Mama Work It Podcast

Lack of time is a pretty legit reason most working moms don't pursue things they love.  Do you ever feel like you are so caught up in the daily grind, that you barely even have a minute or a speck of free energy to think about what you want to do?  Or do you feel if you're not giving 110% to everything and everyone, you're not being productive?  Or are you saying yes to things you shouldn't and no...

If you are a working mom who is also managing a side hustle...or thinking of starting one, this episode is for you.  I did this for 3 years and I was able to build my following to thousands, gain awesome credibility within my audience by providing tons of free content and also writing and publishing 2 books, create multiple courses, one that has helped working parents in over 60 countries and main...

If you are a mompreneur or thinking of diving into entrepreneurship, this episode is for you girl.  I am super excited to be chatting with Megan Moran today about the power of momepreneurship & how to navigate it with ease.  Megan is not only a mom to 2 beautiful babies under 2, but also a wife and mompreneur.  She runs The Mompreneur Guide- a company that helps mom entrepreneurs navigate momprene...

Have you ever read a book and thought, 'YES-this author gets me.'  That is exactly how I felt when I read Enough by Elizabeth Lyons, an author I didn’t know until reading that book and felt like I should be best friends with after reading that book.  Elizabeth is a 5X best selling author, the publisher at Finn-Phyllis Press, and a mom of 5.  She's also obsessed with backstories, words, coffee, inc...

This week I chatted with Ana Vucetic, a certified wellness coach who also holds a Masters degree in psychology. Ana has lived in so many different countries and brings a unique perspective to her practice with such a culturally diverse background.  Having worked in global environments for over 15 years and being raised bicultural, I was excited to chat with Ana about body image and how different a...

This week on the show, we are focusing on how to handle anything and everything life throws at you through the 4 key pillars I’m going to teach you.   This goes for any stressor, any major life rattling event, any big, bad news you might be shocked to receive (or not shocked to receive), any unexpected curve ball you get hit with, any crappy individual you may not be able to avoid 100%, any thing...

Hey mama, guess what? You CAN have it all.  This week, I’m chatting with Maria Smith, former corporate executive, mom of 3 and a passionate blogger and advocate for the working mother.  Her blog, Confessions of a Corporate Mom, shares the stories, struggles, and triumphs of being a high performing boss in the office while also being a devoted mom and wife at home.  Born and raised in Lexington, KY...

This week I’m chatting with Diana Swillinger, life coach for women, business coach for solopreneurs, and host of the Renew Your Mind Podcast.  Diana became passionate about coaching after spending her life trying to do the right thing, like be the best mom/wife/business-person--going to church, looking presentable, and recycling!  But, she still ended up feeling stuck and miserable. After figuring...

Going back to work after maternity leave is never easy. While many companies are starting to provide more supportive environments for moms returning, most don’t have formal policies and groups dedicated to supporting working moms or working parents in general.  My guest this week, Brooke Shapiro, a corporate manager, saw this gap in her own organization, and decided to spearhead her own campaign t...

Ever been through some sh*t?  Who hasn’t, right?  Whether it be a breakup or divorce, a health scare for yourself or a loved one or even just a funk mentally, it can feel really hard to get yourself back on track.  This week, I’m talking to transformational coach Kate Reuter about how going through her own pain helped her go from survive to thrive.  Kate shares her vulnerability through her strugg...

If you dread your commute, wish you had more hours to spend with your kids, or just want to ditch the traditional 9-5 schedule you've been doing, this episode is for you. I'm giving you my simple process on how to negotiate a flexible schedule and help you regain control of your time in a situation you likely think is out of your hands.  Here's what you'll get out of this week's episode: The core...

If you’re a mompreneur or thinking of becoming one, you are in for a treat this week.  We’ve got a freebie too, so be sure to listen to the end to snag it!  I’m chatting with Jill Salzman, founder of Founding Moms, a global membership community where you can get tips, coaching, and education on how to build and grow your business as a busy mama.   Here’s what you’ll get out of this week’s episode:...

Ever wonder if those dance parties in your kitchen are giving you more than just 3 minutes of fun? After talking with Empowerment Coach Dana Inouye, I learned that movement is actually activating some crazy good sh*t into your mindset, mama.  Check out this episode if you're interested in embodying more positive vibes in your life. Here’s what you’ll get out of it: How embodiment is the perfect ac...

