the Working Mother's Mentor

Karyn Schoenbart is Chief Executive Officer of the NPD Group, one of the leading market research and advisory firms in the world. Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, she wrote Mom. B.A to help people overcome challenges and fulfill their full potential at work. Karyn's career journey is a fascinating example of how hard work and dedication can lead to amazing results.

Meg inspires us with more details about her entrepreneurial journey creating the #1 Parenting channel on Youtube while being a hands-on mom to three small kids.

Angela Watson is a former teacher who is on a mission to help teachers live a more purposeful and conscious life. She's the author of five books, including Fewer Things, Better : The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most . She is the host of the wildly successful podcast, Truth for Teachers, which is consistently ranked among the top ten K-12 podcasts on iTunes. Angela also creates online courses...

Leigh Anne Brodsky is a licensing and branding guru. Over the course of her career, she's been a senior executive at Discovery, Peanuts Worldwide & Iconix Entertainment, and Nickelodeon Consumer Products. She has run the licensing business for brands and characters we love like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer, and South Park. She now runs her own compan...

Abby shares insights on creating social impact, how business school prepared her for marriage, and finding the job of her dreams.

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we have created a special three-part round up of some of our most popular guests' reflections on the best advice they're even received.  This episode features Tiffany Dufu, Kimberly Powell, Georgene Huang, and Jennifer Kem.

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we have created a special three-part round up of some of our most popular guests' reflections on great career and life advice they're received.  This episode features Sherice Torres, Rachel Martin, Elsie Escobar, and Julie Lythcott-Haims.

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we have created a special three-part round up of some of our most popular guests' reflections on the best advice they're even received.  This episode features Nneka Rimmer, Sarah Friar, Jeanine Blackwell, and Joyce Shulman.

Shira Gill is a cross between a professional organizer and a life coach. Her mission is to inspire people to clear physical and mental clutter so they can reduce their environmental footprint, create space for what they care about, and live their best lives. Since founding her business, Shira has transformed hundreds of homes, helping her clients reclaim their living spaces and redesign the way th...

Julie details four critical things that entrepreneurs do well that will help you build your career or your business.

Danica is an expert on all things social media and shares lots of great advice on how to leverage your online presence for professional gain.  She provides concrete tips for both business owners and corporate climbers.  She also discusses her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to start her wildly successful firm during a recession, while raising three kids.

Anthony ONeal's life reached a turning point at the age of 19 when he found himself homeless and deep in debt. Today, he is part of personal finance guru Dave Ramsey's Solutions Team. Anthony is on a mission to inspire and empower teens and young adults to take care of their financial health and make better life decisions.

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...

Jennifer Barlament is a classically trained clarinetist turned arts management executive. She has more than 15 years of experience leading orchestras across the country and is currently Executive Director at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, one of the leading orchestras in the US. 

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 , which provides over 100 of the most high-yield and science-backed solutions to help you thrive.

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.

Rachel is the mom of 7 and author of the globally popular blog, Finding Joy.  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.

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.

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.

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

Rodney Bullard has an interesting and varied career that focuses on service.  As a lawyer, a White House Fellow, and now Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation, Rodney has used his education and experience in order to have an impact on society. He shares great advice on creating your own unique career journey and serving others in large and small ways. Rodney is a wonderful storyteller a...

Sherice shares her career pivots, the experiences surrounding giving birth prematurely, and sage advice on learning to let go.

Powerhouse, down-to-Earth C-suite executive Nneka Rimmer gives us great insight into how self-awareness and ingenuity can help you craft the work and family life you desire.

Georgene talks about the hustle it takes be the CEO of a high-impact company, her mission to make workplaces a great place for both men and women, and how she handles it all as the mom of 3 young children.

Georgene talks about the hustle it takes be the CEO of a high-impact company, her mission to make workplaces a great place for both men and women, and how she handles it all as the mom of 3 young children.