Mama Work It Podcast

Alright working moms, get ready for some real working mom talk with the incredible Zena Stevens this week on the show. Zena is a corporate working mom of two and the founder of Put Your Cape Away. Zena is telling us her secrets on balancing career, marriage, and motherhood, and feeling fulfilled along the way.  You don’t want to miss this one, mama friends! Here's what you’ll get out of today’s ep...

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Katya Dmitrieva, intuitive life coach and founder of Intuitive Life Coaching Academy (AKA ILCATE). Katya is sharing all the ways you can get in touch with your intuitive calling card, as she likes to call it, and how to get better at listening to what your intuition may be telling you-especially if you feel like you can’t hear a word it’s saying...

It’s fall y’all and working moms are feeling triggered. From parent teacher conferences to pumpkin patches to Halloween boo bags, some of us may feel like we’re drowning in an ocean of pumpkin spice. Today’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast is a fun conversation I had with my working mom friend, Estella, all about triggers working moms experience - just in the fall season. Are you ready to laug...

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Steph Chen, the founder of Anyday, the first and only cookware brand intentionally designed for microwave cooking. Steph’s knowledge and cooking hacks to save you time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor and nutrients led her to develop a microwaving cooking brand that simplifies the cooking process while still producing delicious, healthy...

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, award-winning writer and writing teacher and a mother of two. Elisabeth is a creative author who has written several books and poetry and continues to flex her creative muscles each and every day, even being a busy working mom to two kids.  Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode: How to prioritize creativity when...

The back to school season is here, working mama! And I know you’re feeling it! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking about how our routines have had to adjust with back to school season upon us. Listen to hear seven tips I’m sharing about what’s working in our house this year during back to school season so you can hopefully feel less overwhelmed and more empowered to thrive as a work...

Feeling like you never get a break, mama? This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking breaks - from work breaks to social media breaks to podcast breaks to  fill in the blank breaks. Listen to find out all the tips about the incredible concept of breaks and how to benefit from it, especially in your busy working mom life.  Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode: How breaks can be ben...

The (working mom) struggle is real!  This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking all things working mom struggles, but I’m not stopping there. We’ll dive deep into the top five working mom struggles I’ve personally experienced, along with hundreds of working mom clients and friends. Then, I’ll share ways to thrive, not just survive working motherhood no matter what struggle you’re facing.  ...

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of barre3. Sadie talks about how lonely motherhood can be, the power of body wisdom, and the lifesaving community she has created at barre3 studios for moms. Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode: Challenges you don’t expect to face when you become a mom What barre3 is all about and how it’s helping moms...

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Susanna Peace Lovell, author, speaker, disability rights advocate, and certified professional life coach. Susanna shares her experience and perspective on postpartum anxiety and depression and raising a special needs daughter with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), ADHD, anxiety, and severe food allergies. Here's what you’ll get out of today’s epis...

Need time and space for relaxation in your busy mom life, but can’t seem to make it happen? Listen to today’s episode, mama! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking about meditation and how to make it work for you, even in your busy working mom life. Tune in to hear all about the benefits of meditation for you as a mom, but also for your kids. And, get a taste of how I lead guided medit...

Need an app that makes your life easier and more organized? This episode is for you. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Jessica Etting and Amanda Roessler, co-founders of Jam, a calendar organization app created with parents in mind. Jessica and Amanda share their experience and perspective on what it takes to keep an organized life to help you thrive as a working mom.  Here's wh...

Interested in how to ditch perfectionism as a working mom so you can feel less stress and more happiness?  This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Brooke Jean, founder of Brooke Jean UNperfected and licensed therapist. Brooke shares her experience and perspective on guiding mamas to let go of who they think they are supposed to be in order to create the life they actually want.   Here...

Ready or not, summer is almost here! And if you’re a working mom, you may be feeling stressed about childcare, schedules, and everything else that you’re probably juggling this summer.  Don’t worry! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking summer hacks when it comes to being a working mom. Tune in to hear all about summer routines, organization tips, and intentional ways to use your time...

Interested in how to get the best headshot for your LinkedIn to showcase your personal brand? This episode is for you! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Nichole Howard, photographer and founder of a personal branding photography business. Nichole shares her experience and perspective on all things personal branding because no matter what career you have right now, corporate prof...

Flexibility and trusted childcare are key pieces to the puzzle you want to have in place when you’re a working mom. These important elements can often give you the ultimate peace of mind to thrive in the juggle of work life and mom life.  This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Robin Hilmantel, Senior Director of Editorial Strategy and Growth at BabyCenter. Robin shares her personal e...

Do you know mom guilt – the uninvited guest who overstays her welcome, has no boundaries, and drives you freaking crazy? This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m diving deep into ways to minimize that mom guilt in your life, however you might be feeling it. Tune in to hear three tips to keep your mom guilt in check.  Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode: The sneaky ways  mom guilt may b...

Do you ever think about starting a business with your partner?  This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Jaime Villalovos, founder of the “Happy & Strong” movement. Jaime shares her experience and perspective on work-life balance while juggling being a mom and wife, in addition to the secret of running a successful business as a husband and wife team. Here's what you’ll get out of toda...

If you’re tired of trying to lose weight and be healthier, but finding yourself stuck in emotional eating cycles, listen up! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Sherry Shaban, osteopath and anti-diet health and life coach. Sherry dives deep into what hormones might be triggering your eating patterns and how to know the difference between real hunger and emotional cravings when it...

Beating Burnout as a Working Mom Have you ever felt burnt out as a working mom? Or maybe you’re finding yourself in burn out right now and don’t even know it? This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m sharing five tips for managing burnout as a working mom. Being a parent is the equivalent of 2.5 full time jobs. Add being an employee or entrepreneur to that mix, and the results can easily lead yo...

Dreaming of traveling more often but feeling worried or stressed about the logistics of it all? This episode is for you. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Brooke Happe, successful beanie business owner and mom of three who travels full time with her family. Brooke shares her experience and perspective on traveling with kids, specifically on road trips, and doing what makes you h...

Want to create a calm and clutter free home using Feng Shui?  This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Laili Gonzalez, Interior Designer and Feng Shui licensed practitioner. Laili shares her Feng Shui and motherhood experience and perspective on doing the outer work in your home environment to support your inner healing, growth and mindset journey.  Here's what you’ll get out of today’...

If entrepreneurship is calling your name, you probably will not be able to ignore it—at least without some form of deep regret. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m diving deep into starting your business as a working mom with insider access to my bestselling book, Biz MOMagement: The Working Mom’s Guide to Go From Employee to Entrepreneur. Listen to find clarity, gain momentum, and learn ti...

If you’re feeling stretched too thin or in a season of motherhood where you’re questioning how anyone is even doing this thing we call working mom life, tune into today’s episode! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs. Leslie shares her personal experience and extensive research on self care and burn out as a working mom, as...

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Jenn Lormand, co-creator of Tighten Your Tinkler, published researcher, exercise physiologist, and author. Jenn shares her experience and perspective on all things pelvic floor and the effectiveness of her holistic protocol at ending pee leaks, back pain, and painful sex – WITHOUT kegels. Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode: Stats and...