Podcasts about working moms

As a working Christian mom, it can feel like everything needs your attention right now. The email. The text. The deadline. Your kids. Your house. Your responsibilities. But just because something is demanding your attention doesn't mean it actually deserves your attention. In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about what happens when everything starts to feel urgent and how to recognize what actually matters. Because when we're constantly responding to whatever is loudest, we can become so distracted that we miss the things God has actually placed in front of us. We'll look at the story of Nehemiah and how he recognized that he couldn't step away from the work God had given him simply because someone else was demanding his attention. And there's a spiritual lesson here, too. Not every distraction is the enemy, but Scripture reminds us that we do have an enemy who wants to pull our attention away from God and what He has called us to do. Sometimes distraction doesn't look dramatic. Sometimes it simply looks like being so busy, scattered, and reactive that we lose sight of what matters most. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize the difference between what is urgent and what is actually important Notice when you're allowing the loudest demand to determine where your attention goes Think differently about distraction from a biblical perspective Give yourself permission to let some things wait Ask a simple question that can help you make wiser decisions with your time and attention The question to take with you: What actually matters here? You don't have unlimited time, energy, or attention. You don't have to give everything the same amount of yourself. Sometimes faithfulness means responding immediately. And sometimes faithfulness means letting the loud thing stay loud while you continue doing what matters.   A reminder for your week: Not everything that demands your attention deserves it. You don't have to let what is loud determine what gets your attention. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

I read "Yesteryear" thinking it would just be a fun book to read on vacation, and instead it pissed me off enough that I apparently need two episodes to talk about it.So here's Part 1 of my thoughts. I'm getting into one of the things the book captures so well: the weird tribalism happening between women right now—working moms, stay-at-home moms, trad wives, feminists, influencers, and everyone in between.Why do we get so angry at women whose lives look different from ours? How much of that anger is actually jealousy, guilt, resentment, or just feeling like we're failing at something everyone else seems to have figured out?I talk about my own experience as a working mom, why the perfectly curated trad wife life can be so irritating, what social media leaves out of the picture, and why I think motherhood has become another place where women feel like they have to prove they're doing it right.And somehow we also get into $30,000 stoves, nannies nobody admits to having, dead chickens, raccoons, and why there is absolutely no such thing as effortlessly doing it all.This book gave me a lot to think about, and unfortunately, I'm nowhere near done. Part 2 coming soon...Purchase "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke - - - - - - - - - - -Liz Durham Instagram | WebsiteSubscribe Apple Podcast | SpotifyBeing Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production

If you've ever tried time blocking and thought "this doesn't work for me", this episode is for you.   Time blocking is hard for working moms. Kids get sick, deadlines move, and the hour you set aside for email disappears into whatever caught fire that morning. Once you start dismissing those calendar reminders, your brain stops seeing them at all (just like that pile of clothes in the corner!).   In this solo episode, I'm sharing a flexible approach to time blocking that I use in my own calendar and recommend to my clients. Instead of recurring blocks, you set limits: how many hours of meetings you can handle in a day, how much time you need for email, and how much focused work you need to get done. Then you look two weeks ahead on a rolling basis and protect that time before anyone else takes it. You stay proactive with your calendar and still have room for real life.   If you've tried time blocking and quit, this might be the version that works. Listen in for how to get started.   ==========================  

Hi Mamas,  Have you ever told yourself you're “just doing a little more research” when really… you're overthinking the heck out of something? 

Do you ever look around your house and think, “I'm just bad at organizing”? What if being organized isn't something you either are or aren't—but a skill you can actually learn?In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, I'm talking with organizing expert and life coach Tracy Hoth about why so many busy moms struggle to get—and stay—organized, and why the real problem may have less to do with your stuff and more to do with the stories you're telling yourself.Tracy shares her simple SPACE method for organizing just about anything: your closet, your kitchen, your calendar, or even all those thoughts swirling around in your brain. We also talk about why clutter is often just “delayed decisions,” how perfectionism keeps us stuck, and why you absolutely do NOT need an entire free weekend to finally get organized.In this episode, you'll learn:Why organization is a skill, not a personality traitTracy's five-step SPACE method: Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, and EnergizeWhy you should never buy organizing containers before you declutterA simple trick that makes deciding what to keep much easierHow to stop letting “I might need this someday” create unnecessary clutterWhy “I don't have time to organize” might be costing you more timeHow 15 minutes can be enough to make real progressThe mindset shifts that can help you finally become someone who gets—and stays—organizedIf organizing your home has always felt overwhelming, this conversation will help you stop making your clutter mean something about who you are and start building the skill one small space at a time.Because you don't have to organize your entire house this weekend. You just have to start somewhere.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Jessie Brown wanted to be a writer. She was an English major doing an MFA in creative nonfiction when she lost both of her parents and realized she had no financial safety net. So she did the practical thing and went to law school.That pattern, choosing the safe path over the one that actually fit, followed her for the next two decades. It picked her practice area. It kept her in litigation long after her body was telling her something was wrong. It even had her enrolled in a backup master's program while she was already building the business she actually wanted.Today Jessie is a coach and retreat facilitator working with attorneys at every stage, from brand new associates to partners planning their exit. She's also a trained forest bathing guide, sound healer, breathwork facilitator, and meditation teacher, and she leads nature-based retreats in Sedona.This conversation is about what it takes to finally stop letting fear pick your life for you.In this episode we cover:Why she chose law school after losing both parents and having no safety netThe senior partner who told a room of young female associates the truth about how she "had it all"The annual review where she offered to resign and was told to hire a second nannyLeaving, staying home, moving across the country, and sitting for a second bar exam on her own dimeThe deposition that made her physically ill and changed her practice areaStepping down from the partner track and taking a pay cut to do work that fit herThe Clifton Strengths result that finally explained why everything felt so hardBeing the unofficial office therapist for her entire career and what it was telling herThe safety-seeking part of her that picks every path, and how she learned to spot itWhat actually happens to a nervous system on a retreat, and why in-person still mattersConnect with Jessie Brown:Website: jessiebrown.orgEmail: jessie@jessiebrown.orgLinkedIn: Jessie BrownPodcast: AlignedWork with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next, helping them redefine success on their own terms.

Working moms carry a lot, and sometimes we make the load even heavier by carrying things God never asked us to! Erin Mashaw joins Karen and Emily to talk about mom guilt, comparison, and that nagging feeling that you're always disappointing someone.If you're constantly wondering whether you're doing enough at work or at home, we hope this conversation will help you put down some of that weight! Episode Recap:Every season looks different in the life of a working mom (0:50)Being a working mom can feel like you are constantly disappointing someone (3:30)Between the physical and the emotional, working moms are constantly busy (6:00)The story of Martha shows us that we often carry things God has not given us (8:20)How do we move away from a comparison mentality? (11:25)Our kids don't need perfect moms, they need us to be honest and real (14:26)Your ‘race' is unique to your family and your circumstances (17:21)Scripture: Luke 10:40-42 (NIV) “But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”Discussion Questions:Where do you feel the most pressure to “do it all” right now? Is that pressure actually coming from God?Do you ever feel like you're disappointing someone no matter what you choose? How does that affect the way you show up at work or at home?Where are you comparing your family or your motherhood to someone else's? What are you carrying right now that God may never have asked you to carry?Resources:Follow Erin Mashaw online: @erinmashaw Reach out to have Karen or Erin come speak in your community.Atlanta moms - sign up for Mom Core Live! A short term group with Karen and Erin beginning the week of October 13th. Want More of This Conversation?Wire Talk INSIDERS will hear Karen and Erin share helpful boundaries they have put in place to balance and honor both work and family. Plus - don't miss the printable chart to help you assess “What's Mine to Carry?”Become an Insider today to get bonus content each week, join quarterly Zoom calls with Karen and sustain the ministry of this podcast! 

