The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg

When you hear the phrase “job share,” what comes to mind? Whatever it is, it’s probably nowhere near as literal as the idea account execs Krista Kezman and Sally Agger pitched to their employers at audio company Audacy. They’re breaking down the nitty-gritty of their 3 day work weeks for me and what led them to seek the arrangement to begin with.  Learn why Wisconsin-based Krista and Sally describ...

Lisa Chu and her husband Coltrane started their company, Team Epiphany, at a conference table with one phone and a single ethernet cord... And their main goal was to get out of NYC and down to Miami to party through the winter! Today, they count themselves as the original influencer marketing agency with clients like Absolut, Nike, and HBO.  Find out how Lisa learned quickly to deal with misogyny...

Melissa Urban explains how she took her Whole30 detox diet from side hustle during her insurance job to national phenomenon and became a  NYT bestselling author…though she initially “had no desire to be an entrepreneur.” She has great scripts to help us create boundaries like how to say ‘no’ more often and how to politely decline whether it’s networking, extra duties at work or volunteering or wel...

What’s the future of remote work? Do flex jobs exist? Does ambition matter anymore? Is quiet quitting really a thing? Kate Davis, Deputy Editor of Fast Company and the host of The New Way We Work podcast joins us! She answers our burning questions about today’s workplaces, what careers can look like. Plus she shares a sneak peek and her learnings from her deeply reported miniseries The Ambition Di...

Shannon McKinstrie was $15,000 in medical debt and could barely afford to keep her infant daughter in diapers—but couldn’t bear to be apart from her baby! She committed to working for herself to try to have the best of both worlds. “Desperate” to be with her baby and make rent, learn how Shannon started out working for just $200 a month—with her daughter in the backseat!—and how she realized that...

Sabina Hitchen knows a little something about the career pivot. She went from high school history teacher to a career in PR—and even starting her own firm—before she realized her true passion was in educating others on how to build and publicize their own businesses.  Hear the amazing, perspective-shifting career advice Sabina’s dad gave her, how she became her family’s primary breadwinner and now...

Erin Washington’s life was defined by her eating disorder for over a decade until she was finally able to overcome its hold on her. Now—whether it’s being a mom, fitness, or happy hour—she’s all about balance. Find out how Erin finally grew to accept and love her body, how she manifested her incredible podcast Squats and Margaritas mid-pandemic, how adding ‘podcaster’ on top of being a stay-at-hom...

Leanne Morgan felt a pull to perform, but knew that life on the road as a comedian wouldn’t work as a mom of 3. Find out how she made it work by putting in the hours on nights and weekends (and practicing her act at jewelry parties!) while still being home for her babies and how she cornered an untapped market by being real about mom struggles.  And if you’re not quite ready to take the stage (or...

Carley Roney discusses building The Knot and its wedding empire while having 3 children and taking it public while raising a toddler, how society treats pregnant women, the challenges of working with her husband, and mom guilt as a working mom. Plus Carley’s advice for entrepreneurs, why she says everything in between a small business or big business is “torture,” tips for moms who want to return...

Returning to work after a career pause…maternity leave or being a stay-at-home mom...how can you do it successfully? And where do you even start?! Hear from Atlantis Adedipe, a mom who's done it—and even used the opportunity to completely switch industries. Atlantis explains how she definitely decided to switch careers, how her son’s special needs impacted her choices, how splitting from her husba...

What happens when you love your career but your relationship is suffering? And you feel like you’re missing the important moments in your kids’ lives? TV anchor Sonni Abatta shares when she knew it was time to leave her high-profile anchor job that she ‘loved’, how her job was hurting her marriage, how she’s earning money now via different income streams like lifestyle blogging & podcasting an...

Growing up in a conservative community, Shannan Monson was encouraged to become a wife, a mother, and a homemaker. After deciding that just wasn’t her path, she created multiple 6- and 7-figure online businesses while juggling 2 little kids, harnessing the power of social media while it was still in its infancy to sell products and grow her business. Shannon has advice on how to scale your busines...

