The Working Mom Show

Do not forget to subscribe to the show! Get in touch with Klara if you feel you are at crossroads of your career. What does it look like to be a high-performance legal advocate for women while raising a toddler who hasn't slept through the night in months? In this episode, Klara sits down with Brittany Stevens, a plaintiff-side employment lawyer who represents victims of sexual harassment and...

Book your free advisory call if you are at crossroads in your career as a mom: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara In this raw and incredibly powerful episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter sits down with Megan Schwan to discuss a journey that defines resilience. From becoming a teen mom to navigating an unexpected divorce and moving across the country, Megan has rebuilt her...

If you liked this episode and think there is more to your career, book a free advisory call with Klara here: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara talks with Rebecca Callahan, a veteran "work-from-homer" and career coach who believes a non-linear career isn’t broken—it’s designed. Rebecca shares her personal journey of "rig...

In this landmark episode of  The Working Mom Show , we are flipping the lens. For the first time ever, Klara is joined by a dad—Stephen Shortt, a career strategist and father of two teenagers. Stephen shares his unique perspective on why the "working parent" struggle isn't just for moms and how we can all think more strategically about our professional identities. In this episode, we discuss: The...

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter sits down with Nikki Steele Osborne, the founder of The Scottish Soul Sister where she supports parents to gain the confidence and clarity to cut through the noise and overwhelm to raise their family on their own terms. In this episode, we discuss: Normalizing the Struggle:  Why we need to bridge the gap between clinical diagnoses and the dai...

In this powerful episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter sits down with Laura Baringer for a deeply honest conversation about career reinvention, motherhood, and rediscovering purpose. Laura shares her journey of navigating professional pivots, redefining ambition after becoming a mother, and learning to trust the inner voice that calls for alignment over achievement. We explore the tensio...

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , I’m joined by Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand — private practice owner, mother of three (including teenage twins), and a powerful example of intentional growth. Tamar has always been clear about one thing: motherhood comes first. Instead of squeezing her family around her work, she consciously reshaped her career around the different stages of her children’s lives....

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter is joined by  Lara Bokovay  for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about leadership, identity, and the inner evolution that often comes with motherhood. Lara shares her perspective on conscious leadership, personal responsibility, and what it means to lead — at work and at home — from a place of clarity rather than pressure. Together, the...

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter sits down with  Dana Johnson , a  Pinterest specialist , for a thoughtful conversation about building sustainable business growth while navigating motherhood. Dana shares how Pinterest can be a powerful, long-term marketing platform for women who want visibility without constant hustle. Alongside strategy, she opens up about the internal shif...

In this deeply honest and empowering episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter sits down with  Claudia Kroon , motherhood empowerment mentor, coach, and advocate for hormonal and mental health awareness. Claudia shares her personal journey through postpartum depression, burnout, and a later diagnosis of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), shedding light on a condition that affects many w...

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara Ganter is joined by  Jen Goddard  for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about motherhood, identity, and learning to trust yourself when life no longer fits the old rules. Jen shares her personal and professional journey, reflecting on how motherhood reshaped her priorities, decision-making, and relationship with work. Together, they explore the...

What happens when motherhood doesn’t slow you down — but instead gives you the courage to begin? In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara sits down with  Chelsea Thurman-Westling , founder of  Delilah’s Maternity , a brick-and-mortar maternity boutique she opened while pregnant with her second child. Chelsea shares how frustration with the lack of in-store maternity options sparked a busin...

In this heartfelt episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara talks with  Elizabeth Grandinetti , a storyteller, writer, and mother who openly shares the emotional unraveling and rebuilding that motherhood triggered in her life. Elizabeth discusses postpartum identity shifts, ambition that feels “different” after baby, the weight of invisible responsibilities, and the surprising clarity that comes wh...

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara talks with  Sarah Mechling  — Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Director of Behavioral Services, and founder of  Tinkle & Toot . Sarah shares her extraordinary journey of “becoming a mom backwards,” becoming the full-time parent of two older children before ever holding a newborn of her own. She opens up about perfectionism, overwhelm, and the w...

In this episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara sits down with  Claire Calvert , founder of Earth Mumma and a visionary frequency steward whose journey from environmental engineer to trauma-informed coach is nothing short of transformational. After surviving 23 years in a covertly abusive relationship, Claire turned her pain into purpose - now guiding women through domestic violence recovery and...

In this episode, Klara sits down with  Anna Bohuslavska , a Ukrainian HR professional and mother who rebuilt her entire life after relocating abroad. Anna shares her powerful journey of leaving her home country, navigating motherhood in a new culture, and redefining who she is both personally and professionally. They talk about identity shifts, resilience, the emotional weight of starting over, an...

In this powerful episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara sits down with  Dr. Sandra Fernandes  — a family physician turned stress-regulation coach for ambitious moms. Sandra shares her deeply personal journey from a high-achieving medical career to a complete identity shift after becoming a mother. Together, they unpack the hidden emotional pressures motherhood brings, why high-performing women o...

In this powerful episode,  Jessica Lamb  joins Klara to talk about motherhood, leadership, and the courage to show up as your whole self. Jessica shares her journey across multiple careers, her brutally honest take on balancing kids and work, and the internal pressure many professional women carry but rarely talk about. They dive into identity shifts, burnout, emotional honesty, and how motherhood...

In this empowering episode,  Klara Ganter  sits down with  Kateryna Bikir , a global business leader, career strategist, and mother who embodies resilience and growth. Kateryna shares her inspiring journey of balancing leadership, personal reinvention, and motherhood through times of uncertainty — including relocating countries, rebuilding her career, and redefining success on her own terms. Toget...

In this heartfelt episode,  Klara Ganter  sits down with  Nina Macarie , a driven professional, mother, and leader navigating the complex intersection of career ambition and family life. Together, they explore how motherhood reshapes priorities, the invisible pressures working moms carry, and how redefining success can lead to a more intentional and fulfilling life. Nina shares her personal story...

In this heartfelt episode,  Eszter B. Szabó , mom coach and host of  The Good Enough Mom Podcast , joins  Klara Ganter to talk about the truth behind motherhood labels — stay-at-home, working, or work-from-home — and the invisible pressure that comes with each. Eszter opens up about guilt, burnout, and her own experience with postpartum depression, sharing how mindset shifts and self-compassion he...

In this inspiring episode,  Keyasha Petty  — leadership and strategy consultant, best-selling author, and founder of Fundraising Mastery Academy — joins Klara to share her remarkable journey from  homelessness after divorce  to building  multiple purpose-driven businesses  and mentoring other moms to thrive without burnout. Keyasha opens up about resilience, redefining success as a mother of six,...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with  Laura Sexton , financial coach, mom of five, and living proof that it  is  possible to thrive in both motherhood and money management. Laura opens up about how she built her business around her family — not the other way around — and shares how setting boundaries, prioritizing presence (“be where your feet are”), and teaching kids about money early can t...

My guest in this episode,  Alexa Starks , is on a mission to make the workplace more human for mothers. As the founder of  Executive Moms , she helps companies better support women returning from maternity leave through her  Return from Leave Re-entry Workshop  — a program that bridges the gap between empathy and efficiency in corporate culture. We talked about what truly happens when a mother ret...

In this inspiring episode of  The Working Mom Show , Klara chats with  Tiffany Archer  — entrepreneur, real estate investor, flight attendant, and mom — who proves that you don’t have to quit your day job to build your dream life. Tiffany shares how she turned her W2 job into a  springboard  for financial freedom, built her real estate portfolio while flying internationally, and managed mom life w...