Hi Mamas, Everyone tells you when your kids are little, “It goes so fast.” And you know it does. But I don't think you fully understand HOW fast until you reach one of those milestones that makes you stop and wonder where all those years went. I recently dropped my oldest daughter off at college, and I'm going to be completely honest with you... nothing prepared me for driving away without her. We spent months preparing for college. We toured schools, filled out applications, made decisions and bought what felt like half of Target to furnish one tiny dorm room.

Hi Mamas, How many times do you get to the end of the day and wonder, Where did the day go? You were busy ALL day. You answered emails, sat through meetings, drove kids where they needed to go, figured out dinner, took care of the house, remembered the 47 things everyone else forgot…and probably moved the same pile of laundry more than once. But did you make time for anything that really mattered to YOU? This week's Monday Mindset is: You can't stop time from passing, but you can decide how you spend it. As working moms, we don't have complete control over our time. We have jobs, kids, appointments, activities, responsibilities and people who apparently expect to eat every single day.

Emma Grede has spent decades in the fashion industry's backstage, helping found brands like Skims and Good Americans with celebrity partners Kim and Khloe Kardashian respectively. Recently, Grede has stepped into the limelight to share the story of her rise and her strategies for managing motherhood, a fashion empire and making millions. Jessica Mendoza interviewed Grede onstage at The Journal Live earlier this month. Further Listening: - Confessions of a Recovering Work Addict - For Riz Ahmed, Life is a Spy Thriller - Financial Influencers on Wealth and Work Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your struggle to stay consistent with healthy habits isn't because you need more discipline?In today's episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, I'm talking with Courtney Townley, author of The Consistency Code and host of the Grace & Grit podcast, about what it really takes to create deep, sustainable health as a busy woman.Courtney challenges the idea that health is simply about eating well, exercising, or looking a certain way. Instead, she encourages women to expand their definition of health and develop the self-leadership skills that help them navigate changing seasons, competing priorities, and real life.We talk about why boundaries are an essential part of your health, how mom guilt can make it difficult to protect your time and energy, and why what looks like “self-sabotage” may actually be a capacity problem.Courtney also shares the four powerful practices behind The Consistency Code: awareness, organization, follow-through, and realignment—and why learning how to realign may be far more important than trying to get everything right in the first place.In this episode, you'll discover:Why health is so much bigger than diet and exerciseWhat “deep health” really meansWhy boundaries are an act of care for yourself and your relationshipsHow your capacity affects your ability to follow throughWhy Courtney doesn't believe most women are actually self-sabotagingHow to recognize when you're becoming misalignedWhy consistency isn't about never getting off track—it's about knowing how to come backOne question that can completely change the way you approach your health in this season of lifeIf you've ever wondered, “Why can't I just be more consistent?” this conversation will help you look at that question in an entirely new way.Because health isn't a destination you finally reach. It's a direction—and you're always one decision away from realigning.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Sydney Segal is a lot of things. Brooklyn Law grad. Public defender in New York. Survivor 41 competitor. Runner-up on The Challenge: Vets and New Threats. Former Division I track athlete and California state cross-country champion. Five-language speaker. Solo backpacker through 60+ countries. And someone who has figured out how to be all of those things at once — without apologizing for any of them.She didn't stumble into this life. She built it deliberately, starting with two gap years, a very clear sense of what she didn't want, and the willingness to bet on herself before anyone told her she was allowed to.This episode is about what it looks like to refuse the box — and actually pull it off.In this episode we cover:Why she took two gap years before law school — and why she'd tell every young lawyer to do the sameHow she ended up on Survivor during a COVID semester and never looked backThe comp day strategy that made reality TV possible — twice — without leaving her jobWhy she chose public defense over big law and has never once regretted itWhat it actually feels like to be on reality TV — and what it exposed about herself she didn't expectHow being a D1 athlete shaped how she handles the mental weight of criminal defense workHer rule for the work phone: it stays home, every time, no guiltWhat she means when she calls it a life resume — not a bucket list"Bet on yourself" — what that actually looked like in practice before she had a safety netLeaving for China solo in ten days to check off her seventh wonder of the worldConnect with Sydney HEREWork with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next — helping them redefine success on their own terms.

Hi Mamas,  Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and thought, I don't even know what I did today, but I am exhausted?  You might have checked things off your to-do list, answered emails, taken care of the kids, and gotten dinner on the table. But there was also a whole other list running through your head all day long.  The appointment you need to schedule. The school form you can't forget. The work deadline coming up. The birthday gift you need to order. And the fact that you're almost out of milk.  In this Monday Mindset episode, I'm talking about the mental load of motherhood and why our time isn't just spent on what we physically do—it's also spent on everything we have to remember.  Our mindset shift this week is:  “Your time isn't just spent on what you do—it's spent on what you have to remember.”  I'll share why even a productive day can leave us feeling mentally drained, how trying to remember everything takes up valuable space, and why creating more balance sometimes starts with getting things out of our heads instead of trying to fit more into our schedules.  In this episode, we'll talk about:  Why the invisible work of remembering can be just as exhausting as completing the tasks themselves.  How working moms carry information between work, home, kids, appointments, and everyday responsibilities.  Why a beautifully organized calendar doesn't always mean your mind feels organized.  How to stop treating every thought that pops into your head like it needs immediate attention.  Why trusted systems and shared responsibilities can help reduce the mental load.  How to create more space to be present with your family and enjoy the time you already have. 