Meet Kar Brulhart who went from pregnant and unemployed to running a 6-figure Instagram coaching business. You’ll hear how she realized it was time to quit job hunting and work for herself. And she has tips on how you should be using Instagram for your business. Plus Terry Rice, Business Development consultant & host of Launch Your Business from Entrepreneur Media will teach you how to be a su...

How much does our community impact the choices we make? How do we find our path when it’s conflicting with our perceived expectations? Rachel Nielson talks about how her upbringing and Mormon religion impacted her path as a mom -- she was expected to be a stay-at-home mom but it didn’t feel right to her. She challenged the expectations of her culture -- and loves her career & life now (which a...

Momtourage hosts Keri Setaro & Ashley Hearon-Smith will have you laughing so hard with their worst jobs (and mine too which is related to the boy band Hanson. Yes the ones who sing MMMBop). Plus they talk about time management (one’s a night owl and the other prefers a more set schedule with discipline), have their own unique spin on answering ‘what do you do?’ and get real about how your rela...

After 27 years as a journalist, single mom Leslie Gray Streeter quit her job to pursue her dream of being an author - she wrote the acclaimed book “Black Widow.” Leslie wanted her son to see her ‘happy’ and has tips on how to feel empowered when starting your own freelancing business. Plus former teacher and host of the podcast Freelancer to CEO Aubree Malick has tips on how to start your freelanc...

Rebecca Minkoff - Designer, Entrepreneur, Female Founder Collective co-founder and mom of 3 - has advice for entrepreneurs about how big to grow your business (don’t just look for ‘bragging’ rights!), how to delegate smarter, and has sharp and unique spins on parenting -- like we should stop trying to ‘control’ our kids and definitely don’t use child leashes! Rebecca also weighs in on what women s...

Sheryl Sandberg wanted us to Lean In, but what about the moms who want to Lean Out? Mother Untitled founder and stay-at-home Mom Neha Ruch discusses how people implied she “wasted her Stanford MBA” being a stay-at-home mom, her issues with the Lean In movement, and has advice for that “what do you do?” question (when you don’t know how to answer)! Plus NY Times best-selling author Dr Lisa Damour,...

If you’re feeling stuck, lost, dealing with burnout or boredom, listen up! Meet Zanade Mann, who ditched her teaching job to launch the Black Women's Business Collective and be a digital marketer and says she would ‘never go back.’ She opens up about her finances, how having a child at 16 impacted her career path, how she balances work and kids with her husband in the military and how she went fro...

New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin has easy tips on how to find joy even when you’re an exhausted parent, a tip to improve your life in just 1 minute, whether you shouldn’t just quit your job on a dime, and why she dislikes when people complain about the vague ‘burnout.’ She’s also answering listener questions including how to be present with your kids, how t...

Emily Steinberg, a 3 day/week solar power executive landed a great part time job after her second child was born; she’ll share how she networked her way into that unicorn flex job, how she balances her time, and says her work-life balance is “very good!” Next, The Mom Project's Pam Cohen has tips for working moms on how to land a flexible work-from-home job, tells us which industries and jobs are...

Former TODAY show producer Patrice Poltzer never intended to be an entrepreneur but a quick flameout at a startup led her to launch her own business (and she's never been happier), PLUS financial expert Rachel Cruze has financial tips to prepare to quit your job and how much money you need in savings. In our Real Mom moment, Aliza Friedlander shares the time her husband sent their kid to school in...

Do you want to thrive without the 9-to-5? And feel less burned out and more present with your family? Mom’s Exit Interview - featured in Business Insider & NY Daily News - is your go-to resource! Join Kim Rittberg – former media executive, corporate quitter and mom as she interviews inspirational moms who are taking control of their lives while achieving (gasp!) true work-life balance: entrepreneu...