the Working Mother's Mentor

How to Lead Teams Through Uncertainty Without Burning Out Your People—or Yourself When burnout is rising and change feels relentless, your team silently wonders: Can I trust you to lead us through this? In this episode of The Working Mother's Mentor Leadership Series, executive coach Julie Finn shares the high-impact leadership strategies used by today's most effective leaders to guide their teams...

You can't lead others through complexity if you're not first leading yourself.  In this episode, I share seven strategies to strengthen your leadership and show up with clarity, confidence, and staying power—especially when the stakes are high and the path forward is unclear. If you're an executive, manager, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional leading through change, burnout, or decision fatig...

Do you ever look around and wonder, "Shouldn't I be further along by now?" If comparison, regret, or fear of judgment have you questioning your career, life choices, or even your worth, this episode is for you. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on: Why successful women still struggle with self-doubt How comparison and perfectionism quietly sabotage progress How worrying about what others think...

In this episode, we challenge the conventional belief that resilience is the ultimate solution for high-achieving women. We explore how the pressure to constantly 'push through' can lead to burnout, emotional suppression, and a disconnect from one's purpose.  Discover the significance of creating a balanced approach that includes self-awareness, emotional agility, and the necessity of rest and pur...

Feeling the pressure to hold it all together—even when everything feels off? You're not alone. In this episode, I unpack the real weight professional women are carrying right now—and why community isn't a luxury, but a strategic act of leadership. If you've been silently wondering "what about me?" this is your space to exhale, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. For ambitious women rea...

Let's discuss ten ways the system fails us and focus on the power we have to create the life we deserve.

Julie discusses the power of making the decision to bet on yourself.

Julie provides a quick update about the re-launch of the podcast and a special gift for her listeners.

In this episode we discuss important advice for anyone seeking to live a happier, more peaceful life, regardless of relationship status.  Gabrielle Hartley is a divorce attorney who helps couples navigate divorce in a non-toxic way. Her book is endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow and reveals Gabrielle's unique approach which keeps 99% of clients out of the courtroom. In addition to being an attorney, Gabr...

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie is a Yale and Harvard trained ER doctor and a regular TV expert on the HLN, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and Fox News. She just released her new book, Mom Hacks , in which she took over 100 of the most high-yield and science-backed solutions to help mother and baby thrive together. Darria resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, two children, and a Bullmastiff...

Julie talks about automatic negative thoughts and how they can wreak havoc on your emotions.  She discusses practical steps you can do TODAY to help you to tame your negative thinking and to gain more control over your emotions.

Tanya Van Court left an illustrious career in the corporate world to launch Goalsetter, a goal-based savings and gifting platform that encourages kids to save in a way that's fun and engaging. A mom of three with a partner who sometimes has to live 30 miles away, Tanya urges working moms to cultivate and maintain as many supportive relationships as they can.

Jess is a podcast host, online course builder, and leader at Teachable, an online course platform.  Jess shares a ton of specific advice on how to design and build a great online course.  She also discusses how the environment in which she grew up shaped her drive and entrepreneurial spirit.

Rachel is the mom of 7 and author of the globally popular blog, Findingjoy.  Drawing on her own experiences surviving a difficult divorce and years of poverty, she shares her deeply held belief in the power of the human spirit to overcome.  Rachel is an inspiring teacher on parenting and the courage it takes to live an authentic life.

Jess shares her nutrition and behavior modification expertise as we discuss strategies to help busy families eat healthy meals.  Jess will help you to see that food is medicine and how taking a wellness approach to life with affect your eating decisions.  You will also learn about the successful social enterprise, Good Measure Meals, and how they leverage an income generating business in order to...

Melisa is an energetic, passionate leader who supports women entrepreneurs in living their best lives. She is the founder of a global network to connect and educate women, particularly women of color, business owners. She is a thyroid cancer survivor who shares how her journey affects the joy and enthusiasm she brings to every day life. She also provides great, concrete advice on how to find your...

Jen Kem is a powerhouse entrepreneur successfully running multiple multi-million dollar businesses while raising her kids.  She gives a ton of no-nonsense, very specific advice about business, relationships, and parenting. 

Bobbi takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating career journey that has led her from the TV anchor desk at Reuters, to becoming a best-selling author and podcast host.  She shares how she made the big decision to leave TV in order to pursue her dream of helping others to find financial freedom as they become Financial Grownups.

Dr. Jo Boaler is an education professor at Stanford University and the author of many books including her most recent book, Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers . Jo has spent decades studying the impact of beliefs and bias on education and is determined to spread the word that "we can all learn anything."

Lara Schulte is co-founder of Generation. Mom, a platform focused on guiding, connecting and supporting women navigating modern day motherhood. She is also co-host of their podcast, where they dive deep on everything from breastfeeding to postpartum depression. Lara lives in San Diego with her husband and two sons.

Leigh Rawdon is the inspiring co-founder and CEO of the globally inspired children's clothing line, Tea Collection. Tea Collection has grown into a multi-million dollar brand that helps educate its followers about different cultures while also giving back. Leigh shares her wisdom on navigating a start-up, building a global business, and raising great kids.

In this episode, Vicki Palefsky shares a ton of practical, inspiring advice about how to live a great life. Vicki is a retired management consultant with a lifelong commitment to the arts.  Today, she pours her time, energy and resources in civic engagement, currently serving on the boards of the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, GCAPP, and ArtsATL. In 2019, Vicki and husband, Howard P...

Julie discusses the many questions you may be asking yourself about your life and career, and provides a heart-felt lesson on the power and wisdom of betting on yourself.

Julie discusses the 6 types of permission you may need to give yourself in order to move with confidence toward your goals and dreams.

Julie generously provides a ton of concrete advice on how to navigate parenthood at different stages and to re-calibrate the way you spend your time. We tackle timely, specific issues including how to stop feeling guilty about how much (or how little) time you feel you spend with your kids, managing screen time, and how to talk to your kids about values in a contentious world.