Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the third core priority of a balanced life: kid-focused time. Not just “family time” while you juggle dinner and laundry—but the kind of intentional, present moments that actually fill your kids’ love tanks and leave you feeling like the mom you want to be. I share client stories, mindset shifts, and the 3-step process to help you show up for...

Today, I’m joined by the incredible Ranjita - a powerhouse working mom of three, tax professional, and former Ambitious and Balanced client. This one’s emotional, inspiring, and real. Ranjita shares how grief, burnout, and relentless self-doubt pushed her into survival mode, and how she found her way back to joy, clarity, and confidence. We talk about what it really means to shift the voice in you...

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm diving into one of the most overlooked (but most essential!) priorities for sustainable work-life balance: me time. If you've ever said, “I don’t even know what I’d do with time to myself,” this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why taking time just for you isn’t selfish or indulgent—it’s necessary. I share real stories from working moms who pushed pa...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the real reason time never feels like it’s enough and how to finally take it back. I’m sharing what it looks like when working moms move from survival mode into balance, with real stories and tangible results from my Ambitious and Balanced clients. You’ll hear the step-by-step process I teach to reclaim your time without needing more hours in...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m kicking off a powerful new mini-series where I walk you through the 4 key priorities that support true, lasting work-life balance, the exact ones I coach on in Ambitious and Balanced. And today, we’re diving into the very 1st (and often most misunderstood) priority: off work time. If your evenings feel like just an extension of your workday or your brain...

It’s part 2 of the Stop Surviving series, and today, I am talking with my former client, Ena, who once lived in a constant state of busyness and burnout and didn’t even realize how much she was missing. She shares how her life has transformed since joining Ambitious and Balanced : from running on autopilot to feeling joy in the little things, from defining her worth by productivity to finding peac...

Today, I’m kicking off a special series called Stop Surviving —and we’re diving into what I believe is the most transformational shift working moms can make: internal peace. You’ll hear about real women who were once trapped in survival mode—feeling behind before the day even began and how they reclaimed calm, control, and confidence in their lives. This episode is raw, practical, and deeply inspi...

Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else     In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm getting personal and talking about a mindset trap I know so many working moms fall into: feeling stuck—and doing nothing about it. I share my own experience of being caught in a “not enough” loop, waking up at 3am with anxiety, knowing exactly what to do to get out of it, but still....

Today, I’m talking about one of the most powerful tools working moms overlook - evaluation . Think of it as a weekly report card for your life. I share the simple 3-question process I use to regularly check in on how aligned I am with my goals and how I help clients do the same to stay grounded, confident, and in control. This practice is a game-changer - especially if you’re tired of letting week...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Randi Braun, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Something Major and mom of three - for a real and energizing conversation about ambition, burnout, and redefining success. We dig into what she calls “low work libido” (yes, it’s a thing!), how motherhood shifts our drive, why the to-do list never ends (and why that’s not a pro...

In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m handing you a permission slip to take real rest this summer—without guilt, over-explaining, or waiting for the perfect moment. If you've ever said, “I just don’t have time for a break” or “I’ll rest after this project wraps,” this episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down the 5 most common excuses working moms use to avoid time off—and giving you ac...

In this week's episode of the podcast , I’m talking to all the go-to women—the yes people—the ones who hold it all together. But what if being a “yes person” is the very thing burning you out? In this episode, I’m challenging the idea that always saying yes is what makes you successful. I’ll help you untangle your identity from your availability, redefine what balance really looks like, and show y...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with powerhouse exec and mom, Sarah Armstrong - VP of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Art of the Juggling Act . We dive deep into what it really takes to be a thriving executive and present mom without burning out. Sarah shares honest stories from her decades-long global career, the boundaries that made it all possible, and...

Today, I’m talking about something every working mom knows too well: the mental load. You know—that invisible checklist running nonstop in your brain? After a full month of birthdays, family visits, and a DIY deck project (yes, really), I found myself wide awake at 5am, completely overwhelmed. So I decided to record an episode about it. I’m breaking down what the mental load really is, the 3 bigge...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 4 strategies that help my clients accelerate any goal, without burning out or spinning in indecision. Whether you’re chasing more peace, a promotion, or simply the feeling that you’re finally in control of your time, these are the mindset shifts that will get you there faster. If you’re ready for progress that doesn’t cost...

Follow the show:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else     In this week's episode of the podcast I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what actually shifts when working moms say yes to themselves. You’ll hear from Dana and Erika, two incredible women in my current Ambitious and Balanced cohort, who are just seven weeks into the program and already living totally different...

Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else     Today, I’m joined by Mallory Young, a working mom of 2 and a graduate of the Ambitious and Balanced group coaching program - who gives us an honest, behind-the-scenes look at her transformation. From feeling like she was failing at everything to stepping into a new leadership role with confidence and clarity, Mallory shares...

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the hardest summers I've ever had as a working mom and how I’m doing it differently this year. I’m sharing the real mindset traps that made last summer feel like a chaotic mess, the big mistakes I made trying to make everyone happy, and the intentional shifts I’m making to create a summer that's actually fun, fulfilling, and calm. If summer usually fee...

What if the constant tug of war between your work and your family isn't actually a problem, but a sign that you're doing something right? In today's episode, I'm challenging the belief that your priorities are always in competition and offering a powerful reframe that just might change the way you think about your entire working mom life. Because maybe, just maybe, having multiple priorities is ac...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with my brilliant friend and executive coach, Stacy Mayer, to unpack exactly what it takes to get promoted in 2025. If you’re dreaming about that next leadership role, even with today’s job market feeling messy - you need to hear this. We talk candidly about the real strategies that get women into the C-suite, the power of second-degree connections...

Today, we’re digging into the real reason you feel so out of balance - and no, it’s not just your calendar. I’m talking about overwhelm : what it really is, how it hijacks your body, and the two ways women typically respond to it. I’ll help you figure out which one you are and walk you through how to stop the cycle in the moment . Plus, I’m sharing a super practical tool that takes just 10 minutes...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re getting real about all the pressure working moms feel to go over the top for their kids - from leprechaun traps and Valentine’s treats to Pinterest-worthy birthday mornings, I’m calling out the comparison trap we fall into thanks to social media and well-meaning traditions, and walking you through how to redefine what success means for you as a mom.&nbs...

In this week’s episode, we’re tackling the 5 biggest myths about work-life balance that are keeping you stuck in stress and overwhelm. You might think you need more time, that you should be able to handle everything on your own, or that your situation is just different —but these beliefs are exactly what’s holding you back. I’ll walk you through these myths, why they feel so real, and how to break...

Today we're tackling something that so many of us struggle with - negative self-talk. You might think that inner critic has been the key to your success, pushing you to achieve, get things done, and stay on top of everything.  But here’s the truth: it’s also holding you back. If you’ve ever feared that letting go of self-criticism would make you lazy or complacent, this episode is for you. I’...

Follow the show:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else     In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a game-changing tool to break free from negative mindset loops that keep you stressed, overwhelmed, and stuck in the “not enough” cycle. It’s called the Flashlight-Floodlight Effect , and it will shift how you see yourself, your work, and your life. I’m walking you thr...