Julie Finn

the Working Mother's Mentor

The Working Mother's Mentor is the go-to podcast for high-achieving, professional women navigating leadership in turbulent times, offering real talk, smart strategies, and tactical tools to lead with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stanford and Oxford-trained executive coach and leadership expert Julie Finn, this show helps women make bold decisions, manage complexity, and create sustainable success, without burning out or losing what matters most. Whether you're navigating executive leadership, contemplating a career pivot, managing work-life balance, or leading teams through uncertainty an...

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Julie Finn

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Education

Latest episode

Dec 4, 2025

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Episodes

[ENCORE] CMO and Chief Parenting Officer of BARK and tech TV commentator, Titania Jordan, on keeping your kids safe online, building your dream career, and overcoming personal struggles 17.12.2019

Titania shares her inspiring journey that has included being an entrepreneur, a TV tech commentator, and working in the C-suite.  She candidly shares her struggles with postpartum depression, anxiety, and imposter syndrome and the great advice has anyone who has similar challenges.

[ENCORE] TV anchor, author and host of the How to Be a Financial Grownup Podcast, Bobbi Rebell on how to find financial freedom 10.12.2019

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.

[ENCORE] Tai Beauchamp, internationally recognized style influencer, TV host, and entrepreneur, shares candidly on living life in the spotlight and wrestling with tough decisions 03.12.2019

TV host, producer, and founder of Tai Life media company, Tai Beauchamp takes us behind the scenes to understand the hard work, personal sacrifices, and triumphs of her glamorous, jet-set life.

What do the Duchess of Sussex, Lady Gaga, and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? Jewelry designer and CEO, Adina Reyter, on how she creates accessibly priced fine jewelry and her entrepreneurial journey: TWMM 094 26.11.2019

Adina Reyter began by taking metal working classes in the evenings while still working full-time in advertising. Today, her ever-growing jewelry collections can be spotted on talented, high-profile women including Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Even Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, personally selected Adina Reyter as her jewelry of choice. Adina lives in Los Angeles, California w...

[ENCORE] Winding career paths and frequent travel can be tough— the J.Paul Getty Trust's Head of Development, Janet Feldstein McKillop, shares inspiring lessons from her journey 19.11.2019

Janet shares her fascinating career journey that has led her to running development for the J. Paul Getty Trust, juggling her hectic work schedule with being present for her kids, and how she takes care of herself in the midst of it all.

[ENCORE] Macaroni Kid Founder and CEO Joyce Shulman on taking the leap to entrepreneurship, scaling your business, and taking care of yourself 12.11.2019

Joyce is a lawyer turned creative, visionary entrepreneur.  Her company, Macaroni Kid, reaches nearly 3 million households per month with hyper local information about great resources and events for families. Joyce shares concrete leadership, business, self-care, and parenting advice in this episode.  Joyce is warm, wise, and inspiring and provides specific tactics to help you avoid the martyr mom...

Dealing with Stress and Pressure: TWMM 092 05.11.2019

On this episode, we discuss something we all experience–stress and pressure. Even with perfect planning, sometimes you cannot possibly foresee all possible scenarios.  Julie shares wise words from an old parable which will encourage you to think and respond to stress a little differently.

Help your kids love themselves, appreciate their uniqueness, and thrive with Curlee Girlee author, Atara Twersky : TWMM 091 29.10.2019

Atara Twersky is an attorney, author and mom on a mission. Her Curlee Girlee book started a movement to help curly haired girls embrace their curls and love themselves. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children.

[ENCORE] Building the confidence, courage, and mindset fundamental to making it to the C-Suite, with former CIO of Southern Company, Becky Blalock 22.10.2019

Author, speaker, and former CIO Becky Blalock shares robust advice on how and why managing your mindset, learning how to take risks, and re-thinking failure are all core to business and career success.  Becky also provides great advice about exactly how to work with a mentor, and the things she does each day to find success.  As a trailblazer to the C-suite and the author of Dare:  Straight Talk o...

Successful Hollywood TV and features writer Sylvia Jones on mid-career pivots & chasing your dreams: TWMM 091 15.10.2019

Sylvia Jones was in her forties when she left an illustrious journalism career to pursue her lifelong dream and start over in Hollywood. Armed with humility, a willingness to learn and an audacious faith, she grew to become a successful Hollywood TV and features writer.  Sylvia holds dual degrees in Psychology and Communications, and a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Dunkin' Brands Chief Financial Officer, with Kate Jaspon, with practical advice on growing your career: TWMM 090 08.10.2019

Kate Jaspon is a down-to-Earth leader who gives us an up-close and personal exploration of her inspiring career journey.  She shares great strategies to help you accelerate your career growth.