Attention mamas, if you have yelled at your kids today, this week, this month, you need to listen to this week’s episode.  Parenting Coach, Celia Kibler of Pumped Up Parenting is helping us with tips, tricks and information on the effects yelling has on kids and how we can find different and better ways to respond to stressful situations as busy working moms.  Here’s what you’ll get out of it: Why...

Hey hey, mama. Are you ready to level up your mom style? That’s right.  Your style shouldn’t be yoga pants and Target tees, even if you’re a mama, even if they're kind of cute.  Sorry, not sorry.  If you’ve been in a style rut since becoming a mom, since the pandemic started, since 2010, you need to listen to this week’s episode to gain amazing tips from professional stylist, Paul Julch of Urbanit...

Do you have a morning routine? Do you wish you did? Or do you want to level up your current one to live your best life? Girl, you are tuning into the right episode. I am giving you my 10 best morning routine tips you can start ASAP to level up your productivity, your confidence, your mood and ultimately, your life.  This episode is jam packed, but here are some things I know you’ll get out of it:...

Oh, mama.  This week we are talking BOUNDARIES.  Do you have a hard time saying no to things?  And I don’t mean things that are for YOU—I mean things that are for EVERYONE and EVERYTHING around you.  If so, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episode with Desiree Wolfe, host of Slightly Unfiltered Podcast.  As the name of her podcast and biz suggests, this convo is slightly unfiltered an...

Ever feel mom guilt for not spending enough time with your kids?  Not playing with them enough, not giving individual attention, not really connecting because you are so BUSY juggling all the things?!  If you have felt even a twinge of this, you are going to want to listen to this week’s episode with Rosemary Clark, authorized Language of Listening Coach and founder of LOVE the Way You Parent.  He...

This week is all about organization and if you’re someone who gets a high off an organized closet or clutter free space, you are going to want to listen to this (also, should we be best friends?).  I’m chatting with professional organizer Barbara Trapp of Zen your Den.  Barbara is giving us real deal tips, strategies, and stories about how to get organized and stay that way.   Here’s what you’ll g...

Oh girl, get ready for some marriage truth bombs this week brought to you by Michelle Purta, life and marriage coach for moms.  Michelle focuses on empowering women to own their self worth, uplevel their communication skills, and to lead their marriage into a happier and more harmonious future.  Michelle keeps it so real about the hard stuff we all deal with in marriage but, most importantly, tell...

Get ready to travel back to the Y2K years when you were likely reading Cosmo magazine taking those fun quizzes about knowing if you’re too clingy of a girlfriend or whether your man is just not that into you because on today's episode, we’re gonna take one of those quizzes, but this quiz is all about finding out what kind of communication style is more you.  Once you know that, I'm sharing my 3 si...

If you’re tired AF reading this right now, you are in for a treat, mama.  This week I’m chatting with Dr. Sarah Mitchell of Helping Babies Sleep.  Since 2013, Dr. Sarah has been helping thousands of parents get more sleep. I personally did Dr. Sarah’s program last year and saw AMAZING results.  No joke, I went from waking up multiple times per night and never knowing when my baby was going to nap...

Oh pilates.  Have you tried it?  Are you into it?  If you’re a mom, chances are you probably need it (hello major muscle stretching that happens in your core during pregnancy).  This week I’m chatting with Kate Boyle, owner of Mind and Movement Pilates, a Pilates and wellness studio in Melbourne, Australia. Kate is giving us the 411 on pilates and also a no-excuse type attitude on how even the bus...

Ever look at your house and feel like it’s kind of a hot mess? I’m not talking about the kids’ stuff everywhere—although that might be part of it.  I mean the style, the décor, the cool factor.  Do you even know what’s cool anymore?  A lot of moms tend to forget about their home space because they’re so busy and exhausted parenting and working and doing life in the motherhood stage they’re in.  Th...

We are about to blow your mind this week with cooking hacks for the busiest mamas out there.  This week I'm chatting with trained chef, registered dietician and owner of The Wellness Cucina, Celestina Brunetti.  Celestina is giving us real talk tips on how to cook more at home so you can enjoy dinnertime with your family, even when you think you're busy AF or don't have time to cook. Here's what y...