When Mommy Grows Up

What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t in another job board scroll or another article, but in 15 minutes of quiet?  In this episode, Becca shares how intentional boredom helped one mom (and herself!) move from overwhelm to career clarity. You’ll learn why silence sparks new ideas, how the brain uses boredom to connect the dots, and simple ways to build “boredom windows” into real mom-life. Somet...

What do you do when you realize you want to build a career in healthcare outside of the clinic? In this episode, we sit down with Kaylee Johnson, a former Career Clarity Program member and inspiring success story, who has built a fulfilling career spanning neuro-occupational therapy, program design, women’s health entrepreneurship, AI-enabled HealthTech, and now FemTech operations. Kaylee shares:...

We set goals for our careers, but have you ever set goals for parenthood?  In this episode, meet Amanda, a mom and rising corporate star, navigating the messy middle between career ambition and family life. Using the Mother’s Vision Exercise , she discovers how to define success on her own terms, balancing presence at home with professional fulfillment. Amanda’s story shows that early motherhood-c...

Feeling stuck in job search traffic? You’re not alone.  In this episode, Becca shares a real-life moment with her 10-year-old that perfectly captures what it’s like to navigate today’s crowded job market—and how to stand out when everyone’s trying to get home at the same time.  Tune in for encouragement, perspective, and details on her free Crafting Your Career Story workshop, designed to help you...

Join Becca and Marie as we chat with author and podcaster Heather Chauvin, who confronts societal expectations in her book Dying to Be a Good Mother.  Heather shares her journey of listening to her inner voice and embracing her strength to redefine what it means to be a "good mother".   Heather encourages moms everywhere to embrace their true selves and learn how to establish boundaries,...

Stuck in a job that’s drained your confidence?  In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up , meet Shelby, a mom of two navigating a tough boss, a resume gap, and imposter syndrome. Learn the simple strategies that worked for Shelby to rebuild her confidence muscle and can help you start moving toward the career you deserve. ----------------------------- You are one click away from boosting your career...

Feeling like the queen of logistics as a mom and professional, but a little disconnected from the YOU behind it all?  In this episode, Becca shares how joining a book club filled her cup and sparked the idea for the When Mommy Grows Up Book Club—a 4-week experience blending storytelling, connection, and career coaching for moms.  Tune in to learn how you can gain clarity, confidence, and community...

Today we're celebrating both the exciting launch of Season 4 and our 100th episode!   Season 4 will be filled with...  Career stories to help you navigate the next steps in your career Experts with advice to make your job search and working mom life easier Live coaching episodes to help you make a change in real time Parenting laughs that connect us all! But with all this excitement of what i...

Thank you for joining us for the ride throughout Season 3!  As we head into summer, Becca and Marie share their personal highlights of the season and recommendations of episodes to pop back to over the next two months as you navigate a job search.  We'll also give you a sneak peek of what's to come for Season 4 including new guests and more live coaching! Need support as you look ahead t...

This week on When Mommy Grows Up , we’re joined by Sara Fay Egan—author of The Through Line , hospitality guru, and the queen of keeping it real. From luxury weddings to life’s unexpected curveballs, Sara Fay has built a career (and a life) full of twists, turns, and beautifully imperfect moments. In this upbeat and inspiring conversation, Becca and Marie chat with Sara Fay about what it means to...

When our kids achieve a goal or make progress we are right there with them, cheering them on and celebrating, right? So why is it so much harder to celebrate our own wins? Celebrating wins is a big part of the culture of the Career Clarity Program because Becca and Marie know how hard cheering ourselves on can be. We are hard on ourselves as moms and as professionals, plus a job search can be full...

What does it look like to transform unimaginable grief into a force for good?  This week on When Mommy Grows Up , we’re joined by Melissa Lafsky Saleh, mom, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose journey will leave you inspired and in awe. Melissa opens up about her path from lawyer and journalist to co-creator of FairPlayAI, and how the heartbreaking loss of her child reshaped her purpose...

