CEO Like a Mother™

In this powerful episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Michelle, labor and postpartum doula, social worker, and founder of Womb Embrace Doulas for a conversation that expands what it means to “CEO like a mother.”

As the first non-mother featured on the podcast, Michelle builds a bridge for everyone who is part of the CEO Like A Mother™ family—those who mother in many different ways. She shares her journey into b...

This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an in-depth interview with Dani hairstylist, salon owner, and mother of three. Host Rebecca explores Dani’s journey from her early dreams of becoming a hairstylist, through the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, to building her own successful business, Hair Envy & Co.

Dani shares candid stories about family life, the support she received from her husband, and the ...

In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Kaity Badowski wife, mom of two, and entrepreneur behind Clean Home Dreams and the soon-to-launch faith-based subscription box, Heavenly Harvest.

Kaity shares her journey from childhood visions of success to building a thriving cleaning business during the pandemic and now stepping into a new season of entrepreneurship. She opens up about the importance of multi...

What happens when the healthcare meets self-care? In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother, Rebecca sits down with Megan Higley a nurse anesthetist, mom, and founder of Pur Aesthetics and Wellness in Granger, Indiana.

Megan shares how her personal journey with aging after motherhood sparked a passion for aesthetics, leading her to create a practice that empowers women to feel confident in their own skin. From launching her bus...

Marci shares how she turned the loss of her role as a drowning prevention coordinator in Florida into the spark that launched her own swim school in Michiana. From teaching survival swim skills to navigating the ups and downs of running a business with three kids, she opens up about the raw realities of mom guilt, the power of word-of-mouth marketing, and the importance of community support.

We dive into the mental hurdles kids face...

In this powerful episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Sarah Files, a mother and serial entrepreneur, to talk about resilience full stop.

Sarah shares her journey from working as an occupational therapist to founding her own home health company, while caring for her infant in her desk drawer! She opens up about being turned down by 50 banks, the financial and regulatory hurdles she faced, and how persistence, community supp...

In this inspiring episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Abbey Tobolski, President of The Village Initiative, and Rayna Hensmann to talk about how moms can lead change while raising families.

Abbey and Rayna share how The Village Initiative builds a supportive community for women, filling the gap between motherhood and ambition. From organizing home resets to creating judgment-free spaces, they empower others through connect...

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Kate, a private practice pediatric speech language pathologist in the Michiana area and mom of three under four.

We talk about her journey from high-pressure hospital settings to building a business that reflects her values and her family’s needs. Kate shares her expertise in feeding therapy, airway health, and holistic care and why she believes parents should never “wait and se...

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Maggie Lord, digital media pioneer and founder of Rustic Wedding Chic, a brand she grew over 12 years before its acquisition by David’s Bridal in 2020. Now a partner at The Whisper Group, Maggie helps female founders build businesses with exits in mind — because success isn’t just about scaling, it’s about owning your worth at every stage.

We talk about:

• Why entrepreneurship ...

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Shana Boyd, CEO and co-founder of 1123, AMA Omaha’s back-to-back Agency of the Year. With two decades of experience blending data-driven media strategy and award-winning creative, Shana has led multimillion-dollar campaigns for national brands — all while raising her four-year-old daughter, Cecilia.

We talk about getting scrappy, pivoting when plans fall apart, and embracing the...

In this heartfelt episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Emma Ford of @emmafordcoaching, a coach supporting moms as they navigate the transition post baby.

We talk about identity shifts (hello newborns here) and redefining work life experience. Whether you're preparing to return to work, pivoting professionally, or simply figuring out who you are, this episode is for you.

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CEO Like a Mother™ is the podcast at the intersection of motherhood and leadership. Hosted by Rebecca, a mother of three and social worker-in-training. On this show, we share real stories from women all over the world, building businesses in their kitchens or leading as CEOs.
Motherhood isn’t a setback, it’s your superpower.

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Motherhood isn't your weakness, it is your superpower!

CEO Like A Mother™ is where we share real stories at the intersection of business and motherhood. We are here to hear your stories and welcome you into a global community. Whether you're raising babies, know a mother, or building a business while mothering, this podcast is your invitation into honest conversations about leadership, identi...