Women and Work

Andrea Pikscher, mom of three and founder of her own social media business, shares her powerful journey from juggling it all to learning how to ask for — and accept — help. From postpartum depression to starting her own company, Andrea opens up about the struggles and breakthroughs of balancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship. Watch as she reveals the moment she realized she didn’t have...

Laurie Swanson went from being excluded in the boys’ club of tech to building her own multimillion-dollar recruiting firm — all while navigating motherhood, leadership, and personal growth. In this episode, she shares how she overcame workplace sexism, trusted her inner voice, and created a career and life that truly fit her. If you’ve ever felt undervalued or stuck in a toxic culture, this is the...

Caroline Sanchez Crozier, a Latina immigrant and pioneer in tech, shares her incredible journey from corporate CPA to entrepreneur to nonprofit founder. She explains how she accidentally found her passion for technology, built a company partnering with Apple, and now empowers underrepresented communities to thrive in the digital economy through her Ganas initiative. Her mission: to inspire more di...

Bonnie Lee Kunkel, a seasoned attorney and former elected official, reflects on her decades-long career navigating gender bias, caregiving responsibilities, and finding purpose in unexpected places. From being the only woman in the courtroom to empowering clients to stand up for themselves, Bonnie’s story is one of quiet strength and unapologetic confidence. In this episode of Women and Work , Bon...

Krystina Lee opens up about the isolation of modern motherhood and how raising kids without nearby support has changed everything. In this episode, she reflects on family, burnout, and the growing need for connection among moms. Diane Moca, founder and CEO of @MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more. #WorkingWomen #WomenAndWork #MomSub #WomenInBusiness #SingleMom #Start...

Erica Bishaf is a single mom, market strategist, and two-time tech founder who walked away from a full-time job—with zero income lined up—to build her dream. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the juggle between motherhood and entrepreneurship, why she doesn’t feel “mom guilt,” and how she makes bold decisions with clarity. Diane Moca, founder and CEO of MomSub, talks with leaders lik...

In this inspiring episode of Women and Work, Delaine Blazek shares how she went from therapist to sales powerhouse—and why she walked away from a toxic tech culture even after hitting #1 on the sales board. She talks candidly about sexism in the workplace, scaling a business by mentoring women in sales, and launching her own company, Solis Coaching & Consulting. Diane Moca, founder and CEO of...

Michelle Fadeley, a marketing executive, community advocate, and longtime feminist leader, shares her path from navigating male-dominated industries to helping ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois—in our Women and Work podcast. After more than a decade balancing a full-time career with volunteer leadership in the National Organization for Women, Michelle opens up about what it means to le...

Lynette Correa Vélez, a career coach, tech entrepreneur, and mom of one, shares her journey from getting laid off during the Great Recession to launching a social impact startup—and ultimately building a platform aimed at closing the global women’s wage gap—in our Women and Work podcast. After navigating early career setbacks, becoming a first-time mom in grad school, and juggling life as part of...

In this episode, we talk with Holly O’Donnell, a leadership consultant and mom of one, about walking away from corporate America after becoming a parent—and accidentally launching a business that took off faster than she imagined. From a demanding three-hour commute to missing her daughter’s first steps, Holly shares the raw turning points that pushed her to redefine success on her own terms.  She...

In this episode, we talk with Brittney Keller, a marketing leader and mom of two, about navigating leadership in a male-dominated industry while balancing the complex demands of working parenthood. From being mistaken for an intern in her first job to growing into a trusted expert who leads paid media teams, Brittney shares the pivotal moments that helped her find her voice—and her value. She open...

In this episode, we talk with Jill, a parent and investigative reporter, about her unexpected journey through a childcare crisis—and the reporting project that grew from it. After moving from New York to Los Angeles with her husband and young daughter, Jill found herself facing limited parental leave, expensive care options, and the impossible math many families are forced to calculate when juggli...

In this episode, we talk with MJ Wexler , a digital consultant, educator, and now children's book author of Moses Could Have Been Selfish . MJ shares how motherhood and a desire to teach empathy through storytelling inspired her to write and self-publish a meaningful Passover story for young readers. From juggling web design clients and teaching at UCLA to raising her energetic son, MJ reflec...

Stephanie Cecil fought hard to bring paid maternity (and paternity) leave to Frontier Credit Union when she worked there as a human resources director. In today’s episode of “Women and Work,” Stephanie explains the creative approach she took to finally get the top brass to agree despite their reservations about the cost. This example underscores how it takes all of us to make improvements that ben...

In this episode of Women and Work, we sit down with Dr. Maria Malayter, a business psychologist, professor, wellness coach, and author who shares her powerful story of reinvention after a traumatic brain injury changed the course of her life and career. Maria opens up about identity loss, depression, and the long journey to healing—physically, emotionally, and professionally. She shares how she re...

Host and MomSub CEO Diane Moca sits down with Jen Mendoza, an entrepreneur and non-profit executive whose journey has taken unexpected turns—from facing rejection in her early career dreams to discovering purpose in a completely new path. Jen opens up about resilience, redefining success, and how she found fulfillment where she least expected it. One way Jen managed her working mom responsibilitie...