Marketing in Progress

In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert gets real about something we all chase but rarely feel: success.  It’s not as glamorous as social media makes it look.  Gayle opens up about her experience of juggling work and family, all while feeling constant pressure to keep moving forward. She shares her struggle to stay grounded while grappling with the fear of missing out on bigger opportunities if she sl...

We’ve all been through something challenging.  But when it comes to knowing what to say, or do, when someone else is struggling- that’s not always easy. You know the feeling— the deep ache of not knowing what to say or do, or being exhausted from trying to fix everyone else’s problems. Liesel Mertes , founder of Handle with Care Consulting and a workplace empathy expert, talks about how to show up...

In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert shares her journey with medical marijuana and microdosing, and how those conversations have become part of parenting her teens. She opens up about shifting perspectives, breaking down stigma, and why honesty matters when navigating these topics with your kids. Resources: Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert

Amanda Thomas thought she had a plan. She left her 9-to-5, ready for the next chapter, then found out she was pregnant that same month. What followed wasn’t what she expected: a birth that didn’t go to plan, postpartum depression, and a hard lesson in surrendering control. In this episode, Amanda, creative consultant, entrepreneur, and mom, gets honest about what it actually looks like to balance...

In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert shares her experience in parenting teens, highlighting the growth, connection, and learning that comes with this phase. While it’s easy to focus on the struggles, Gayle explains how the teenage years can be a rewarding time of mutual respect and personal growth, both for parents and their kids. Resources: Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalver...

Uniqueness deserves to be celebrated. However, too often, neurodiversity is viewed as a limitation rather than a strength. In this episode, Becca Chambers challenges that narrative by sharing her journey with ADHD. She reveals how embracing her neurodivergent brain has been key to her professional success and personal growth. Becca also discusses the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children...

The world teaches us to accumulate more responsibilities, more achievements, and, honestly, more of everything.  But excess isn’t always good. Leslie Bailey , entrepreneur, writer, and mom, knows what it’s like to carry too much. After building a successful business, she made the bold decision to walk away, just as her husband was diagnosed with cancer and financial stress was mounting. In this ep...

Saying no sounds simple. So why is it so hard? In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert shares why she struggles to set boundaries, how overcommitting manifests in her life (hello, migraines), and why saying no still feels uncomfortable, even when she knows better. Is it just Gayle, or do you feel it too?

Life doesn’t follow a script. It twists, it pivots, and sometimes it surprises us. In this first episode, Gayle shares the moments that changed everything—losing a job, rebuilding from nothing, and realizing the dream had changed. All of it led to Work in Progress. A podcast for all of us figuring it out as we go. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why nobody has it all figured out What starting over...

No one has it all figured out. And anyone who says they do? Well, they’re lying. This is for the women who are trying. Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they actually want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process. Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly won...