When Mommy Grows Up

Whitney has always loved to write, but as she has progressed in her career in fundraising she has found that her writing skills aren’t used to their full capacity. For the most part, that’s been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the itch to explore her creative side more! Whitney isn’t sure what she would do...

Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through.  So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point?  Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her office wall and a whole lot of confusion about w...

If you're approaching a big life transition (a move, a new baby, a career change), then this episode of When Mommy Grows Up is for you! This week we're joined by Emily Stark, founder of Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of that, she also shares HOW she has navigated these transitions wit...

Every time Bella* has gone into a performance review, she has been a bundle of nerves. Seeing that meeting pop up on her calendar every year makes her panicky, and she wonders if she has done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot. In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance review anxiety is real. Maybe you're feeling that right now too! Thi...

Perfectionism feels like a bad word, but is it? Maybe there is another way to reframe how we think about striving for perfection as professionals and parents that can help us move toward our goals without burning out. This week we're lucky to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and career coach who helps working parents break the burnout cycle so they feel more engaged, creativ...

If you've ever felt anger building up inside you due to resentment and frustration at home or at work, then you are JUST like us. The best news, though, is that Lisa Marchiano wants to give you permission to feel that anger and listen to it so that you can move forward. It's a powerful framing that can help you identify what boundaries are being crossed, or what problems you need to addr...

You've heard about IQ and EQ, but have you explored how your PQ (Power Quotient) can impact your life and career? This week we're joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, author, TEDx speaker, former IBM exec and mom of two.  Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentionally create a life and career you love. We'll talk with She...

Elizabeth is excited about starting her new job, but she is also nervous. She wants to make a great first impression when walking into the office and that feels like a lot of pressure! Plus she'll be learning new processes, new systems, new responsibilities – whew, it's tiring just thinking about it! To calm some of those nerves, join Becca and Marie as they address the simple secrets to...

Attention teachers, this one is for you! If you've ever thought about leaving the classroom to use your creativity in a different way, there is a different way forward. Meet Jacqueline Butler! Jacqueline is a former high school teacher and an Etsy & Online Business Coach who teaches her students how to make profitable passive income by selling digital downloads on Etsy. The strategies she...

Kelly has worked in project management for an insurance company for the past six years. During that time she has given birth to her two children and is in the middle of her second maternity leave. The company has good healthcare and maternity benefits and Kelly feels fortunate and grateful that her family’s needs have been covered. At the same time, Kelly is not happy in her job. She hasn’t been f...

Business owners - this one is especially for YOU! Because there’s something happening behind the scenes way too often for coaches and experts that no one’s really talking about, and we think it’s time to address it head-on. We're talking about how many amazing business owners, just like you, are working way too hard to grow and make more money in your business. But at the end of the day, you...

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...

Verena Hefti MBE is the CEO and Founder of Leaders Plus, a social enterprise to support leaders with young children to continue to progress their careers. She believes no one should have to choose between becoming a CEO and enjoying motherhood. In 2019, She was a young mom who took 60 leaders with 40 babies to the UK House of Commons to inspire each other to get to the top roles.  Join Becca and V...

Like many of us, Queen Allotey-Pappoe did not have her whole life and career mapped out at 18. And it's a good thing she didn't, because without being open to following her curiosity and embracing a natural draw toward solving problems, the Queen Adeline brand wouldn't exist today! Join Becca and Marie and their fellow soccer Mom, Queen, to learn about Queen's impressive career...

Throw a stone into a pond and you can't help but notice the ripples that quickly spread out beyond the point of impact. That same ripple effect happens when you prioritize your health and well-being as a parent and professional. The positive impact is far beyond you! Join Becca, Marie, and our guest Heather Dumas, a healthy lifestyle strategist with over 12 years of experience inspiring women...

To close out 2023, we're doing something special. This week we welcome our kids to the podcast and ask what THEY want to be when they grow up. We were also lucky enough to get advice from some really smart young minds about what to do as we face inflection points in our careers. Big thanks to Thomas, Tristan, Jack, Norah, and Emma! Resources: Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind -----------------...

Cindy is a mom of 2 who has spent the last 10 years working for a nonprofit. She’s been feeling the itch to leave her job managing partnerships and move into a for profit company, but after sending out a few applications and hearing radio silence she doesn’t know where to take her search next. Enter networking, but not just any networking, strategic networking that really works! Join Becca and Mar...

Dare to dream big to achieve your goals! Join Becca and Marie as they discuss creativity and the power of being authentic and sincere with Melissa Llarena. Melissa is the author of Fertile Imagination a guide for moms who want to rediscover this versatile superpower to make a difference in the world. She is an imagination coach, podcast host of Unimaginable Wellness, and mom to three sons. Her bac...

As moms, we want to be the best version of ourselves at home and at work. But without the village at our doorsteps,  working parents of today need more support and community. Christine Anastasia, Working Mom Coach and founder of her own Coaching and Consulting business, is on a mission to find solutions and practical ways to help 21st-century busy moms juggling work and family.  She helps her clie...

When Krista’s youngest child went into kindergarten, she and her spouse at the time decided that now was the perfect time for her to launch her own business. And for the next seven years, Krista was in her sweet spot building a fitness company she loved and that gained a great following. Things have shifted in Krista’s life though as she is navigating a divorce alongside a wavering interest in the...

Somehow Becca and Marie have made it into Season 2 without crying, but that ends today with our guest, Ann McKitrick. Join us to hear Ann's story of career transition and the advice she shares with parents of young kids. You'll leave with a weight lifted off your chest along with practical tips to manage parenthood as you grow up right alongside your kids. Ann McKitrick, MS is the founde...

As parents we're often in "giving" mode, but have you ever thought about the benefits of giving to your health and well-being? We have the pleasure of interviewing published author, coach, speaker, fundraiser, and mom of two Jenn Klein whose book Giving is Selfish was published on October 30th.  Jenn is on a mission to share the benefits of generosity, not just for others but also f...

To celebrate Halloween, today we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes and scariest topics - Personal Branding! Personal branding can feel really scary! Instead of preparing ourselves for a job search or career growth, it feels like we're trying to sell toothbrushes! And honestly, while we’re used to telling stories as moms it can be pretty scary to think about effectively telli...

Anna had her first baby last year and is starting to think about having a second child. Since returning from maternity leave to her job in corporate communications, things have been going well and she has the flexibility she needs. However, she is wondering if this job will still fit her life when baby #2 arrives. Two kids is a whole new ball game and maybe it’s time to press pause on her career....

What would it take for you to leave a big-name company and a stable job to take a chance on yourself?  This week we welcome our very first guest, Casey Winner, dad of two and co-founder of LittleTown Coffee. Entrepreneurship comes in many different flavors and Casey’s story will inspire you to tap into your creativity to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality. Casey is the Co-Founder of LittleT...