Ready to give your LinkedIn a refresh but short on time? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca and Marie break down exactly what you can do in just 30 minutes to make your profile pop and your presence shine. We’re diving into quick, actionable tips to make LinkedIn work for you, including: Updating your headline to boost searchability, using ChatGPT to draft a compelling About section, en...

Attention teachers! Have you ever thought about how you could take your expertise and translate it into a new career path? If so, meet Kelsey Cook, mom of four and former teacher who turned her education expertise into a thriving business.   After six years as a kindergarten teacher and then starting a preschool at home, Kelsey pivoted during the pandemic to create engaging educational boxes for t...

"I LOVE job searching!" said no one. Ever. And right now? Ugh. It's rough. With policy changes, economic conditions, and market uncertainty there's a lot out of your control.  That doesn't mean your job search grinds to a halt though. It can't! Jobs pay the bills and help us live the lives we want.  So instead of throwing in the towel, we need be even more strategic a...

Almost a decade ago, Becca and Karen Johnson met on the wild world of the internet sharing parenting memes and laughs as they both navigated the early years of motherhood. (You might know Karen as The21stCenturySAHM on Instagram and Facebook. She's hilarious!) Fast forward to today, and they are on the same page again asking the big question "What do I want to be NEXT as I grow up right...

As moms, we are grownups, but are we all the way grown up yet? If you're a fan of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, then you know Becca and Marie would say "No!" We still have plenty of growing up, evolving, and changing to do throughout our lives and careers.  That’s why Becca wants to invite moms into the pages of her new book, When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Cove...

Life Coach and mom of three Christine Anastasia joins us for a follow-up conversation as she shares her journey of redefining success on her own terms, navigating a job search in 2024, and owning multiple identities as a team member, entrepreneur, and mom.  Join Becca and Christine to talk about how Christine emphasizes the importance of leveraging multifaceted skills, finding supportive work envi...

When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids can be on your e-reader or on your bookshelf on March 25th! Have your ordered your copy yet? As we countdown to the release, this week we're diving into chapter 8, Follow the Rules. But this time the parenting lesson isn't so straightforward, because it turns out there is benefiting to following the rules and benefit to br...

The countdown to When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids (the book) is on! This week we're diving into chapter 5, Use Your Words. We teach our kids to use their words instead of lashing out in anger, pouting in the corner, or throwing an epic tantrum in Target. But are we reminding ourselves to use our words as we look for more fulfillment in our work?  Tune in for t...

Do you say too many "yeses"? If so, you aren't alone. It happens to the best of us, whether because we are helpers by nature, seek recognition, or pride ourselves on doing ALL the things. But too many yeses can leave us depleted and distracted. So what do we do about it as busy parents and professionals? Tune into Becca's conversation with former Career Clarity Program member a...

Join Becca and Marie in this dreamy episode where we chat with the amazing Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown - a triple board certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine expert with over 20 years of experience helping parents and their children improve their sleep. Together, we dive into the crucial role sleep plays in our physical and mental health, and discover golden tips for crafting the perfec...

Exciting announcement! The second edition of When Mommy Grows Up (the book) is coming out in March 2025. In When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, Becca takes readers through lessons we teach our kids and flips them around to help us develop our careers. In the lead up to the book's release, we'll be giving you a sneak peek into the stories and lessons of When...

Career Clarity Program member, Beth, was excited to dive into crafting her career criteria. Having a tool that would help her make the best decisions for herself was super appealing. As a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure. However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to the prompts but struggled to put what mattered most to her into...

In this holiday special episode, Becca and Marie unpack "Home Alone" while drawing unexpected parallels to career challenges and lessons from the importance of resourcefulness to the art of embracing solitude. So, grab your cocoa, settle in, and get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and the perfect excuse to chat about your favorite holiday movie! www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining ------...