Empowered Working Mom Revolution

Top 3 Reasons This Episode Is for You You've been taking care of everyone else first— and you're tired. If you've ever felt like your whole identity is built around what you give to everyone else, this conversation is going to hit home. Executive coach Gloria Synn opens up about her own journey from performing the role of the "perfect daughter" to learning what it actually means to live from a pla...

The Top 3 Reasons Why This Episode Is for You You'll be inspired by a story of real courage and identity that might just hit you right in the heart. Identity and transitions coach Raihana Ali-Aggarwal opens up about her decision to wear a hijab in 2015 — and how that single, deeply personal choice gave her an inner clarity and strength she hadn't expected. If you've ever wondered what it feels lik...

3 REASONS THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU Lead with empathy and create the psychological safety your team actually needs. Mo Fong walked away from a technology career to follow a deeper calling — and what she discovered along the way will hit you right in the heart. This conversation unpacks what it really means to lead with empathy, and why prioritizing the person in front of you over the task on your to...

We’ve all had that moment when your never ending to-do list keeps running through your head at 2am, during your commute, when you’re with your kids, or even right in the middle of a meeting where you’re trying to pay attention?  If you're a working mom, a senior leader, or honestly just a human being trying to hold it all together, this episode is going to feel like a huge release. Because here’s...

3 Reasons Why This Episode Is for You Learn how to shift from people-pleasing to setting boundaries and standards. This episode shares Shay's personal transformation and recovery from people-pleasing, including the empowering steps of learning to say "no," resigning from volunteer roles, and discerning the difference between boundaries (protected time) and standards (integrity and values). Discove...

Welcome to Season 7 of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast! This season, we're continuing our mission to bring you real, honest conversations that help you feel seen, heard, and more equipped to navigate your motherhood journey on your own terms. We're kicking things off with a conversation I can't wait for you to hear. If you've ever hit a moment where the path you've been on just isn't...

Feeling torn between who you were and who you're becoming as a mom? Season 6's most powerful wisdom synthesized into 9 truths that change everything. Perfect For: Working moms feeling torn between career and family Moms struggling with guilt and impossible standards Anyone questioning if they're "doing motherhood right" Moms ready to stop performing perfection Women seeking permission to be fully...

This episode features Carissa Kerrissey, a former educator and certified career coach, who shares how she built the courage to leave a nearly 20-year education career while raising three daughters. If you're a mom feeling stuck between staying safe and following your intuition, Carissa reveals the exact reframe that helped her push through fear: asking "What's the worst thing that could happen?" Y...

Feeling like you've lost yourself in motherhood? You're not alone, mama. In this powerful conversation with Julia Sewell, founder of The Self Made Mom movement, we're debunking the myth that mothers must sacrifice themselves to truly serve their families. Julia shares her transformative journey from depletion and desperation to becoming the "sun" of her family's solar system - and how you can too....

Feeling trapped between who you think you should be and who you really are? This episode is for every working mom who's ever wondered if there's more to life than checking boxes and climbing ladders that lead nowhere meaningful. Jessica Manca, Executive Career Coach and former Deloitte consultant, shares her raw journey from 80-hour work weeks and crushing burnout to building a thriving coaching b...

Feeling lost in motherhood after waiting so long to become a mom? Struggling with people pleasing and wondering if you're "too emotional"? In this raw, honest conversation, coach and mom Gwendolyn "Grandma Gwen" Siegel shares her journey from postpartum depression and losing herself in motherhood to discovering that her sensitivity is actually her superpower. What You'll Learn: How to navigate fee...

Are you a teacher mom wondering what else you could do with your skills? Or maybe you're any working mom with a business idea you can't stop thinking about?   This episode is for you! Join host Jocelyn Auyeung as she interviews Kelsey Cook, a former teacher turned successful entrepreneur who transformed her teaching background into a thriving educational subscription box business serving all 50 st...

