make a change next.Taylor's been with the same manufacturing company for 8 years doing marketing and events and it's a pretty solid role in many ways. She doesn't love it though and feels torn. Should she make a change right now, and what would that change even be?Let's help Taylor during back to school season with some lessons for HER on how to create a “should I make a change” rubric.

Send us a textWelcome back to season 3 of When Mommy Grows Up! Becca and Marie are back after summer break. Join us for a recap of the good, the bad, and the hilarious of summer with kids and a preview of what to expect in Season 3.

As moms, the word “busy” is often attached to our names. There are a million things to get done at work and at home, and we're making them ALL happen.But what if we let some things go, especially over the summer?Last season, we talked about managing the summertime shuffle with camp drop-offs and spreadsheets, but as we close out Season 2, Marie and Becca are taking a different look at summer through the lens of doing less rather than more and finding the time and space we really need. 

Mom of two and nurse, Erin, is excited to be on a career clarity journey to understand what direction to take her career. With her packed schedule though, Erin is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress.Enter AI!Stop clicking around and join Becca and Marie to talk about how you can use ChatGPT to accelerate your career clarity process.If you want to learn more sign up for our free webinar at www.beccacarnahan.com/freetraining

Do you want to know how to advance your career? Want to do it in just one minute?You're in luck because as big fans of efficiency, Becca and Marie promise there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle.When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time to make progress. And if you are a busy parent, sometimes one minute may be all you have right now. So let's make the most of it! Implementing these changes take one minute or less and makes a real impact.www.nextchaptercareers.us

For the past 15 years, Heidi has been a third grade teacher and she's amazing at it. The problem is that Heidi isn't sure she wants to teach anymore. In fact, she's quite sure of it! The classroom was great for a season, but it's time for a change.Heidi is feeling stuck though. If she wants to transition out of the classroom and into working for a nonprofit, how can she effectively communicate her transferable skills on paper and in an interview?Join Becca and Marie this week to identify Heidi's transferable teacher skills and more importantly her transferable SOLUTIONS that she can use to market herself as a standout employee.www.nextchaptercareers.us

Madeline is a mom of two living in Michigan with her two kids and husband. She's been in management consulting at a large firm since graduating from business school fifteen years ago, and while she loved the work at first it has taken a toll. The travel is too much for how she wants to live her life with two young children and she wants to find more balance.The problem? Money. Madeline has been paid very well for her work and feels certain that if she were to leave her current job she couldn't make enough money to support her family's needs. How can she take care of herself and her family, while also taking care of herself and her family?Join Becca and Marie to talk about money. How to figure out what we need, how to break down the money stories we are telling ourselves, and what tools you can use to make educated decisions about next steps.www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

It's no surprise to Abby that on every personality assessment she has ever taken, she's as far to the Introvert side of the scale as she can get! Her husband is also relatively introverted and her two kids have followed suit.As a research analyst, being introverted has always worked out well for Abby. She has a close circle of family and friends, enjoys her solo work, and has enough quiet time to recharge. The problem is that Abby's company had to do massive layoffs which left Abby on the search for a new job. A change was not on the agenda for her and she doesn't know where to start.Join Becca and Marie to talk about layoffs and harnessing your power as an introvert to make networking as part of your job search work for you.

In honor of Mother's Day, in this special episode, Becca and Marie take a trip down memory lane to share stories about the women who shaped their lives and careers - their moms!  Joins us as we reminisce about the valuable lessons and share anecdotes about how our moms balanced work, family, and everything in between.

May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and in honor of the millions of women impacted by Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety every year, we are welcoming maternal mental health advocate and author Colleen Imler to the podcast this week.Colleen's passion for advocating for new parents navigating the postpartum experience stems from her own shaky transition into motherhood. After welcoming her daughter amid a global pandemic during the summer of 2020, she experienced postpartum depression and immediately sought help. She shares this story in her new book, Becoming a Parent: 16 Truths and a Lie.(We also had the privilege of working with Colleen in the Career Clarity Program!)Join us this week to learn about Colleen's personal and professional journey and the ways you can turn your lived experience into a passion and drive that makes a positive impact.

