The Business of Parenting Podcast

The Business of Parenting is a podcast for parents who are ready to lead their families with more clarity and purpose. Hosted by creative leadership strategist and mom of five Jackie Mourot, Ed. D., the show explores how the same principles that help great organizations thrive—like vision, values, systems, and strategy—can transform the way you lead at home.   Follow along on substack at https://s...

As parents, we play a critical leadership role in our children’s lives—modeling values, teaching life lessons, and doing our best to raise kind, capable future adults. But there comes a point when we have to recognize what is—and isn’t—ours to carry. In this episode, we explore the tension between owning our role as intentional leaders at home and releasing the guilt and shame that can come when o...

As parents, we often expect our kids to demonstrate obedience and self-control—but how often do we pause to model it ourselves? In this episode of The Business of Parenting, Jackie Mourot explores why true leadership at home starts with self-leadership. Drawing from both parenting and business principles, Jackie unpacks how everyday choices—like follow-through, emotional regulation, and consistenc...

Table Talks: Real Mom & Teen Insights returns for another honest and heartfelt conversation—this time with a twist. In this episode, Jackie Mourot, Ed. D.—parenting strategist and mom of five—is joined by her 20-year-old son for a candid discussion about what happens when parenting shifts from control to counsel. Together, they unpack the evolving dynamics between parents and young adults—from...

In the final episode of the Parenting with Influence series, TBOP Podcast host Jackie Mourot, Ed. D. explores what it means to lead with the long game in mind. Learn how to shift from managing behavior to shaping identity—and how to raise tomorrow’s self-led adult by building character, decision-making skills, and internal motivation today.

Tired of repeating yourself? In Part 3 of the Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence series, Jackie Mourot, Ed. D. shares how to shift from command-based parenting to coaching with connection. Learn the C.O.A.C.H. framework—a practical, relationship-centered approach that helps you lead with empathy, invite cooperation, and build lasting influence at home. Because instruction may get compliance, b...

Part 2 of the “Lead the Way” Series: Parenting with Influence Trust is the cornerstone of leadership—and parenting is no exception. In this deeper dive into what it really means to lead your family, Jackie explores how credibility, consistency, and emotional safety lay the groundwork for lasting influence at home. Drawing from her own experiences as a mom of five and seasoned leader—as well as ins...

Part 1 of the “Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence" Series Why don’t our kids just do what we say? In this kickoff episode of the Lead the Way series, Jackie unpacks one of the biggest frustrations parents face—and reframes it through a leadership lens. Drawing on insights from experts like Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, and D r. Becky Kennedy, Jackie explores why authority alone isn’t enough an...

Table Talks: Real Mom & Teen Insights makes its debut! In this special episode, Jackie Mourot, Ed. D.—parenting strategist and mom of five—is joined by her teenage son for an honest, eye-opening conversation about family leadership from both sides of the table. Together, they explore what it really means to lead—and be led—at home. From the tension between authority and influence to the everyd...

Parenting isn’t like leadership — it is leadership. In this episode, TBOP host Jackie Mourot breaks down why leading a family requires the same skills as leading an organization: vision, influence, decision-making, and systems. You’ll discover why so many parents feel unprepared for this role, and how a few simple, intentional steps can help you lead your family with more clarity, peace, and confi...

Every idea has a beginning—and this episode is the heart behind The Business of Parenting. Join me, your host Jackie Mourot, Ed. D, as I share the story of how this podcast was born: from juggling life as a mom of five to leading teams around the world, and realizing that the same principles that make businesses thrive—vision, strategy, systems—can transform the way we parent.   🎧 Loved this epis...

In this first episode of The Business of Parenting, Jackie Mourot, Ed. D.—leadership strategist and mom of five—asks: Are you in the business of parenting? She shares how the same principles that help great organizations thrive—like clarity, values, and systems——can transform how we lead at home. Looking for more peace and purpose at home, start here!   🎧 Loved this episode? Take the “ What’s You...

The Business of Parenting is a podcast for parents who are ready to lead their families with more clarity and purpose. Hosted by creative leadership strategist and mom of five Jackie Mourot, Ed. D., the show explores how the same principles that help great organizations thrive—like vision, values, systems, and strategy—can transform the way you lead at home.   Follow along on substack at https://s...