Are you tired of feeling like every tantrum, meltdown, or challenging behavior from your child is a reflection of your parenting? Today's conversation with life and business alchemist Kim Romain will completely shift how you think about motherhood, boundaries, and personal growth. In this transformative episode, discover the revolutionary concept of "conscious separation" – the game-changing reali...

What does it look like to choose your own path to motherhood? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Amy Vale – foster mom and founder of For the Cubs – to explore how motherhood comes in all different forms, and how you can deeply care about multiple things at the same time. Amy's journey from marketing executive at Spotify and charity:water to creating Percy the weighted plush bear (name...

Hey mama friends! 💕 Ever feel torn between being the perfect employee and the perfect mom? You're not alone, and this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Join host Jocelyn Auyeung as she sits down with her dear friend Marivic Walch, a 25-year veteran third-grade teacher and mother of two college-aged daughters. This raw, honest conversation tackles the reality every working mom faces: you c...

Hey mama friends! 💕 This conversation with Susan Lieu absolutely hit me right in the gut - and I know it's going to resonate deeply with so many of you who are navigating the beautiful, complex work of breaking generational cycles while raising our own little humans. Susan is a Vietnamese American storyteller, activist, and author whose memoir The Manicurist's Daughter (an Apple Book Pick!) explo...

Feeling like you're not doing enough as a mom, no matter what path you choose? You're not alone. In this vulnerable conversation, first-generation college graduate and nonprofit leader Sabrena Lopez shares her raw journey through motherhood identity crisis and how she transformed her struggles into Motherhouse Collective and Mosaic House- a revolutionary community space for mothers. What You'll Le...

Discover Jessica Wan's powerful story of unexpected motherhood, career transformation, and navigating life's biggest challenges. In this heartfelt conversation, Jessica shares her journey from not wanting children to becoming a mom at 35, all while grieving the loss of her mother and transforming her career from marketing executive to executive coach. What You'll Learn: How to navigate motherhood...

In this powerful episode, Judy Tsuei shares her raw, inspiring journey of rebuilding her life after divorce with just $200 to her name while co-parenting her young daughter. From surviving an emotionally challenging marriage to creating a thriving business and finding healthy love within just five years, Judy's story is a testament to the resilience within all of us. Her vulnerable reflections on...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Vanity Jenkins, a single mom, PhD student, and DEI consultant who's redefining what it means to parent from a place of deep self-trust and authenticity. In this heartfelt episode, Vanity shares her journey of choosing entrepreneurship, prioritizing mental health, and creating space for her daughter to thrive as her true self. Through laughter, real talk,...

Are you looking to create success that honors both your career ambitions AND your desire to be present with your kids? Then this soulful conversation is for you. Justine Wentzell-Chang, a brilliant copywriter and messaging strategist shares her beautiful journey of building a business while honoring motherhood. From navigating life with a pandemic baby to embracing neurodivergence as a superpower,...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Gissel Tapper, a mom of two daughters ages 24 and 13, who shares her journey of taking bold leaps of faith while keeping her children's wellbeing at heart. From moving across continents to navigating different stages of motherhood, Gissel opens up about how intentionality and faith have guided her parenting decisions. Her story reminds us that we don't ne...

🎧 Ever feel like you're just surviving this whole mom thing? (Um, who doesn't?! 🙋‍♀️) In this heart-to-heart episode, mental health coach and mom of four Ella Wong shares how she transformed her perspective from "I have to" to "I get to" - and omg, it changes EVERYTHING! From navigating the chaos of raising four kids (including twins!) to breaking free from the immigrant parent survival mentalit...

🎙️ What happens when someone at work finally asks you why you keep apologizing for being a mom? For Grace Brelje, that single question sparked a powerful transformation in how she showed up both as a leader and a mother. After years of compartmentalizing these parts of herself, Grace embarked on an unexpected journey that included a bold career pivot, a pandemic-induced move back home with her par...

Hey there, amazing mamas! 💝 Welcome back to another episode of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution, where we dive deep into real stories that resonate with your motherhood journey. In this powerful episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the collective heaviness many of us are feeling right now - in our communities, our nation, and across the world. Whatever emotions you're experiencing, they're...