Rebecca J. Alva

CEO Like a Mother™

Business EN ↓ 18 episodes

🎙CEO Like a Mother™ – Motherhood: YOUR SuperpowerBuilding a family and a business isn’t just crazy — it’s congruency. Welcome to CEO Like A Mother™, the unapologetic podcast for those raising babies, who know a mother, or are building a business while mothering. Join us at the intersection of business and motherhood. Hosted by Rebecca J. Alva, mother of three and social worker (pending conferral) turned founder, as she guides us through honest conversations, behind-the-scenes strategy, and soul-deep encouragement. This is YOUR story and MINE. Join us!

Author

Rebecca J. Alva

Category

Business

Podcast website

ceolikeamother.com

Latest episode

Dec 28, 2025

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Episodes

The Best Is Yet to Come: Capturing Family, Growth & Joy with Dania C 28.12.2025

In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™ , host Rebecca sits down with Dania Cueto , a mother of four and multi-business entrepreneur, to hear her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, family, and passion-driven work. From running On Cue Photography , INfiniTI Props , and Body on Cue Health & Fitness , to bookkeeping for multiple businesses, Dania proves that while you may not do it all, you...

Let It Snow: Mother-Daughter Business Duo with C’Ne & Hope 21.12.2025

This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an inspiring conversation with Hope Malveaux and her daughter, C’Ne Malveaux-Guilbeaux , co-founders of Snowfall Childcare —a faith-based nanny placement agency rooted in five generations of caregiving. Host Rebecca explores their unique mother-daughter business partnership, the legacy of their family matriarch, and how their Christian values shape the w...

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Play Therapy with Havilah C. 14.12.2025

In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™ , Rebecca sits down with Havilah Champoux , founder of Playology Pediatric Therapy . Havilah shares how motherhood, necessity, and a deep passion for helping children led her to launch a thriving pediatric therapy practice in Northern Indiana. Together, they talk about balancing family life with business growth, building a values-led practice, and the power of...

Building and Rebuilding with Reina P. 07.12.2025

In this episode of  CEO, Like A Mother™ , Rebecca sits down with  Reina Pomeroy  — mom of three, founder of  Emberlin Consulting , and community-building strategist for tech companies and disaster-recovery networks. Reina opens up about rebuilding her life after losing her home in the Marshall Fire, navigating motherhood while scaling her career, and the deep role community plays in personal and p...

The Magic of CEO Like A Mother with Kathy B. 14.10.2025

🎙  In this episode of  CEO Like A Mother™ ,  host Rebecca sits down with  Kathy B. , founder of  Hill Farm Preschool  and  The Magic of Preschool . Kathy shares her journey from growing up in Connecticut and discovering her passion for early childhood education at a young age, to opening her own preschool after years of experience in the field. She talks about the challenges and rewards of startin...

For Those Who Mother and CEO with Michelle H. 07.10.2025

In this powerful episode of  CEO Like A Mother™ , host Rebecca sits down with  Michelle, labor and postpartum doula, social worker, and founder of  Womb Embrace Doulas for a conversation that expands what it means to “CEO like a mother.” As the first non-mother featured on the podcast, Michelle builds a bridge for everyone who is part of the  CEO Like A Mother™  family—those who mother in many dif...

Dani with the Good Hair: Salon & Three Kids with Dani G 23.09.2025

This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an in-depth interview with Dani hairstylist, salon owner, and mother of three . Host Rebecca explores Dani’s journey from her early dreams of becoming a hairstylist, through the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, to building her own successful business, Hair Envy & Co. Dani shares candid stories about family life, the support sh...

When Serial Entrepreneurship Meets Multipotentialite Motherhood with Kaity B. 16.09.2025

In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother™ , Rebecca sits down with Kaity Badowski wife, mom of two, and entrepreneur behind Clean Home Dreams and the soon-to-launch faith-based subscription box, Heavenly Harvest. Kaity shares her journey from childhood visions of success to building a thriving cleaning business during the pandemic and now stepping into a new season of entrepreneurship. She o...