Marie and Becca often discuss how becoming moms has influenced their careers, yet there's another side to this story. Our careers also influence our children in beautiful ways!This week we're joined by Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny's career journey in engineering started at a young age and blossomed over the years into building her own business focused on STEAM Education. Along the way, Jenny also becomes a mom, and her work has empowered and inspired her children to grow, learn, and succeed on their own terms.Join us to learn more about Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Jenny's experience as the boss, and how we can teach our kids about the power of failure as a tool for growth.---Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, the vibrant and inclusive brand dedicated to prioritizing diversity and empowerment for children of all backgrounds and communities through STEAM Education.Jenny is a trained mechanical engineer and mom turned entrepreneur, dedicated to bringing a more diverse, inclusive and creative approach to STEAM education through the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Founded in 2011 and with four locations open currently, the brand focuses on sharing the fun of STEAM education with children everywhere, inspiring them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination.  

Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process.Fortunately, Cara's company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which lifts a big burden off of Cara and her wife. Unfortunately, Cara really doesn't love her job anymore. She'd love to get out, but she knows that for now she should stay. Is there anything she can do in the meantime to make her workday a whole lot better?Join Becca and Marie to help Cara through this challenge with embracing the idea of job crafting. www.nextchaptercareers.uswww.withlovebecca.com

Whitney has always loved to write, but as she has progressed in her career in fundraising she has found that her writing skills aren't used to their full capacity. For the most part, that's been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the itch to explore her creative side more!Whitney isn't sure what she would do with her writing exactly as it relates to a career change, but she wants to explore what's possible. The big question - how can she get started?Join Becca and Marie to talk all things writing in your mid-career including setting your goals, creating opportunities, and where to get your writing published.www.nextchaptercareers.usWebsites to Submit Writing: https://www.withlovebecca.com/blogs-about-parenting-writing-submissions/

Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through.  So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point?  Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her office wall and a whole lot of confusion about what fulfillment looks like to her now that she is a mom and coming out of the new baby haze.  Join Becca and Marie to hear Kate's story and learn the steps she can take to identify what has changed with her career criteria and welcome the new possibilities ahead.

If you're approaching a big life transition (a move, a new baby, a career change), then this episode of When Mommy Grows Up is for you!This week we're joined by Emily Stark, founder of Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of that, she also shares HOW she has navigated these transitions with important mindset shifts and strategies.---Emily Stark is a corporate wellness and career coach who built Wraparound Return's Program out of sheer necessity. After years of coaching return to work and transitioning parents with her business, Marketable Mama, LLC., she saw a serious need for bridge support during their return to work. The hardships she experienced in each of her return-to-work experiences were echoed alongside many clients reporting life strains during career transitions. Emily tracked these trends of hardship and built out Wraparound Return to offer unique support for individuals amid their transition back to work, hiring managers, and returnship teams. https://wraparoundreturn.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stark-wraparoundreturn/

Every time Bella* has gone into a performance review, she has been a bundle of nerves.Seeing that meeting pop up on her calendar every year makes her panicky, and she wonders if she has done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot.In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance review anxiety is real. Maybe you're feeling that right now too!This week on the When Mommy Grows Up, join Marie and Becca as we walk Bella through four strategies to ease the stress and rock her review!www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

Perfectionism feels like a bad word, but is it? Maybe there is another way to reframe how we think about striving for perfection as professionals and parents that can help us move toward our goals without burning out.This week we're lucky to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and career coach who helps working parents break the burnout cycle so they feel more engaged, creative, and connected as professionals and parents.  She helps her clients achieve clarity, find purpose, and confidently set boundaries. Dr. Thrower is also a member of our Career Clarity Community and was happy to share with us her experience in the program and how it's helped her to move forward.Join Becca and Marie as Dr. Thrower helps us flip the script on what it means to be a perfectionist and how greater self-compassion increases resilience and motivation.https://www.throwerconsultingandtherapy.com/https://www.bravevocation.com/https://www.coachingwithdrthrower.com/@throwerconsultingandtherapy

