A Nanny's Life

Stephanie Bauchum, founder of Nanny Tees comes thru to discuss her journey into nanny life, building a business or three, and her passion for serving the nanny community.

Turning lemons into legacy is a daily occurrence for black caregivers, and now there is a network to connect and support us all. Simone is the founder of The Black Nanny Network and she joins the pod for a chat about black nanny magic, her passion project and leaning into the legacy that is caregiving. Break the Cycle is the current read for the book club, find details for the first meeting on Ins...

Amber sits down with Tiffanie (@ nannyinglittles ) to discuss all things safety from first aid/cpr to water safety and all the situations that may arise in between.

Amber sits down with Jen (@ Jen53680 ) to discuss working with the same family over many years, as our position and function evolve with the needs of the family.

Experienced nannies know that sometime this industry will have you working with children in an active construction site! Hannah joins me as we commiserate working through construction and living to tell the tale!

Kira (@ happyhippienanny ) stopped by to chat about some of the culture shock we tend to experience nannies, as well as how we maintain mutual respect and allow our differences to upgrade our lives and those of the families we work to support.

Ella Peters, of Super Yacht Nanny , came through to educate the community on her specialty within the industry: Yacht Nanny Life. Listen as I ask all the questions to learn about her journey, her passion and her experiences in this niche. Ella is offering a 15% discount for her nanny coaching, as long as you mention anannyslife, so if you're ready to rock the yacht nanny life, don't hesita...

I sat down with trailblazer, Eugenia Siero , to discuss her journey from student to sitter to agency owner. After moving to the states from Venezuela to learn English, she created her own path and built District Sitter from the ground up, in a nanny industry that all too often is led by the majority.

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with friend and icon, Alyssa , to talk about the transition into part time nanny life and how we're both making it work. Plus, we talk Shakira's nanny drama and a new installment of Is It Just Me? Tune in!

Kicking off season two is a candid conversation about celebrating Hispanic and Latinx nannies, starting with telling their stories. My guest, Laura, emigrated from her home in Colombia to work as an au pair in the states. Now she's a high profile nanny with a ton of added wisdom. Tune in!

A quick listen as you end your shift and transition back into your own life.

Here's a quick listen for that post-lunch slump. Before you clean furiously or set out the afternoon activity, take a moment for yourself with me.

This is a short but sweet bonus episode. I just wanted to encourage you to stand in your purpose and know that you are doing important work. You got this, friend.

Enjoy this bonus episode as Amber sits down with Michelle Clark of Organny Nanny to learn more about how we as caregivers can participate in creating a more positive food culture in the households we support.

Amber sits down with Catherine (@ thebixisback ) to discuss music as a tool for caregivers working with tiny humans, as she prepares to present a workshop this October at Nannypalooza.

Amber sits down with her mom, affectionately known as Tati, to discuss childhood, parenthood and choosing nanny life as a career.

This week on the podcast Sarah, also known as @ the.modern.nanny , came through and shared all about her inspiration, education and dedication to helping nannies navigate some of the challenges of this career in modern times. We talk research, compassion fatigue, accessibility and industry dynamics as we have experienced them.

A candid interview with nanny, mom and research aficionado, Siiri aka @ thenordicnanny all about her roots in Finland, moving to the states as a caregiver and her journey into parenthood!

Latoya (@ nanny_toto_ ) talks finding her voice and being the adult she needed as a child, plus we compare notes on nanny life in the states vs. London.

Amber is joined by Maddi Elliot of Melbourne, Oz, to discuss a journey through early childhood education that led to a fulfilling nanny life and practice.

Artemis , creator of Learn Like Bamboo , stopped by to talk about growing up in Sweden and how it compared to her Greek roots. Hear how her upbringing inspires her nanny practice and her passion for parent education and support.

Shanice @ wingingitwithshani stopped by to preach a whole sermon, sharing how her unique childhood informs both her nanny practice and her lifestyle. 

Nanny Miss Monique is THE resource for diverse and inclusive children's book recommendations, so we had a chat with her about her career path, her full life and her passion for early literacy. She mentions authors Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Lauren Child, Dapo Adeola, Halley Adelman and Jessie Sima.

Building résumés is as important in the nanny industry as any other field, but what exactly makes a strong résumé? Expert Bri of @ yournannyresume answers all my questions about building the best résumé to land the position of your dreams! Check her out at yournannyresume.com and be sure to tell her I sent you!

Another chat with Mariah (@ the.kidabra.nanny ) and this time we're talking about supporting families who operate differently from our upbringing as black americans. Also mentioned: @ destini.ann @ shenavici @ joymarilie @ mrchazz  @ whatdaddid