Work-life balance. Does it exists?: TWMM089 01.10.2019

Work-life balance as a concept is taking a lot of heat.  Many argue that there's no such thing. Julie discusses why work-life balance is achievable & important and provides a number of unique steps to help you cultivate it.

How to find joy, peace, and self-acceptance by mowing your own grass: TWMM088 24.09.2019

It's tempting to think the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.  Comparing yourself to others can rob you of the joy and focus you could have if you instead channeled your energy into your own goals.

You Might Be a Perfectionist if...identifying and overcoming beliefs that are holding you back: TWMM087 17.09.2019

Procrastinating, starting and not finishing projects, and not trying new things can all be signs of perfectionism.  We often mistakenly think that if we don't aspire to be like Martha Stewart, then we're not perfectionists. In this episode, I help you to identify the subtle ways in which perfectionism may be holding you back.

Kraft Heinz Global Chief People Officer, Melissa Werneck, on developing a great career and leading with humility: TWMM 086 10.09.2019

Are you thinking about making a change in your career path? Melissa Werneck began her career as an engineer before making a major career pivot. Today, she is the Global Chief People Officer for The Kraft Heinz Company. She provides a ton of great advice about how to grow your career, even if the path ahead is not linear.  

General Counsel of The Kraft Heinz Company, Rashida La Lande, on advancing your career while also having a fantastic family life: TWMM 085 03.09.2019

Rashida La Lande is the Senior Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The Kraft Heinz Company. Before joining Kraft Heinz, she was a partner at the prestigious Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher law firm in their New York City office. She is the mom of four kids and has a lot of insight into how to grow a big career while also having a fantastic family life.

Preparing kids with ADHD for success in school and life, with author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Sharon Saline: TWMM 084 27.08.2019

Sharon Saline is a renowned expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and mental health challenges, and their impact on school and family dynamics. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of the excellent book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew.

How to achieve great things by getting out of your comfort zone: TWMM 083 20.08.2019

Getting out of your comfort zone is the key to growth.  Julie shares three powerful lessons that will help you build your confidence and empower you to stretch the bounds of what you think is possible for you.

[ENCORE] What does it take to become a CEO? NYT Best-selling author of the CEO Next Door, Kim Powell, shares us powerful lessons in leadership 13.08.2019

Kim shares the career and leadership lessons she's learned through the extensive study of and work with CEO's across the country.

[ENCORE] The Walt Disney Company's Head of Brand and CRM, Jenny Cohen, on work-life balance as a senior executive 06.08.2019

Jenny Cohen provides great advice on managing a high-profile career while having a family life you love.

[ENCORE] CEO of the Nation's Third-Largest Art Center, the Woodruff Arts Center and founding CEO of National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Doug Shipman 30.07.2019

Doug is a phenomenal leader who has accomplished more in the past twenty years than many accomplish in a life time.  Doug and I have an amazing conversation full of great advice about leadership, taking risks, and staying true to yourself.  

[ENCORE] 6 ABC News Anchor Tamala Edwards, on unique career paths, tough schedules, and finding fulfillment 23.07.2019

Successful TV News Anchor Tamala Edwards shares her love of media journalism, the challenges of working unusual hours, and great advice on how to be content with your life.

[ENCORE] Mindset mastery will transform your life, with seasoned executive coach, David Taylor-Klaus 16.07.2019

David is a wise, insightful, and humorous executive coach who leverages his decades of experience to deliver powerful advice on how to master your mindset.  This episode is full of wisdom, personal stories, and concrete tips on how to reframe your thinking in order to achieve your goals.  We discuss negative thought patterns, depression, adult ADHD, confidence, and work-life integration in this de...

[ENCORE] UrbanSitter Co-Founder and CEO, Lynn Perkins, on launching a business and securing millions in venture capital, all while raising 3 kids 09.07.2019

Lynn Perkins takes us behind the curtain and gives us great advice—from tips on raising money from venture capitalists, to how to find a good mentor, and best practices in hiring childcare.

[ENCORE] Dropbox VP of Communications, Lin-Hua Wu, on big career pivots and life as the high-powered mom of four kids 02.07.2019

Lin-Hua discusses her unique and exciting career journey after law school and how to be bold in managing your family life.

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