If you're a working mom, you've probably had the thought, “I should be with my kids right now” while you're working… and then found yourself thinking about work when you're finally home with them.In this episode, we're talking about working mom guilt, where it can come from, and why you don't have to put your ambition, career, or dreams on hold to be a good mom.You can be a woman who loves her kids deeply and still want more for your own life. The question is how you learn to hold both.NEW! High Capacity Week is your guide to taking that first step in building your capacity - managing your amazing schedule!Ready to actually build your capacity? Connect with Brittan on IG to start building and holding your big, beautiful life. @brittanpack 

Are you surrounded by people all day long—and still somehow feeling lonely?For busy, high-achieving moms, loneliness doesn't always look like being alone. It can look like filling every minute, taking care of everyone else, saying yes to one more responsibility, and staying in constant “doer mode.” But underneath all that productivity, you might actually be craving something deeper: real connection.This week on The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori sits down with friendship and connection expert, bestselling author, and former litigator Shari Leid to talk about why connection matters so much—not just in our friendships, but in motherhood, leadership, work, and our relationship with ourselves.Shari shares why loneliness can contribute to burnout, why being surrounded by people isn't the same as feeling connected, and why our instinct to control or fix things can actually get in the way of the relationships we want most.You'll also learn Shari's FLIP the Box method for creating deeper connection. Plus, Shari shares what she discovered after traveling to all 50 states and sharing a meal with a different woman in each one—and why connection begins when we stop trying to be interesting and start being interested.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by peopleThe surprising connection between loneliness, overachieving, and burnoutWhy connection with yourself has to come firstHow control can create compliance—but not connection—with our kidsShari's four-part FLIP method for building stronger relationshipsA simple way to start creating the community and connection you're cravingWhy you shouldn't wait for community to find you: Don't wait. Create.If you've been so busy managing the schedules, solving the problems, checking the boxes, and taking care of everyone else that you've lost a little connection with yourself—or the people around you—this conversation is for you.Special for Secrets of Supermom listeners: Shari is hosting a three-day women's retreat in Austin, Texas. Visit animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat and use code SUPERMOM at checkout to save $100.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

You don't have to know everything this next year will hold. As a working Christian mom, it's easy to enter a new year or new season thinking about everything you need to accomplish, organize, improve, and manage. But what if you entered this next year with a different focus—not on having everything figured out, but on walking with God through whatever comes? In this special episode of Faith Led Working Moms, I'm speaking a blessing over you for the year ahead. This is a prayer for the working mom who wants to grow closer to God, make wise decisions, be present with her family, and follow where God leads without feeling like she has to have the entire path figured out. Together, we'll pray for wisdom to recognize what matters, courage to follow God's direction, grace when plans change, and the ability to notice God's presence in the ordinary moments of everyday life. You don't have to know exactly what this year will hold. You can walk with God one day at a time. In this episode: A blessing for the year ahead A prayer for working Christian moms Learning to walk with God through uncertainty Having wisdom to recognize where God is leading Letting go of expectations that God never placed on you Making room for what matters most Finding God in the ordinary moments of work, motherhood, and everyday life Trusting God when the year doesn't unfold as planned Looking beyond accomplishments to see how God has been working in your life Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

Motherhood can be beautiful, hilarious, lonely, exhausting—and sometimes all of those things before breakfast.In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Caitlin Murray, creator of Big Time Adulting, for a funny and refreshingly real conversation about what motherhood actually looks like when you stop trying to make it look perfect.Caitlin shares how Big Time Adulting began during one of the hardest seasons of her life, when her oldest son was undergoing treatment for leukemia while she was raising a toddler and pregnant with her third child. Writing became an outlet, humor became a coping mechanism, and eventually her willingness to say the things mothers weren't always saying publicly became a community of more than a million followers. Samantha and Caitlin dig into the loneliness of early motherhood...even when you're never physically alone, and why the demands don't necessarily disappear as kids get older. The sleepless baby years may end, but they're often replaced by activity schedules, youth sports, decision fatigue, and the feeling that family life has become one endless sprint. They also talk about mom guilt, social media's influence on parenting, the pressure to create a picture-perfect childhood, and why Caitlin tries to tune out the competitive side of modern parenting.And, of course, there are plenty of laughs along the way: from aggressively shaken margaritas and considering "leaving your family" during a meltdown to the unexpected luxury of simply sitting down.In This Episode, We Talk About: How Caitlin Murray created Big Time Adulting  Her son's leukemia diagnosis and the role writing played during treatment  Why humor can be such a powerful coping mechanism  The loneliness and isolation of early motherhood  Why motherhood can feel like living life on autopilot  Mom guilt and learning to trust yourself as a parent  Instagram, Pinterest and the pressure to make motherhood look perfect  The mental load and never-ending "open tabs" in a mom's brain  Youth sports, overscheduling and the pressure to optimize childhood  What changes as kids move from babies and toddlers into the tween years  Caitlin's experience becoming recognizable in public  Why sitting down now qualifies as a luxury  What it means to live a life that's "well-adulted" One of Caitlin's most meaningful reminders from the conversation? Even though every parent gets things wrong, you know your children better than anyone else-and you're the parent they need. Connect with Caitlin MurrayFollow Caitlin on Instagram — @bigtimeadultingRead more from Big Time AdultingListen to Big Time Adulting PodcastConnect with The Running Wine MomFollow Samantha on Instagram — @therunningwinemom_Visit The Running Wine MomIf this episode made you feel seen, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she isn't the only one trying to keep all those tabs open.

Hi Mamas,  Do you ever feel guilty because you parent one of your kids differently than another?  Maybe one child needs more structure while another thrives with independence. One needs reassurance and connection, while another needs you to step back and give them space.  And then comes the mom guilt…  Am I being fair?  Today we're talking about an important reminder for moms raising multiple children:  “Sometimes loving your children equally means showing up for them differently.”  Because equal love doesn't always mean equal parenting.  Our kids are individuals. They have different personalities, challenges, strengths, triggers and emotional needs…and part of intentional parenting is learning who each child is and what they need from us in this season of their life.  In this episode, we're talking about  ✨ Letting go of the pressure to parent every child exactly the same   ✨Recognizing the difference between fair and equal   ✨Releasing the mom guilt that can creep in when one child needs more of you than another.  We'll also talk about why your parenting approach has to evolve as your kids grow. What worked when they were eight may not work when they're thirteen, and what one child needs from you may look completely different from what their sibling needs. 

I'm rebroadcasting this important episode because I know so many working moms need this reminder. Overwhelm isn't just something that happens to us. It's an emotion our brain uses to tell us something needs our attention. Instead of pushing through it or getting bogged down by it, we can learn to get curious about what it's trying to tell us. In this episode, I'll walk you through 3 simple steps to leverage overwhelm so you can feel more free, confident, and energized. You know…basically the opposite of overwhelmed. In this episode, we unpack: Why everyone feels overwhelmed 3 important facts about overwhelm Why motherhood is an overwhelming season of life What not to do when you feel overwhelmed 3 steps to getting yourself out of overwhelm Work with me: Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you don't miss a single episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you listen to podcasts. And please leave a review to help this reach more ambitious working moms like you.

If I could go back and talk to myself before becoming a working mom, there are a few things I would want her to know. Have patience. Give yourself grace. Keep moving toward your vision. And know that working fewer hours doesn't mean you're less ambitious or productive. In fact, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is that cutting my work hours actually made me more focused, efficient, and happier. In this final episode of the Working Mom's Survival Guide series, I'm sharing what I wish I had known about balancing motherhood, work, business, and the life I actually wanted to create. We'll talk about: ✨ Why fewer work hours can actually make you more productive ✨ How to identify what really deserves your time ✨ Why systems at home AND at work are essential ✨ The simple phone changes that helped me become more present with my kids ✨ Why you don't need to check email, Slack, or social media all day ✨ How your 5–10 year vision can help you through overwhelming seasons ✨ Why taking a break can make you a better mom and business owner One of the best changes I ever made was removing work apps, email, and social media from my phone and creating specific times to check them instead. Because when work is done, I want to actually be DONE. You don't have to be available to everyone all the time. You don't have to do everything. And you don't have to sacrifice being present with your family in order to build meaningful work. Give yourself grace. Keep creating systems that support the life you want. And remember WHY you're doing all of this in the first place. Your action step: Ask yourself what is distracting you from being present with your family. Is there an app you need to remove—or a boundary you need to create—so you can truly log off?

