A Nanny's Life

This week is a solo chat recorded in August 2025 reflecting on what makes a great nanny parent and the wild job market shifts I observed while searching for my next position.

Amber sits down with Raven Carter ( @_thatssooo_ravenn ), cofounder of The Heart State Nanny Agency, Nanny of the Year finalist and community advocate. From her daycare origins to juggling all the things, Raven shares her perspective on our industry and her unique experiences as a black woman in the space.

A classic Amber rant to kick off season four.

More on mental health with the amazing Surra (@ thesurraarielle )!

A chat about navigating mental health as career caregivers with Surra Arielle (@ thesurraarielle ). Part 2 to follow!

Jess (@thebambinicollective) is back for a chat about how we even begin to think about exiting this industry.

Jess Gabor (@thebambinicollective) joins the show for a conversation on transitioning into nanny life from other fields.

Host Amber sits down with career nanny and new mom, Talea to discuss how her transition into motherhood went. This episode was recorded in May 2024.

Host Amber shares her presentation from International Nanny Training Day, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Host Amber (@ anannyslife )recaps International Training Day and reviews the Adventure Nannies book that was recently released

Host Amber sits down with nanny extraordinaire Lynn Neff (@ lynnemma12 ) to discuss navigating A House Divided, whether parents are still together, cohabitating, or living separately.

A little rant on the most understated element of nanny life: LUCK.

Host Amber sits down with Hannah (@ hanniethenanny ) for a good ole yap session about the baby bubble and milestones in the first year. Accounts mentiones: @milestones.and.motherhood @themovementmama @raisinglittletalkers @theptparent

Amber sits down with Alyssa to discuss the home buying process from the perspective of two Black, female domestic workers in the modern societal landscape.

Amber details important considerations and boundaries for work from home parents employing a nanny.

Host Amber highlights stories from Black domestic workers and childcare providers who helped shape the industry of caregiving in the United States as we know it today.

Amber(@ anannyslife ) sits down with Bern the Intern(@ bernadettelouise88 ) to discuss what a typical nanny role entails and what nannies look for from prospective families.

Host Amber (@ anannyslife ) shares how she navigates the transition from old job to new job, including some helpful interview questions nannies can ask during the process.

Kicking off season 3 with a catch up session with host Amber @ anannyslife on where she's been, where she's headed and why nanny life just won't turn her loose!

Amber sits down with educator, nanny and early childhood extraordinaire Angelique (@ _angies_way ) to discuss her journey through early childhood education from teacher, to director, to nanny and beyond. Her latest adventure is parenthood and the convo covers plans for the future based on wisdom learned from the past.

Are you prepared for what *may* happen to your body in this line of work? Amber sits down with Genna of @ babysitterofboulder to discuss her experience with a major injury and all the lessons learned along the way.

This week, Amber chats with community builder Rachael Lubin @ callthegoverness , who is co-founder of @htxnannies and @nannyrelieffund. Listen as we talk through friendship, community and local networking in the nanny industry.

Amber sits down with Dr. Dorothy Handfield to learn about autism, nurturing positive behavior in general and supporting families who have a child with autism. CDC resource: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

Host Amber sits down with Bre @ thatoilynanny to talk about family expansion at work, including contract negotiation, maternity leave and the adjustment period of new siblings and more responsibility.

Amber sits down with fellow nanny Bernadette (@ bernzy_lou ) to discuss being a Black nanny in white spaces, and discovering how to show up authentically AND professional in our work lives and beyond.