Mom Who Works: Redefining what it means to be a working mom (in a world without working dads...)

April is Autism Awareness Month, and today's episode is with Lisa Candera, the autism mom coach! This episode has nuggets of wisdom and support for moms who are walking the same path as Lisa and for moms who are loving someone in their lives who are walking the same path. We are so honored to have her on the show! Lisa Candera is a single mom to a young adult with severe autism and OCD, a prac...

This episode is permission and practical ideas to make your life easier. Yes, mom, it is ok to make decisions, take time and create habits to intentionally make your life easier. As discussed in the episode, the definition of "make your life easier" according to AI (lol) is the following: to simplify, reduce stress, effort, or complications in your daily existence  so that things feel le...

This episode with Carrie Fabris had me in tears during the episode, the kind of tears that are quiet and calm and feel like relief because Carrie just gets it. She understands what it means to feel the deep need to make what she calls a "passion pivot" and she did it. This episode is going to inspire you, I just know it! Carrie shares more about her journey of making major career changes...

Moms, we are finally back in podcast action with the first episode of 2026! In this episode, we are talking word of the year and mine is CRUCIAL. And I share an incredible and insightful moment with my son about his "calm mindset." So glad to be back in your years and looking forward to an incredible line up of interviews coming up!

It's that time-- our annual reminder that in the Mom Who Works Community? February is the new January! Maybe you're fired up and ready to literally and figuratively hit the ground running tomorrow January 1, but for many years now, our community has operated with the sentiment that February 1 is our January 1. Curious to learn more? Listen in!

We are so honored and excited to bring you this episode with Rebecca Blacker. She is so vulnerable and honest and this conversation is a complete delight. One of my favorite things she said relates to the idea of "tell me how you did that!" to celebrate major accomplishments. Listen in! Rebecca Blacker is a leading force in New York City residential real estate and the co-founder of Blac...

Well, listeners, it would appear a correction is in order. Last week, I recorded an entire episode, did an entire post, on celebrating one year for the podcast. Drumroll please...IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS. Listen in for a correction and reflection; this is so on brand for a #momwhoworks.

Today's episode with Megan Spencer aka Meg The Creator is a GIFT of an episode to any mom who works, especially if you're introverted, to learn the tips and tricks to start generating revenue for her family through online tools that DO NOT require building a following. Meg is so down-to-earth, relatable and accessible-- and I know the community and courses she has built are the exact same...

The Mom Who Works Podcast is celebrating her ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY today with a discussion on celebrating-- what it means to observe, honor and mark an accomplishment. We dig into what metrics matter and how to truly recognize the work you are doing. A special affirmation just for us on this special occasion: Starting small isn’t small at all — it’s remarkable.  Getting an idea, a project, a moveme...

"It's a feeling, not a fact." "I help people transform their self-worth to live radically fulfilling lives based on audacity rather than perfectionism." These are tidbits of the wisdom shared in this episode by Samantha Kearns. The episode is formatted a little differently to capture the excitement right out to the gate in my time with her. I first was introduced to Sam thr...

Y'all need to let me know if this works...but today, I'm taking Closing Time by Semisonic to guide us to choose our personal path to walk to the end of 2025. If you're like me, you remember this song from the roller skating rink, and it's been in my head on repeat lately. The lyrics are more impactful than I remember (duh, I was 12), and I think it gives us a perfect, yet unconvent...

The energy in this episode is CONTAGIOUS! Britanie Ramirez has the best wisdom and advice for flat out living life and you're going to love this interview . We discuss parenting, friendship and overcoming challenges in your relationships. I cannot wait for you to hear more! Meet Britanie: She is a licensed professional counselor, parenting coach, conference speaker, but her most important work hap...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Vilona Michael - marketing strategist, connector, and founder of V.Marketing . What unfolded was one of those life-giving conversations that felt both intentional and organic in the most beautiful way. We dive into the power of friendship, the slow and steady work of building a business, and the very real tension of mom-guilt. Vilona shares honestly about ma...

This is a quick episode that gives a high-level overview of our new community program Whole Village. I'm inviting you to please apply to join the beta test, inaugural cohort and help us get this right. Jump over to the @MomWhoWorks instagram page to link in bio! And send me a message there if you have questions. We are so much better together.

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Lisa Zwikl—CSO at SmartAcre and a marketing leader who’s built her career in spaces as diverse as the Department of Defense and high-growth SaaS startups. Lisa shares how owning your agency as a business owner isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about reclaiming power in your personal and professional life. We explore how AI has become her go-to t...

If you love Taylor + Travis, this episode is for you. If you do not love Taylor + Travis, this episode is still for you (but we also are sad for you). This episode drops a fun and spontaneous announcement of the next offering coming soon from Mom Who Works -- Whole Village. There is power in connection and community but it must be accessible to others. We can build that-- and we want your input! L...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with muralist and artist Hayley Owen—and leave the conversation feeling both grounded and inspired. Hayley shares what it looks like to build a counter-cultural life by design, not default. One where values come first, business second. We talk about making decisions that honor what truly lasts, even when it means stepping into intentional discomfort. From choosi...

In this episode, I’m talking about making magic in everyday moments with my kids—not just for them, but for  me  too. Because the truth is, the best chapters of our lives aren’t just in the highlight reels; they’re happening right now, in real time. I’m also sharing a brand-new affirmation I wrote for our Mom Who Works community—one that reminds us to infuse joy, whimsy, and intention into the mun...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Stacy Scalfaro—teacher, counselor, wife, daughter, and proudly, mom. While the conversation was unexpectedly riddled with interruptions, it only added to our summer challenge theme of intentional discomfort and the growth that comes with it. Stacy shares thoughtful wisdom on parenting through transition—supporting our kids as they grow into independence and...

If we increase gratitude we can decrease guilt, and that's what the goal of today's episode is for each and every person listening. By crafting a daily checklist, you can trust you are doing what you say you want to do. If we choose gratitude, we can map it out with more intention and attention to how we spend our time. Inspired by The Office quote "I wish there was a way to know you&...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kendy Cox —a wife, mom of three, and Vice President at Public Strategies, where she’s spent over 25 years leading impactful human services projects. But beyond her impressive resume, Kendy shares her most personal role yet: warrior mom. When her teenage daughter began battling an eating disorder in the wake of the pandemic, Kendy’s world shifted. What fol...

This week on Mom Who Works, we’re joined by Mandi Casey—owner of The Collective and a woman who knows a thing or two about intentional discomfort. From buying and launching a business to walking through divorce, dating, and remarriage, Mandi shares the raw and real process of stepping into a life that’s deeply aligned, even when it’s wildly uncomfortable. We talk about starting over, showing up di...

Elizabeth Collura joins us from a place of strength in progress —confident in her decision to relocate across the country, yet still doing the hard and strategic work of rebuilding relationships and routines in a brand-new place.  She speaks with clarity, authenticity, and a powerful presence that reminds us: you can be sure of your direction and still be stretched by the journey. We talk about wh...

This week we’re joined by Nancy Owens — a native Oklahoman, first-generation Mexican American, and a woman who chose alignment over achievement. In this powerful conversation, Nancy shares what it looked like to step off a path that was successful on paper but no longer fulfilling in her soul. She made the brave decision to take a step back — in title and in pay — in order to reconnect with the wo...

We’re halfway through the year—and with 9 weeks until Labor Day, there’s still  so much time  to make intentional progress on your 2025 goals. In this special bonus episode, I walk you through a quick mid-year check-in: Revisit your  why Recommit to your  what Rededicate to your  when I’m also sharing the details of a vision board girls night I hosted with my friends that was an absolute dream. an...