The fastest way to burn out as a mother is to believe you have to win every choice. Work or stay home, daycare or no daycare, hustle or slow down, you can always find a voice telling you you're doing it wrong. We wanted to name that pressure out loud and replace it with something sturdier: clarity, support, and a plan that matches real life.

If you constantly feel like you're putting out fires at work and at home, you may not need to work harder — you may need better systems. In Part 4 of the Working Mom's Survival Guide, I'm sharing one of the biggest changes I made after having my third daughter: creating simple systems and routines to eliminate as much last-minute stress as possible. Instead of relying on myself to remember everything, scrambling to meet deadlines, or constantly answering questions from my team, I started asking: How can I create a system so this is easier next time? In this episode, we'll talk about: → Identifying the areas creating the most stress at home and work → Creating systems for meals, groceries, laundry and cleaning → Batching work and content ahead of time → Delegating tasks instead of doing everything yourself → Creating processes so your team doesn't always need you → Building routines around your kids and family → Protecting your energy and scheduling what fills you back up → Creating boundaries when you work from home → Turning recurring stress into a repeatable system Your home doesn't have to be perfect. Your business doesn't have to be perfect. And YOU don't have to do everything. The goal is to notice what keeps creating unnecessary stress and build a simple system that makes it easier next time. Your challenge: Identify the top three areas causing last-minute stress in your life right now — and decide what system you can create for each one. And if you want to see how I plan my weeks, months and priorities as a busy mom and business owner, grab my free planning guide at ClassyCareerGirl.com/freeplan.

What if you didn't need eight uninterrupted hours to make meaningful progress? In Part 3 of the Working Mom's Survival Guide, I'm sharing how to restructure your work around the life you actually want — instead of constantly trying to squeeze your life around your work. Because 15 minutes really does add up. In this episode, you'll learn how to: → Make progress even when you only have 15–30 minutes → Use timers and deadlines to get more done in less time → Create simple daily routines for recurring tasks → Identify your best times to work → Stop expecting yourself to do everything → Build more fun and breathing room into your days → Create a weekly work calendar that works for you AND your family You don't have to sit at a desk for eight hours a day to be productive. And you don't have to wait until you have the "perfect" schedule to pursue the work that matters to you. The goal is to get creative, focus on what matters most, and restructure your work in a way that supports your life. Go at your own perfect pace. ❤️ And if you want to see how I plan my weeks, months and priorities as a busy mom and business owner, grab my free planning guide at ClassyCareerGirl.com/freeplan.

You can't do everything. You have to prioritize. In Part 2 of the Working Mom's Survival Guide, I'm sharing how to get clear on what matters most, protect your time, and stop spending your days on things that aren't actually moving your life, career, or business forward. One of the biggest lessons I've learned as a working mom is this: If there isn't enough time, there isn't enough time. Something has to go — and it's not the kids. In this episode, you'll learn how to: • Identify your "big rocks" and top 3 priorities each day • Get your most important work done earlier in the day • Look honestly at where your time is going • Stop doing things that aren't working • Focus your career or business on the activities that are producing results • Make sure the way you spend your time actually reflects the life you want to create I'll also share how I track my time and why one of my goals has always been to figure out how to work less while focusing on what matters most. Your action step: Identify your top 3 priorities for tomorrow. And if you want to learn how I plan my weeks, days and months as a working and homeschooling mom, grab my free planning guide at ClassyCareerGirl.com/freeplan.

Do you ever feel like you're trying to be a great mom, build a meaningful career, grow a business, take care of your family—and somehow you're still falling behind? You love your kids. You care about your work. But you're tired. Welcome to Part 1 of The Working Mom's Survival Guide, a special series I'm bringing to the Classy Career Girl Podcast. I originally created this training four years ago for our Corporate Rescue Plan members, but the lessons feel even more important to me today. And we're starting with one of the biggest: You have to decide what you want your LIFE to look like before you build your career or business around it. In Part 1, you'll learn how to: → Re-envision what you actually want your life to look like → Get clear on your WHY and the vision you have for your family → Decide how many hours you actually want to work → Set boundaries around your career and business → Stop building your life around work → Create a career or business that supports the life you want Your season may have changed. Your priorities may have changed. Your definition of success may have changed. Maybe it's time to create a new vision for what comes next. FREE PLANNING GUIDE Want to see how I plan my months, weeks and days as a busy mom and business owner? Get my free planning guide at classycareergirl.com/freeplan

⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Intro1:10 — Why I thought I'd have to give up my business3:36 — Crying myself to sleep over the fear of choosing4:49 — Searching for a role model who'd done both8:01 — Why I hated "manufacturing magical moments"10:40 — The sentence my husband said that changed everything13:06 — The 4 things I do: create, communicate, connect, coach14:25 — #1: Create the moment before it happens18:10 — #2: Communicate — practicing words with adults19:49 — #3: Connect — giving them a social mission22:26 — #4: Coach them through their emotions23:21 — The story my dad taught me: "Good is cool"29:23 — What this means for youJoin the Sell Your Offer Challenge❤️‍

Hi Mamas,  Have you been hearing everyone talk about ChatGPT but aren't quite sure how to use it?  Or maybe you've opened it a few times, stared at the screen, and thought...  "What am I even supposed to ask?"  If that's you, this episode is for you.  Today I'm sharing some of my favorite ways I use ChatGPT almost every single day to save time, reduce stress, and lighten the mental load that so many working moms carry.  From writing difficult emails and organizing my never-ending to-do list to planning vacations and helping me navigate unexpected situations (like Michael's sprained ankle while we were preparing for our trip to Spain!), ChatGPT has become one of the most valuable tools in my daily life.  And no... it's not about letting AI think for you.  It's about using it as your personal assistant to help you think faster, communicate better, and free up more time for the people and moments that matter most.  In this episode, I share:  How I use ChatGPT as my personal brainstorming partner   My favorite way to write work emails, school emails, and difficult conversations   How ChatGPT helps reduce decision fatigue   Ways to simplify parenting with personalized ideas and solutions   How I used ChatGPT to prepare for traveling internationally after my son's severe ankle sprain   How to organize your entire week when your brain feels completely overloaded   Why asking better questions leads to dramatically better results   If you've been curious about AI but didn't know where to start, I hope this episode gives you the confidence to make ChatGPT one of the most helpful tools in your busy mom toolbox.  ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify… your reviews help more amazing moms find the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Hi Mamas, ,  What if the goal isn't to get better at doing everything... but to make some of it easier?  As busy working moms, we become incredibly capable. We manage careers, kids, calendars, meals, appointments, school activities, relationships, homes—and about a million tiny details no one else seems to realize we're keeping track of.  And somewhere along the way, we can start believing that because we're capable of doing it all, we should do it all.  But this week's Monday Mindset is your reminder:  “Every task you simplify creates space for something that matters more.”  Because simplifying your life isn't just about saving time. It's about deciding what you want to do with the time you get back.  Maybe simplifying dinner gives you more time to sit with your family.  Maybe automating a task gives you time to take a walk.  Maybe delegating something gives you more patience with your kids.  Maybe finding a faster way to handle something at work helps you close your laptop on time.  Or maybe that extra time gives you a few minutes to sit on the couch and do absolutely nothing—and yes, mama, that counts too.  In today's Monday Mindset, we're talking about why being capable doesn't mean you have to do everything yourself, why productivity shouldn't simply mean squeezing more into your day, and how simplifying the small things can help reduce your mental load and create more work-life balance.  Because the goal isn't to become more efficient so you can do more.  The goal is to become more efficient so you have more room for the people, priorities and moments that matter most. 

Back-to-school season can bring out some BIG emotions, and not just for our kids. Between the meltdowns, changing routines, and the bittersweet reality of watching our kids grow up, it can be easy to wonder what's gone wrong. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed everything for me: nothing has gone wrong. What if instead of trying to fix all the messy emotions, we simply gave ourselves and our kids permission to feel them?In this episode, we unpack:Why back-to-school transitions can trigger BIG emotions for kids and parentsThe pattern I finally noticed after three years of back-to-school meltdownsWhy your child's emotions are not a reflection of you as a momHow accepting emotions instead of trying to fix them changes how you show upWhy curiosity and experimentation can make parenting through transitions feel lighterWork with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callDownload the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3682: Julie Morgenstern explains why working-parent guilt is misplaced, drawing on Ellen Galinsky's landmark study that asked more than a thousand children how they actually felt about their parents' jobs. The kids did not ask for more hours with their parents; what most of them wanted was for their parents to be less stressed and tired when they were together. She makes the case that your relationship with your own work is a role model for your children, and that guilt is mental clutter worth clearing out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/1/30/how-to-eliminate-working-mom-guilt Quotes to ponder: "It's not whether we work, but how we feel about work that impacts kids." "Your relationship to your work serves as a role model to your kids." "Guilt about work is nothing but mental clutter, that only serves to steal additional time and energy from being present for quality time with your kids and for yourself." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3124: Julianna Poplin continues with the practical half: rank the day by what is most important and time sensitive, then do the worst task first so nothing hangs over the rest of it. She explains how make-ahead meals hand back an entire evening during the week, and how a written list, a paper planner, or a bullet journal gets every obligation out of your head and into one place. The payoff is not just a shorter to-do list, it is focused, unhurried quality time with the family. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/productivity-tips-working-moms/ Quotes to ponder: "Make it a priority to give your kids focused attention each day." "By making your meals for the week on the weekend, you can spend valuable time each evening with your kids or tackling something else on your to-do list." "Reading all the productivity tips for working moms in the world won't change your situation." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the clutter in your home is costing you more than just space?If you've ever looked around your house and felt instantly overwhelmed by the piles, laundry, papers, toys, and stuff everywhere, this episode is for you.Today, I'm talking with Deanna Yates, recovering perfectionist, busy mom, and host of the top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast. Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives so they can create spaces that actually support them instead of draining them.And this conversation isn't about having a Pinterest-perfect house.We're talking about how clutter affects your mental load, energy, focus, and productivity—and how letting go of the things you don't need can make everyday life feel so much easier.Deanna shares why perfectionism can make our homes feel harder to live in, how visual clutter quietly drains our energy, and why you absolutely do NOT need an entire weekend to start decluttering.We also talk about:The difference between a home that looks good and one that actually feels goodWhy clutter can become a constant visual to-do listHow to declutter in just 5–10 minutes at a timeDeanna's simple five-minute family tidyHow to tackle sentimental items without feeling guiltyWhy keeping fewer meaningful items can actually make them more specialHow to get your family involved so Mom isn't the keeper of all the thingsThe ridiculously simple “declutter box” you can start todayIf you've been telling yourself you'll deal with the clutter when you finally have an entire free Saturday, Deanna is going to give you permission to start much, much smaller.Because your home doesn't need to be perfect. It needs to work for the people actually living in it.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3682: Julie Morgenstern explains why working-parent guilt is misplaced, drawing on Ellen Galinsky's landmark study that asked more than a thousand children how they actually felt about their parents' jobs. The kids did not ask for more hours with their parents; what most of them wanted was for their parents to be less stressed and tired when they were together. She makes the case that your relationship with your own work is a role model for your children, and that guilt is mental clutter worth clearing out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/1/30/how-to-eliminate-working-mom-guilt Quotes to ponder: "It's not whether we work, but how we feel about work that impacts kids." "Your relationship to your work serves as a role model to your kids." "Guilt about work is nothing but mental clutter, that only serves to steal additional time and energy from being present for quality time with your kids and for yourself." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3123: Julianna Poplin shares how the working moms who seem to have it together actually manage it: living intentionally, asking for help, keeping one family calendar, and accepting a certain amount of chaos rather than fighting it. She explains why getting organized makes a real difference to how happy and relaxed a mom feels, then turns to mom guilt and the unrealistic standards behind it. This first part closes on protecting a little morning time for yourself, because self care is what makes everything else possible. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/productivity-tips-working-moms/ Quotes to ponder: "As a working mom, it can feel like you're being pulled in a million directions at once." "Stop beating yourself up and feeling guilty about the things you AREN'T doing." "You can't take care of others or your to-do list if you're physically and emotionally exhausted." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you loosened your grip on the plan and started following what lights you up instead? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Cameron Oaks Rogers: creator of the Freckled Foodie empire, host of Conversations with Cam, mom, and TBMer. Cameron shares how a life-changing accident pushed her to leave her career at JP Morgan, start a food Instagram, and eventually build it into a thriving podcast and community. They talk about testing out new passions before you leap, trusting your gut, fitting manifestation into motherhood, and letting yourself evolve. Cameron also gets real about body image, breaking generational patterns, showing her kids what true self-worth looks like. If you're feeling pulled toward a new career, a creative project, or just a new version of yourself, this episode is your permission slip to begin. Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Quiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want. Now live inside The Pathway. Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen. Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now! New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Be Seen Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode Is Brought to You By: Our Place - Get 10% off sitewide with code TBM fromourplace.com/TBM Wonder Oven Pro Always Pan Blueland - Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/TBM PowerDuo Laundry Tablets In this episode we talk about: Following intuitive pings toward a more authentic career and life Cameron's transition from JPMorgan sales and trading to entrepreneurship How Freckled Foodie began as an anonymous food Instagram Taking aligned action before knowing exactly where it will lead Stress-testing a passion or side hustle before leaving your job Cameron's accident and the unexpected clarity that came from slowing down Building a financial runway before taking a career leap Learning through experimentation and saying yes before deciding what fits Why evolving beyond your original niche can be a sign of authenticity Healing body image patterns and generational self-criticism Modeling positive body language and self-worth for children Dividing household labor through complete ownership to reduce the mental load Separating career status, money, and external validation from self-worth Mentioned In the Episode: Listen to Conversations with Cam Quiet Your Mind - Kids Edition ​​Fair Play by Eve Rodksy Ep. 318 — Speeding Up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna Zoe Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Plant the Seed, Magnetic Desires DI, and Rooted in Abundance DI) Connect with Cameron Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers & @conversationswithcam TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers & @conversations_with_cam Website: cameronoaksrogers.com & Quiet Your Mind HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

Are you trapped in the "Jane of All Trades" mindset—afraid to niche down because you think you'll lose customers? In this episode of the Working Moms of San Antonio podcast, hosts Erika Radis and Marie Lifshultz sit down with Mallika Malhotra, brand strategist and founder of The Brand CEO. Mallika works with "invisible experts"—female entrepreneurs who are amazing at what they do, but feel overlooked, overwhelmed, and underpaid. Together, they unpack why trying to help everyone actually dilutes your value, how to overcome the fear of picking a niche, and how to use data to pinpoint your true target market. They also cover the strategic role of AI in modern personal branding, how to balance personal life with business content without oversharing, and Mallika's upcoming AI-powered branding tool. Grab your cup of coffee, settle in, and learn how to put a stake in the ground, step into your zone of genius, and turn your business into the obvious choice for your ideal clients! Timestamps 00:00:00 – Welcome & Working Moms of San Antonio Announcements 00:01:00 – Intro to Brand Strategist Mallika Malhotra & "The Invisible Expert" 00:02:40 – Why Women Entrepreneurs Fall Into the "Jane of All Trades" Trap 00:04:30 – Overcoming the Fear of Missing Out On Business When Niching Down 00:05:40 – Using Data & Revenue Patterns to Identify Your Real Target Audience 00:07:45 – The "Bullseye Brand Formula" and the Power of One Central Offer 00:09:00 – Standing Out in 2026: Why Solopreneurs Need Niching + AI Strategy 00:11:20 – What Does Working With a Brand Strategist Look Like? 00:14:00 – Polarizing Brands: Why It's Good When You Aren't for Everyone 00:17:10 – Analyzing Your Competition Without Getting Obsessed 00:18:40 – Which Marketing Platforms Should You Focus On First? 00:22:15 – How to Identify Your Specialization and Core Strengths 00:28:00 – How Much Personal Life Should You Share in Your Business Branding? 00:32:15 – Sneak Peek: Mallika's Upcoming AI-Powered Bullseye Brand Report 00:35:45 – Where to Connect with Mallika Malhotra & Wrap Up

Ever end a "successful" day at work and still go to bed feeling like you failed as a mom? You're not alone — and you're probably measuring success by a scorecard you never actually chose. In this episode, we talk about where our definition of success really comes from, why so many working moms feel like they're constantly falling short even when they're doing a lot right, and how to build a version of success that fits your actual life — not an impossible, contradictory standard stitched together from work culture, social media, and old expectations. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the "success scorecard" most working moms use was never built to be won The difference between measuring success by output vs. by faithfulness What the old definition of success is quietly costing you (hint: it's not just time) A simple, practical way to redefine what a "successful day" really looks like Why success should be measured in seasons, not single days Who this episode is for: Working moms, career moms, Christian working moms, and anyone juggling motherhood and a career who's tired of feeling like they're failing at everything at once. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

In this episode of Beat Nurse Burnout, Shan sits down with Susan Ro — creator of the Aligned Leadership Method, host of the Leadership for Busy Working Moms podcast, and a woman who knows firsthand what it looks like to rebuild your life around what actually matters. Susan went from the high-energy world of New York City fashion to teaching, marriage, motherhood of four boys, and eventually to coaching and leading other women — and the thread running through all of it is a simple but radical conviction: that lasting leadership starts with leading yourself, in alignment with Christ, before it ever extends to anyone else. This episode is for the nurse who is excellent at her job and exhausted in her life. It is for the woman of faith who has confused people pleasing with godliness. It is for the high achiever who has never once thought of herself as a leader — because she has spent her entire career following someone else's agenda. In this conversation, Shan and Susan talk about: The through line God was weaving through Susan's career path that she could not see until she looked back What busy working moms and nurses have in common no matter how different their circumstances look on the outside Why leading yourself first is not selfish — and how to reframe it as the most faithful thing you can do How aligning your life to Christ functions as a leadership strategy — not just a spiritual practice — and what that changes about daily decisions, schedules, and relationships What to say to the woman who has never thought of herself as a leader because she has always been the one taking orders How people pleasing hides inside faithfulness and how to finally recognize it for what it is What stewarding your own life — your health, your time, your calling — looks like as an act of obedience rather than selfishness How to actually debrief after a hard shift or a hard day instead of just absorbing it and carrying it home How to articulate your feelings clearly — because clarity about what you are experiencing is the first step to leading yourself out of it What stepping into obedience to who God called you to be actually requires — and what it costs to keep saying no to it If you have ever felt like leadership was something you did for other people and never for yourself — this episode is going to reframe everything. Connect with Susan Ro:

Hi Mamas,  Have you ever felt like asking for help meant you were somehow failing?  Like if you weren't doing all the cooking, cleaning, planning, remembering, organizing, and managing, then maybe you weren't doing enough?  If you've ever felt that way...  You're not alone.  In today's Monday Mindset episode, I'm sharing a mindset shift that I think every working mom needs to hear:  "You don't have to do it all yourself to be enough."  As moms, we often wear busyness like a badge of honor. We convince ourselves that if we're exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly pouring from an empty cup, it somehow proves how much we love our families.  But what if that's not true?  What if doing more doesn't make you a better mom...  What if being more present does?  Today, I'm talking about perfectionism, mom guilt, asking for help, and learning to let go of the unrealistic expectation that we have to carry everything on our own.  I also leave you with a simple challenge to help you start releasing one thing that's been weighing you down this week.  In This Episode, We Discuss:  Why so many working moms feel like they have to do everything themselves   The connection between perfectionism and mom guilt   Why being exhausted isn't a badge of honor   The difference between being busy because of life's season and creating unnecessary pressure for yourself   Why asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness   How letting go of control creates more space for connection and presence   A simple challenge to help you lighten your mental load this week   ✨This Week's Challenge  Choose one thing you've been holding onto simply because you feel like you should be the one doing it.  Ask yourself:  "Am I doing this because it truly matters... or because I feel guilty letting someone else help?"  If it's guilt...  Practice letting it go.  Delegate it.  Simplify it.  Or decide it doesn't need to be done at all.  Sometimes the greatest gift you can give yourself—and your family—is permission to stop trying to do it all.   

Working mothers are often told they can "have it all." But what many actually hear is that they're expected to do it all—build a successful career, raise thriving children, manage a household, nurture relationships, and somehow make it all look effortless. It's no wonder so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and convinced they're somehow falling short. In this episode of This Is Woman's Work, Nicole Kalil welcomes Julia Sewell—performance coach, founder of the Self-Made Mom movement, entrepreneur, and author of The Self-Made Mom: Thriving at Home and at Work Without Compromise. Together, they challenge outdated expectations surrounding motherhood and success while exploring what it truly means to build a life that honors both ambition and well-being. In This Episode, Nicole and Julia Discuss: What it means to become a "Self-Made Mom." The concept of "noble self-abandonment" and how it keeps women depleted. How tying self-worth to productivity leaves women feeling like they're never enough. Julia's personal "broken red cup" story and the wake-up call that transformed her marriage and life. Why self-awareness often has to come before relationship repair. How partners can become allies in building healthier family systems. Why working moms should apply business strategies to their personal lives. Using values, systems, and planning to reduce stress and decision fatigue. Communicating effectively with family members and other key stakeholders. Delegating responsibilities based on strengths instead of outdated assumptions. How hiring help can reduce burnout and create more presence at home. Letting go of the myth of perfect work-life balance. This powerful conversation is about what it really takes to redefine success on your own terms as a working mom. Offering a new way forward for women who are ready to stop measuring themselves against impossible standards and start building lives that actually work for them.  Thank you to our sponsors! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/TIWW. Don't wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Connect with Julia: Website: https://www.theselfmademom.com/  Book: Sign up to be notified when the book launches and receive exclusive updates at: https://www.theselfmademom.com/book Related Podcast Episodes: 144 / Jay & Nicole Kalil on Partnership, With Guest Host Lynn Casaletto The Good Mother Myth with Nancy Reddy | 274 FACTS About Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Alyssa Blask Campbell M.Ed | 345 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Back-to-school season has a way of making everything feel like a yes. PTA? Sure. Volunteer? Okay. Take on another project at work because nobody else raised their hand? Fine. But suddenly your calendar is packed, you're exhausted, and the things that actually matter to you are getting whatever energy is left. In this episode, I'm talking about how to recognize when you're overcommitted, why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to taking on too much, and the two shifts that can help you start creating a life that feels full without constantly feeling drained by it. Because the goal isn't an empty calendar. It's a calendar filled with the things you actually want your life to be about. In this episode, we unpack:The 3 signs you're overcommitted Why a packed calendar isn't necessarily the problem The hidden cost of always being the one who says yes How to get ruthless about what actually matters Why a thrilling vision makes saying no so much easier Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstarthttps://2

In this special episode of Raising Wild Hearts, I'm stepping onto the other side of the microphone and sharing my guest appearance on the Beyond the 9 to 5 Ceiling Summit.We talk about what happens when the life you've built—or the way you've been working—no longer fits the woman you've become. I share my own journey from leaving a traditional career, through entrepreneurship and motherhood, to realizing that sometimes creating the life you truly want requires slowing down, listening inward, and having the courage to choose differently.We explore the tension between ambition and presence, why perceived security can keep us stuck, what it means to start before you feel ready, and how small courageous choices begin to build an entirely different future.We also talk about purpose, community, motherhood, redefining success, and why finding your people can make all the difference when you're walking a path that doesn't look traditional.If you've been feeling a quiet pull toward something different—more intention, more connection, more purpose, or simply a life that feels more like yours—this conversation is for you.

Are you the person everyone counts on—the one who can always figure it out, squeeze it in, or take on one more thing?Being capable is a gift, but it can also become a trap.In today's episode, I'm joined by business strategist and executive coach Dawn Andrews, Founder and CEO of Free Range Thinking, to talk about what happens when capable women become responsible for too much—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.Dawn shares why highly capable women are especially vulnerable to burnout, how caring leaders can accidentally take on responsibilities that belong to other people, and why doing more isn't always the best use of your capacity.We also dive into boundaries—and a completely different way to think about them. Instead of waiting until you're exhausted and finally declaring, “I can't do this anymore,” Dawn encourages us to build boundaries around what we value and want to protect.In this episode, we talk about:The “curse of the capable” and why capable women often end up carrying moreWhy doing less can actually make you a better leaderThe difference between supporting someone and taking responsibility for themWhy holding space for someone is different from holding their weightHow over-functioning prevents the people around us from growingWhy boundaries can feel so difficult for dependable, high-achieving womenHow to set boundaries based on your values instead of your exhaustionWhy your capacity should be spent on what you chooseThe power of pausing before automatically saying yesDawn's simple three-question boundary check using energy, resentment, and enthusiasmIf you're tired of automatically asking, “How can I make this work?” every time something lands on your plate, this conversation will help you start asking a much more important question: “Do I actually want to?”Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

What if you're not failing?What if you're measuring yourself against standards that don't account for the reality of your life — or the actual capacity you have to meet it?In this episode, Meg explores the invisible PhD of motherhood: raising humans while regulating yourself, tending relationships, carrying the mental load, pursuing meaningful work and somehow believing you should be doing all of it exceptionally well.We're talking about the crossroads between standards, reality + capacity — and why the answer isn't necessarily to lower your standards.Maybe it's time to stop using your inability to do everything well, all at once as evidence that you're failing.In this episode: motherhood as PhD-level work, the difference between standards and capacity, invisible labor, the “I should be doing more” trap, and a different way to measure whether you're actually doing a good job.Failure, Motherhood and the PhD You Didn't Know You Were Working On.Send us a message and let us know what you love about this episodeWork with Meg:www.Megthompson.com

“There is enough for everyone. Enough time, enough opportunity, enough resources, enough love, enough patience.” -Tiffany Sauder In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Tiffany Sauder, founder of Life of And, for a conversation about working motherhood, burnout, ambition, and building a life that actually feels sustainable. Tiffany challenges the idea that women simply need to “do more” or “manage their time better” and offers a more practical approach: build better systems, make intentional tradeoffs, and stop treating every season like it has to hold everything. Through her Life of And framework, Tiffany helps ambitious women navigate the tension between meaningful work and meaningful presence. From her “not now” list to her “size of your yes” method, she shares tools for making decisions that honor both your current season and the life you're still building. Inside This Episode: Abundance Over Scarcity: Tiffany shares why her guiding word is abundance and how believing there is enough time, opportunity, energy, and love can change the way we approach career and family. Burnout Is a Systems Problem: Discover why burnout isn't simply about being busy. Tiffany explains how putting in significant effort without feeling meaningful progress can leave high-achieving women depleted—and what to change instead. Every Yes Has a Hidden Cost: A “yes” doesn't just take the time listed on the calendar. Learn how to account for prep, cleanup, transitions, logistics, and emotional energy before committing. From “I Can't” to “I Don't Know How Yet”: Tiffany explains how changing the language we use with ourselves can shift us from limitation and guilt toward ownership, creativity, and problem-solving. The Power of the “Not Now” List: You don't have to abandon a dream just because it doesn't fit your current season. Tiffany shares how parking an idea for later can create peace without closing the door on what matters to you. What to Do Now: Calculate the Real Size of One Yes: Pick one commitment on your calendar and calculate its true time cost, including preparation, transitions, cleanup, and emotional energy. Then ask: Is this still a yes? Create a “Not Now” List: Identify one goal, dream, or interest you've been feeling guilty about not pursuing. Instead of abandoning it, give yourself permission to say, “Not now.” Decide when you'll revisit it. Find One Micro-Solution: Look at one recurring source of stress and ask: Can I outsource it, automate it, eliminate it, or approach it differently? You don't have to redesign your whole life to create more margin. About the Guest Tiffany Sauder is the founder of Life of And, a platform dedicated to helping ambitious women navigate the intersection of career, leadership, motherhood, and caregiving without sacrificing their well-being. A wife and mom of four daughters, Tiffany brings both professional experience and lived experience to conversations about working motherhood. Through the Life of And Podcast, Life of And Program, and live events, Tiffany gives women practical frameworks for making confident choices in demanding seasons of life. Her work helps ambitious women move beyond guilt and perfectionism and build lives where career and family, leadership and presence, and achievement and well-being can coexist. Your Freebie Networking doesn't have to feel performative, transactional, or awkward. Download our Networking Without Feeling Weird toolkit for practical strategies to help you build genuine connections while staying confident, clear, and grounded.  Whether you're walking into a conference, meeting new colleagues, or simply trying to expand your circle, this two-part resource will help you network in a way that actually feels like you. Connect with Tiffany Sauder Tiffany's LinkedIn The Life of And program Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

Getting you caught up with all the latest pop culture headlines. Also, Broadway's Kara Young stops by to discuss her role in the Off-Broadway production of “The Whoopi Monologues”. Plus, a look at a new fitness class called “Stroller Bodies”. And, Aleeza Pressman, a developmental psychologist and author of “The Five Principles of Parenting” shares tips on back-to-school parenting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael made $65,000 last year working 15 to 20 hours a week, after she clocked out of her full-time job.She is not quitting that job. The benefits are good, she loves the work, and I have never once told her she should leave. What she built is a full-time income on part-time hours, and she did it with an ugly proposal and five marketing minutes a day.In this Student Spotlight, Michael walks through the whole thing: the "expensive jobby" she was running before she learned ads, the exact 45-day mark when clients started booking, the two-hour order of operations she runs every weeknight, and the moment she realized she was underpricing because she kept telling herself "this isn't my money."If you have been using your job as the reason you cannot start, y'all, this episode takes that excuse right off the table.In this episode, you'll learn:The 45-day marketing minutes rule, and why Michael's first client landed almost exactly on scheduleWhy five marketing minutes a day beats fifteen (she tried fifteen first, and it did not stick)The exact 4-step order she runs her two hours in, and why most people do it backwardsHow to plan your week for the RESULT instead of the to-do listWhy the ugly proposal and ugly Work With Me page never cost her a single client in two yearsThe reason consuming more information keeps you safe but keeps you brokeWhat it took to raise her prices when her brain kept saying "this isn't my money, it's someone else's"Why referrals are wonderful but are never a strategy (she lived through the dip)Mentioned in this episode:Strategist Society: thestrategistsociety.comFree training, the three elements of a successful freelance ad management business: brandimowles.com/100kConversions for Clients: conversionsforclients.comThe 2020 income report episodes (the $250K to $1.2 million documentation Michael credits as the reason she started) brandimowles.com/incomeReady to scale past $10K months?Strategist Society is where Michael gets the one-on-one Voxer support, the private podcast, and the strategy feedback that turned her side income into a full-time income. We only accept a few people each month when we have spots, and this quarter is filling up. Head to thestrategistsociety.com and apply for a call. We will look at your situation, figure out how I can support you, and if it is a fit, I will tell you. If it is not, I will tell you that too. No obligation either way.Just getting started? Grab the free training at brandimowles.com/100k and learn how to run ads, build systems, and price your services inside Conversions for Clients.Loved this episode?Screenshot it, share it on your stories, and tag @brandimowles. Send it to the friend who keeps saying she would start a business if she did not have a job. She needs Michael's numbers.Now go do the dang thing.Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-scale-soar/id1477998650Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowlesFollow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandiandcompany

Hi Mamas,  Do you ever feel like you should be further along by now?  Maybe you thought you'd have started the business, changed careers, lost the weight, saved more money, written the book, gone back to school, or finally accomplished that goal that has been sitting on your heart.  But life happened.  Motherhood happened. Work got busy. Your priorities shifted. A hard season came along. And suddenly the timeline you had in your head looks nothing like your actual life.  In today's Monday Mindset episode of Mom Wife Career Life, we're talking about this reminder:  “A dream doesn't expire just because it takes longer than you thought.”  As working moms, we're pursuing our goals while also raising kids, building careers, managing homes, nurturing relationships, and navigating seasons of life that don't always go according to plan. Sometimes pursuing a dream doesn't look like going all in. Sometimes perseverance means slowing down without quitting.  Sometimes it means letting go of the timeline while still holding onto the dream.  In this episode, we're talking about:  ✨ Why taking longer doesn't mean you've failed,   ✨ Why comparing your timeline to someone else's can steal your motivation, and   ✨ How to keep a dream alive even during seasons when you don't have the time or capacity to give it everything. 

There's something about back-to-school season that makes me want to reset everything: routines, schedules, priorities, family systems... all of it. But in this episode, I'm challenging the idea that a smoother fall comes from better organization. Instead, I'm sharing five powerful questions that can completely change how you approach this season. We're talking calmer mornings, less resistance with your kids, letting go of what doesn't matter, and making sure you don't disappear from your own schedule.In this episode, we unpack: Why September shouldn't be a “fresh start” The question to ask before getting organized Creating calmer mornings without controlling your kids What you need to intentionally let go of this fall How to keep yourself on the priority list Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

Hey Mama,  Back-to-school season is here, and if you're already feeling like your calendar is filling up faster than your coffee cup, you're not alone!  This week, I'm bringing back one of my most popular back-to-school episodes… but with a twist. While the foundation is the same, I've updated it with new lessons, fresh tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at how our own family's routines are changing this year.  This school year looks very different for us. Ashley is heading off to college, which means we're adjusting to life without our extra driver, learning new routines, and navigating all the emotions that come with a new season of motherhood. At the same time, Kaylee and Michael are starting another school year, and just like many of you, I'm looking for simple ways to stay organized without adding more stress to our days.  In this episode, I'm sharing the systems and habits that help our family start the school year feeling calmer, more organized, and less overwhelmed.  In This Episode, We Talk About:  Why having one shared family calendar creates a single source of truth for your household  Building your schedule around your non-negotiables before filling in everything else  Creating simple morning and evening routines that make busy weekdays easier  Why I've become a big believer in simplifying where you can—even if that means buying school lunch instead of packing it every day  Setting healthy after-school screen time boundaries  Creating systems that reduce decision fatigue and mental load  Why protecting margin on your calendar is just as important as staying organized  Simple ways to make back-to-school season feel more intentional and less chaotic  This Week's Reminder  You don't need a perfect plan to have a successful school year.  You just need a few simple systems that support your family and the flexibility to adjust as life changes.  Remember, organization isn't about doing more—it's about making life easier.  One Small Favor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If this podcast has ever encouraged you, inspired you, or simply reminded you that you aren't alone, I'd be so grateful if you would take a minute to leave a 5-star rating, especially on Apple Podcasts.  If you have another minute to write a review, that would mean the world to me. Those ratings and reviews help more working moms discover this show and become part of this incredible community.  Let's Connect!