Beauty and the Business with Megan H. 09.09.2025

What happens when the healthcare meets self-care? In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother , Rebecca sits down with Megan Higley a nurse anesthetist, mom, and founder of Pur Aesthetics and Wellness in Granger, Indiana. Megan shares how her personal journey with aging after motherhood sparked a passion for aesthetics, leading her to create a practice that empowers women to feel confident in t...

Saving Lives Poolside While Seeking to Swim Through Life with Others with Marci H. 02.09.2025

Marci shares how she turned the loss of her role as a drowning prevention coordinator in Florida into the spark that launched her own swim school in Michiana. From teaching survival swim skills to navigating the ups and downs of running a business with three kids, she opens up about the raw realities of mom guilt, the power of word-of-mouth marketing, and the importance of community support. We di...

50 Banks Said No, She Still Said Yes with Sarah F. 26.08.2025

In this powerful episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Sarah Files, a mother and serial entrepreneur, to talk about resilience full stop. Sarah shares her journey from working as an occupational therapist to founding her own home health company, while caring for her infant in her desk drawer! She opens up about being turned down by 50 banks, the financial and regulatory hurdles she faced,...

If Anyone Can Build a Village, It’s a Mom with Abbey Tobolski & Rayna Hensmann 19.08.2025

In this inspiring episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Abbey Tobolski, President of The Village Initiative, and Rayna Hensmann to talk about how moms can lead change while raising families. Abbey and Rayna share how The Village Initiative builds a supportive community for women, filling the gap between motherhood and ambition. From organizing home resets to creating judgment-free spaces,...

Why You Should Never Wait and See with Kate K. 12.08.2025

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Kate, a private practice pediatric speech language pathologist in the Michiana area and mom of three under four. We talk about her journey from high-pressure hospital settings to building a business that reflects her values and her family’s needs. Kate shares her expertise in feeding therapy, airway health, and holistic care and why she believ...

Your Business Isn't Your Identity with Maggie L. 05.08.2025

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™ , I sit down with Maggie Lord , digital media pioneer and founder of Rustic Wedding Chic , a brand she grew over 12 years before its acquisition by David’s Bridal in 2020. Now a partner at The Whisper Group , Maggie helps female founders build businesses with exits in mind — because success isn’t just about scaling, it’s about owning your worth at every stage....

Scrappy Leadership and Regression with Shana B. 05.08.2025

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™ , I sit down with Shana Boyd , CEO and co-founder of 1123 , AMA Omaha’s back-to-back Agency of the Year. With two decades of experience blending data-driven media strategy and award-winning creative, Shana has led multimillion-dollar campaigns for national brands — all while raising her four-year-old daughter, Cecilia. We talk about getting scrappy , pivoting...

Congruency of Business and Newborns with Emma F. 05.08.2025

In this heartfelt episode of CEO Like a Mother™ , I sit down with Emma Ford of @emmafordcoaching , a coach supporting moms as they navigate the transition post baby. We talk about identity shifts (hello newborns here) and redefining work life experience. Whether you're preparing to return to work, pivoting professionally, or simply figuring out who you are, this episode is for you. ✨ Follow CEO L...

Motherhood: Not A Setback, A Superpower with Rebecca A. 05.08.2025

CEO Like a Mother™ is the podcast at the intersection of motherhood and leadership. Hosted by Rebecca, a mother of three and social worker-in-training. On this show, we share real stories from women all over the world, building businesses in their kitchens or leading as CEOs. Motherhood isn’t a setback, it’s your superpower. ✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™ Instagram: ⁠⁠ @ceolikeamother⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠...

This Is CEO Like A Mother™ 04.08.2025

🎙️ Welcome to CEO Like A Mother™ Motherhood isn't your weakness, it is your superpower! CEO Like A Mother™ is where we share real stories at the intersection of business and motherhood. We are here to hear your stories and welcome you into a global community. Whether you're raising babies, know a mother, or building a business while mothering, this podcast is your invitation into honest co...

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