If you've ever felt anger building up inside you due to resentment and frustration at home or at work, then you are JUST like us.The best news, though, is that Lisa Marchiano wants to give you permission to feel that anger and listen to it so that you can move forward. It's a powerful framing that can help you identify what boundaries are being crossed, or what problems you need to address, so that you can take proactive action to create a life and career you love.Join Becca & Marie as they explore with Lisa's wisdom the power in anger, setting your boundaries and finding your spark.  Lisa Marchiano is an award-winning author, podcaster, and certified Jungian analyst. Her highly-acclaimed books draw upon the healing wisdom of fairy tales to help women connect more deeply with themselves.  Lisa hosts the popular depth-psychology podcast This Jungian Life.Lisa's Website: https://lisamarchiano.com/

You've heard about IQ and EQ, but have you explored how your PQ (Power Quotient) can impact your life and career?This week we're joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, author, TEDx speaker, former IBM exec and mom of two.  Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentionally create a life and career you love.We'll talk with Shelmina about her book Show Your Worth - 8 Intentional Strategies for Women To Emerge as Leaders at Work, strategies to be intentional about your success, and finding work-life balance. https://shelmina.com/

Elizabeth is excited about starting her new job, but she is also nervous. She wants to make a great first impression when walking into the office and that feels like a lot of pressure! Plus she'll be learning new processes, new systems, new responsibilities – whew, it's tiring just thinking about it!To calm some of those nerves, join Becca and Marie as they address the simple secrets to success for your first 30 days at a new job. You'll rock your new workplace!---Take the Just-Right Job Match Quiz: beccacarnahan.com/quiz

Attention teachers, this one is for you!If you've ever thought about leaving the classroom to use your creativity in a different way, there is a different way forward. Meet Jacqueline Butler!Jacqueline is a former high school teacher and an Etsy & Online Business Coach who teaches her students how to make profitable passive income by selling digital downloads on Etsy.The strategies she teaches helps her students build a profitable and sustainable digital product business without relying on posting on social media or paid advertising.https://jacqueline-butler.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jacquelinebutler.co

Kelly has worked in project management for an insurance company for the past six years. During that time she has given birth to her two children and is in the middle of her second maternity leave. The company has good healthcare and maternity benefits and Kelly feels fortunate and grateful that her family's needs have been covered.At the same time, Kelly is not happy in her job. She hasn't been for a couple of years now. The insurance industry isn't inspiring to her and she wants to make a transition into a new path that allows her to be more creative. A few opportunities have started to pop up while she's on leave, but Kelly feels stuck. Can she really leave her company after using her maternity leave benefits?The short answer - yes! But let's talk through the maternity leave guilt feelings because Kelly is not alone in this at all! ---Take the Just-Right Job Match Quiz: beccacarnahan.com/quiz

Business owners - this one is especially for YOU! Because there's something happening behind the scenes way too often for coaches and experts that no one's really talking about, and we think it's time to address it head-on.We're talking about how many amazing business owners, just like you, are working way too hard to grow and make more money in your business.But at the end of the day, you don't feel like you have enough to show for it! (Sound familiar?!)  It did for Becca when she met Profit Strategist Belinda Rosenblum a few years ago. And that chance meeting on the soccer field helped Becca take her business to well beyond six figures and fund the life she wanted while making an impact in the world.That's good stuff right there! So, without further ado, When Mommy Grows Up, meet Becca's coach, Belinda!Resources:High Profit Offers Workshops (3 dates to choose from - Feb 5-7, 2024) -  https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/masterclass/BCarnahan/Pay Yourself Calculator - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/lmcalculator/BCarnahan/Cash Flow CEO Accelerator Program - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/cfceoapply/BCarnahan/Self-Worth To Net Worth Book - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/book/BCarnahan/Belinda's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ownyourmoney/ 

Career Clarity Program member, Beth, was excited to dive into crafting her career criteria. Having a tool that would help her make the best decisions for herself was super appealing. As a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure.However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to the prompts but struggled to put what mattered most to her into words. Instead of staying stuck, Beth asked for help and we introduced another tool for her to get her criteria onto paper - vision boarding!Join Becca and Marie to learn how using visuals to craft your career criteria can be equally powerful for helping you find career clarity.www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining